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Barbershop quartets are a style of a cappella or unaccompanied vocal music. Their music features songs with understandable lyrics and easily singable melodies.
Read more at https://christmasinfairfax.com/barbershop-quartet-day/
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]]>Does your child love books, snacks and fun activities? Then they'll love the Book Squad!
What to Expect:
- Exciting Books: Explore new stories and adventures each week!
- Yummy Snacks: Enjoy delicious treats while we read.
- Fun Activities: Games, crafts, and more to bring the stories to life!
- Note: We will close in conjunction with FCPS schools
Why? Reading is fundamental to learning. It helps children learn about the world, develop critical thinking skills, and improve their imagination and creativity!
Presented to you by teachers (Miss Vicki, Miss Saundra, Miss Jane)
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]]>More info at https://ocms.mymusicstaff.com/Register
]]>See the Ornament Table at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2024/08/14/how-to-play-using-j-s-bachs-ornaments/
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]]>Read more at https://pendernews.org/2023/05/15/hymn-history-the-churchs-one-foundation/
]]>Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2019/09/14/at-what-age-should-a-child-begin-music-lessons/
]]>Starting so simply, I had no idea how complex the music could get.
Read more at https://christmasinfairfax.com/handbells/
]]>https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-the-lords-prayer/
]]>Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2024/09/24/parents-how-to-help-your-students-practice-day-seven/
]]>Read more at https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/pender-music-ave-maria/
]]>https://christmasinfairfax.com/event/fairfax-knitters/2025-01-14/
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]]>Read more at https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-majesty/
]]>This anthem is truly 'love at first listen,' offering a fresh and captivating setting of a cherished hymn of hope.
https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/pender-music-jesus-the-boundless-love-to-me/
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]]>Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2024/01/14/all-about-piano-pedals/
]]>At 5:00 PM there will be a time of casual chat, known as the 'meeting before the meeting'.
Engage in meaningful conversations and find camaraderie at our AA meetings, guided by the experienced Tom O, a dedicated long-term member.
Read more at https://christmasinfairfax.com/series/aa-open-meetings/
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]]>Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2023/09/16/lego-grand-piano/
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]]>https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-because-he-lives/
]]>On this date, 16 April 1746, the Jacobite army of Charles Edward Stuart was decisively defeated by a British government force under Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, on Drummossie Moor near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.
Read more at https://www.maryo.co/culloden/
]]>Watch the video and read more at https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-standing-on-the-promises/
]]>Since we had the piano already, someone – probably my mom – decided that I would take lessons. We had the organist from the Baptist church just across the river in Westerly, RI.
Read more at https://www.maryo.co/giving-thanks-day-17/
]]>Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2022/04/17/easter-hymn-thine-be-the-glory/
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]]>Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/composers-2/composers-q/
]]>Read more at https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/christmas-music-part-17-above-all-sing-spiritually/
]]>A Joyful Celebration by the Pender Joy Ringers, directed by Brian Stevenson
On February 2, 2025, the Pender Joy Ringers filled the sanctuary with a powerful and uplifting performance of “Let the Amen Sound!”, an arrangement of 'Lobe Den Herren' arranged by Hart Morris.
This thrilling rendition of 'Praise to the Lord, the Almighty' featured exciting meter changes, dynamic contrasts, and intricate rhythms, making it a joy to ring and a perfect festival piece for worship.
https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-praise-to-the-lord-the-almighty/
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]]>Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2024/08/19/piano-lessons-for-very-young-children-2/
]]>Read more at https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/hymn-history-stand-up-stand-up-for-jesus/
]]>Read more at https://penderumc.org/pender-blog/pender-music-a-prayer-for-healing/
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Read more at https://www.maryo.co/the-nicholas-brothers/
]]>Having Cushing’s taught me a lot, including how to stick up for myself, how to read medical books to learn more about my disease, how to do web design, how to navigate NIH. It taught me patience, how to make phone calls. It brought me a lot of new friends.
Read more at https://www.maryo.co/giving-thanks-day-19-2/
]]>Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2019/09/18/book-musicophilia-tales-of-music-and-the-brain-by-oliver-sacks/
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]]>This uplifting medley included:
? In the Cross of Christ I Glory
? When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
? Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Their performance powerfully reflected the spirit of Easter—honoring the sacrifice of the cross and celebrating the triumph of the risen Christ.
#EasterSunday #PenderUMC #PianoOrganDuet #ChristIsRisen #EasterMedley #SacredMusic #LoisMountz #HymnMedley #ResurrectionJoy
]]>“You don’t get adults who are focused on becoming concert pianists,” Gruber says. “They come for the joy of playing, not because their mothers made them.”
Read more at https://ocms.mymusicstaff.com/Blog-Posts-and-Studio-News?PostID=47099
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When I was growing up, my dad was a minister, meaning we lived in whatever parsonage the church chose to let us live in. The one we had in Pawcatuck, CT had an upright piano that someone had put out in the sunroom. Not the best place for a piano, but I digress.
Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2023/10/10/from-the-way-back-machine/
]]>Read more at https://www.maryo.co/it-all-started-with-a-train-2/
]]>Read more at https://oconnormusicstudio.com/2024/02/20/technic-series-scales-and-arpeggios-2/
]]>Does your child love books, snacks and fun activities? Then they'll love the Book Squad!
What to Expect:
- Exciting Books: Explore new stories and adventures each week!
- Yummy Snacks: Enjoy delicious treats while we read.
- Fun Activities: Games, crafts, and more to bring the stories to life!
- Note: We will close in conjunction with FCPS schools
Why? Reading is fundamental to learning. It helps children learn about the world, develop critical thinking skills, and improve their imagination and creativity!
Presented to you by teachers (Miss Vicki, Miss Saundra, Miss Jane)
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