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The “Music Unites” concert presented by CineMoon Ensemble and United States Air Forces Central Band at the National Library of Qatar on Thursday. Doha: CineMoon Ensemble, member of the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO) and the United States Air Forces Central Band (AFCENT) serenaded the audience during an evening concert on …

What: UW-Parkside Wind Ensemble and Community Band Concert When: 7 p.m. Thursday March 10 Or: Bedford Concert Hall on the west side of campus, 900 Wood Road in Somers Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for seniors, available online at uwp.edu/therita To note: Seating is limited and socially distanced. Masks …

The Omega Ensemble Sydney has announced the participants for its CoLAB: Composer Accelerator 2022 program. They are Mark Holdsworth, Julia Potter, Christopher Healey, Sophie Van Dijk and John Rotar. Composers will work with Omega Ensemble throughout the year, benefiting from the guidance and mentorship of Australian and international composers including …

Andy Ostwald is a Bay Area-based performer, teacher, and author of Play Jazz, Blues, Rock Piano by Ear. He performs as a conductor, accompanist, solo pianist and member of Jeff Sanford’s Cartoon Jazz Orchestra. Now, with his very own ANDY OSTWALD TRIO, he is proud to present their first full-length …

The Sphinx Virtuosi with donor Robert F. Smith (Photo credit: Brian Hatton) the Virtuoso Sphinx is a professional chamber orchestra comprised of 18 young black and Latino classical musicians who are also alumni of the internationally acclaimed annual Sphinx Competition – which held its 25th edition in January this year. …

Morning, people of Austin! Gabriela Couvillion here with a brand new copy of the Austin Daily. First, today’s weather forecast: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 44. Here are the top stories in Austin today: “A new music program formed by Dell Medical School, UT Health Austin, and Ascension …

The Lenape Chamber Ensemble returns with performances for flute, strings and piano next month.At 8:15 p.m. on March 4, the historic Upper Tinicum Lutheran Church in Upper Black Eddy will host the set. The Doylestown Life Sciences Auditorium will host their performance at 3 p.m. on March 6. A musical …

Darwin in 1942 was a very small tropical town living with the anxious anticipation of war, as local composer Cathy Applegate noted when presenting her commemorative work, Darwin 1942premiered for two special concerts by the Arafura Wind Ensemble (AWE) at Christ Church Cathedral, Darwin on February 18 and 19. The …

Fire swept through the iconic Oakland Hills Country Club clubhouse in Bloomfield Township, one of Michigan’s most exclusive clubs and the site of many professional tournaments, on Thursday. No injuries were reported Thursday afternoon. Flames shot through the roof of the sprawling, multi-story building built in 1922 and adorned with …

While most James Bond actors stick around for at least four or five films, Timothy Dalton only played Bond in two films: Living daylights and License to kill. It would be Bond’s shortest acting tenure if it weren’t for George Lazenby, who only did one. RELATED: Every Country Sean Connery’s …

We’re running out of time before the opening ceremonies of the 2022 Winter Olympics begin. But we wanted to know: Which Winter Olympics powerhouse has the best anthem? We evaluated the instrumentals and lyrics of the anthems of the 15 most medal-winning nations at the last Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, …

The Lee University Wind Ensemble will perform Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Conn Center on Lee’s campus. The concert will be conducted by Dr. David Holsinger, music teacher at Lee and conductor of the ensemble. The performance will include group music from composers such as Charles Ives, Peter Meechan, …

In 2021, Atlanta Chamber Players (Atlanta), Decoda (New York), Fifth House Ensemble (Chicago), Musiqa (Houston) and SOLI Chamber Ensemble (San Antonio) announced the creation of a new consortium aimed at increasing diversity in modern chamber music repertoire. We are now proud to announce that Benjamin Horne has received his first-ever …

The Bronx Arts Ensemble announced reflections, a free concert on February 5, 2022 at 3 p.m. at the Bronx House Community Center, 990 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY. Baritone Markel Reed and pianist Kyle Walker will perform classic pieces by Johannes Brahms, Ben Moore, and Margaret Bonds and a fresh …

“I remember a concert. We were in the state I’m from, I was maybe 17, 18. We were in the middle of a symphony full of great energy, and a lot of character, it was Shostakovich’s seventh symphony. The director signaled the entrance with the trumpets; his face changed, it …

Note to readers: The rapid increase in the number of COVID-19 cases has resulted in the cancellation or postponement of many events. Some have moved to a virtual presentation. Before attending an event in person, call ahead or check online to see if it will still be taking place. Cuatro …

Today we return to the riot in Washington DC, which took place a year ago. This broadcast originally aired on Thursday, January 6, 2022, but was overtaken by remarks from President Joe Biden. We wanted to bring you the entire conversation today. In what came as a shock to nearly …

