Lights Out For LiLo? Lindsay Gets Mixed Reviews On SNL Performance
People Magazine gave Lilo a positive review for her lack luster performance on SNL this weekend, but the NY Post said she stumbled through her lines on Saturday night, even when she was clearly reading them off of cue cards. Personally, I loved the monologue at the beginning. Making fun of herself was of course [...]
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26 More States and DC Seek Flexibility from NCLB
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that “Twenty-six new states and the District of Columbia have formally submitted requests to the U.S. Department of Education for waivers.” For more information, visit Status Of State Requests. NAfME will continue to monitor the ESEA waiver situation.
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— March 1, 2012 (c) National Association for Music Education
Source: http://www.menc.org/news/view/26-more-states-and-dc-seek-flexibility-from-nclb
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Fist Pumpin? Baby Update: Snooki Spotted With Lil Guido Bump?
These past couple of days have been all about your favorite Jersey girl, Snooki. You know… when rumors starting going around that she was pregnant, things went a little kray. During the last few weeks, reports were saying that Snooki is roughly three months pregnant. But she and MTV producers were freaking out and denying [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2012/03/02/fist-pumpin-baby-update-snooki-spotted-with-lil-guido-bump/
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Jordan Knight On Kirk Cameron’s Post Anti-Gay Comments: ‘Seriously?’
Kirk Cameron is back in the headlines after he voiced his feelings about the gay community in an interview with CNN?s Piers Morgan, saying that being gay is “unnatural.” “I think that it’s – it’s – it’s unnatural. I think that it’s – it’s detrimental, and ultimately destructive to so many of the foundations of [...]
Source: http://newsroom.mtv.com/2012/03/05/jordan-knight-on-kirk-camerons-post-anti-gay-comments-seriously/
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Viral Video Craze: ‘S— Rihanna Says,’ ‘S—’ Beyonce Says’
By Nicole Rosado
One of the most enduring viral video crazes of the moment is the ?sh– [insert noun here] says? series and the most recent parody videos includes ?Sh– Beyonce Says? by comedian Darmirra Brunsona which reached just about 60,000 hits and ?Sh– Rihanna Says,? which is getting close to 56,500 on YouTube.
The two [...]
Source: http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/03/07/shit-rihanna-says-shit-beyonce-says-viral-videos/
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Oprah Lands First Interview With Whitney Houston?s Daughter
Oprah Winfrey and her OWN network have landed a big interview: the first sit down with Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina after the pop diva’s death. A press release from OWN announcing the interview, which will air on March 11, says that Bobbi Kristina will discuss, “personal memories of her mom and how she would [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2012/03/05/oprah-lands-first-interview-with-whitney-houstons-daughter/
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The Adele And Daft Punk Mashup You’ve Been Waiting For Is Finally Here
Adele and Daft Punk together at last on this seriously amazing mashup.
Source: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2012/03/07/adele-daft-punk-mashup-something-about-the-fire/
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Spoek Mathambo – Father Creeper
Spoek Mathambo?s sound is as tricky to pin down as a wriggling fish. This South African MC-producer blends elements of rock, rap, dubstep, electro, house and vintage Prince into a unique fusion that?s been called ?township tech?. Diplo?s already been in touch, natch, recruiting him for an abrasive remix of Robyn?s ?Dancehall Queen?. So it?s no shock that Father Creeper, his Sub Pop debut and second solo LP overall, could equally be called ?a bit of a din?. But in a good way – it?s got piles of ideas, some biting M.I.A.-style hooks, and all the grimy vibrancy of a night out in Soweto.
7/10
Words by Nick Levine
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/spoek-mathambo-father-creeper
The Avett Brothers, The Love Language set to play benefit for 2-year-old cancer patient
?Racing the Cure: A Benefit for Oliver Gant? is a benefit concert in honor of Oliver Gant featuring some of North Carolina?s hottest talent
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MusicMyNC/~3/d__L12s2-UM/
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Rick Ross, Nas, DMX, The Lox Featured On Swizz Beatz Mixtape
By Nadeska Alexis
Swizz Beatz is currently working on a new initiative to introduce Korean pop music to the U.S. market, but the super producer is also prepping a new mixtape, which he originally announced back in January. When RapFix caught up with Swizz recently, he revealed that the features on his mixtape will include Rick [...]
Source: http://rapfix.mtv.com/2012/03/07/swizz-beatz-mixtape-rick-ross-nas-dmx-featured/
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NAfME Legislative Memo
The Latest on Music Education Policy from Capitol Hill
February 23, 2012
The Next NAfME Webinar Takes Music Education Advocacy Back to the Basics
On Wednesday, March 14, 2012, the advocacy staff of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) will present a new webinar, “Advocacy 101: Advocacy in the Community.” The webinar will be presented from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET.
The webinar will focus on ways to show support for music education in the community and how to inspire others to advocate for school music programs. Members from several states will describe their local advocacy experiences and share ideas to help spur local advocacy strategies for music educators.
This will be the first in a series of three NAfME webinars focusing on the different levels of advocacy—local, state, and federal.
Register for the webinar:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/970729864
The previous webinar centered on a report authored by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) entitled “Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America’s Future through Creative Schools.” The webinar is archived at advocacy.nafme.org/reinvesting-in-arts-education.
During that webinar, Rachel Goslins, PCAH executive director, discussed the report and answered questions. The webinar offers an insider’s view of the PCAH report, which clearly showed the effect of arts education on student academic achievement and creativity.
Register for the Advocacy 101 webinar
Archived Reinvesting in Arts Education webinar
NAfME Works with U.S. Department of Education to Create Focus Group
In late 2011, Laurie Calvert, teaching ambassador fellow at the U.S. Department of Education (ED), asked NAfME if music teachers would like to participate in a Department focus group. ED aims to “greatly transform the teaching profession so that it is much more highly regarded, better compensated, and thought of as a true profession,” according to Calvert.
Before implementing any new policy, the Department intends to ask questions and discuss ideas with 25 K–12 music educators to gather their feedback on the proposed education initiative.
In early February, NAfME put out a call to K–12 teachers in Delaware, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC, asking for volunteers for the focus group. Twenty slots filled within two hours of the notice going out; the Department allowed NAfME to expand the group to 25.
The group discussion will be held at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, DC, on February 29th. Participants were asked to complete assigned reading in advance to inform them of the initiative and make for richer dialogue.
After the event, NAfME staff will post short interviews with the focus group members on Groundswell.
For more information:
Get the reading list by emailing advocacy@nafme2.org.
