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Screen Time - the power of musical couch co-op!
Jennifer Miller Hammel reflects on how film, TV, and game music connects generations, blending nostalgia, storytelling, and shared experiences through ‘musical couch co‑op.’
Finding Your Voice: The Joy and Connection of Singing
Family singalongs, holiday carols, karaoke nights, Jennifer Miller Hammel knows singing isn’t just fun, it’s connection, health, and pure joy.
No Terrible Twos for Classical California’s Arcade!
Celebrate Arcade’s 2nd anniversary with Jenn — and discover how game music and classical truly play in harmony.
Interview with Jennifer Miller Hammel
Jennifer Miller Hammel Arcade Interview
Lullabies for Logan
New grandparent and Classical California host, Dianne Nicolini, curates a list of lullabies for her grandchild, Logan.
Twentieth Century Topics: Switching Gears
Alan Chapman reveals how Aaron Copland and Arvo Pärt reinvented themselves and in the process reshaped twentieth‑century music and deepened its connection with audiences worldwide.
It Might As Well Be Spring at Classical California
Maggie Clennon Reberg celebrates the arrival of spring as a time of artistic inspiration, global renewal, and musical reflection, offering a themed playlist and inviting you to share your own seasonal traditions.
Marin Alsop’s Purple Baton: Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow
Classical California’s Lara Downes talks with trailblazing conductor Marin Alsop about the #PurpleBaton movement and the future of women on the podium.
These Films Are Rated V
Violins powerfully shape film music, from Desplat’s new Frankenstein score to classics like Schindler’s List, The Red Violin, and Psycho.
Lunar New Year in the Concert Hall
Solomon Reynolds reflects on his earliest memories of classical music and sharing the tradition with future generations.
