The Blue Thunder Band program is comprised of the marching, jazz, and concert bands at J.R. Arnold High School. Established in 2001, the Blue Thunder Band Program has a rich history and tradition of excellence that is truly special. The band has performed at state and national events. The...
March is National Music in Our Schools Month (MIOS), a time to celebrate the importance of music education in our schools and to recognize the incredible dedication of our music teachers!
This event was established by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) more than 30 years ago, and its...
By Lisa Cyr
“I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music.” -Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein loved to play violin. In the same way that each person is unique, each musical instrument has a unique attractiveness. Love at first sight becomes love at first sound. Like a relationship, one...
We’re all hoping to provide our children with a well-rounded education which not only reaps the benefits of technical subjects, like math and science, but also nurtures essential life skills and personal growth. An undeniably powerful tool to help achieve this goal is to include music lessons in one’s...
Reviewed by Jack Smith
I have always loved post-apocalyptic novels, and I was hooked in the 60s after reading “On The Beach’’ by Nevil Shute. The world, after WW111 destroyed most of the world, has only a few remaining survivors in Southern Australia who are awaiting the radioactive cloud heading...
Bay Arts Alliance proudly announces its 60th Bay Annual Competition and Exhibition, which opens on Friday, May 5. A tradition started by the Panama City Artist Association, the Bay Annual Competition & Exhibition has brought together sixteen counties in Northwest Florida to showcase the region’s finest artists.
“The Bay Annual...
By Jack Smith
I had a very conflicted childhood, a great family, I loved sports and absolutely hated school. The problem was a continuous stream of failing grades. This was exacerbated by having an extremely high I.Q. which convinced educators and my parents that I just didn’t try or care....
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to announce that founders Nathanael and Anna Fisher have been awarded The Florida Theatre Conference 2023 Distinguished Career Award in the professional category.
In 1986, the Florida Theatre Conference began recognizing individuals in the state of Florida that had made a contributing effort...
Voice: MaryKate Cary is a classically trained vocalist who enjoys teaching voice lessons using a variety of styles including gospel, jazz, theatre, and current pop. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in music along with special studies in music entrepreneurship from Florida State University. MaryKate is excited and passionate...
Music has the power to evoke a wide range of emotions, from joy and sadness to excitement and fear. One of the most intriguing and spine-tingling aspects of music is its ability to send shivers down our spines and make our hearts race. Scary music has a unique ability...
