How do you get to Carnegie Hall? According to the old joke, “practice, practice, practice.” While it may sound like good advice, it’s not the best or fastest path because practice can only get you so ...

In the illustrious world of performance, there's an age-old joke that goes something like this: "A boy is walking down the street in New York carrying a tuba. He looks up at the overwhelming buildings ...

As a kid, I hated practicing the piano. My friends were all outside riding their bikes, exploring the neighborhood, enjoying their childhood, and I was stuck inside practicing. Listening to the ...

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The Winter Olympics are upon us, and with them come moments of glory and triumph as well as frustration and defeat. While it is impossible to predict who will medal in each event, one thing is clear: ...

At least five students from the Triangle have an invitation to perform next month at New York City's legendary Carnegie Hall. Four are from the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and one from the Wake ...