By Andrew E. Budson, MD, Contributor; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing Editorial comment: An excellent article, useful to all of us who want to promote the value of choral singing. Follow the link for the complete article. Can music really affect your well-being, learning, cognitive function, quality of life, and even happiness? […]
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May 26, 2023 | By Brian Dehn I think we can all agree that music, and choral singing in particular, means a great deal to us. A large part is certainly because of the human connections that form when we meet. For me, it’s also the poetry, the thought-provoking texts, the gorgeous harmonies, the
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Wrap-up notes The annual fundraiser, given the title Hooray for Hollywood, was held at the Ebell Club of Anaheim on Saturday, April 15, from 6-10 pm. Ninety people were in attendance of which 71 were paying guests, seated at tables The program consisted of a splendid meal – passed hors d-oeuvres, main course and desserts,
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The name Meritáge is our play on the vintner’s term meritage which refers to the blending of fine wines-hence, in musical terms, the “blending of fine voices” with a diverse mixture of repertoire and styles. Meritáge Vocal Arts Ensemble is composed of approximately 60 skilled and auditioned singers under the direction of Dr. Brian Dehn,
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