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New Book Explores the Mysterious Lives of Musician-Physicians

cover of the book Scales to Scalpels: Doctors Who Practice the Healing Arts of Music and Medicine
Musicians of Boston's Longwood Symphony Orchestra foster healing in the clinic and the concert hall.
9:50AM
August 13, 2012

Pediatrician and Longwood Symphony Orchestra violinist Lisa Wong tells the story of one of America’s most venerable orchestras of health care providers.

Carbonated Music

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A Luis and Clark Cello
9:13AM
October
18, 2011

Instruments, aircraft, and automobiles all use 21st century carbon fiber

El Sistema: We Could Do This in Columbus

El Sistema
In rehearsal, 1st violins, Simón Bolivar Youth Orchestra
10:09AM
October
29, 2009

El Sistema, the Venezuela based program bringing hope and education throughout the world, acting ultimately as a great leveler, should come to Columbus.

Senator Kennedy’s Funeral: Notes from a Participating Musician

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The site of Ted Kennedy's funeral: Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
3:58PM
September
11, 2009

My friend Michael Calmes sent me these notes written by organist John Finney. Mr. Finney attended Senator Edward Kennedy’s funeral as assistant to principal organist James David Christie.

A Love Letter to the B. F. Keith Memorial Theatre in Boston

Interior of the B.F. Keith Memorial Theatre, Boston.
B. F. Keith's, where rats and sopranos fought for stage time
9:53AM
June
17, 2009

Christopher Purdy Waxes Nostalgic about B. F. Keith’s Memorial Theatre in Boston