Articles from May, 2021

Carlie’s Music Theory Posters

Carlie taught piano and piano theory for over 30 years in Hereford and Amarillo. Along the way, she was frustrated that there were not more graphic-based posters to show kids the basics of music theory, chords, and history. So, like any pioneering young woman, she crafter her own!  The family found them in her office after her passing, and have scanned them here to share with anyone who is interested. Please contact us if you’d like them in a larger, printable format. Enjoy! Click here to download the PDF >

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KMFA Radio Tribute

Austin’s local classical music station, KMFA 89.5, featured a tribute to Carlie and her music on her 75th birthday weekend! Radio host and production manager Jeffrey Blair introduced the tribute and talked about Carlie’s prolific composition career, followed by playing her Music for Bird Lovers album in its entirety. The Burdett family is so grateful to KMFA for honoring Carlie with such a momentous and memorable occasion. You can listen to a recording of the tribute here. Enjoy!

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