A year ago, today. In what came as a shock to nearly every American, a crowd of thousands marched on the United States Capitol building, encouraged by a speech by the then President, eventually turning violent as they sought to stop the certification of the president-elect of the time; Joe …

From staff reports The Tyler Junior College Wind Ensemble is about to take a historic turn in the spotlight. For 102 years, the Texas Music Educators Association has held an annual convention of elementary music programs at the University of Texas, including orchestra, choir, orchestra, and elementary music. It is …

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On January 15, Chatham Baroque will present the early music ensemble Twelfth Night for “Flash and Elegance,” an exploration of the scintillating Italian sonatas of Caldara, Vivaldi and Lanzetti, with a particular emphasis on the cello da spalla. Over the past 31 years, Chatham Baroque has performed on stages around …

Sue Sitter / PCT Dressed as a Christmas tree, Kat Perkins sings with her band at Rugby’s Tillman Hovland Auditorium on November 27. Kat Perkins and her orchestra returned to North Dakota for Christmas when they brought “A Christmas in the North of the Country” at Rugby’s Tillman Hovland Auditorium …

While the performing arts world is still reeling from extended closures due to a pandemic, two 34-year-old entrepreneurial pianists from Washington have made their long-held dream of an innovative concert series come true. “This may be our only chance for this year,” recalls Christopher Schmitt, thinking of the Washington Arts …

A chain of 11 newspapers covering the Colorado high country are sold by their parent company, Swift Communications. Swift, which has publications in the western United States, is selling all of its local media business to Ogden Newspapers, a West Virginia-based family business that primarily operates newspapers in the Midwest …

January 15, 2022, Chatham baroque will present the early music ensemble Twelfth night for “Flash and elegance” an exploration of the scintillating Italian sonatas of Caldara, Vivaldi and Lanzetti, with a particular emphasis on the cello da spalla. Over the past 31 years, Chatham Baroque has performed on stages around …

A Qantas flight crew arrives at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport on November 29, 2021.Photo: William West / AFP (Getty Images) On Friday, the World Health Organization officially listed the mutated variant of covid-19 omicron as a “variant of concern”, triggering a wave of panic governments around the world. And if it …

By DAVID MAYEN The Ethiopian government is apparently taking revenge on Western countries that have expelled its citizens by demanding that some of their diplomats leave as well. And it started with Ireland, where Ethiopia closed its embassy earlier this year, citing financial constraints. On Wednesday, Addis Ababa ordered the …

LIMA – One might assume that a conductor spent his childhood raised by parents or guardians, composers and classical musicians. We would be wrong in the case of Andrew Crust. The musical director of the Lima Symphony Orchestra only had family ties with one music maker: his stepfather, Terry, who …

When it comes to classical music, it is difficult to remember the name, composer, movement, opus, etc. of each piece. Perhaps this is why the Olmos Chamber Ensemble created “Classical Hodgepodge”. At Unity Hall, the free film premiere of the Olmos Chamber Ensemble will take place on Sunday, December 5 …

Brookline Country Club and the United States Golf Association announced the Lee Elder Internship this week, to introduce underrepresented youth to various career options in the golf industry. The week-long course will provide hands-on experience for 25 people at the 2022 US Open, which will be held at the club …

The National Symphony Orchestra of Lebanon is feeling the effects of the financial crisis in the country. The crisis has left many people in Lebanon suffering from poverty and struggling to meet basic needs. The crisis has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Beirut explosion in August 2020 also …

I went on a sightseeing trip to Big Bend National Park with my grandfather not too long ago. Originally from Texas, he told me he knew the place like the back of his hand. As we drove from panorama to panorama, we exhausted our words fairly quickly, turning to the …

The squeal of truck brakes filled our northern California suburban street this September morning as two storage containers were lowered onto our driveway. The sun was hazy behind a blanket of falling smoke and ash as we packed up our house, then, wearing N-95 masks, we nudged our friends goodbye. …

NEW WILMINGTON – The Westminster College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr R. Tad Greig, will be recognized in February as a showcase ensemble by the Collegiate Band Directors National Association at the Eastern Region Conference in Baltimore, N. Maryland. Demonstration ensembles are selected by blind audition from a …

BEIRUT, November 10 (Reuters) – As the Lebanese National Orchestra prepared for its season opening concert with half of its musicians absent, conductor Lubnan Baalbaki was faced with a dilemma: attempting a piece for a full set or prepare a smaller version. On the day of the concert, three more …

The Westminster College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr R. Tad Greig, will be recognized as a showcase ensemble by the Collegiate Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) at the Eastern Region Conference in Baltimore, Maryland, in February 2022. Demonstration ensembles are selected by blind audition from a panel of …