Department of Education blog: Teachers Want to Lead the Transformation of their Profession
Department of Education Teaching Matters archive
A National Conversation About Teaching
On February 15, U. S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan made an announcement about an initiative to “transform the teaching profession” and launched a national conversation about teaching. The town-hall-style conversation included teachers, representatives of teaching associations, and other teacher-led reform groups. The proposed campaign is named RESPECT (Recognizing Educational Success, Professional Excellence and Collaborative Teaching).
This project will be the theme of the focus group the Department of Education will hold on February 29 (see above).
For more information, please see:
Video of the 2/15 town hall discussion
Short blog about the town hall
Short summary document about RESPECT project
Read Secretary Duncan’s remarks
—Roz Fehr, February 23, 2012. © National Association for Music Education (nafme.org)
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For today’s students to succeed tomorrow, they need a comprehensive education that includes music taught by exemplary music educators.
Source: http://www.menc.org/news/view/nafme-legislative-memo
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Michael Kiwanuka – Home Again
It’s rare that the hype surrounding an artist translates to genuinely wonderful music. Rare, but not impossible, as ?Home Again? proves. Warm, beautifully recorded vintage soul is the unashamed goal here and there are no weak links. The Bill Withers comparisons may seem a little grandiose but Kiwanuka possesses a quite phenomenal voice, which he flexes and curls around joyous moments such as ?Tell Me A Tale? and ?I?ll Get Along?. With an acoustic undercurrent and sympathetic production from Paul Butler of The Bees, this is an absolute treat for fans of rootsy vintage soul and a remarkable statement of intent for a debut release.
8/10
Words by Gareth James
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/reviews/michael-kiwanuka-home-again
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Best Coast Announces Release Of Sophomore Effort, The Only Place
By Zachary Swickey It hasn?t even been two years since Best Coast released their critical favorite debut, Crazy for You, and the band is already prepared to unleash their sophomore effort. The Only Place, on May 15. The title track of the album is an ode to frontwoman Bethany Cosentino?s home state of California, as [...]
Source: http://newsroom.mtv.com/2012/03/06/best-coast-sophomore-album-the-only-place/
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Listen: Beach House – Myth
Beach House are streaming new track ‘Myth’ – taken from their proposed new album.
With the release of ‘Teen Dream’, Beach House seemed to take a massive leap forward. Sublime dream-pop, the band won tremendous critical acclaim.
So a follow up is eagerly anticipated. Earlier this year reports emerged that Beach House had completed a new album, potentially titled ‘Bloom’. Quickly dismissed by Sub Pop, lingering suspicions remained amongst fans.
Now Beach House are streaming a new track. ‘Myth’ is all sighing vocals, melting guitar lines and beautiful songcraft, with the band appearing ready to pick up at the exact point where ‘Teen Dream’ left off.
Stream ‘Myth’ below.
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Keep up to date with Beach House HERE.
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/news/listen-beach-house-myth
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The Duke Spirit – Live At The Cockpit, Leeds
?Things may come to those who wait… but only the things left by those who hustle.? Abraham Lincoln said. Well, The Duke Spirit have been hustling since 2003 and yet still wait for things rightfully earned. More recognition and bigger budget tours for starters. It?s a peculiar relationship the band holds with the UK. Being the land they hail from the band hold their standing here to heart ? yet they are bigger in America and have won great success in Australia, Japan and Germany.
They do have a solid and loyal UK fan base but The Duke Spirit aren?t yet playing bigger tours and you can?t help but wonder if the they might feel a little confounded by not quite making it to the next level. In the same way that The Black Keys have gone stratospheric and are packing out venues like the Alexandra Palace, the Duke Spirit could easily deliver a big budget show.
Tonight at the Cockpit it?s a smaller affair but at least it?s a sold out show. It?s a mixed crowd that encompasses several generations, there are a few youngsters, a majority chunk in their 20s and 30s, and a small but significant slice of elderly rockers. A sozzled granny and a white-haired bloke in a hiker?s cagoule really give it some in the thick of the front row.
They begin with ?Into The Fold? from second album, 2008?s ?Neptune? and ?Procession? from new release ?Bruiser? but it?s a worrying start as the mix and the sound levels are all to cock, leaving the band sounding muffled and discordant. After a few words to the wise from the microphone of Moss the techies thankfully sort their shit out and the songs gain some clarity.
From here on in the band are compelling, led with frenetic conviction by the firecracker stage presence of Liela Moss.
After a pause they surge into the broody lament of ?Bottom of The Sea? from debut album ?Cuts Across the Land?. A bewitchingly dark, atmospheric song, it builds to a steady crescendo with grumbling percussion and dirge guitars while Moss seethes ?Bye, farewell, so long to you, no more of you, you little witch.? The distorted blues howl of ?Win Your Love? follows and just as things are really cooking they take it down a notch as Moss sits behind her Korg keyboard for the gentle lull of new track ?Villain?. The audience fall silent as she plays the haunting piano refrain that draws you in as the song grows to a barely restrained, hope tinged plea.
Back onto her feet for more new songs from 2011?s ?Bruiser?, Moss skulks back and forth across the stage emanating a tantalizing mix of sexual allure and rock menace. ?Surrender? is an insistent, driving affirmation and ?Bodies? a lurching beast crowned with a delicate vocal. The audience responds throughout and is eventually whipped into a bouncing mosh by a clutch of stand out tracks from the first two albums, culminating with a storming rendition of ?Love Is An Unfamiliar Name?.
There?s no chance of them getting away without an encore and after an obligatory quick rest off stage the band reassemble to play out with the blues stomp of ?This Ship Was Built To Last? the Stax tempo pulse of ?You Really Wake Up The Love In Me? and a thunderous ?Cuts Across The Land?.
The Duke Spirit was bigger than the venue tonight and by rights they should be bringing their sound to greater crowds. They display no trace of resentment at still playing relatively small venues though. On the contrary, Moss expresses sincere thanks to everyone for coming, especially the ?faces I can see who?ve been watching us for years.?
Few acts in the music business can take success for granted. Thankfully, the Duke Spirit embody an indomitable belief that their time will come and the rewards will be well-earned and all the sweeter for it.
Words and photo by Nick Rice
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/live-review/the-duke-spirit-live-at-the-cockpit-leeds
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Little Dragon – Live At O2 Academy, Bristol
Little Dragon are at an odd place right now. The success of ‘Ritual Union’ (the song), and Yukimi Nagano’s attention-grabbing ? and brilliant ? collaborations with Gorillaz and SBTRKT have earned them popularity, and a large crowd. But ?Ritual Union? (the album) still feels like a bit of a let-down; a sporadically pleasing, but undernourished follow up to 2008′s excellent ?Machine Dreams?.
