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Commission for the Oakland Symphony Chorus

2/27/2018

 
I'm pleased to announce that I've been commissioned by the Oakland Symphony Chorus for a 20-minute work for full chorus and chamber orchestra. The work will premiere on April 13, 2019 (yes, that's next year), at a venue TBD in Oakland, CA. 

The Symphony Chorus is directed by Lynne Morrow, whose name you may recognize as the director of my frequent co-conspirators Pacific Edge Voices. Lynne approached me with a fascinating concept for a multi-movement work: you can read all about it here. 

If you go back with me all the way to my rock opera days, you know I love a good epic. I think this one promises to fall squarely into that category. Please save the date and come join me for the unveiling!

'Prayer' to be performed at U. of Nebraska-Lincoln

2/27/2018

 
This Thursday, March 1, my piece 'A Prayer in Spring' will be performed by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chamber Singers, directed by Matthew Oltman. Matt knows the piece well, having conducted the premiere at the Choral Chameleon Institute last summer! 

I was able to "attend" a rehearsal via FaceTime last week, and I'm happy to report the piece is in good hands. Matt is a big kahuna in the choral world, with many accomplishments as a countertenor and conductor of Chanticleer, so I'm lucky he's chosen to reprise this piece at UNL. (And I'm more excited than I probably should be that the first three performances of 'Prayer' have occurred in three different time zones.)

Spending any time in Nebraska this week? More information available on my brand-new Upcoming Concerts page! 

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