From contrabassoons to harmonicas, we take a look at some of the concertos for more unusual instruments to have found their ...

Climate change is shrinking harvests of the bottle gourd prized for the tanpura, threatening farmers’ livelihoods and the ...

For Vickey Sasser, every dulcimer tells the story of Appalachia and America. The mountain dulcimer, a string instrument popular in American folk music, first appeared in America in the early 19th ...

The elementary school raised $16,500 for Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation's Adopt A School Program, which helps schools purchase ...

Buying a beautiful musical instrument is an exciting milestone, yet the magic truly lies in how well it is prepared for ...

Which is better — to be ruled by one tyrant 3,000 miles away or by 3,000 tyrants one mile away?” — the Rev. Mather Byles ...

On this day, Thomas Jefferson recorded the temperature four separate times, went on a shopping spree and gave to charity. How ...

The Blue Ridge Music Center will celebrate Independence Day with a free event from noon to 4 p.m., Sat., July 4, with music, ...

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at ...

Familiar faces will include two Avery Fisher Career Grant winners — the Balourdet Quartet and cellist Sophie Shao — as well ...

Indian classical music has a rich tradition, with solo performances that have left an indelible mark on the world of music ...

Concerts in the Barn is back for a ninth season of free chamber music concerts in the iconic barn at Quilcene Lantern. The ...