Spooky support comes in the form of Holy Other. He’s a mysterious one, Mr Other. You can tell that because a) no one outside of his inner circle (and, presumably, his mum) knows his real name, b) he’s signed to Tri-Angle ? purveyor of all things witch housey, and c) he’s wearing a shroud over his head. Yes, a shroud. Unfortunately, given that his performance is basically him manipulating a sampler (in a shroud), it’s not the most visually exciting of performances. Doesn’t matter, it sounds pretty ace, all densely throbbing bass and half-formed female vocals. One track sounds like a house tune, slaughtered at the altar of Genesis P-Orridge. But, it’s so not suited to a half-empty Academy dance floor. This is music for smaller, more intimate, and preferably subterranean venues.
Little Dragon arrive shortly after, Yukimi dressed in what appears to be a pair of gold spandex tights and a PVC kimono. ?It’s great to be back!? she says. What, in the Bristol Academy? Really? Well, OK…
They certainly sound like they mean it. ‘Looking Glass’ is a gentle way into the set. It’s quickly followed by ‘Ritual Union’ ? the song you imagine a lot of the audience is here for. Little Dragon are a brave band playing their big hit so early in a set, but it works. The already packed floor is moving.
It’s not until ‘Brush The Heat’, though, that the tone of the show is set. A reasonably sedate, slightly forgettable song on CD is transformed here into an extended polyrhythmic jam. It’s a tactic that the band returns to four or five times during the night, with drummer Erik Bodin getting a solid workout. And it sounds fantastic. Music that previously felt polished, but sometimes a little cool and distant, is now fierce and alive. Tonight Little Dragon aren’t a cute indie-electro group – they’re an impressively tight dance act. ‘My Step’, already one of the band’s best tracks, sounds phenomenal and funky.
When they change pace, then, with ‘Test’ and ?Crystalfilm?, it feels jarring. They?re wallpaper songs, too discreet and nice to stand out on such a raucous evening. But hey! There’s a man in the crowd here who looks eerily like Grant Morrison. A gorgeous, ethereal ‘Feather’ gets everyone moving again. Kudos to the wonderfully into it guy throwing extravagant Christian rock moves.
The night ends with ‘Twice’, the first song from the first album. Yukimi murmurs quietly over a gently ebbing piano loop. It’s atmospheric, but not sombre or overbearing. An appropriate end to a night that left this reviewer clear that while ?Ritual Union? may have left him cold, live Little Dragon are just fucking great.
Words by Will Salmon
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/live-review/little-dragon-live-at-o2-academy-bristol
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Jay-Z Narrates Rihanna’s Family Home Video
By Nadeska Alexis
On Thanksgiving Day (November 24) Rihanna gave fans a glimpse into her personal life, with a short video clip that captures some memorable moments with her family. The 23-year-old singer enlisted her mentor, Jay-Z?who appears on the title track of her Talk That Talk album?to narrate the heartfelt piece, which finds her spending [...]
Source: http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/11/25/jay-z-narrates-rihanna-home-video-with-family/
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2012 All-American Marching Band Member Announced with Fanfare at Chantilly, Virginia, Event
On October 28, shortly before taking the stage as the newest member of the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band (USAAAB), William Morgan Palmer was asked how much he sleep he gets.
“Not much,” the Chantilly (Virginia) High School drum major said with a laugh. An understatement, since he also plays tenor saxophone in different band ensembles. He also heads the school debate team, and was named Chantilly homecoming king shortly before the USAAAMB announcement.
Band director Drew Ross said Palmer “really is a leader in everything he does.” At a recent football game, Palmer noticed there wasn’t a lot of cheering for the Chantilly Chargers, the band director said.
Ross said through sheer enthusiasm Palmer got band members and other students cheering enthusiastically during the game.
“When I started thinking about a student I would encourage to apply for the All-American band, William was the first student I thought of, both for his musicianship and for his leadership skills.”
Director of Bands Drew Ross (center,) and Christopher Singleton, associate director of bands took the stage with Palmer.
The USAAAMB will perform the halftime show at the bowl, which will be played on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The game is at 1 PM ET and will be broadcast on NBC. The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is the official selection partner of the USAAAMB and partners with title sponsor, the U.S. Army, along with Drum Corps International and All-American Games for the annual event.
Arts students at the school attended the ceremony in the school auditorium. They responded with raucous applause when his selection was announced.
Students celebrate the USAAAMB announcement.
Palmer’s mother, Pearline Morgan Palmer, said her son has always been involved with a slew of activities, and has stayed in contact with many of his teachers over the past few years. His elementary school principal and kindergarten teacher were among those attending the ceremony.
Pearline Palmer and William Palmer
“I am excited to have the opportunity to practice and perform with other kids who love the same thing you do,” William Palmer said.
Major Fromm welcomes Palmer to the 2012 USAAAMB
During the ceremony, U.S. Army Major Fromm congratulated him on his music achievements, and said the USAAAMB selection acknowledged “his leadership skills and his ability to motivate others.”
Palmer accepted his USAAMB cap and jacket and said, “I want to thank God and my family for this honor. In particular my mom, who stayed up most of the night when I needed to submit my audition video and our computer wasn’t working.”
William Palmer speaks during the ceremony.
He also thanked fellow band members: “You guys are why I am here. This represents what we have done together as a team.”
Palmer is applying to colleges this fall, with the University of Virginia high on his list. He wants to stay involved in music, but is still considering what his college major might be.
Chantilly students gather in the school auditorium before the ceremony.
USAAAMB students throughout the United States are getting star treatment. Follow the tour’s progress on the USAAAMB Facebook page, and watch videos and read newspaper articles posted on the site.
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the premier high school football game in the nation and features America’s top high school senior football players and 125 senior marching musicians.
NAfME USAAAMB page
View the halftime performance on January 7, 2012
Photos by Becky Spray
–Roz Fehr, November 10, 2011, © National Association for Music Education (nafme.org)
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Our Plea For The New Santigold Album, American Dreaming
By Zachary Swickey
Most artists in today?s mainstream music world churn albums out pretty regularly, which is a necessity considering the wealth of new acts being discovered on the daily (mostly thanks to YouTube). It?s not as common nowadays for a talented funk/pop/rap sensation like Santigold to leave fans waiting nearly four years for a [...]