Country united states of americaUS Virgin IslandsMinor Outlying Islands of the United StatesCanadaMexico, United Mexican StatesBahamas, Commonwealth ofCuba, Republic ofDominican RepublicHaiti, Republic ofJamaicaAfghanistanAlbania, People’s Socialist Republic ofAlgeria, People’s Democratic Republic ofAmerican SamoaAndorra, Principality ofAngola, Republic ofAnguillaAntarctica (the territory south of 60 degrees S)Antigua and BarbudaArgentina, Argentine RepublicArmeniaArubaAustralia, Commonwealth ofAustria, Republic …

The Summerville Orchestra kicked off its new eighth season on October 1 and 2 with its “Godzilla Eats Las Vegas” program. The members returned to their new location where they began performing before COVID-19 – the Summer Corners Performing Arts Center. This first concert featured the works of Eric Whitacre, …

HelloFresh workers are organizing for safer working conditions and higher wages. Workers say the effort is in response to the June crash and a broader desire to improve working conditions inside the company’s quick warehouses. Many also want a higher salary. In a statement, a spokesperson for HelloFresh said the …

The classic and contemporary trio QueensSound Ensemble is one of 3,000 New York artists to receive $ 5,000 through the Subsidies to the city’s artistic bodies program, presented by The New York Foundation for the Arts and new York City Department of Cultural Affairs, with the support of the mayor’s …

Founded by GRAMMY winner violinist Keiko Tokunaga, Interlaced was founded in response to the change in social climate that has occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An individual of Asian descent, Tokunaga was saddened by the news of racial injustice towards the AAPI community. She was shocked by the lack …

Country singer Neal McCoy makes a pretty bold statement ahead of his Oct. 17 show at the Palace Theater in Greensburg. “I challenge people who may not know much about me, or have even heard of me before, to give us their time,” he said. “When the show is over, …

ROCKWALL, TX (October 5, 2021) Cain Middle School Symphonic Band, conducted by Preston Prior, has been named the winner of the 2021 National Citation of Excellence competition. This is the highest honor of this division. Only four groups have earned this distinction across the country. Rockwall-Heath High School Wind Ensemble, …

BEIRUT (AP) – More than 100 Afghan National Institute of Music students, alumni and faculty members have left Kabul for Portugal, where the government agreed to grant them asylum, the Afghan National Institute said on Monday. director of the institute. They were on a flight carrying 235 people from Kabul …

Dozens of students and teachers from a major music school in Afghanistan have been airlifted to safety en route to Portugal, where the government has agreed to grant them asylum Through ZEINA KARAM Associated Press October 4, 2021, 5:24 PM • 3 minute read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this …

The Doansburg Chamber Ensemble will continue its 2021 season with a concert by its flute, herpes and bassoon trio. This performance will also be broadcast as a virtual performance. The show will air from St. Mary in the Highlands Church (1 Chestnut Street in Cold Spring, New York) on Saturday, …

To many, Elizabeth City State University music professor Dr. Christopher Palestrant is known for his many performances and original compositions. An accomplished musician, Dr. Palestrant does it again with the debut of his latest composition, “The Battle of Great Bridge”, premiering with the Tidewater Winds on July 26 and again …

ABOVE – Dr Evan Feldman (right) will remain GSO’s Senior Guest Chief under the leadership of Heather Lofdahl (left) Greensboro Youth Symphony Orchestra Greensboro, NC (June 3, 2021) – The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is delighted to announce that Heather Lofdahl will now lead the Greensboro Youth Symphony Orchestra (GSYO) …

WISN 12 News photojournalist Ivan Lazarevic Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra conductor becomes U.S. citizen Yaniv Dinur was born in Israel and has been in the United States for 12 years Update: 7:00 p.m. CDT June 3, 2021 Hide transcription Show transcript FROM THE MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS NOW AN AMERICAN CITIZEN. …

After years of bringing orchestral music to thousands of people and astonishing countless crowds with music, many in his place would think their job is done, but Grammy-winning conductor James Blachly is far from having completed her quest to symphonize the world. At just 41 years old, Blachly divides his …

Levine was Music Director of the Ravinia Festival, the Highland Park summer home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, from 1973 to 1993. He planned to return to Ravinia in the summer of 2017, but the company severed ties with him that year after sex. allegations of misconduct have been reported. …

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) – James Blachly, Johnstown Symphony Orchestra Music Director and 2021 Grammy Award winner, invites the community to come celebrate this historic victory this weekend. The celebration will take place in Central Park in Johnstown this Saturday, March 20, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and everyone …

EL CENTRO – Professor Emeritus Joel Jacklich, 72, begins a new era in his professional career after 46 years as director and conductor of the Imperial Valley Symphony, which he founded with Dr Keith MacGaffey in September 1974. Jacklich received his Masters of Fine Arts in Conducting from the School …

