Oct 1, 2026
When an audience sees a polished musical performance, the focus is naturally on what happens onstage. They hear the voices, instruments, harmonies, dynamics, and final interpretation. What they usually do not see is everything that happened before the first note was...
Sep 1, 2026
A New Season of Music in Montana with Scott Michael Hamilton There are places that simply change the way you hear music. For Scott Michael Hamilton, Montana has become one of those places. With its wide-open landscapes, quiet mornings, changing seasons, and...
Aug 1, 2026
For Scott Michael Hamilton, the piano has never been only a solo instrument. It is a place where performers connect, stories take shape, and communities come together. Whether he is accompanying a vocalist, playing in a theatre pit, helping lead music for worship, or...
Jul 1, 2026
When many people hear the word accompanist, they picture a pianist sitting behind a soloist and playing a supporting part. That description is not wrong, but it leaves out much of the artistry, preparation, and communication the role requires. A collaborative pianist...
Jun 1, 2026
When an audience attends a musical, attention naturally goes to the performers onstage—the voices, characters, choreography, scenery, and story. Beneath that visible performance, however, is an intricate musical structure that must remain coordinated from the opening...
May 1, 2026
Music has the ability to gather people, focus attention, express what words alone cannot, and create a shared sense of purpose. Within Catholic worship, music carries an additional responsibility: it supports the liturgy and helps the congregation participate... 
