MarylCase-0913Feature Question for September 2013

Maryl Case, how did you use classical music in your classes to teach high school math to your students in Colorado and what were the results?

sayersFeature Question for August 2013

Can playing Classical Music in the background of your classroom help your students to concentrate and do better work in your classroom?

july2013Feature Question for July 2013

Did Catherine “Cady” Coleman, Astronaut, research chemist, Air Force officer, Ph.D. in Polymer Science and 

Engineering, wife, mother and musician play Classical Music and a Concert in the International Space Station, during her 6 months in space? This file is in the public domain because it was solely created by NASA. NASA copyright policy states that “NASA material is not protected by copyright unless noted”. (See Template:PD-USGov, NASA copyright policy page or JPL Image Use Policy.)

desilvaMaestro La Selva Radio Shows 2013 Teacher of the Year Award: Feature Question for June 2013

Maestro La Selva, can you share with us your approach for teaching and motivating your students?

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sayersFeature Question for May 2013

How did Classical Music play a part of Eve Curie’s life as an author, journalist, humanitarian, and concert artist and what musical instrument did she play?

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Feature Question for April 2013

How did Classical Music play a part of Dr. Lise Meitner’s life as a Physicist, Professor, co-discoverer of the radioactive element “Protactinium”, co-discoverer of nuclear fission and what musical instrument did she play?  Dr. Lise Meitner image: Public Domain

Ada_lovelaceFeature Question for March 2013

How did Classical Music play a part of Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace’s life as a mathematician, analyst, founder of Scientific Computing, the “First Computer Programmer, wife and mother and what musical instrument did she play? 

ArmstrongFeature Question for February 2013

How did Classical Music play a part of Astronaut Neil Armstrong’s life as an Astronaut, engineer, test pilot, Professor of Aeronautics, husband, father and grandfather and what musical instruments did he play?

0113Feature Question for January 2013

How did Classical music play a part of President George Washington’s life and what musical instrument did he play?

leeFeature Question for December 2012

How did Classical music play a part of Laurence Edward Alan “Laurie” Lee’s life as a poet, author, screen writer, musician, father of two daughters, and grandfather and what musical instruments did he play?

abergerFeature Question for November 2012

Allan M. Berger how does Classical music play a part of your life as a Certified Public Accountant, radio show engineer, husband, and father and what musical instrument do you play? 

mtrumanFeature Question for October 2012

How did Classical music play a part of Margaret Truman’s life as an American singer, radio and TV personality, biographer, mystery author, mother and grandmother and what musical instrument did she play? public domain image credit: PD-USGov-POTUS

jbennyFeature Question for September 2012

“How did Classical music play a part of Jack Benny’s life as a comedian of radio and television and what musical instrument did he play?”

DelacroixFeature Question for August 2012

“How did Classical music play a part of Eugene Delacroix’s life as an artist and musician and what musical instruments did he play?” {{PD-US}} published in the US before 1923 and public domain in the US.

HossingerFeature Question for July 2012

“Diane Hossinger how does Classical music play a part of your life as a bio-chemist and musician and what musical instrument do you play?

gainsboroughFeature Question for June 2012

“How did Classical music play a part of Thomas Gainsborough’s life as an artist and musician and what musical instruments did he play?” – image copyright

grinsellFeature Question for May 2012

“Alexandra (Alex) Grinsell, how does Classical music  play a part of your life  as our Radio Show’s Top Academic Student of 2012 and what musical instrument do you play?”

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Feature Question for April 2012

“Marcia Daft how do you integrate music and dance with teaching math and science and what musical instrument do you play?” http://marciadaft.com

clarke-photo1Feature Question for March 2012

“Dr. Clarke Morton how does Classical music play a part of your life as a medical doctor and musician and what musical instrument do you play?” 

matisseFeature Question for February 2012

How did Classical music play a part of Henri Matisse’s life as an artist and musician and what musical instrument did he play?

Public Domain picture of Henri Matisse: http://goo.gl/Nhgr8Z Listed by picture or under picture Credit to Carl Van Vechten . Photo not to be colorized or cropped. Carl Van Vechten Collection reproduction number LC-USZ62-103699 DLC. May 20, 1933.

