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Piano phenom shares his story
Read full article: Piano phenom shares his storyMatthew Whitaker is a pianist that has been mentored by the likes of Stevie Wonder; Jon Batiste has called him one of “the greatest” at this moment, and he’s already played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Apollo. Whitaker also happens to be just shy of 21 years old and blind.
More than 150 pianos available for purchase at Concordia University Ann Arbor’s piano sale Oct. 14-16
Read full article: More than 150 pianos available for purchase at Concordia University Ann Arbor’s piano sale Oct. 14-16Purchase with a purpose at CUAA’s upcoming piano sale event, benefitting Concordia’s music department and students.
David Bowie’s keyboardist invites you to celebrate the legend’s birthday
Read full article: David Bowie’s keyboardist invites you to celebrate the legend’s birthdayNow you can take your skills to the next level with some help from David Bowie’s keyboardist. He’s played with Nine Inch Nails, Smashing Pumpkins, David Bowie, and more. “I feel so blessed.”Besides playing with some of the best musicians in the world, he has also been teaching well over 1,000 private students. Garson is putting together a special event for David Bowie’s birthday, on January 8th. It’s been 5 years since Bowie’s passing, and Garson has gathered dozens of musicians that formerly played with David Bowie to perform a show.
U-M student, volunteer at Arbor Hospice to perform virtual concert on Christmas Eve
Read full article: U-M student, volunteer at Arbor Hospice to perform virtual concert on Christmas EveANN ARBOR – University of Michigan student and music volunteer at Arbor Hospice, Sherwin Navaz, will be performing a virtual piano concert on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. “As an Arbor Hospice music volunteer, Navaz brings comfort and peace to patients with serious and terminal illnesses,” read a news release. “Often, the sounds of his piano stir emotions and memories that otherwise feel like a lifetime away.”U-M student Sherwin Navaz will be putting on a free virtual concert on Christmas Eve. Viewers on Christmas Eve can expect to hear a diverse selection of music, from Beethoven to Chopin and The Sound of Music to The Beatles. To learn more about Arbor Hospice, visit www.arborhospice.org.