Dr. William J. McClain assumes the role of conductor and musical director of MDSO “The Millikin University School of Music is a dynamic program with energetic students eager for a career in music.” These are the words of conductor and violist Dr William James McClain describing the Millikin School of …

Dave Schickele later became an established musician, composer and film actor, director and producer. After his death in 1999, award-winning director Rob Nilsson dedicated three films he produced in honor of Schickele. David George Schickele was born on March 20, 1937 in Ames, Iowa, to Rainer and Elizabeth (Wilcox) Schickele. …

A young musician who played for the Fargo-Moorhead Community Orchestra was so talented that he became guest conductor of the ensemble at the age of 15. Dave Schickele later became an established musician, composer and film actor, director and producer. After his death in 1999, award-winning director Rob Nilsson dedicated …

It’s the day after a tour stop in Nashville for Mike and the Moonpies, and the band members, bloodshot eyes and dizziness, slowly make their way to the Red Door Saloon in East Nashville. The Texan band’s tour bus is in the store for a roster, and singer Mike Harmeier …

For many people, “CBS Sunday morning”, hosted by Jane Pauley, it’s the TV show and this weekend, more than ever, you don’t want to miss the show. The Emmy Award-Winning News Magazine will feature an eminent Louisville which caught the attention of CBS reporter Martha Teichner in 2017. Since then, …

On April 27, 2019, the same day, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra performed the Mahler Orchestra Resurrection Symphony, former SSO Music Director Robert L. Staffanson, has died at the ripe age of 97 in Bozeman, Montana. The second conductor in the 75-year history of the SSO, Staffanson conducted the orchestra from …

André Previn, former musical director and principal conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, has died in Manhattan at the age of 89. His manager, Linda Petrikova, confirmed Previn’s death to The Associated Press. Beyond his talents as a conductor, Previn also brought to the symphony his “piano virtuosity and a …

Following:Get 3 months of RGJ access for only $ 1! Click for details There were only two. In the 45-year history of the Reno Chamber Orchestra, only Vahe Khochayan (1974-2003) and Theodore Kuchar (2003-2018) have held the position of musical director and conductor. There will soon be a third one. …

Among Los Camperos’ mariachi music last Saturday night, Plano Symphony Orchestra maestro and conductor Hector Guzman received the inaugural Distinguished Mexicans Award for his career in orchestral conducting in Irving, Plano and San Angelo . The General Council of Mexico in Dallas Francisco de la Torre nominated and presented the …

It didn’t start out to be a 30-year-old gig. Jay Dean, music director and symphony conductor at the University of Southern Mississippi, said he expected to stay in Hattiesburg for only a few years before moving on to another job. “The longer I stayed here, the less of a desire …

Andrew S. Hughes Stilian Kirov started his career as a pianist, not as a conductor. But one day, during a rehearsal break with an orchestra in his native Bulgaria which had hired him as guest soloist, he left his piano and approached the conductor’s podium. “(I) hit the stick,” he …

Venerable Minnesota Orchestra conductor Stanislaw Skrowaczewski suffered a stroke on Sunday and is recovering from surgery, the orchestra announced Tuesday. He is in stable condition. “The news is very upsetting for everyone in the orchestra family, but everyone has good thoughts,” said orchestra spokeswoman Gwen Pappas. Skrowaczewski, 93, has taken …

Before becoming conductor of the Olympia Chamber Orchestra, Claudia Simpson-Jones had many adventures, both musical and non-musical. She was a pilot for major airlines. She performed in Las Vegas. She was featured in Glamor magazine. But since the age of 15, Simpson-Jones has been a conductor. On Saturday she will …

By GRAHAM PEREDNIA gperednia@yelmonline.com Longtime Olympia Chamber Orchestra conductor Claudia Simpson-Jones will step off the podium after a concert on June 4. With a simple flick of the wrist, she succeeded in transferring the pure emotion of the pages of sheet music into the soul of the audience. “It’s a …

arts sso staffanson.jpg Robert L. Staffanson conducted the Springfield Symphony Orchestra from 1955 to 1969. (single sign-on photo) In the fall of 2003, Robert Staffanson, conductor of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra from 1955 to 1969, returned to Springfield with his wife and family to help the SSO celebrate its 60th …

If Denver loved classical music as it loves football, Andrew Litton would be the next Peyton Manning. The two men are leaders in their field, national figures brought to play with the home team. Each brings a considerable fan base. Of course, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra’s new artistic conductor doesn’t …

Ruth lin Gustavus Adolphus College is proud to announce the appointment of a new conductor of the Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Ruth Lu Lin. She will officially join the faculty and conduct the orchestra from September 1, 2010, however, Lin is already preparing for her new role at Gustavus and will …