As the restrictions on this collection expired in 1986, the Library of Congress believes this image is in the public domain.However, the Carl Van Vechten estate has asked that use of Van Vechten’s photographs “preserve the integrity” of his work, i.e, that photographs not be colorized or cropped, and that proper credit is given to the photographer. For more information consult Restrictions on Van Vechten Photographs.

wongFeature Question for January 2012

“Dr. Samuel Wong how does Classical music play a part of your life as a medical doctor and conductor and what musical instruments do you play? (Dr. Wong playing music by Brahms on his Steinway piano in his Manhattan apartment.) http://SamWongMD.com 

sayersFeature Question for December 2011

How did Classical music play a part Dorothy Sayers life as a mystery author and what musical instruments did she play?

Max_BornFeature Question for November 2011

How did Classical music play a part of Dr. Max Born’s life as a physicists and mathematician and what musical instrument did he play? Image: United States public domain tag PD-OLD-70

tellerFeature Question for October 2011

How did Classical music play a part of Dr. Edward Teller’s life as a theoretical Physicist and what musical instrument did he play? Image: United States public domain tag PD-OLD-70

september11Feature Question for September 2011

How did Classical Music play a part of Ernest Ansermet’s life as a mathematics professor, Conductor, and composer and what instruments did he play? Image: United States public domain tag PD-OLD-70

august11Question of August 2011

Anna Fontaine Moyer how have you used Classical music to help your students achieve academic success for over 11 years and what musical instruments do you play?

FeynmanQuestion of July 2011

How does Music play a part of Dr. Richard Feynman’s life as a Physicist and what instrument did he play? 

wwilsonFeature Question for June 2011

How does Classical Music play a part of President Woodrow Wilson’s life and what instrument did he play?

Granda-LeaderFeature Question for May 2011

How did Classical music play a part of Mary Chernick Leader’s life as a secretary, stock investor, Mother, and Grandmother and what musical instrument did she play?  

GastonFeature Question for April 2011

How did Classical music play a part of Gaston Julia’s life as a mathematician and what instrument did he play? 

GodowskyFeature Question for March 2011

How did Classical music play a part of Leopold Godowsky, Jr. and Leopold Mannes’s work and what instruments did they play? 

brailleFeature Question for February 2011

How did Classical music play a part of Louis Braille’s work and what instruments did he play? 

walker-4Feature Question for January 2011

How did Classical music play a part of Sir William Herschel and Caroline Herschel’s lives as Astronomers and Musicians and what instruments did they play?

c-riceFeature Question for December 2010

How does Classical music play a part of Dr. Condoleezza Rice’s life and what musical instrument does she play?

Carl_SandburgFeature Question for November 2010

How does music play a part of Carl Sandburg’s life as a biographer, historian and poet and what instruments did he play?

Edward_HeathFeature Question for October 2010

How did Classical music play a part of Sir Edward Heath’s life as Prime Minister of Great Britain and what musical instruments did he play? 

buckleyFeature Question for September 2010

How does music play a part of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s  life as an author and musician and what instruments did he play? 

mfrank-2010Feature Question for August 2010

The first 5 minutes of your new class sets the mood for the entire school year. What do you need to do on your very First Day of school? 

Albert_Einstein_portraitFeature Question for July 2010

What are the 3 secrets Dr. Albert Einstein and I learned from studying the violin and what three things can you do to find your inspiration and solve your problems? 

twainFeature Question for June 2010

How does Music play a part of Mark Twain’s life as an author and musician and what instruments did he play?

RLFrankFeature Question for May 2010

How did Classical Music play a part of Romayne Leader Frank’s life as a lawyer, counselor, family advocate, mother and grandmother and what instruments did she play? 

HalyoFeature Question for April 2010

Dr. Nesim Halyo how does Classical Music play a part of your life as a scientist and engineer and what instruments do you play?

shawFeature Question for March 2010

How does Classical Music play a part of George Bernard Shaw’s life and what instrument did he play?

RJFFeature Question for February 2010

How does Classical Music play a part of Dr. Robert J. Frank’s life and what instrument did he play?

trumanJanuary 2010 Feature Question

How does Classical Music play a part of President Harry Truman’s life and what instrument did he play?