Source: http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/11/25/our-plea-for-the-new-santigold-album-american-dreaming/
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Elvis Costello: Don’t Buy My Box Set
Elvis Costello’s official website is currently recommending that fans do not buy his upcoming box set.
Elvis Costello has always been a contrary figure. At the height of punk the songwriter wore Buddy Holly specs, with his deeply intelligent songwriting standing apart from the ’1-2-3-4′ cliques.
Now, though, the singer has broken new ground. Elvis Costello’s new box set ?The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!? is set to be released on December 6th, containing a raft of special material.
Yet due to the price – currently at over £200 on Amazon – Elvis Costello’s website carries a message advising fans not to buy the release.
“Unfortunately, we at www.elviscostello.com find ourselves unable to recommend this lovely item to you as the price appears to be either a misprint or a satire” it states, in a posting headed ‘Steal This Album’.
Continuing, the message implores fans to spend their money elsewhere. “All our attempts to have this number revised have been fruitless but rather than detain you with tedious arguments about morality, panache and book-keeping – when there are really bigger fish to filet these days – we are taking the following unusual step.”
“If you should really want to buy something special for your loved one at this time of seasonal giving, we can whole-heartedly recommend, ?Ambassador Of Jazz? – a cute little imitation suitcase, covered in travel stickers and embossed with the name ?Satchmo? but more importantly containing TEN re-mastered albums by one of the most beautiful and loving revolutionaries who ever lived ? Louis Armstrong.”
“The box should be available for under one hundred and fifty American dollars and includes a number of other tricks and treats. Frankly, the music is vastly superior.”
Read the full message HERE.
?The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook!!!? is set to be released on December 6th. Elvis Costello has confirmed the following shows:
May
9 Dublin Grand Canal Theatre
11 Glasgow Clyde Theatre
12 Manchester Apollo Theatre
13 Liverpool Empire Theatre
15 Birmingham Symphony Hall
16 Brighton Centre
18 Newcastle City Hall
19 Nottingham Royal Concert Hall
20 Bournemouth BIC Centre
22 Bristol Colston Hall
23 London Royal Albert Hall
26 Cambridge Corn Exchange
27 Basingstoke The Anvil
Click here to buy ticket for Elvis Costello!
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/news/elvis-costello-dont-buy-my-box-set
Experts Weigh In On Round Two Of Britney Spears: 30 Videos For 30 Years
Round Two of MTV News’ Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos For 30 Years is underway and everyone in the MTV Newsroom is ultra excited about it!
So excited that we called up our friend Tamar Anitai from MTV Buzzworthy to join MTV News’ own Christina Garibaldi and Kara Klenk to get into an in-depth discussion of [...]
2012 All-American Marching Band Member Announced with Fanfare at Chantilly, Virginia, Event
On October 28, shortly before taking the stage as the newest member of the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band (USAAAB), William Morgan Palmer was asked how much he sleep he gets.
“Not much,” the Chantilly (Virginia) High School drum major said with a laugh. An understatement, since he also plays tenor saxophone in different band ensembles. He also heads the school debate team, and was named Chantilly homecoming king shortly before the USAAAMB announcement.
Band director Drew Ross said Palmer “really is a leader in everything he does.” At a recent football game, Palmer noticed there wasn’t a lot of cheering for the Chantilly Chargers, the band director said.
Ross said through sheer enthusiasm Palmer got band members and other students cheering enthusiastically during the game.
“When I started thinking about a student I would encourage to apply for the All-American band, William was the first student I thought of, both for his musicianship and for his leadership skills.”
Director of Bands Drew Ross (center,) and Christopher Singleton, associate director of bands took the stage with Palmer.
The USAAAMB will perform the halftime show at the bowl, which will be played on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The game is at 1 PM ET and will be broadcast on NBC. The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is the official selection partner of the USAAAMB and partners with title sponsor, the U.S. Army, along with Drum Corps International and All-American Games for the annual event.
Arts students at the school attended the ceremony in the school auditorium. They responded with raucous applause when his selection was announced.
Students celebrate the USAAAMB announcement.
Palmer’s mother, Pearline Morgan Palmer, said her son has always been involved with a slew of activities, and has stayed in contact with many of his teachers over the past few years. His elementary school principal and kindergarten teacher were among those attending the ceremony.
Pearline Palmer and William Palmer
“I am excited to have the opportunity to practice and perform with other kids who love the same thing you do,” William Palmer said.
Major Fromm welcomes Palmer to the 2012 USAAAMB
During the ceremony, U.S. Army Major Fromm congratulated him on his music achievements, and said the USAAAMB selection acknowledged “his leadership skills and his ability to motivate others.”
Palmer accepted his USAAMB cap and jacket and said, “I want to thank God and my family for this honor. In particular my mom, who stayed up most of the night when I needed to submit my audition video and our computer wasn’t working.”
William Palmer speaks during the ceremony.
He also thanked fellow band members: “You guys are why I am here. This represents what we have done together as a team.”
Palmer is applying to colleges this fall, with the University of Virginia high on his list. He wants to stay involved in music, but is still considering what his college major might be.
Chantilly students gather in the school auditorium before the ceremony.
USAAAMB students throughout the United States are getting star treatment. Follow the tour’s progress on the USAAAMB Facebook page, and watch videos and read newspaper articles posted on the site.
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the premier high school football game in the nation and features America’s top high school senior football players and 125 senior marching musicians.
NAfME USAAAMB page
View the halftime performance on January 7, 2012
Photos by Becky Spray
–Roz Fehr, November 10, 2011, © National Association for Music Education (nafme.org)
Jay-Z Narrates Rihanna’s Family Home Video
By Nadeska Alexis
On Thanksgiving Day (November 24) Rihanna gave fans a glimpse into her personal life, with a short video clip that captures some memorable moments with her family. The 23-year-old singer enlisted her mentor, Jay-Z?who appears on the title track of her Talk That Talk album?to narrate the heartfelt piece, which finds her spending [...]
Source: http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/11/25/jay-z-narrates-rihanna-home-video-with-family/
In November 2011 Teaching Music, the Beat Goes On
Readers who page through the November issue of Teaching Music will find stories about rhythm skill, teacher evaluations, and rehearsal techniques, as well as a news story about two music educators who paid a call to the White House Rose Garden.
Features include
- “The New Beat Spectrum,” which explores learning to count rhythms
- “Tap Your Potential,” which includes rehearsal techniques for band, choir, and orchestra
- “Entering the Formative Years,” a look at a goal-centered method of tracking student learning.
