Classical Music/Expert Profile

Donald

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 12/31/2012
Expertise

I am a choral conductor/keyboard player/singer who is completing a DMA in music education. I can answer questions regarding music education, music history, music theory, general education, and conducting.

Experience in the area

Finishing a Doctorate (all but dissertation) in music. Passed comps in 2003. Over 20 years successful teaching and performing experience in all styles.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.77
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 25.6
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 142.6
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 110
  • Volunteer Since 2006-02-10
  • Prestige Points 1100

Recent Reviews from Users

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Akkad04/28/119 1010Hey, Thank you very much! I thought .....
Chelsea02/08/11101010Thank you VERY much for your help .....
Phil01/18/11101010he not only answered my question, but .....
James Weeks08/13/09101010Thank you Donald for a very clear .....
Anna01/22/095 1 10 

Recent Answers from Donald

2011-10-08 Songs to consider for college music supplement:

Hi Emily!     Good luck with your application and with your collegiate career! I'm thrilled that you will be singing in college. May it bring you the joy that it brought me!    "O mio babbino caro" by

2011-09-02 How to sing higher:

Hi Miguel!    You are in the same position that most of my male singers are at some point in their development! Take heart, there are some things that you can do...    First of all, any time that you feel

2011-08-25 Further explanation of the differences between Classical and Romantic melodic styles:

Hi Courtney,    This is an excellent question! You are obviously a person who thinks and reflects upon difficult issues. That's a sure sign of intelligence!    The most obvious difference between Classical

2011-06-22 Music History, Music Education:

Hi Sr. Adrian,    There are innumerable pieces that are uplifting and positive, humorous, thoughtful, philosophical, and praiseworthy. It would be difficult to list them in one place, but I will try to

2011-04-28 Please Help me find the name of this piece:

Hi Akkad,    This is a delightful piece of symphonic music! You have great taste!!    Though I can't name the piece specifically, I can tell you that it is from the Classical period (1750-1825). I can

 

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