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April 26, 2010 The 5 Browns bring a slice of Hollywood to Spokane
By Tanya Smith, Staff WriterShare:  
April 26, 2010 — While the 5 Browns' latest concert tour may include stops like Spokane and Opelika, Ala., the quintet of virtuosic piano prodigies and siblings are excited about the recent release of an album that is all Hollywood.
The 5 Browns from left to right: Melody, Gregory, Desirae, Deondra and Ryan. Contributed Photo.
Inspired by some of Hollywood's leading films and scores, "The 5 Browns in Hollywood" meshes the worlds of classical music and cinema with arrangements representing a diverse collection of world famous films that range from classics such as "The Wizard of Oz" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" to the more recent features like "The Hours."
"We grew up watching classic movies," says Desirae, the oldest Brown. "We all know the lyrics word for word. Many of them are songs from childhood that are dear to our hearts so creating this album was very personal and fun."
Her sister Melody agrees, adding that "the reason this album is so fun to listen to is because you've heard the film music so often, but now it's being performed in a totally new way."
The Juilliard trained sibling team will be performing selections from their new album live in concert with the Spokane Symphony at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on May 14.
The 5 Browns - Ryan, Melody, Gregory, Deondra and Desirae were born in Houston and raised in Alpine, Utah and have been playing the piano since early childhood. When Desirae began to plan for college, Deondra, a year younger, decided to accelerate her education in order to attend with her sister. The family then began looking into music schools and scholarships before deciding upon New York's Juilliard School.
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Music sets the tone for CdA cellist, arts advocate
By Gloria Warnick, Staff WriterShare:
April 26, 2010 — As the current president and founder of the Coeur d'Alene Youth Orchestra and a cello player in the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra for the past 17 years, Julie Crandall is the first to acknowledge the importance of music in her daily agenda.
Pictured here, Julie Crandall in her North Idaho home. Contributed Photo.
I can't imagine music not being a part of my life." said Crandall, a mother of six children, (all of whom are musicians) and grandmother of four growing musicians.
Baptized in Sweden while her father was serving as mission president, Julie doesn't remember a time in which music was not a central theme. She says that her most memorable Church experience was "singing at the Spokane Temple dedication for President Hinckley."
Crandall's cello playing career started in the fifth grade. Taking only a one-year hiatus from music since then, Julie has played with the Sacramento Orchestra, the University of Riverside Orchestra, the Provo Youth Symphony and the Coeur d'Alene Symphony Orchestra.
"I don't really enjoy doing solos," she said. "I like playing with an orchestra. I like being part of 100 people all working together to be exactly together to make a beautiful sound. I wish everyone could have the experience of being in the middle of an orchestra. When you are in an audience listening to a symphony it is inspiring. When you are in the midst of the orchestra the effect is heavenly."
Julie said the spiritual aspect of music has been a true benefit to her testimony.
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Wholesome Recreation Guide
- April 26-May 1
By Tanya Smith, Staff WriterShare:
April 26, 2010 — Spring is finally here, which means Arena Football is underway in Spokane. Theme parks, museums, trails and carnivals also abound in our area. Don't miss out!
Cleveland Gladiators at Spokane Shock
The Spokane Shock, the Inland Northwest's pro football representative, will face the Cleveland Gladiators Saturday, May 1, at 7 p.m. at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. The first 2,500 kids through the door will receive a free Joey meal card courtesy of Outback Steakhouse. Buy tickets, view the entire season schedule and find out more information about this exciting sport at www.spokaneshock.com
Silverwood Opens
The region's largest theme park, Silverwood, opens for the season Saturday, May 1. Save $21.11 on General Admission tickets to the park on May 1-2 during Silverwood's anniversary weekend. Special admission price is $19.88. To view other special promotions the park offers throughout the summer, visit silverwoodthemepark.com. Boulder Beach Water Park is scheduled to open June 5!
North Idaho Museum
Museum of North Idaho in Coeur d'Alene is open for the season from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Oct. 31. The museum is located in front of Coeur d'Alene City Park at 115 NW Blvd. New exhibits include "Nordic Roots Run Deep" which celebrates the immigration of Scandinavians to our region. "Schitsu'umsh, The People Who Were Discovered Here" is about the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. "When the Mountains Roared" educates about the 1910 Fire in the area and "Hydro Fever" reminds viewers of the death-defying hydroplanes that roared around the lake from 1958 to 1968. For more information visit museumni.org.
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