Department stories include updates of the Give a Note Foundation, current trends in teacher evaluation, school musical instrument rentals, and Digital Audio Workstation software.
The Upbeat news section covers a number of current and upcoming events for the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).
- NAfME members who visit the White House see the event as a way to advocate for music education
- 2012 Music Education Week Will Unfold in Baltimore
- National Honor Ensemble Auditions
- AAAMB Selection Tour
- NAfME Audio Logo contest
- The Nebraska Music Educators Association Celebrates 75 years
- Longtime Association Leader and Music Educator Charles F. Benner Dies
Log in now to read Teaching Music online.
–Roz Fehr, November 3, 2011. © National Association for Music Education (nafme.org)
Source: http://www.menc.org/news/view/in-november-2011-teaching-music-the-beat-goes-on
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Thanksgiving Traditions Across the Country
With Thanksgiving coming up this Thursday, there are tons of different turkey day traditions all across the country including the hugely popular and obviously well known Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Then there are the lesser know traditions such as Foods and Feasts of Colonial Virginia. We can’t forget the Turkey Trots, Black Friday, football and [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2011/11/22/thanksgiving-traditions-across-the-country-3/
Top Items You WISH Were on Sale for Black Friday [Photos]
Black Friday is full of great deals. If you get up early and everything goes according to plan, you could walk away with everything on your list while saving a ton of cash. But there are just a few items that we REALLY want, but know we will never have, CLICK through the gallery to [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2011/11/25/top-items-you-wish-were-on-sale-for-black-friday-photos/
20 Facts: Get to Know Your Turkey [Photos]
It’s that time of the year and Thanksgiving is just a day away! But do you really know your turkey? Take a look through our gallery to get to know your best Thanksgiving guest a little better. Facts source: Illinois.edu Filed under: Comedy, Food & Drink, Photo Galleries Tagged: 20 Facts, Animal, facts, Holiday, Thanksgiving, [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2011/11/23/20-facts-get-to-know-your-turkey-gallery/
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Round Two, West Division – Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Years For 30 Videos
It’s time for the Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years, MTV News’ celebration of all things Britney to honor the pop star’s 30th birthday! In the lead up to the big day, we’re asking you, Brit’s most loyal fans, to help us decide which video from her legendary career is your favorite by [...]
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Round Two, East Division – Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Years For 30 Videos
It’s time for the Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years, MTV News’ celebration of all things Britney to honor the pop star’s 30th birthday! In the lead up to the big day, we’re asking you, Brit’s most loyal fans, to help us decide which video from her legendary career is your favorite by [...]
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Drake Talks Nicki Minaj Romance and More On Chelsea Lately
Octobers Very Own, Drake, stopped by Chelsea Lately last night to discuss his unique ethnic background, why he prefers white wine spritzers and whether or not he’s hooked up with Young Money‘s barbie girl, Nicki Minaj! Missed it? That’s OK, we gotchoo! Drake, known for his brutal honesty in his verses, chopped it up with [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2011/11/23/drake-talks-nicki-minaj-romance-and-more-on-chelsea-lately/
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Is ‘Womanizer’ Your Favorite Britney Spears Video?
By Christina Garibaldi
The heat is on! From now until December 2, 30 of Britney Spears’ hottest, sexiest and most iconic videos are battling it out in our Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years for the title as the Best Britney Video of All Time. We know that this is not an easy decision [...]
Source: http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/11/22/is-womanizer-your-favorite-britney-spears-video/
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Ten Reasons Ashton Kutcher Cheated On His Wife, Demi Moore [Photos]
We’re all well aware by now of the marital woes that have recently plagued celebrity couple Ashton Kutcher and Demi (sure you can bring girls home, I just have to approve) Moore. But we’re still waiting for an explanation from the man himself. Here are the top ten possible things Kutcher should just admit to [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2011/11/22/ten-reasons-ashton-kutcher-cheated-on-his-wife-demi-moore-photos/
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Nebraska Music Educators Association Celebrates 75th Anniversary
NMEA members met for the first time in 1937.
When members of the Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA) meet for their annual conference November 16–18 in Lincoln, they will celebrate their 75th anniversary with fanfares and a special program. NMEA is a federated state affiliate of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).
Rex Barker, NMEA president, said: “As teachers and musicians we know it is important to celebrate. Without celebrations, there would be a lot less music and probably vice versa. The 75th Anniversary [of NMEA] gives us a chance to reflect on our history and appreciate the trails blazed by members of the past. They established the philosophies and guiding principles of our organization. It always takes an extra effort to get things started, and we have all benefitted from their efforts.”
He added: “Our members over the years have amazing stories to tell of successes and challenges. We learn so much from each other by visiting with each other and sharing these stories in formal clinic sessions or informal gatherings.”
That sharing, Barker said, extends to relationships the state association has with clinicians and guest conductors who participate in NMEA conferences. “The opportunity to meet and share ideas is critical to the health and strength of our profession,” he said.
The NMEA president also said that through the anniversary celebrations, current and future NMEA members can learn more about the history of the organization but also “bring the ideas and questions that allow us to reflect on what we are doing and test our traditions against current trends and needs.”
Members of the Nebraska 1944 All-State Band pose for a photo.
Photos courtesy of NMEA.
–Roz Fehr, November 3 , 2011. © National Association for Music Education (nafme.org)
Source: http://www.menc.org/news/view/nebraska-music-educators-association-celebrates-75th-anniversary
Drake Talks Nicki Minaj Romance and More On Chelsea Lately
Octobers Very Own, Drake, stopped by Chelsea Lately last night to discuss his unique ethnic background, why he prefers white wine spritzers and whether or not he’s hooked up with Young Money‘s barbie girl, Nicki Minaj! Missed it? That’s OK, we gotchoo! Drake, known for his brutal honesty in his verses, chopped it up with [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2011/11/23/drake-talks-nicki-minaj-romance-and-more-on-chelsea-lately/
Thursday Go On Hiatus
New Jersey group Thursday have decided to place themselves on hiatus after enduring “personal difficulties”.
Way back when, ‘emo’ didn’t refer to stadium rock bands in make up – instead, the scene was a close knit collection of groups who added a personal dimension to the often dry lyrical palette of post-hardcore.
Formed in the late 90s, Thursday went on to become one of the best loved groups to emerge from that initial blast. The band released a total of six proper, official studio albums which charted their evolution.
However it seems that the band are preparing to part company. Issuing a statement, Thursday broke the news to fans but left the door open for the occasional live performance in the future.
