Dear Friends,
I hope this finds you well and healthy. I miss seeing you all at the concerts and sharing wonderful music with you.
I have been thinking of a way to keep connected with you during this unsettling times. I'll upload a post every few days to keep you engaged in music one way or the other. I hope to share some inspiring books, youtube links, and some of my own thoughts regarding music in the coming days and weeks.
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Since the mandate of social distancing began, I have been reading a lot of books. I revisited Aaron Copland's What to Listen for in Music, which I first read over 20 years ago during college.
I highly recommend this book if you haven't already read it. Aaron Copland, one of the most prominent American composers of the 20th century, explains various elements of music: rhythm, harmony, melody, forms, etc. Also at the end of every chapter, he provides us with sample music for us to listen to.
Here is a link to this book on amazon (please make sure you're using the "smile.amazon.com" to support your favorite organization- CSO!) :
I hope this book inspires you to be an active listener at the next CSO concert you attend.
I will check in with you again in a few days. Until then, stay healthy!
Best,
Kayoko
