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Favorite #196: Mid-Winter Dulcimer Conference, Shelby, NC

Dulcimer Fun The Mid-Winter Dulcimer Conference in Shelby, NC, has come and gone, but memories of playing the mountain dulcimer and making new friendships will last forever. Even though it’s fairly easy to learn simple melodies on a dulcimer, those … Continue reading

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Favorite #165: Making a Difference

Dreams and Aspirations As a retired elementary school music teacher, I’ve had students I won’t ever forget. One of those is Tremayne Smith. A well-mannered, outgoing student, Tremayne developed a love for music in elementary school, dreaming of being a … Continue reading

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Favorite #111: Music Teachers

     A Love for Music September means not only the end of summer for many, but the beginning of an exciting new school year. As a retired music teacher, even though I may not be standing at the door on the first day of school, … Continue reading

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Favorite #99: Preschools and Daycares

Learning and Growing Earlier in my career as a kindergarten teacher, I was always appreciative of parents who understood the importance of readiness skills in the classroom. To develop these, parents often enrolled their child in a local preschool, where through play and hands-on … Continue reading

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Favorite #90: Jazz, Beatles and the Rolling Stones

The Next Generation The Post-World War II Baby Boomer generation enjoyed the innocent and yet not so innocent years of youth listening to groups such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Now, 50 years later, that style of music … Continue reading

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Favorite #87: Cotton Ketchie in Love Valley

Preserving the Past through the Written Word  A couple of weeks ago I shared about Cotton Ketchie’s expertise as an artist and photographer in blog post Favorite #83. Although I’ve known him for only a few months, he’s so warm … Continue reading

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Favorite #38: Music Teacher

    Music Teacher, “Dr. Rob” Have you ever seen Elton John perform? If you haven’t, but have seen Dr. William D. Robertson, then you’ve come pretty close. “Dr. Rob,” as he’s known by many, can make a piano sing and … Continue reading

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Favorite #29: 100 Years of Service

Lonnie’s Life  100 Years of Service to Others             Several weeks ago I had the opportunity to meet a lady celebrating her 100th birthday at a party given to her by family and friends. Once an elementary school teacher, Lonnie Cruse Holmes had a teaching career … Continue reading

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Favorite #15: Band Director

Tremayne Smith: Rocky Mount High School Band Director             As a music teacher, I’ve had students over the years that I won’t ever forget. One of those is Tremayne Smith. A well-mannered, outgoing student, for whatever reason, Tremayne  developed a … Continue reading

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Writing and Music Take Discipline

This is the second post in a four-part series by friend and past piano student, Katrena Allison. Katrena, a lover of music is also a talented writer, keeping current with trends by regularly updating her blogs and submitting new material to various magazines and internet sites. Today’s blog … Continue reading

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