The statement reads (in part):
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Well, if you?ve been touched by our music or our dedication or our embarrassingly out-of-fashion sincerity, then this is for you, friend: thank you for letting us make No Devolución. We hope you?ve heard it. We say ?beg, borrow or steal? music is an idea? ideas are free? but we encourage you to support our fantastically sweet and hardworking label, Epitaph, by buying it if you can afford to.
Despite the fantastic year that the band has enjoyed, creatively, things haven?t been as easy for us on a personal level. Without diving into detail, it?s fair to say that this year has been an endless series of personal difficulties. We haven?t had any falling out and are all still close. I?m sure that we will continue to create, in some capacity, together. We?ve talked about turning Thursday into something else: a non-profit, a band that only records sporadically, a collection of other projects? Underneath it all, the personal circumstances involved make it impossible to continue Thursday in the spirit that has made it special. So, we stop. For now, at least.
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Read the statement in full HERE.
Thursday aren’t quite over yet. The band have a number of tour obligations to fulfil, with the New Jersey band set to finish the Stateside dates with a Philadelphia show on December 30th.
An annual tradition, the show will no doubt be an emotional occasion for everyone involved with Thursday.
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/news/thursday-go-on-hiatus
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Round Two, East Division – Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Years For 30 Videos
It’s time for the Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years, MTV News’ celebration of all things Britney to honor the pop star’s 30th birthday! In the lead up to the big day, we’re asking you, Brit’s most loyal fans, to help us decide which video from her legendary career is your favorite by [...]
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Bob Dylan Tribute Album
A new Bob Dylan tribute album is in the works, with all funds going towards Amnesty International.
Now in his 70s, Bob Dylan’s work retains a rare potency. Rock’s poet laureate, the songwriter must surely rank as one of the most covered artists of all time, with his output being re-worked around the globe.
Now a massive box set aims to bring together a series of cover versions. ‘Chimes Of Freedom’ contains 75 tracks, with some 80 musicians helping to bring the box set together.
The tracks move throughout the songwriter’s career, including all facets of Bob Dylan’s output. The full cast list is so lengthy it would be counter productive to name each and every track, but suffice to say that ClashMusic is looking forward to hearing what Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Cage The Elephant, Queens Of The Stone Age, Patti Smith, Raphael Saadiq, Bettye Lavette and more come up with.
Set to be released on January 30th, ‘Chimes Of Freedom’ is in aid of Amnesty International. ?Bob Dylan?s music endures because he so brilliantly captures our heartbreak, our joy, our frailty, our confusion, our courage and our struggles,? said Karen Scott, Amnesty International?s Manager of Music Relations.
?His words convey a depth of meaning that few artists can equal, inspiring us and always moving ahead of our expectations. We at Amnesty International are deeply grateful to this legendary musician and to all of the artists who have contributed to this project.?
Full tracklisting as follows:
DISC 1
Raphael Saadiq – Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat
Patti Smith – Drifter’s Escape
Rise Against – Ballad of Hollis Brown
Tom Morello The Nightwatchman – Blind Willie McTell
Pete Townshend – Corrina, Corrina
Bettye LaVette – Most of the Time
Charlie Winston – This Wheel’s On Fire
Diana Krall – Simple Twist of Fate
Brett Dennen – You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere
Mariachi El Bronx – Love Sick
Ziggy Marley – Blowin’ in the Wind
The Gaslight Anthem – Changing of the Guards
Silversun Pickups – Not Dark Yet
My Morning Jacket – You’re A Big Girl Now
The Airborne Toxic Event – Boots of Spanish Leather
Sting – Girl from the North Country
Mark Knopfler – Restless Farewell
DISC 2
Queens Of The Stone Age – Outlaw Blues
Lenny Kravitz – Rainy Day Woman # 12 & 35
Steve Earle & Lucia Micarelli – One More Cup of Coffee (Valley Below)
Blake Mills – Heart Of Mine
Miley Cyrus – You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go
Billy Bragg – Lay Down Your Weary Tune
Elvis Costello – License to Kill
Angelique Kidjo – Lay, Lady, Lay
Natasha Bedingfield – Ring Them Bells
Jackson Browne – Love Minus Zero/No Limit
Joan Baez – Seven Curses (Live)
The Belle Brigade – No Time To Think
Sugarland – Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You (Live)
Jack’s Mannequin – Mr. Tambourine Man
Oren Lavie – 4th Time Around
Sussan Deyhim – All I Really Want To Do
Adele – Make You Feel My Love (Recorded Live at WXPN)
DISC 3
K’NAAN – With God On Our Side
Ximena Sariñana – I Want You
Neil Finn with Pajama Club – She Belongs to Me
Bryan Ferry – Bob Dylan’s Dream
Zee Avi – Tomorrow Is A Long Time
Carly Simon – Just Like a Woman
Flogging Molly – The Times They Are A-Changin’
Fistful Of Mercy – Buckets Of Rain
Joe Perry – Man Of Peace
Bad Religion – It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
My Chemical Romance – Desolation Row (Live)
RedOne featuring Nabil Khayat – Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Paul Rodgers & Nils Lofgren – Abandoned Love
Darren Criss featuring Chuck Criss and Freelance Whales – New Morning
Cage the Elephant – The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
Band of Skulls – It Ain’t Me, Babe
Sinéad O’Connor – Property of Jesus
Ed Roland and The Sweet Tea Project – Shelter From The Storm
Ke$ha – Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
Kronos Quartet – Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right
DISC 4
Maroon 5 – I Shall Be Released
Carolina Chocolate Drops – Political World
Seal & Jeff Beck – Like A Rolling Stone
Taj Mahal – Bob Dylan’s 115th Dream
Dierks Bentley – Senor (Tales of Yankee Power) (Live)
Mick Hucknall – One Of Us Must Know (Sooner Or Later)
Thea Gilmore – I’ll Remember You
State Radio – John Brown
Dave Matthews Band – All Along the Watchtower (Live)
Michael Franti – Subterranean Homesick Blues
We Are Augustines – Mama, You Been On My Mind
Lucinda Williams – Tryin’ To Get To Heaven
Kris Kristofferson – Quinn The Eskimo (The Mighty Quinn)
Eric Burdon – Gotta Serve Somebody
Evan Rachel Wood – I’d Have You Anytime
Marianne Faithfull – Baby Let Me Follow You Down (Live)
Pete Seeger – Forever Young
Bob Dylan – Chimes Of Freedom
DIGITAL ONLY
Outernational – When The Ship Comes In
Silverstein – Song To Woody
Daniel Bedingfield – Man In The Long Black Coat
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/news/bob-dylan-tribute-album
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Bouncing Cats Brings Hip-Hop Horror to Television
Forget torture porn and zombies. Bouncing Cats, a documentary about hip-hop in war-ravaged Uganda, is a horror film with a human heart that manages to beat even as it records madness most of us see only in our nightmares.
