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**Timeline: Vermont Public Classical**

Join Vermont Public Classical host James Stewart on a journey into the events, characters and concepts that shaped our Western musical tradition. We’ll start at the very beginning and trace the steps of music through history. This music, and its history, is ours.

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Music and Politics Dec 31, 2018

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Music has always been used as a tool in political campaigns.

Muzak And Musical Manipulation Dec 24, 2018

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Music surrounds us all the time. It’s everywhere. Whether you’re at a restaurant, the grocery store, doctor’s office, hotel lobby or even some manufacturing facilities there always seems to be background music playing. Why? Why is it there? Where did this practice come from?

Does Music Always Have To Tell A Story? Dec 17, 2018

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Thanks to the 1940 film Fantasia, this music will always be tied to the image of Mickey Mouse in that droopy wizard’s cap. However, the story of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice doesn’t come from Disney. Paul Dukas’ music, written over 40 years before, tells the story beat for beat of a young apprentice using magic to get out his chores. But it wasn’t even Dukas’ story to begin with; the music is based on a poem by Goethe written in 1797.

Art and Civilization Dec 10, 2018

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Art is everywhere and always has been. It lines the walls of museums, buildings and caves. It fills our halls and ears with sound and music. It captures the eye with beautiful movement and imagery. Art doesn’t just express our passions and history; it defines, influences and shapes culture and civilization.

The Mozart Effect and the Intrinsic Value of Art Dec 07, 2018

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When my kids were infants I remember being told to be sure and play music for them during the day, at naptime and while they were asleep. The music had to be Mozart. Mozart was the key to making them smarter. Maybe you’ve heard of this before, the so-called “Mozart Effect.”

Elements, Part 4: Air Jun 23, 2018

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In our final episode of "Timeline: Elements," host James Stewart explores the history and cultural significance of the element Air.

Elements, Part 3: Earth Jun 23, 2018

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Our third episode of "Timeline: Elements" focuses on our home, the ground beneath our feet: Earth.

Elements, Part 2: Water Jun 23, 2018

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Our series, "Timeline: Elements," continues as we explore the source of life: Water.

Elements, Part 1: Fire Jun 23, 2018

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In this series "Timeline: Elements," host James Stewart takes us on a journey into history, music and expression exploring the four classic elements of antiquity: fire, water, earth and air. We begin with Fire.

What We Leave Behind Jan 29, 2018

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Deeper Issues, Today: When I was in middle school my class put together a time capsule and I remember caring so much that music be included that I put together a mixed tape, with popular songs recorded haphazardly off the radio.