Our ear is an amazing organ. Usually after hearing a song a few times, we can sing it right back without ever knowing what notes we're singing! But as songs get more complex, it often helps to have a more definite sense of the pitches. The Solfège system (think Do Re Mi as in "Doe a Deer" from The Sound of Music) provides a great framework for training our ears and voice to do exactly that. With practice, it helps with sight-singing (singing directly from sheet music), confidently singing harmonies, and understanding basic music theory without ever touching an instrument.
Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family
