{"id":328,"date":"2010-03-05T16:14:24","date_gmt":"2010-03-05T20:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leahyinstitute.org\/?page_id=328"},"modified":"2010-05-01T11:14:46","modified_gmt":"2010-05-01T15:14:46","slug":"duke-thompson","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leahyinstitute.org\/?page_id=328","title":{"rendered":"Duke Thompson"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Duke Thompson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\nDuke Thompson\u00a0holds a doctorate degree in piano performance from Arizona State University (summa cum laude): he owns a blues club in Canada; he has performed with orchestras throughout North America; he used to sell beer at Baltimore Oriole games; he was the chairperson of the music department at Red Deer College in Alberta where he taught for 17 years as a tenured professor; he founded Maryland Conservatory of Music in 2001 and currently serves as President; he has played in pool tournaments in Las Vegas; and he is a decorated Rotarian (Service Above Self), where his efforts helped to bring $500,000 worth of supplies to orphans in the Ukraine.<\/p>\n

This diversity shows up in his piano playing from Gershwin to Mozart to pop and the blues. Dr. Duke has performed in Canada, The United States, Europe, and Japan. He has been featured on National Public Radio in both Canada and The United States.<\/p>\n

Duke has\u00a0released several\u00a0CDs including:<\/p>\n

Greatly Gershwin – a Gershwin repertoire<\/p>\n

Lots to Consider – featuring his own compositions\u00a0<\/p>\n

Duke’s philosophy is two-fold: to share his passion for music through the piano and raise funds for worthy causes.\u00a0 His concerts have benefited organizations such as public libraries, SPCAs, historical societies, KidSave, scholarship programs, service clubs, arts centers, Boys and Girls Club of America, and Habitat for Humanity.<\/p>\n

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Duke Thompson Performing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Duke Thompson is a pianist\u00a0who plays many different styles of music:
\nThe Blues
\nClassic Rock\/Pop
\nOriginals
\nHybrids
\nClassical<\/p>\n

Duke’s Videos<\/a><\/p>\n

Lots to Consider<\/p>\n

Rhapsody in Blue<\/p>\n

Romantic Thunder<\/p>\n

Blues Improvisation<\/p>\n

The Who – Behind BLue Eyes<\/p>\n

Orange Blossom Special<\/p>\n

PIECES
\nSS-GG
\nCute Girl
\nPictures at the House
\nOperatic Phantom Man
\nOrange Blossom Special<\/p>\n

Bach\u2019s Shade of Pale
\nA Mountain in New Hampshire
\nPiano Man
\nSeptember 1969
\nYes, it\u2019s a roundabout way!
\nA Canadian\u2019s Tunes in Rhode Island
\nClassic Rock Debussy
\nBehind Who-se Eyes
\nYes Clapping
\nNorwegian Wonder
\nDies Irae
\nWho said that
\nTouch
\nEntwined
\nJJRT
\nDear Martha
\nClassical Birthday to you\u2026
\nStill
\nCool Blues for June<\/p>\n

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Duke Thompson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For more information:<\/p>\n

Contact Duke through <dukethompson.com><\/p>\n

Daniel\u2019s Entertainment LLC<\/p>\n

duke@musicismagic.com<\/a><\/p>\n

443-243-7265<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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