Using “Imaginative Truth” When Writing a BiographyNew November 2022! Bessie Smith biographer, Jackie Kay, explains why she used "imaginative truth" in her book.
Have You Ever Wondered…How Do Musicians Write Songs?New October 2022! Blues musician Jeremiah Johnson demonstrates his process for developing the lyrics and the music of a song.
Jackie Kay Reads Her Poem, “The Red Graveyard”New October 2022! Author Jackie Kay reads her poem based on Bessie Smith’s abusive relationships and her own family memories.
Creating an Opera About Harvey MilkNew October 2022! Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ Harvey Milk uses beautiful, gripping music to tell the life and death story of the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California.
Little Known Ragtime HistoryNew October 2022! Learn about women and minority ragtime artists and enjoy a ragtime selection by a female composer.
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Literary and Artistic FrontiersFind resources for National History Day related to people and movements in Arts and Literature.
Meet the Musician: Terry BarberNew September 2022! Meet Terry Barber, international countertenor and founder of Artists For a Cause, who astounds audiences with his extreme vocal range.
How Does That Work? Tuning and Playing a Pipe OrganNew August 2022! Al Haker, organ curator at the Fabulous Fox Theater, takes viewers through the intricacies of keeping the Wurlitzer organ tuned.
Music Therapy for NICU BabiesNew July 2022! Meet a music therapist who works with babies in neonatal intensive care to help them eat better, regulate their stress levels and adjust to stimulation.
Performing, Writing, Traveling, Adjusting–My Career in Music So FarNew June 2022! Multi-talented Ruff Records Recording Artist Jeremy Johnson shares how he was impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he created and recorded this hit album.
Being an Audio EngineerNew June 2022! Meet audio engineer Tim Albert and learn what it takes to mix sound for concerts and other live performances.
Meet the Musician – Jeremiah JohnsonNew May 2022! Meet blues musician Jeremiah Johnson as he shares the joys, challenges, and inspirations involved in creating his music and building his international career.
Being the Production Stage Manager for the “Wicked” Touring Company–David O’BrienMeet David O'Brien, Production Stage Manager for "Wicked," and learn what his job entails and what it takes to bring a touring company from town to town and perform at the different theatres.
Behind the Scenes of the “Wicked” Touring CompanyThe Company Manager and Production Stage Manager share the logistics involved in moving the sets, costumes, cast, and more of the musical “Wicked” from city to city on a national tour.
Jackie Robinson Breaks the Major League Baseball Color BarrierDr. Raymond Doswell, curator of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, shares his thoughts on the history and impact of Jackie Robinson's entry into Major League Baseball.
My Career in Music – BloomMeet St. Louis singer-songwriter, Bloom, who started out as a jazz singer. But, as her name implies, Bloom has evolved into a different kind of artist.
Experiencing Segregation–Performing on the Chitlin’ CircuitMusician Bobby Rush shares what it was like to perform on the Chitlin' Circuit.
Being a Singer and Songwriter–BloomMeet St. Louis singer-songwriter, Bloom, who started out as a jazz singer. But, as her name implies, Bloom has evolved into a different kind of artist.
The Bass in Jazz MusicPhil Dunlap and his guest Nick Jost discuss the basics of the bass. They’ll demonstrate the acoustic and the electric bass and clue you in as to who was the pioneer of pizzicato.
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