Category Archives: Blogging

And the heat goes on …

Posted on August 20, 2016 by jshrader

Greetings all! It’s a hot, sunny Saturday here in South Georgia. I just had a nice swim and float in the pool and am now ready to take care of some items on the todo list. During the floating part … Continue reading →

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August changes and news …

Posted on August 4, 2016 by jshrader

Greetings all! My long hiatus seems to be over! Welcome to August and the closing days of summer with the accompanying expectations of the approaching fall. All kinds of changes are taking place and exciting events have already transpired. Here’a … Continue reading →

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Dashing – First Look …

Posted on July 16, 2016 by jshrader

Release date: September 9, 2016 Featuring my In the Bleak Midwinter and Balulalow! Sung by The Stanbery Singers conducted by Paul John Stanbery. A great Christmas gift! More details forthcoming …

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On the Road Again, Operatically Speaking …

Posted on June 20, 2016 by jshrader

Greetings everyone! Happy Summer! I want you to know that I’m moving information about my seasonal reading lists over to the book page. As many of you know, I’m focusing on the music side of my enterprises these days by … Continue reading →

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The significance of the number 38…

Posted on June 12, 2016 by jshrader

Greetings Friends! June is here and I’m still driving this blog-darn time machine. I’ll try to chew up a large portion of the May hijinks in this issue. First, some family business! In chronological order: May 5 – Our 38th … Continue reading →

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Clinic, Masterclass, and World Premiere in Texas …

Posted on June 3, 2016 by jshrader

NEWS FLASH! – If you are receiving ads about my choral music, go to the Music Page to see and hear the latest. Please leave a reply either here or there. I want to hear from you – especially if … Continue reading →

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Sadness in Houston …

Posted on May 15, 2016 by jshrader

Hello again, Friends. The first week in April ended with a sad trip to Houston to attend funeral services for my friend Dr. William Mack. Bill is the father of my daughter-in-law, Daniela. He was a delightful man who became … Continue reading →

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Spring Break Report – a little late …

Posted on May 12, 2016 by jshrader

Greetings everyone! In order to catch up on recent activities, we’re going to go back in time (you can do that in a blog!) and see what’s been happening since spring break started on March 14. As you know, every … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Recording Session …

Posted on March 15, 2016 by jshrader

Spring Break Greetings from the Outdoor Office warmed to 80 delightful degrees! A gentle breeze and a garden in full bloom makes me wish an avoidance of the inevitable swelter could be possible! My report today is about the marvelous … Continue reading →

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Another Choral Publication Is on the Way …

Posted on March 7, 2016 by jshrader

Greetings! It gives me great pleasure to announce that Colla Voce, Inc., the outstanding music publisher from Indianapolis, will publish my choral piece On Christmas Night. This is my sixth publication with Colla Voce and I am deeply appreciative for … Continue reading →

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