Source: http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/11/bouncing-cats/
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Video: Robert Downey Jr. Shows Off Ridiculous Sherlock Holmes Disguise
Sherlock Holmes, master of disguise? Not really. Amid all the bare-knuckle brawling, slow-motion explosions and metaphorical chess play, the new behind-the-scenes clip for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows sandwiches in a sight gag in which Robert Downey Jr. looks more like London’s shrewdest crime-fighting rabbi than the dapper sleuth he played last time around.
Source: http://www.wired.com/underwire/2011/11/sherlock-holmes-disguise/
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Track Of The Day 24/11 – colourmusic
Toasting their 13th anniversary, Memphis Industries have every right to party.
The English label have maintained a commitment to new music, taking chances where other imprints might have winced. Sticking to their own tastes, Memphis Industries have built up a roster which includes a love for homegrown talent as well as a taste for the exotic.
Hailing from Oklahoma, colourmusic are definitely in the latter camp. The band’s music doesn’t so much progress as evolve, continually shifting and changing into something new.
The band are as likely to introduce pop R&B elements as they are a slide guitar, with their psych wig outs something to behold.
colourmusic have a conceptual edge. Refusing to divulge specific interests and influences, the band instead cite colours as the starting point for their music.
To the band, each colour represents an emotion, a moment which can be pinned down. Debut album ‘my _____ is pink’ is a case in point – using colours to express human sexuality, colourmusic are able to remove any sense of titillation, instead dwelling on pure feeling.
Memphis Industries are set to celebrate their anniversary with the all star Lucky Thirteen concert next week. Taking place on November 30th, London’s KOKO will house a night long celebration of the label’s roster.
Taking control of the Track Of The Day section for one week, Memphis Industries are giving away a host of new music. ‘Tog’ by colourmusic is typically idiosyncratic, with its breezy, surrealistic songwriting palette placing it in a psych context.
Listen to it now… Grab it HERE.
Click HERE to buy tickets for Lucky Thirteen!
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/track-of-the-day-2411-colourmusic
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Chunky?s Best: Chunky Takes the R U Hungry Fat Sandwich Challenge
It looks like Chunky found another excuse to eat! This time at the Rutgers Grease Trucks in New Brunswick, Jersey! We let YOU decide which FIVE Fat Sandwiches he had to eat in 45 minutes in order to get his name and likeness immortalized on the R U Hungry menu. Here’s how it all went [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2011/11/21/chunkys-best-chunky-takes-the-r-u-hungry-fat-sandwich-challenge/
Watch: Tyler, The Creator – The Cartoon
Tyler, The Creator has made a guest appearance on the cartoon series ‘The Regular Show’.
Odd Future have always had a cartoon element. The rap collective often hit back at critics using that defence, stating that the violence and misogyny of their lyrics are so over the top that they shouldn’t be taken seriously.
Now Tyler, The Creator has been literally transformed into a cartoon. The rapper recently made a guest appearance on The Regular Show, shown rapping with some regular characters on the Cartoon Network series.
Speaking to fans on his Twitter feed, the rapper said the series is “LIKE MY SECOND FAVOURITE SHOW”.
Continuing, Tyler, The Creator joked about the clean cut nature of the show. “THAT WAS AWKWARD RAPPING WITH OUT SAYING FUCK”.
Watch a clip below…
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Meanwhile, Odd Future are working on their own reality television series. The rap collective are filming right now, with ‘Loiter Squad’ set to air on cable network Adult Swim sometime next year.
The rap collective are also heading to the UK next year for a short burst of live dates. Tickets went on sale last week, with demand proving to be typically fevered.
Odd Future have confirmed the following shows:
March
28 Birmingham O2 Academy
29 London O2 Academy Brixton
31 Manchester Academy
April
1 Glasgow O2 ABC
2 Dublin Olympia
Click here to buy tickets for Odd Future!
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/news/watch-tyler-the-creator-the-cartoon
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M83 Announce New Single
M83 are set to release their new single ‘Reunion’ through Naive on February 6th.
Returning with perhaps their most ambitious statement yet, M83 have found that ‘Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming’ is also one of their most successful.
Nudging its way into the Top 40, the album was also a success on the Billboard charts. Spending time in the United States, M83 are now focussed on the UK after announcing plans for a new single.
Taken from the recent album, ‘Reunion’ is set to be released on February 6th. Designed to coincide with a full British tour, M83 are on fine form and recently dropped by Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.
Blasting through ‘Midnight City’ you can watch the performance below and check out the full list of UK shows after the jump…
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M83 are set to play a sold out show at London’s Heaven venue on December 1st, while the band will return in the New Year for a more thorough series of dates.
Opening in Bristol on January 17th, the tour takes in shows in Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds and more. Ending with a one off show in London at the Shepherds Bush Empire, tickets are on sale now.
M83 are set to play the following shows:
December
1 London Heaven (SOLD OUT)
January
17 Bristol Trinity
18 Manchester Ritz
19 Glasgow Arches
20 Leeds Cockpit
21 Birmingham Institute
22 Brighton Concorde
24 Oxford Academy
February
16 London Shepherds Bush Empire
Click here to buy tickets for M83!
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/news/m83-announce-new-single
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Jennifer Lopez Is Having Trouble Balancing Her Revitalized Career and Her Twins (But We Bet All The Money She’s Earning Helps)
By Zachary Swickey
Jennifer Lopez may be a newly single cougar on the prowl ? word on the street is that her new lover is half her age ? and the girl can still move as she clearly showed at this weekend?s American Music Awards. However, the sultry singer is learning that parenting alone is [...]
Source: http://newsroom.mtv.com/2011/11/22/jennifer-lopez-balancing-career-and-motherhood-twins/
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Ten Reasons Ashton Kutcher Cheated On His Wife, Demi Moore [Photos]
We’re all well aware by now of the marital woes that have recently plagued celebrity couple Ashton Kutcher and Demi (sure you can bring girls home, I just have to approve) Moore. But we’re still waiting for an explanation from the man himself. Here are the top ten possible things Kutcher should just admit to [...]
