mabrue01Mar 28, 20193 min readMy Top 7 favorite Musical Theater Pieces (that I have or will perform)Keep in mind these are in no order I just really like these pieces. These pieces range from things I sang in high school when I was...
mabrue01Mar 16, 20192 min read“That sounds weird!”: A short beginners guide to 12- tone serialism Most people think that atonal and serialism styles of music sound weird and unpleasant, which is understandable it is very outside the...
mabrue01Feb 26, 20194 min readJane Eyre meets Cosi fan TutteIt’s surprising how characters from varying genres can be so similar in such opposite ways. Two characters that fit this bill are Despina...
mabrue01Feb 12, 20195 min readDon’t Be THAT Guy: 5 Rules of Performance Etiquette Recently I attended a musical at my local Orpheum Theater. I had a really great time and the show was phenomenal. However, as I sat and...
mabrue01Feb 3, 20192 min readSequins, Suits and Show Choir: Pros and Cons of Competition in Music. Tis’ the season for sequins, suits and high school show choir competitions. In my time as a college musician I have found that some...
mabrue01Jan 10, 20191 min readWelcome!This is my website/blog that will be following me as college music major, teacher and performer! If you or someone you know is interested...