Hello everybody! My name is Mark, but all my friends call me Turtle. Welcome to my blog!
I'm here because I love classical music. And I want to share that love with as many people as I can.
Classical music has been a hobby and interest of mine ever since I was a teenager. I started singing in high school, then continued singing through college and grad school. I've sung with a number of volunteer choirs, including the Houston Symphony Chorus.
I have no formal training in music at all. I don't teach, I'm not a musicologist, I didn't major in music in college. I make my living as an engineer, tucked away in a part of the country where classical music is rarely heard. What I know about classical music, I've learned from the over 20 years I've been singing as an amateur. I've sung a lot of great pieces, been exposed to a lot of great composers, and have had my horizons broadened immeasureably.
I don't claim to have all the answers. I'm probably going to get a lot of things technically wrong. All I have is my own point of view, and it's free. Make of it what you will. :)
About this blog:
This blog is about introducing classical music to a wider audience. It's not an online music appreciation course - if you want that, you can get that at your local college. It's not a "Classical Music's Greatest Hits" collection either. They make CDs for that.
I want to tell a story. It might be a story about a composer. Or about musical history. Or about a common element several random pieces share. Or just about what it's like to be on stage with a professional orchestra as a performer.
Having this blog also keeps me looking for new music to listen to. Which is always a good thing!
I don't claim to have all the answers. I'm probably going to get a lot of things technically wrong. All I have is my own point of view, and it's free. Make of it what you will. :)
About this blog:
This blog is about introducing classical music to a wider audience. It's not an online music appreciation course - if you want that, you can get that at your local college. It's not a "Classical Music's Greatest Hits" collection either. They make CDs for that.
I want to tell a story. It might be a story about a composer. Or about musical history. Or about a common element several random pieces share. Or just about what it's like to be on stage with a professional orchestra as a performer.
Having this blog also keeps me looking for new music to listen to. Which is always a good thing!
Is there any way to "follow" your blog? I saw your pop-out menu where I could add this to Google Reader, maybe that's Google's way of doing this. Anyhow, welcome to the blogosphere. I look forward to your postings! BTW, here's my blog: http://verbal-aviation.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteI have no idea. I'm just getting started here. Try doing it the old-fashioned way, put a link to classicalturtle.blogspot.com in your browser favorites?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! One of your more brilliant ideas and I'm so glad you chose to share your knowledge with a wider audience! You are now on my browser favorites!
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