Category Archives: singing

Thirty Years Have Passed

Posted on April 26, 2024 by maryannniemczura

Thirty years have passed since our Mom left her earthly presence.  Her nuggets of wisdom remain still.  I recall her piano playing and singing at home in Colorado. She entertained her fellow classmates in nursing school in Boston.  During breaks, … Continue reading →

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Five Foot Two, Eyes of Blue

Posted on May 15, 2020 by maryannniemczura

Sometimes my mother played some favorite tunes on the piano after dinner all the while singing along to the songs. My father frequently sang along. These two lovebirds sang to one another.     My Dad frequently touched my Mom’s shoulders … Continue reading →

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What If?

Posted on August 17, 2018 by maryannniemczura

What if there was no music? How would we feel? There would be no delight. The days would be gloomy. The human race clamors for the beauty of music. Words and hymns have powerful sounds and meanings. Music streams beauty … Continue reading →

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Keep On Singing!

Posted on June 22, 2018 by maryannniemczura

The appointed hour had arrived. More than 100 choristers from around the world converged in Baltimore at Goucher College for one week of rehearsals and classes.  It was as if I had returned to college when I opened my dorm … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Music!

Posted on June 9, 2018 by maryannniemczura

It starts with learning the music: tempo, dynamics, practice at home and in rehearsals. Weeks of preparation and driving to and from rehearsals including dress rehearsals. Count, breathe, phrasing, self-correction. An endless list of individual work in private lessons; group … Continue reading →

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Stroll Along my Musical Journey!

Posted on December 8, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Singing in church choirs and private voice lessons led me down the path to my latest musical adventures: Syracuse Chorale and the Pops Chorus. My musical tastes now satisfied, I study and sing both classical and light Pops. This year … Continue reading →

Posted in Berkshire Choral International, Gorecki, musical journey, singing, Symphoria, Syracuse Chorale, Syracuse Pops Chorus | Tagged , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Voice – my Instrument of Choice

Posted on May 26, 2017 by maryannniemczura

My instrument of choice is the voice. So much to learn. Open mouth, closed mouth. Breathe, posture, warm ups. Notes. Who knew there was so much to learn? It is good for the aging brain to remain active. Learn something … 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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