Janet Song Kim describes her new position as director of the UConn Wind Set as a dream job, a job that leaves room for personal creativity and student instruction, as well as the possibility of community service. The fresh start could explain the momentum behind the four-part concert series, “American …
Read More »Mizutani and other musicians preview future ensemble
Over two years in the making, a dream is beginning to come true for violin virtuoso Wai Mizutani. With his next concert in his Lord of the Strings series, Mizutani will present a preview of original music showcasing the sound and experience of the future Impact World Strings Chamber Ensemble. …
Read More »Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble Announces 2022 Festival, “Finding Home”
Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble has announced its 2022 festival. The theme of the festival will be “Finding Home,” which artistic director Chris Fecteau notes as a particular theme of the three operas the company is about to present. The first is “Pelléas et Mélisande”. Chuck Hudson conducts and Eldred Marshall will …
Read More »Lenape Chamber Ensemble opens 35th Summer Gala Concerts in Doylestown
The Lenape Chamber Ensemble’s Summer Gala Concerts return to Doylestown on Saturdays 9, 16 and 23 July. As usual, the music will be enhanced by the excellent acoustics of the Delaware Valley University Life Sciences Auditorium, 700 E. Butler Ave., Doylestown, where Ensemble concerts are now traditionally held. . This …
Read More »Manistee group students perform well at solo and ensemble festivals
MANISTEE — The Manistee Middle School band held a solo and ensemble festival on Saturday, and the Chippewas put on a slew of strong performances, recording 14 1s — the highest possible score — and two 2s. • Nathan Erlandson for an oboe solo; • Madalyn Wayward, Lindsey Gardner, Gabrielle …
Read More »The Small But Mighty: the River Charles Ensemble takes the stage | Arts
Despite being made up of just eight Harvard students, the powerful instrumental melody of the River Charles Ensemble reverberated throughout Paine Hall on April 16 as they celebrated their 10th anniversary with a spring concert. Founded with the intention of providing a collaborative environment for every type of musician in …
Read More »Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble will present rescheduled “symphonic strings” on May 10 | Culture & Leisure
Oklahoma City — The strings take center stage at the May 10 Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble concert at First Baptist Church downtown. The event is a postponement of his January 11 concert, “Symphonic strings.” Due to a resurgence of COVID, the concert has been postponed for the safety of the public …
Read More »Shattered Globe Theater Announces New Ensemble Members and Artistic Associates
Shattered Globe Theater has announced the addition of six new ensemble members and six new artistic associates. Ensemble members include Demetra Dee, Tina M. Jach, Tina Muñoz Pandya, Hailey Rakowiecki, Jazzma Pryor and Devonte E. Washington. Artistic associates include Mikey Gray, Lawrence Grimm, Jason Lynch, David Antonio Reed, Adam Schulmerich …
Read More »The New Charlotte Youth Ensemble aims to make performance more accessible to young musicians | DFA 90.7
There is something special about learning music. For people who start playing at a young age, music can become a lifelong passion, even a career. But as with so many things, it’s not that simple, even for those with a natural talent. There are barriers to entry, such as cost, …
Read More »Grammy-nominated duo Larkin Poe & Pioneering Hybrid Orchestra Nu Deco Ensemble debut “Sometimes” (Bessie Jones) via CMT
About Larkin Poe Called “Self-taught badasses” through American songwriter and “an act of sister with endurance” through NPR, Grammy-nominated multi-instrumental sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell of Larkin Poe create their own brand of Roots Rock ‘n’ Roll: gritty, moving and fragrant with their southern heritage. Originally from Atlanta and currently …
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