Source: http://923now.radio.com/2011/11/22/ten-reasons-ashton-kutcher-cheated-on-his-wife-demi-moore-photos/
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CAM jumps aboard Hopscotch venue roster
Yet another downtown hotspot has joined Hopscotch’s growing list of participating venues
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MusicMyNC/~3/Vlm-3WZO05s/
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2012 All-American Marching Band Member Announced with Fanfare at Chantilly, Virginia, Event
On October 28, shortly before taking the stage as the newest member of the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Marching Band (USAAAB), William Morgan Palmer was asked how much he sleep he gets.
“Not much,” the Chantilly (Virginia) High School drum major said with a laugh. An understatement, since he also plays tenor saxophone in different band ensembles. He also heads the school debate team, and was named Chantilly homecoming king shortly before the USAAAMB announcement.
Band director Drew Ross said Palmer “really is a leader in everything he does.” At a recent football game, Palmer noticed there wasn’t a lot of cheering for the Chantilly Chargers, the band director said.
Ross said through sheer enthusiasm Palmer got band members and other students cheering enthusiastically during the game.
“When I started thinking about a student I would encourage to apply for the All-American band, William was the first student I thought of, both for his musicianship and for his leadership skills.”
Director of Bands Drew Ross (center,) and Christopher Singleton, associate director of bands took the stage with Palmer.
The USAAAMB will perform the halftime show at the bowl, which will be played on Saturday, January 7, 2012, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
The game is at 1 PM ET and will be broadcast on NBC. The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is the official selection partner of the USAAAMB and partners with title sponsor, the U.S. Army, along with Drum Corps International and All-American Games for the annual event.
Arts students at the school attended the ceremony in the school auditorium. They responded with raucous applause when his selection was announced.
Students celebrate the USAAAMB announcement.
Palmer’s mother, Pearline Morgan Palmer, said her son has always been involved with a slew of activities, and has stayed in contact with many of his teachers over the past few years. His elementary school principal and kindergarten teacher were among those attending the ceremony.
Pearline Palmer and William Palmer
“I am excited to have the opportunity to practice and perform with other kids who love the same thing you do,” William Palmer said.
Major Fromm welcomes Palmer to the 2012 USAAAMB
During the ceremony, U.S. Army Major Fromm congratulated him on his music achievements, and said the USAAAMB selection acknowledged “his leadership skills and his ability to motivate others.”
Palmer accepted his USAAMB cap and jacket and said, “I want to thank God and my family for this honor. In particular my mom, who stayed up most of the night when I needed to submit my audition video and our computer wasn’t working.”
William Palmer speaks during the ceremony.
He also thanked fellow band members: “You guys are why I am here. This represents what we have done together as a team.”
Palmer is applying to colleges this fall, with the University of Virginia high on his list. He wants to stay involved in music, but is still considering what his college major might be.
Chantilly students gather in the school auditorium before the ceremony.
USAAAMB students throughout the United States are getting star treatment. Follow the tour’s progress on the USAAAMB Facebook page, and watch videos and read newspaper articles posted on the site.
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the premier high school football game in the nation and features America’s top high school senior football players and 125 senior marching musicians.
NAfME USAAAMB page
View the halftime performance on January 7, 2012
Photos by Becky Spray
–Roz Fehr, November 10, 2011, © National Association for Music Education (nafme.org)
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NAfME Advocacy Staff Follows Progress of ESEA Legislation
On October 19, a crowd gathered on Capitol Hill to watch the markup of a new ESEA bill sponsored Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), chair of the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). The co-sponsor is Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming.)
The bill aims to address the long-delayed reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary School Act. Chris Woodside, assistant executive director for advocacy and public affairs at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) reported a two-hour wait in line at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, which led to a packed committee room. Attendees expected a session where committee members would debate, amend, and rewrite the proposed legislation. The bill has 144 proposed amendments.
Woodside posted a report on NAfME Groundswell: “Chairman Harkin and Republican Senator Mike Enzi gave their opening remarks, reminding those in attendance of the failures of NCLB, the need to do away with AYP, and the importance of returning education policy authority to the states and building capacity to provide America’s students with ‘well-balanced’ education experiences,” Woodside said.
“For music education advocates, this was actually the highlight of the markup, as Chairman Harkin specifically referenced "music and the arts" as subject matter areas that he wished to see benefit from passage of the new bill. A hopeful sign, indeed,” he added.
Soon after “hope” gave way to what Woodside termed “a bizarre scene.” After several procedural challenges as to whether the markup should even take place, Harkin adjourned the meeting abruptly.
The NAfME Advocacy Staff will continue to follow the bill’s status and provide updates on NAfME Groundswell.
—Roz Fehr, October 20, 2011. © National Association for Music Education (nafme.org)
Source: http://www.menc.org/news/view/nafme-advocacy-staff-follows-progress-of-esea-legislation
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Nokia Lumia 800 Competition
To celebrate the launch of the Nokia Lumia 800, Nokia and superstar producer DJ deadmau5 will transform Millbank Tower on the banks of the River Thames in London for an amazing never-before-seen show.
The one-off event will see deadmau5 perform in front of the iconic 120 metre tower to a backdrop of spectacular 3D projections that will push the boundaries of live performance technology. Echoing the cutting edge design of the Nokia Lumia 800 and using the latest state of the art visuals, the amazing show will use the 800 windows that make up the skyscaper as the canvas for a stunning spectacle.
Nokia is offering a ClashMusic reader the chance to win two tickets to the exclusive star-studded boat party on the River Thames giving you the most amazing view for the show plus a new Nokia Lumia 800 handset. To be in with a chance of winning these money can?t buy tickets ? all you have to do is answer this question. What is deadmau5′s real name?
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For more chances to win and see the event broadcast live online visit facebook.com/nokia.uk
The stunningly social Nokia Lumia 800 smartphone brings content to life with head-turning design, the best social and Internet experience, familiar Nokia elements, such as leading imaging capabilities and new signature experiences.
The Nokia Lumia 800 contains an 8 MP instant-share digital camera experience based on leading Carl Zeiss optics, HD video playback, 16GB of internal user memory and 25GB of free SkyDrive storage for images and music.
Source: http://www.clashmusic.com/win/nokia-lumia-800-competition
Star Spotting: Taylor Swift Can Turn The World On With Her Smile, Obvs
Credit: Splash News
Taylor Swift is our generation’s pin-up girl of cute. Not only is she the most adorbz human in the world, but she even owns the world’s most adorable cat. So it really comes as no surprise that she’s effortlessly flaunting her likeability on the streets of NYC. The first thing we thought of [...]
Source: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/11/22/taylor-swift-yellow-skirt-mary-tyler-moore-photo/
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