Teacher of Singing (Visiting Music Teacher)

Israel takes the stage in semis of boycotted Eurovision

Israel will take to the stage as the Eurovision semi-finals kick off in Vienna on Tuesday, with its very participation triggering the song contest's biggest-ever political boycott. This year marks the 70th edition of…

Rites, performances honor King Sejong, architect of Korean alphabet

More than six centuries after his birth, the monarch regarded as the architect of the Korean enlightenment is still drawing crowds to the quiet pine groves of Gyeonggi Province. Korea will mark the 629th anniversary of…

Cultural activities linked to slower aging, researchers find

Reading books, listening to music and visiting museums may be linked to slower biological aging, according to a new study that suggests cultural activities could affect health at a biological level. A research team led…

Roba, the silent Kleptomaniax: Why Kenyan musicians go broke

Most Kenyan artistes focus on making hits and getting famous.

Penang open to hosting music rave festivals with right venues, budget, sponsors, says exco

GEORGE TOWN, May 12 — The Penang state government is ready to host a music rave festival in the state with appropriate locations, budget and sponsors, said state exco Wong Hon Wai. The state tourism and creative economy…

TV Ad Puts Spotlight On Assistive Technology

An AT&T commercial centers on a 7-year-old with cerebral palsy and hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy who uses eye-gaze technology to communicate — and to play music. The post TV Ad Puts Spotlight On Assistive Technology…

In late push, Colorado lawmakers seek limits on homeschool enrichment and group fueling its growth

Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Colorado lawmakers want to dramatically curtail the…

Día del Himno Nacional: la sorpresiva aparición de los Granaderos generó emoción en Constitución

Cientos de personas que circulaban este lunes por la estación Constitución se encontraron con una escena inesperada: la aparición de la Banda Militar “Tambor de Tacuarí”, que interpretó el Himno Nacional Argentino y…

He didn’t think he’d see past 16. Now he’s saving lives with a beat.

This story originally appeared on May 5 in the NYCity News Service, run by the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY . JC Hall was not supposed to make it. Growing up on Long Island, drowning in addiction,…

Sony to buy music catalog from Blackstone with Singapore's GIC

Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 11 (Reuters) - This week's Eurovision Song Contest, already stung by boycotts over Israeli participation, is also facing a test of new public-voting rules introduced to address complaints…

Garda trainee recruitment drive gets under way, with applications closing in three weeks

Gardaí are also encouraging those with musical experience to apply, as the Garda Band is looking for new members.

N.Y. Court Blocks Rape Accusers from Repeating Their Allegedly False Accusations

From Judge Gerald Lebovits (Manhattan trial court) in Tuesday's Garlington v. Austin : In this action, plaintiff, Erik Garlington, brings claims for defamation … against defendants Nicole Austin (his former spouse) and…

Congolese singer Gloria Bash's fight for peace: 'Music is a weapon' [Interview]

Gloria Bash is a young, multi-talented artist, known for her music and social engagement. In her latest EP 'Zoshi', she celebrates her city, Goma, and continues to demand peace.

Screens are part of modern parenting – five tips for healthy use

airdone/Shutterstock Screens are everywhere in children’s lives. They use them at school and at home. They see screens used by their parents as they work on laptops, use phones to arrange playdates or look up outings or…

Día del Himno Nacional Argentino: por qué se celebra hoy y cuáles son las estrofas “borradas” de la versión original

El Día del Himno Nacional Argentino se celebra cada 11 de mayo en honor a esta insignia patria y reconocimiento a su importancia como símbolo de la soberanía nacional . La fecha recuerda la Asamblea General…

Korea seeks next breakout export as global drive intensifies for K-goods

From royal-themed wine stoppers to keyboards inspired by traditional temple paintings, Korea is launching a nationwide search to find its next breakout cultural export. The Korea Tourism Organization announced Monday…

Mediacorp Cloud 9 music fest features Fifty Fifty, Max, Em Beihold and Ozi

The five-hour music festival was held on Saturday (May 9) at the Arena @ Expo, bringing together international and regional acts.

BVLGARI Roma 1884

Bvlgari , el icónico joyero romano, celebró con gran distinción la apertura oficial de su nueva boutique en Multiplaza , uno de los destinos de lujo más prestigiosos de Centroamérica, marcando la llegada de la marca…

Melody Memory: A modern twist to Qatari heritage

The Music Affairs Centre at the Ministry of Culture organised the “Melody Memory” concert, bringing together patriotic songs, maritime heritage and works rooted in Qatari and Gulf musical memory. The evening featured…