Johann Sebastian Bach

Heidelberg Materials North America Acquires Bach & Co. Assets

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Monday, October 30, 2023

Irving, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has acquired the aggregate assets of Bach & Co. in New York.

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  • Irving, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heidelberg Materials North America announced today that it has acquired the aggregate assets of Bach & Co. in New York.
  • The assets include a sand & gravel site and additional high-quality reserves within the company’s existing Northern New York State footprint.
  • “The acquisition of the Bach & Co. assets further strengthens our aggregates reserves in the Northern New York State area and fortifies our vertically integrated footprint in this key market,” said Alex Car, President of the Northeast Region for Heidelberg Materials North America.
  • This latest acquisition reflects the company’s strategic plan to optimize its portfolio in core markets and strengthen its existing businesses through bolt-on acquisitions.

Bach to Rock Music School Announces Newest Franchisee Profile

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bach to Rock, America's music school for students of all ages, today is introducing the newest franchisee profile in its series which highlights the hardworking owners backstage at Bach to Rock music schools across the country. Bach to Rock is taking a closer look at owners' origin stories to offer insight into the many paths to entrepreneurship and honor the personal commitment of Bach to Rock franchisees. The second profile features Dave and Angela Hill, whose journey to Bach to Rock school ownership in Leawood, Kansas did not materialize overnight; it evolved over five years, but they kept their goal in sight, knowing that independence and entrepreneurship through Bach to Rock would be the ultimate reward.

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  • Introducing Bach to Rock Music School, Leawood, KS: Where 5 Years of Detours Didn't Stop Dave & Angela Hill from Reaching Their Dream
    BETHESDA, Md., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bach to Rock , America's music school for students of all ages, today is introducing the newest franchisee profile in its series which highlights the hardworking owners backstage at Bach to Rock music schools across the country.
  • Bach to Rock is taking a closer look at owners' origin stories to offer insight into the many paths to entrepreneurship and honor the personal commitment of Bach to Rock franchisees.
  • The profiles spotlight the outstanding work and dedication of Bach to Rock franchisees and share how and why they became franchisees.
  • "Dave and Angela Hill, the franchisees of our Leawood, Kansas school, were unwavering in their pursuit of Bach to Rock ownership.

Bach to Rock Music School Announces New Series of Franchisee Profiles

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bach to Rock, America's music school for students of all ages, today announced it is presenting a new series of franchisee profiles highlighting the hardworking owners backstage at Bach to Rock music schools across the country. Bach to Rock is taking a closer look at owners' origin stories to offer insight into the many paths to entrepreneurship and honor the personal commitment of Bach to Rock franchisees. The first profile features Melissa (Mel) Solano-Rojas and her husband, David James, who transformed their deep passion for music and their faithfulness to a late couple's dream into a thriving Bach to Rock franchise in Rocklin, California.

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  • Introducing Bach to Rock Music School, Rocklin, CA: Where One Couple's Last Wishes and Another's Passion Keep the Music Alive
    BETHESDA, Md., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bach to Rock , America's music school for students of all ages, today announced it is presenting a new series of franchisee profiles highlighting the hardworking owners backstage at Bach to Rock music schools across the country.
  • Bach to Rock is taking a closer look at owners' origin stories to offer insight into the many paths to entrepreneurship and honor the personal commitment of Bach to Rock franchisees.
  • "The profiles provide an opportunity to spotlight the outstanding work and commitment of Bach to Rock franchisees and share how and why they became franchisees.
  • In 2016, David James started working as a director at the newly opened Bach to Rock music school in Rocklin, California.

Carnivale, San Francisco’s Biggest Mardi Gras Celebration, Returns to Grace Cathedral on February 21, 2023

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Grace Cathedral is getting ready to glow up for its 13th annual Carnivale fundraising gala, where San Franciscans gather to celebrate Mardi Gras.

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  • Grace Cathedral is getting ready to glow up for its 13th annual Carnivale fundraising gala, where San Franciscans gather to celebrate Mardi Gras.
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    Grace Cathedral is getting ready to glow up for its 13th annual Carnivale fundraising gala, where San Franciscans gather to celebrate Mardi Gras.
  • Dr. Malcolm Clemens Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral.
  • Additional details can be found below:
    Spacious Grace is the annual free-form arts festival at the cathedral when Grace removes the pews and invokes the muse.

