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- 2929.September.Sunday
BYU Philharmonic "Poet and Peasant Overture"
https://youtu.be/SHP7MSrz328?si=A4CA62Al9kG3oSiT
https://youtu.be/c31Kr5t4SbA?si=rYpcQlvIZNBvV0D0
https://youtu.be/WFcqzNq4HbQ?si=MnYIaKnsMhHFTvg0
The “Poet and Peasant Overture” by Franz von Suppé is one of the composer’s most famous works, often performed independently of the operetta it originally introduced. Composed in 1846, the piece is a bright and lively orchestral overture that captures the essence of Romantic-era music.
The overture is structured in several contrasting sections, reflecting both the pastoral and more dramatic elements suggested by the title. It begins with a solemn, slow introduction, featuring a solo cello that evokes a sense of rustic, poetic nostalgia. This is followed by a lively and brisk allegro, representing the “peasant” aspect with its energetic, dance-like rhythms. The music alternates between lyrical, melodic passages and fast-paced, spirited sections, creating a dynamic and engaging listening experience.
The “Poet and Peasant Overture” showcases Suppé’s talent for blending melodic richness with lively orchestration, making it a favorite in concert halls and a staple in light classical music repertoire. Its evocative themes and vibrant energy make it a quintessential example of the Romantic overture, blending storytelling with musical brilliance.
- 3030.September.Monday
Land & Property Finance
Today we run a status check on public consultations released by ANSI-accredited and finance industry consortia whose involvement affects the cost of US education communities. Ahead of quarterly county elections we examine a few tax-free bond referenda on ballots across the US for insight into the money flow through education communities.
https://twitter.com/GraemeK73/status/1643000411706589189?s=20
- 0101.October.Tuesday
Building "Backup" Electric Power
You are welcomed to join our review of backup power systems (customer-level). Although the term “backup” is not used in the codes and standards that govern electrical power safety and reliability, “backup” is a term of art widely used in design and field practice. Use the login credentials at the upper right of our home page.
https://standardsmichigan.com/backup-power-systems/
https://twitter.com/GretaBucyte/status/1699002002095722790?s=20
- 0202.October.Wednesday
Ædificare
We follow the construction spend rate of the US education industry; using the US Census Bureau Construction Spending figures released the first day of every month.
We encourage our colleagues in the education facilities industry to respond to Census Bureau-retained data gathering contractors in order to contribute to the accuracy of the report.
https://youtu.be/x613cyteWL4
Sogno Toscano at 17 Perry St, in the West village. New York City pic.twitter.com/g2Ij83imBH
— NewYorkCityKopp (@newyorkcitykopp) July 29, 2024
- 0303.October.Thursday
National Poetry Day UK
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https://standardsmichigan.com/%e0%ae%ae%e0%af%8a%e0%ae%b4%e0%ae%bf-2/
Water 330
https://standardsmichigan.com/water-300/
Can’t do this anywhere else. Your call 📱 pic.twitter.com/BtWCpbM87C
— Bobby Guntoro (@bobbygunt) July 18, 2024
https://standardsmichigan.com/water-management-monthly/
https://standardsmichigan.com/watersport/
https://youtu.be/fj1aSyzM8oA
- 0404.October.Friday
Lively 300
A walk through the status of best practice literature that sets the standard of care for safety and sustainability in the education facilities built for the performance arts.
Readings: The Seven Lively Arts (1924) Glibert Seldes (Oxford Academic review)
https://twitter.com/RoyalBalletSch/status/1651974785490878464?s=20
This Is Marshall McLuhan (1967)https://t.co/HiR9l0Nk9ahttps://t.co/FEzQc7Hs3y pic.twitter.com/C8xUfOdDZe
— Standards Michigan (@StandardsMich) November 10, 2023
https://youtu.be/DcXb9KWZtZU?si=2qeTsLy2bm1VAKiL
- 0505.October.Saturday
"When She Loved Me" Brigham Young University
https://youtu.be/zUWPfkM3gQk?si=3_okExCFMRj5HF5a
https://youtu.be/j9Vit2vq22M?si=kM0zjzl61e_nPL21

We’re “organized” but not too organized; like the bookseller who knows where every book can be found.
at a conference where you don’t have to present
— Peyman Milanfar (@docmilanfar) April 4, 2025
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Academics be like 👇 pic.twitter.com/6cpVEw3PVS
— Reviewer 2 (@GrumpyReviewer2) April 2, 2024