There's a new way to get to Carnegie Hall - YouTube, YouTube, YouTube. Borrowing from "American Idol," the online video site announced plans Monday for a YouTube Symphony Orchestra, featuring a collaboration of wannabe musicians with Carnegie Hall, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, composer Tan Dun and others. Through Jan. 28, musicians can submit entries as they perform two videos: a display of ...

1 Dec 2008

There's a new way to get to Carnegie Hall — YouTube, YouTube, YouTube.

1 Dec 2008

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am new to the symphony scene, but love it. I am at a loss as to when to stand for the Handel's Messiah piece. At the beginning, during the middle?

1 Dec 2008

Two high school choirs from Stevens Point will perform with The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Wednesday for the Teen Concert Series. Pacelli High School Chamber Singers, directed by Kira Morrissey, and Stevens Point Area Senior High Concert Choir, directed by Kevin Morrissey, will join three other Wisconsin groups in a performance of Faurs Requiem in Uihlein Hall at the Marcus Center for the ...

1 Dec 2008

The Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Jeff Reed, will take the stage at First United Methodist Church today with Gospel Hall of Famer Larnelle Harris and popular recording artist, pianist Dick Tunney. Backed by members of The Nashville Choir, "A Larnelle Harris Christmas" is the second concert in the MSO's 2008-09 concert season.

1 Dec 2008

The Central Ohio Symphony has opened its annual fund drive. The "Let's Make Beautiful Music Together" campaign had its start just before Thanksgiving, said Warren W. Hyer, executive director of the organization.

1 Dec 2008