MasterClass Announces Yo-Yo Ma to Teach Music and Connection

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass, the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Yo-Yo Ma will teach a class on music and connection. Sharing philosophies that he's developed alongside stories from his legendary career, Ma unpacks how to better collaborate, connect with art in new ways, and expand relationships through music. Ma's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Yo-Yo Ma will teach a class on music and connection.
  • Sharing philosophies that he's developed alongside stories from his legendary career, Ma unpacks how to better collaborate, connect with art in new ways, and expand relationships through music.
  • Ma's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass ,where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.
  • In his class, Ma shares intimate musical performances and sessionsincluding solos and collaborations with two other cellists.

Bach to Rock Music School Announces Its Beat Refinery DJ School Earns Elite Serato Certification

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

BETHESDA, Md., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bach to Rock , America's music school for students of all ages, proudly announces that its Beat Refinery DJ school has earned Serato certification, making it one of only two music school brands in the United States and four worldwide to offer the elite training developed by Serato.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., August 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bach to Rock , America's music school for students of all ages, proudly announces that its Beat Refinery DJ school has earned Serato certification, making it one of only two music school brands in the United States and four worldwide to offer the elite training developed by Serato.
  • The Serato certification ensures that select Bach to Rock DJ instructors have been trained and authorized to teach using Serato software and equipment.
  • Students attending a certified Bach to Rock Beat Refinery school will have exclusive access to Serato software and tools to learn cutting-edge techniques and a variety of DJ styles.
  • "With Serato, Bach to Rock has a partner that shares our belief in preserving the DJ culture, which is very empowering.

Portland Bach Experience’s June Festival Returns After Pandemic Puts Pause on Live Concerts

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'Portland, Maine, May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After cancelling last June\xe2\x80\x99s festival because of the pandemic, Portland Bach Experience returns this year with 10 days of classical music events.

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  • b'Portland, Maine, May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After cancelling last June\xe2\x80\x99s festival because of the pandemic, Portland Bach Experience returns this year with 10 days of classical music events.
  • Known for its innovative performances, unique productions and nationally-acclaimed artists, Portland Bach Experience will present more than a dozen virtual and live concerts with locations in Portland, Sanford and Brunswick.
  • As we emerge from the pandemic, live performances will make us feel alive again by bringing us together and celebrating the endless capacity found in the human spirit.
  • Portland Bach Experience is a program of Classical Uprising , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to community development, creative expression, inclusivity, lifelong learning, and artistic excellence.\n'

Bach to Rock Music School Achieves Top Franchise Rankings in Entrepreneur Magazine and Franchise Gator for 2021

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, proudly announces it has attained top franchise rankings for 2021 in Entrepreneur Magazine and Franchise Gator.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, proudly announces it has attained top franchise rankings for 2021 in Entrepreneur Magazine and Franchise Gator.
  • The Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranking features Bach to Rock at #240 in its January/February issue.
  • Bach to Rock has earned numerous accolades including being named: a Top 500 Franchise for 2021 by Entrepreneur Magazine; a Top 100 Franchise for 2021 by Franchise Gator; a number one franchise for Children's Enrichment Programs and a Top 150 Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur Magazine; and one of the 500 Powerhouse Brands by Franchise Times.
  • Bach to Rock is a music education school for students of all ages, from early childhood through high school and beyond.

Money Partners With America's Favorite Financial Expert David Bach On A Financial Recovery Guide Detailing How To Survive The Financial Fallout From COVID-19

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

As Bach says, "recessions create millionaires," so how can you come out of this one on top?

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  • As Bach says, "recessions create millionaires," so how can you come out of this one on top?
  • In Money's latest interview with Bach, he adds: "I would be looking at what expenses you can cut like your life depended on it."
  • Predictions for the future: Bach says, "The third and fourth quarter of this year could be very rough.
  • New episodes of his popular podcast, The David Bach Show , will be released at the end of July.

Celebrated Pianist Lang Lang Records Bach's Monumental Goldberg Variations

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Friday, July 10, 2020

Click HERE to Watch Lang Lang's Performance Video of "Aria" the First Single from The Goldberg Variations.

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  • Click HERE to Watch Lang Lang's Performance Video of "Aria" the First Single from The Goldberg Variations.
  • Having allowed his relationship with the work to evolve naturally over time, Lang Lang finally felt ready to record Bach's great "Aria" and 30 variations.
  • A globally celebrated piano virtuoso, Lang Lang has sold millions of albums around the world, topping classical charts and achieving simultaneous mainstream success.
  • He has also opened his own music schools, Lang Lang Music World in Shenzhen, as well as Lang Lang Art World in Hangzhou.