ELH_photoDecember 2009 Feature Question

Elizabeth Hamilton what would your ideal model of a school and classroom look like including Classical music in the background, the pledge of allegiance, prayer and how long would the school day be, and what are the best schools you have worked in and why?

December 2009 Radio Show sponsored by:  Character In Action http://www.character-in-action.com

dickensNovember 2009 Feature Question

How does Classical Music play a part of Charles Dickens life as an author and musician and what instruments did he play?

gilbreathOctober 2009 Feature Question

How does Classical Music play a part of Lillian Moller Gilbreth’s life as an industrial engineer and efficiency expert and what musical instrument did she enjoy playing?

devinciSeptember 2009 Feature Question

What did Leonardo Da Vinci think about music and what musical instrument did he enjoy playing?

August 2009 Video Feature #1

Dr. Frank’s Story “The Importance of First Impressions on your First Day of School”.

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August 2009 Video Feature #2

New beginnings for teachers, Madeline Frank, Violist, performing the Theme from Dvorak’s New World Symphony.

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desilvaJuly 2009 Feature Question

Maestro La Selva what have your New York Grand Opera performances in New York’s Central Park meant to you and what is the hardest part of presenting these fully staged operas?

phenryJune 2009 Feature Question

What did Patrick Henry think about music and what musical instruments did he enjoy playing?

MayerMay 2009 Feature Question

How does Classical Music play a part of Maria Goeppert Mayer’s life as a physicist and mathematician?

glaserApril 2009 Feature Question

How does Classical Music play a part of Donald Glaser’s life as a Physicist and Neurobiologist?

repin_423March 2009 Feature Question

How was Classical music an intricate part of Aleksander Borodin’s life?

connieFebruary 2009 Feature Question

How do the complex rhythms and melodies of the Classical music tradition play a part in Connie Soles’ work with individuals with Autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, Dyslexia, CAPD, ADHD, Alzheimer’s, Stroke and other serious brain disorders and injuries?

chaplinJanuary 2009 Feature Question

How did Classical Music play a part in Charlie Chaplin’s comic genius and how long did he practice his violin?

Hedy_LamarrDecember 2008 Feature Question

How did classical music play a part in Hedy Lamarr and George Antheil’s invention of their “Secret Communication System”, the early form of spectrum? 

resnickNovember 2008 Feature Question

How long did Judith Resnick practice her piano each day and what were her SAT scores?

grahambellOctober 2008 Feature Question

How did the piano help Alexander Graham Bell? 

franklinSeptember 2008 Feature Question

What did Benjamin Franklin think about music and what musical instrument did he enjoy playing?

apgar_thumbAugust 2008 Feature Question

What hobbies did Charles Apgar share with his daughter Dr. Virginia Apgar?

HaebigJuly 4, 2008 Feature

Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with Lyrics and Movement by Jeff Haebig, Ph.D and Madeline Frank, Ph.D. on viola using Classical music in kinesthetic learning through exercise to show the science of how the body/brain learns best suggested by research. Click here for the YouTube video

jeffersonJune 2008 Feature Question

President Thomas Jefferson what did you think of music and how long did you practice on your violin?

GolnerMay 2008 Feature Question

Jeanne how did you use classical music in your classes to teach math, science, and writing to your fifth grade students and what were the results?

jane_austenApril 2008 Feature Question

How did Jane Austen author of “Pride and Prejudice” start her day? 

mordMarch 2008 Feature Question

Mordecai, how does your “Learning by Example” CD series teach children and adults the beauty of classical music?

Cembal d’amour Rare Classical Music Recordings
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freyFebruary 2008 Feature Question

Do you sit at a computer or at a desk for long periods of time do you have pain in your arms, legs and back?

schweitzerJanuary 2008 Feature Question

Why did Albert Schweitzer travel to Africa?

Albert_Einstein_portraitDecember 2007 Feature Question

How did Albert Einstein conceive his “Theory of Relativity?” 

November 2007 Feature Question

Why is Classical music being played in hospitals?

October 2007 Feature Question

How can Classical music enrich you and your families life and how does it work?