violamama Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 So, being a smart alek, when i saw the post asking about playing two instruments, I thought I'd go find a video of a piece I know written for "viola 4 hands" = two people playing one viola, written by Peter Schickele A.K.A. PDQ Bach. Then I found this: Which has three of my favorite humans: John Williams, Peter Schickele and Itzhak Perlman. It's music geek comedy gold, I tell you. But I also remembered that Schickele used to have a PBS radio show called Schickele Mix specifically tailored to teach about classical music. I loved it as a kid. We've had some threads here about teaching music... maybe this would round out a curriculum? It's very enjoyable stuff. Here's a link to his website, and you can find all sorts of neat things there, including old episodes of Schickele Mix. I will DEFINITELY be subjecting... er.. playing this for my boys. http://www.schickele.com/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 That was fabulous! I had forgotten how much I enjoy P.D.Q. Bach!! :thumbup: Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 On a similar note: WIlhelm Popp wrote a little number for . It's short and easy, but audiences love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 That was wonderful. Thanks so much for posting. I can't wait to show the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I love PDQ Bach. We used to have some of his skits on records (that's dates me, doesn't it? LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violamama Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 I love PDQ Bach. We used to have some of his skits on records (that's dates me, doesn't it? LOL) Sometimes when I'm teaching I still make reference to repeating something " like a broken record" and get blank stares in return. At least the college kids still know what they are thanks to turntablists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I love PDQ Bach. We used to have some of his skits on records (that's dates me, doesn't it? LOL) I have those records now on my iTunes----my father transferred them when he got his first iPod. I used to buy cassette tapes of albums as they came out. When I was in jr high (late 70s) we went to a live performance of PDQ Bach-----some of my favorites were performed, like Hansel and Gretel and Ted and Alice :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violamama Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 When I was a kid he came and did a show with a symphony I played in. He was genuinely a cool person, which can be rare in famous music geekdom. It's nice to see others who know who he is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zillymom Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 On a similar note: WIlhelm Popp wrote a little number for . It's short and easy, but audiences love it! I need to look for that! Gary Schocker has one for fl/pf one player called Ambidextranata. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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