Category Archives: German-American Society of Central New York

German College Scholarships

Posted on April 22, 2016 by maryannniemczura

This past week the German-American Society of Central New York awarded seven college scholarships to deserving high school seniors in Central New York. Three of those went to my former students:  Alexandra Herter, Joshua Moore and Alyssa Sherry.  I expect I … Continue reading →

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Celebrations

Posted on April 15, 2016 by maryannniemczura

After a long wait, spring weather pounced on us yesterday and beckoned me today for a walk in the park. It seems all the creatures, ducks, swans, birds and dogs along the trail were happy for sun and warmth.  I … Continue reading →

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Spring Signals Hope

Posted on May 2, 2015 by maryannniemczura

After a protracted, arduous winter in Central New York, there are glimpses of spring. The days are getting warmer now. The wonders nature has to offer abound. The daffodils and forsythia smile forth in yellow blossoms. The bright sun beckoned … Continue reading →

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Kudos to the German-American Society of Central New York!

Posted on April 18, 2015 by maryannniemczura

We are fortunate to live in Upstate New York with a strong immigrant community. In former times, there were clusters of Germans, Italians, Irish, and Polish to name a few in our area. Today as world politics change, there are … Continue reading →

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The Power of Music

Posted on December 27, 2014 by maryannniemczura

Musical notes, beats, rests, keys, sharps, flats, major, minor, staff, treble clef, bass clef, rhythms, voices, moods, time signatures, adagio, allegro, forte, chant, chamber, carols, classical, dynamics, fermata, leitmotifs, sonata, staff, concerto, tones, voices – all this and more characterize … Continue reading →

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