Classifieds & Calendar 
Keeping in Tune with SEMO Music
Music Events Calendar
Joe Ely-Wildwood Springs Lodge, Steelville, MO; Aug. 29, 2008; 573-775-2400
Southeast Baroque Ensemble-SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; Sep. 25, 2008, 7:30 PM
Faculty Showcase Series-Leslie Jones, contralto, SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; Oct. 12, 2008, 3:00 PM
Fall Jazz Concert-SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; Oct. 30, 2008, 7:30 PM
Sweeney Todd-SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; Nov. 8, 2008, 2:30 & 7:30 PM
SEMO University Choir-SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; Nov. 13, 2008, 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker-SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; Dec. 16 & 17, 2008, 7:30 PM
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; Feb. 3, 2009, 7:30 PM
Sweet Charity-SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; Feb. 25-28, 2009, 7:30 PM
Hairspray-SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; Mar. 7, 2009, 2:30 & 7:30 PM
Footloose-SEMO River Campus, Cape Girardeau; April 20, 2009, 7:30 PM
Message left after one of our music recitals
Music Classifieds
FOR SALE: 10 SPACE GIG RACK WITH FRONT AND BACK COVERS WITH FASTENERS, PEAVEY CS 800S 1200 WATT STEREO POWER AMP: 6OO WATTS RMS EACH CHANNEL @ 2 OHMS, 400 WATTS EACH CHANNEL @ 4 OHMS. IT KICKS! PEAVEY 2-15 EQ, BBE SONIC MAXIMIZER, AND AN EFFECTS PROCESSOR. IT'S A SWEET DEAL ALL FOR ONLY $500. ALSO LOOKING FOR A KEYBOARD MAN WHO LOVES THE 60'S HITS. PREFER SOMEONE IN THEIR FIFTIES, IF THEY CAN SING THAT'S A PLUS OF COURSE. Contact James at: jbdrum@sbcglobal.net
PRIVATE PIANO or GUITAR LESSONS: Call 276-5716 or email: maldenmusic@myvcs.net for more info; instruction on other instruments also available
MUSIC NOTATION: I can take your original song & set it to written music in an "easy piano" format; $50.00 hr/2 hr minimum; if you have songs that you want copyrighted, this meets the "tangible form" requirement for music sent in to the copyright office; call 276-5716 or email maldenmusic@myvcs.net for more info
MUSIC CONSULTING/MUSIC PERFORMANCE: I can help you plan and/or perform the music for your event: weddings, funerals, etc. Call 276-5716 or email: maldenmusic@myvcs.net for more info
DO YOU HAVE A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT YOU WANT TO SELL? I have students who are looking for used guitars, pianos, mandolins, flutes, etc. Call me 276-5716 or email: maldenmusic@myvcs.net
Vintage Piano for Sale: 1920's era Ellington (Ballwin-photo above) upright piano; price negotiable; call Ronnie at 573-724-1846
FOR SALE: used French Horns, 3 available, would make great band instruments. Call 276-3568 for more info.
VIOLINS FOR SALE: Locally handcrafted violins for sale $200-$400 depending on model. Call Claude at 276-3471 or (417) 778-7682 for more info
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE: Malden Pawn Shop has acoustic and electric guitars, band instruments, amps, etc for sale. Call Larry at 276-6263 or stop by 103 N. Douglas, Malden, to see what's available.
GUITAR STRINGS FOR SALE: C.F. Martin & Co. Extra Light acoustic guitar strings; Phosphor Bronze 92/8 .010-.047 $6.00 per 6 string set. I buy in bulk; your strings will not be factory packaged but rather will be packaged by myself in individual sets. For the best acoustic guitar sound, change your strings at least every 3 months or more often depending on your playing habits. Email me at: maldenmusic@myvcs.net for advice on how often to change your acoustic guitar strings or to purchase guitar strings
PIANO FOR SALE: Used Wurlitzer console piano, dark wood $300 Call 573-246-2764 for more info
My best audience-
my cats,
Annie Belle & Bobby & Maestro
DANELECTRO GUITARS:
What's Old is New-Again
Danelectro guitars have always been sort of on the sidelines. No one was quite sure what to think of them. How could a reasonably priced guitar be worth playing? Doesn't a guitar have to cost more than most people make in a month to be any good? What's old is new again, especially if it's a Danelectro guitar. Just ask Bruce Springsteen, Tom Waits, Juice Newton, Mark Knoppfler or anyone from a very long list of esteemed musicians why they play Danelectros when they could afford something else.
For one thing, they look so retro COOL. Very futuristic. And those awesome Danelectro colors! How many times do you see a fuscia, peach or seafoam green guitar? Not to mention their crystal clear bell like timbre and easy playability.
