On January 20th, saxophonist Edward Farr will perform my work "Lhotse" as part of the International Saxophone Symposium, presented by the United States Navy Band. The symposium will be held at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA January 20-21, 2012. Here are the details for Edward's performance: When: January 20, 2012, 3:00pm Where: Harris Theater, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
If you are in the Washington area, check out the symposium and Edward's performance!
Last summer, I co-founded the Westminster Chamber Music Workshop, a one-week summer series of free musical events for the community. It featured top notch professional musicians from the local and regional area, presenting performances and lectures on a wide range of musical topics. This year, we have some exciting plans for the Workshop, and we are currently finalizing details for the events. I can't say too much yet, other than to say stay tuned! My hope is that we will be able to announce all the exciting details in the coming few weeks.
I announced a few weeks ago that Lauda will be performed at the Kansas Music Educators Association Workshop in February 2012 in Wichita, KS by the Bethel College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of my good friend Timothy Shade. Here is an article in the Bethel College News with some more information on the program. I will be at KMEA for the performance - hope to see you there!
It's been a couple of years since I was in the Sunshine State, but I'm coming back tomorrow! I will be in Delray Beach for the Delray Beach Chorale dress rehearsal tomorrow night, and the premiere of "A Song of Singing" on Saturday December 3rd. Concert info here.
I'm very excited - it will be great to hear this wonderful group of singers perform a really fantastic program of music. I'm honored to have been asked to write a new work in celebration of their 30th anniversary! The piece is joyus, big, and hopefully fun for everyone involved!
Other recent news:
It has been a busy autumn season with a lot of exciting events and projects! Here is a list of recent and upcoming performances:
September 26, 2011 – Premiere of Distant Moons Eastman Wind Ensemble, Mark Scatterday, Director. Rochester, NY.
September 30, 2011 – Premiere of Star Spangled Banner arrangement Idaho State Civic Symphony, Chung Park, Directory. Pocatello, ID.
October 23, 2011 – Premiere of Once More, My Soul First Congregational Church Sanctuary Choir. Westminster, MA
October 25 – Hers Was a Beautiful Soul Thad Anderson, marimba. UCF Rehearsal Hall Auditorium, Orlando, FL
October 29, 2011 – An Hour of Hallowed Peace Freudig Singers. Buffalo, NY.
October 30, 2011 – Hers Was a Beautiful Soul Thad Anderson, marimba. Casa Feliz Museum, Winter Park, FL
November 3, 2011 – Flash Black Keene State College Concert Band, Jim Cheesebrough, Director. Keene, NH.
November 20, 2011 – Lauda, Mov. I. Bethel College Wind Ensemble, Timothy Shade, Director. Newton, KS.
December 3, 2011 – Premiere of A Song of Singing Delray Beach Chorale, Eric Keiper, Director. Delray Beach, FL.
