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Saxophone Concerto | Alexander Glazunov

I won the Old Dominion University Concerto Competition in 2006 playing this piece. Classical Saxophone.

Ralph Vaughn Williams | Oboe Concerto

Movement I: Rondo Pastorale, Allegro Moderato Movement II: Minuet and Musette Movement III: Finale, Scherzo

John Legend | True Colors

Really empowering lyrics... outstanding artist... In a heart-melting moment,  TED  Talks Education host  John Legend  sits at the piano to sing “True Colors,” giving the lyrics a special meaning for kids and teachers. “So don’t be afraid / to let them show / your true colors / are beautiful, like a rainbow.” You with the sad eyes, d on’t be discouraged Oh I realize,  It’s hard to take courage In a world full of people,  You can lose sight of it all And the darkness, inside you,  Can make you feel so small But I see your true colors s hining through I see your true colors, a nd that’s why I love you So don’t be afraid to let them show Your true colors— t rue colors are beautiful—l ike a rainbow Show me a smile then,  Don’t be unhappy, can’t remember w hen I last saw you laughing If this world makes you crazy, a nd you’ve taken all you can bear You call me up b ecause you know I’ll be there And I see your true colors s hining through I see your true colors, a nd

Hang Time | Percussion | The Hang Drum ("Hung")

Ludwig Van Beethoven | 5th Symphony in C Minor

Find out a little bit more about Beethoven Here Listen for the main motif throughout the piece! (DunDunDun Duuuuuuuuuuuun!......In music teacher talk)