A Masters of Melody – Concert / Lecture Series by “The Ed-U-tainer ® Dennis Chandler”
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Masters of Melody – Contemporary 20th Century American Music
Dennis Chandler, M.A., Ph.D.
aka
“The Ed-U-tainer” ®
Dennis has presented this music at many places from east to west and all around. Let us describe here what Dennis does as “The Ed-U-tainer” playing what he prefers to call, “The Golden Age of American Music”.
“Masters of Melody” identifies the essence of musical integrity. It is a musical journey into the lives of those who created music that will never be equaled. The lyrics, music and times that should be remembered. The world wanted our music and they got it. Now there is a need to know more about what the world has come to appreciate … American music from the past. It is good to document cultural history … to see where music has been … and to see where music can go.
Dennis also features some of the greatest composers of the Century. Their music touched the lives of generations in a way that left an indelible, never to be forgotten impression. For many audience members … these melodies and lyrics produced memories that might be dormant but will be resurrected, when these songs are heard. For others listening … they just might be inspired to create their own new memories, when these songs are heard.
Experiencing these little magical moments from the past will make one understand … how melodic music was an essential component of Broadway, movies and television … how it could go ’round the world … how it still stands up.
2025
For 30+ years … Pianist Dennis Chandler … has enjoyed the honor, the privilege and the pleasure of playing 🎹 … all around one special campus. As an “Ambassador of Melody” … he invites staff, residents and their guests to continue to join in the fun. To paraphrase a line from the Broadway musical, “Gypsy” … “and let him entertain … err … ed-u-tain you” … and … “you’ll have a real good time”. How?
Dennis has been doing what we call … “his weekly visit to Wiggins” … where he plays his learning / concert series … spotlighting … AMERICA’S GOLDEN AGE of MUSIC.
He will gladly return … whenever invited … wherever … on that special campus. Dennis does a playing engagement … weekly at Wiggins aka Deer Creek Lodge. He also has a set booking date at RH Myers aka Myers Apartments … for … the-first-Sunday-of-each-month. He thanks the residents and staff … for such a warm welcoming each time he performs.
The atrium has AN ALLURE … all its own. Adding to the atmosphere … is a GRAND PIANO. One … upon which CHANDLER-THE-CHAMELEON … gets to play some GRAND MUSIC. Dennis’ DEEP REPERTOIRE reflects his LOVE of playing those GOLDEN TUNES. But … only IF … the piano is in tune.
In AN EMERGENCY … HIS EAR … has … HIS HAND doing some … ON-THE-SPOT-TUNING. How? With a little bit of paper pushed ‘tween the strings! Why? A necessity … since he has … THE-MIXED-BLESSING of PERFECT PITCH. (Although, he says it’s NOT perfect … it’s relative!)
Speaking of relatives …
The regulars-in-the-audience … once asked THE ED-U-TAINER, “You always seem to top your last performance here. How do you do it?”
Dennis countered with … “Thank you. I think it is due to … ALL those MANY, MANY … COMPOSERS OF GOOD MELODIC MUSIC …
Hence … the title of my program …’Masters of Melody’. They’re the ones who deserve to be applauded. BUT … I’ll gladly take … a little … of your applause. It is appreciated!”
Yes, we’ve been told that MUSICIAN-DENNIS adds to that … ALL-IN-THE-FAMILY feeling … there in their ATRIUM … à la … their LIVING-ROOM.
They call … Pianist-Dennis Chandler … “MISHPOCHA-DENNIS”. (He says he’ll take that title … it’s a Blessing!)
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FYI: A little history from THE MENORAH WEBSITE …
“1997 = The opening of RH Myers Apartments. Menorah Park’s first additional residential building on its campus … for persons wanting independence while appreciating a campus connection. This was followed by Stone Gardens Assisted Living … in 1994, Wiggins Place Assisted Living … in 2004 and Helen’s Place … in 2013, (which provides award-winning services to residents with memory loss).“
Post by Liz Chandler aka Web Writer 2025
Dennis Chandler email: wawamusic@en.com
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