First, a little on the history of the Danelectro guitar. Nathan Daniel started the Danelectro guitar company in 1947. Before that, he'd made amplifiers for Epiphone between 1936 and 1946. When Epiphone wanted Nathan to design amps exclusively for them, he decided to start his own guitar company instead and Danelectro was off and running. In 1948, he expanded his company and became the exclusive amplifier producer for Sears & Roebuck. In 1954, Daniel began the production of solidbody electric guitars for Sears under the Silvertone name. Many a virtuo guitarist can claim a Danelectro as his or her first guitar because of their low cost, some as low as $69. Today that same $69 guitar can easily sell for over $400. Because they were so cheap, many Danelectros were damaged or thrown away. The pickups on the Danelectro were truly unique. Called "lipstick tube" pickups, they were literally constructed inside lipstick tubes which were purchased from cosmetic manufacturers. And because of the way the pickups were wired, a stronger tone was produced on the Danelectro unlike the parallel wiring in most other two pickup guitars. All Danelectros were made entirely in the US.
Many of today's top guitarists own, play and record with Danelectros. The price of an original Danelectro has been driven up, mostly due to their increasing popularity with professional guitarists. Even though Danelectros guitars never gained the fame of a Fender, Martin or Gibson guitar they were no less influential. Their low cost allowed them to be readily available to many an up and coming guitarist. Danelectros have a unique sound, look and color. You'll find Danelectros being played by Mick Jagger, Dave Matthews, Kid Rock, Elvis Costello, Jimmie Vaughn and many others. Anyone who owns a Danelectro guitar, please email me a picture and I'll post it here.
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Christmas Music Recital 
The following pictures were taken at the Christmas music recital given by some of my students on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 at the First Presbyterian Church in Malden. The crowd of approximately 70 was entertained by solos and duets and heard some of their favorite Christmas music. My students worked hard to make this recital a success. If you played in this recital and your picture isn't here send me one if you have it. Not all the pictures that were taken came out so some students are missing.
My students also rode in the Malden Christmas parade on Sat., Dec. 1-look at my other website:
www.cindylouwhomusic.com for parade photos.
Cassie Armstrong, guitar Gracie Thomas, piano Tina Roberts & Mrs. Lester
Allyssa Hoehn, piano
Dorothy Shaw, piano Alison Davis, guitar
Daniel Smith, piano Logan Nichols, guitar Rickie Smith & Mrs. Lester
Evin Smith, piano
Alison Davis & Mrs. Lester Tina Roberts, piano
Paul Williams, Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church was our announcer
Ally Hoehn & Gracie Thomas wearing their Malden Music shirts
Musical Fun Facts
Warner Communications paid 28 million dollars for the copyright to Happy Birthday.
Middle C isn't the middle of a piano; the exact middle is the space between E & F above Middle C
Two members of the Beatles, Paul & Ringo, were left handed.
The average sized piano has 230 strings, each with 165 pounds of tension; if combined the pull of all strings equals 18 tons
The CD (compact disc) was developed by Philips & Sony in 1980
To win a gold record, sales have to be 500,000 in the US & 100,000 copies in Britain
The highest note on a piano keyboard is "C" & the lowest is "A"
The Star Spangled Banner became the US national anthem in 1931; prior to that is was My Country 'Tis of Thee
Bob Dylan's first appearance was as an opening act for John Lee Hooker in New York in 1961
The United States is home to approximately 10 million pianos
The phrase "Elvis has left the building" was first used after a 1954 Elvis concert in Minneapolis, MN
The LP (long playing) record still sells more than 10 million copies yearly
The piano covers the full musical spectrum of all orchestral instruments, from below the lowest note of the double bassoon to the above the top note of the piccolo
The harmonica is the worlds' best selling musical instrument
A musical pitch which vibrates at 440 cycles per second refers to the A above middle C; often called "concert A"
A Concert Grand piano must measure at least 8" 11" while a Baby Grand has to be 5' 8" or more
The lead female singer in an opera is called a prima donna
Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd stayed on the top 200 Billboard charts for 741 weeks-that's over 14 years!
The first single record to sell one million copies was Chattanooga Choo-Choo by the Glen Miller Orchestra in 1942; the first album was Calypso by Harry Belafonte in 1956
The Beatles had the top 5 chart hits in April 1964-1. Can't Buy Me Love 2. Twist and Shout 3. She Loves You 4. I Wanna Hold Your Hand 5. Please, Please Me
The term Disc Jockey was first used in 1937
About 2.4 billion CD's are sold annually; half of these are recorded CD's and half are blank
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2006 cindylouwhomusic
