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		<title>Mini &#8211; Series of Blog Posts on the Voice.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Beginning November 9th, 2009 I will begin posting a daily blog on the voice and the physiology and psychology of singing.  The order of the posts will be from a very methodical approach to singing.  Posts will discuss the process of singing, beginning with the mindset before one begins to sing, to the analysis of [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shafermusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=859012&amp;post=117&amp;subd=shafermusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Neat slideshow on some of the educational uses of iPod</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The iPod Touch is fast becoming one of my favorite teaching tools. I will begin a series of posts relating to applications for the iPod touch and how it can be used in the Music Classroom as well as other subjects.  This Slideshow is presented by Grace Poli.  There are some great uses.  This is [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shafermusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=859012&amp;post=64&amp;subd=shafermusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Now enrolling Voice Students</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 15:26:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shafer Music is now offering a summer time enrollment discount for students new to Shafer Music. Why Should I Enroll? Singing is, exhilarating, fun, fascinating and the oldest and purest form of musical expression. It is something you can do anywhere, at any age, with no equipment, with others or alone&#8230;The voice IS the ultimate [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shafermusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=859012&amp;post=63&amp;subd=shafermusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Class Act!!! Ths film shows exactly why we need art in our schools.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not sure how to embed from hulu.com, so below is the link to a great documentary which explores the importance of arts education in the public school system and the dire funding shortage which it is facing. Check it out and then do something about it. http://www.hulu.com/watch/66554/class-act What did you create today?<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shafermusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=859012&amp;post=57&amp;subd=shafermusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>What is the Purpose of Music?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:59:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lately I have been contemplating the meaning of why I do what I do, and  have been thinking largely one thing.  That reason is why I am here today, and am sure the reason why many people decide to pursue music.  More than giving facts about how music improves test scores, or improves group collaboration, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shafermusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=859012&amp;post=55&amp;subd=shafermusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Upcoming Events</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>New Upcoming Events for March</title>
		<link>http://shafermusic.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/new-upcoming-events-for-march/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Just a quick update to everyone a few events that I am singing in in the next few weeks. March 15th 3 pm &#8211; Arizona Arts Chorale &#8211; Valley Presbyterian Church (Selections include Rutter Requiem and more!!!) March 22nd 3pm &#8211; Valley Presbyterian Choir and the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra will play Rossini&#8217;s Stabat Mater!!! April [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shafermusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=859012&amp;post=48&amp;subd=shafermusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>What is music good for anyway?</title>
		<link>http://shafermusic.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/what-good-is-music-for-anyway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are familiar with a show on NPR entitled &#8220;This American Life&#8221; then you are already accustomed to their method of story telling and bringing everyday issues in life in a clever and entertaining way.  In episode #104 titled &#8220;Music Lessons&#8221; stories are shared about music and the real lessons learned (besides notes and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shafermusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=859012&amp;post=43&amp;subd=shafermusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Support Music For our Kids!  Brahms Does.</title>
		<link>http://shafermusic.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/support-music-for-our-kids-brahms-does/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
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		<title>Amahl and the Night Visitors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:34:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The year is coming to a close, and that means performances of the Messiah, carols, and a few weddings. In addition to being busy with the many choirs I am working with this December I am performing the role of Kaspar in the Operetta &#8220;Amahl and the Night Visitors&#8221;. There are several performance dates and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=shafermusic.wordpress.com&amp;blog=859012&amp;post=24&amp;subd=shafermusic&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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