Marlena Muskens - Mdm Music

Hello everyone!
It has been a long hiatus since my last blog entry. I’ve put music aside for my post-secondary studies, but now, with recent performances at the 2018 Edmonton Kiwanis Festival, I am back in it!
Next month will be the month of May, which means that wedding season is upon us! I am available to play at weddings, both for the ceremony and for the reception. If you know someone who is getting married and they are looking for a pianist, they can contact me through m...y Facebook page or by email (my email address is on my website).
Also, I am hoping that I will be able to make some recordings and upload them to Youtube. I will keep you posted on the process.
That’s all for now. Until next time, take care!
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To all my followers,
First of all, I apologize that I have not posted an update for a couple of months. After Murder Mime the Musical ended, I have focused solely on my studies, so I haven't had a lot of time to focus on music and life in general. But now, I've had a chance to regenerate and think about the future ahead.
With the year ending soon, now comes the time to look back and reflect on the year that passed. I know that whenever a year ends, I always look back and t...hink about the highlights of my year, particularly what I've accomplished over the time that has passed. This year, I've definitely had a lot of major events happen. I started a new post-secondary program at MacEwan University, a U of A research project that I contributed to years ago was published in the journal of Tree Physiology (Oxford University Press), I danced at the Russian Pavilion at the Edmonton Heritage Festival (and our group won Best Entertainment), and I expanded my piano accompaniment business with my official website and Facebook page. But, the part of the year that is closest to my heart was getting the opportunity to play for a new musical, Murder Mime the Musical (revised). Working on the show was truly a wonderful experience; the show was great fun to play for, and I got to meet and work with a lot of talented people. Besides that though, getting this opportunity to play for this show was perfectly timed with a milestone. This year, I celebrated twenty years of music (October 2017 marked the twentieth anniversary of my first piano lesson). I can't believe it's been that long.
So, with this year coming to a close, I'd like to take this time to thank everyone who has supported me and has helped to make my year memorable. I wish all of you all the best in the new year. Here's to making more memories!!
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This group was established by my brother, Anders Muskens, in 2016. Please check out their website.

And so, the curtain has come down on Murder Mime the Musical! Working on this show has been a blast; it has truly been an amazing experience. This year is my twentieth year of music, so this opportunity could not have happened at a better time.
First of all, I would like to thank our wonderful writer, lyricist, and director, Erin Hutchison, for her hard work, energy, and commitment in bringing this show to life. Erin, thank you for giving me the opportunity to play for thi...s show and for trusting me with playing great music that was so worth working on. You were great to work with.
Next, I would like to thank the cast. All of you gave amazing performances filled with talent, energy, and commitment. Getting to be your piano accompanist has been an absolute joy. I enjoyed every moment of working with you, and I hope that we will get to work together again in the future.
And of course, let us not forget the rest of the crew for their hard work on this show. All of you did a great job.
So, thank you all for an incredible experience. I am so grateful that I got to do this show with you, and I hope that there will be more collaborations in the future. Bye for now!
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Tomorrow will be our last show of Murder Mime the Musical. Please come out if you can!

Tonight's show of Murder Mime the Musical was awesome! The last show is tomorrow, so please come out!

Two more shows left! Here is a video from the director and cast. Get into the Halloween spirit and come see us tonight! Also, there will be a discount if you come dressed up...

Had a great show tonight! Our audience was awesome. We're on at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Murder Mime the Musical is now playing! I'm having a blast! We had a great opening yesterday, and tonight, we had a great audience. Make sure to see it before it closes on November 1st.

It's showtime!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZktSPrGS ck

Only one more night until we open! Make sure to see the show before it closes.

The official poster for Murder Mime the Musical.

If you wish to purchase tickets for Murder Mime the Musical, you can get tickets at the door, online, or over the phone. I will post the link for buying tickets once it is available. Also, the Backstage Theatre is located at 10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton.

In three weeks, Murder Mime the Musical will open! Here's the official event page. I will post some more information regarding ticket prices and how you can purchase them soon.

Had a great time tonight promoting Murder Mime the Musical at the Culture Days Open House Event with our wonderful cast and crew. The performances of our songs were very well received.

Twenty years ago, I took my first piano lesson, with my brother following soon after. At the time, I can't say I enjoyed it; in fact, I downright hated practising. But somehow, I stuck with it and kept going. And now, I can honestly say that I'm glad I made that decision.
Now, I can officially say that I have played piano for twenty years, and it has brought so much to my life. The past two decades have been full of many amazing musical opportunities and accomplishments, and I hope that over the next twenty years, I'll have many more.
So, here's to two decades of music! I can't wait to see what the future will bring.