| News from Previous Years |
| • | December 17: The Amherst Regional High School Wind Ensemble with director Brian Messier gave the American premiere of 'Okaoka', a work commissioned by Jim Cochran and published by C. Alan Publications. | |
| • | December 9: The University High School Wind Ensemble under the baton of Philip Obado gave its premiere of 'Rondorlando'. This was a strong performance which received a warm response from the large audience. This group is one of the commissioning bands for this piece, which was recently published by Subito Music Corporation. | |
| • | December 5: 8.00pm at the Schlesinger Center in Alexandria, VA, The Alexandria Band directed by Robert Petrella performed the world premiere of 'Dare to Hope', a work they commissioned to honour Dr. Petrella's founding of and thirty year leadership of the band. I was present at this fine performance and can truthfully say the response from the almost capacity audience was one of the warmest I have received. | |
| • | November 30: 6.00pm at evensong, the choir of St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Dunedin, with their choral David Burchell at the organ presented their second performance of 'The Water of Life', As with the last this was a sccessful and well received interpretation. | |
| • | November 6: At 7:30pm in First United Methodist Church, Winter Park, the UCF Choirs under the direction of David Brunner give the Florida premiere of 'And I Saw The River' from 'O Fragile Human' (postponed) | |
| • | October 30: At 7:pm the Winter Park High School Wind Ensemble directed by Joel Moody gave a fine and warmly received performance of 'Rondorlando'. This group is one of the commissioning bands for 'Rondorlando' available from Subito Music Corporation. | |
| • | October 7: John Carmichael led the University of Southern Florida Wind Ensemble in a passionate and eloquent performance of 'L'homme armé: Variations'in front of a large and enthusiastic audience at the USF Theatre in Tampa FL. | |
| • | September 18: In St Mary’s Church, Portsea, England, the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines performed 'Resonance' in the opening concert of their 2008-2009 season entitled The Last Night of the Proms. Timothy Reynish introduced the work with a series of musical examples and the audience of 400 was very enthusiastic. | |
| • | August 9: In Wanganui, New Zealand, the Schola Sacra Choir, directed by Roy Tankersley will give 'Walking On My Feet' from 'To The Horizon' its third performance this year - details to follow. | |
| • | July 1: In Manchester, England, Timothy Reynish directed the renowned Royal Northern College of Music Wind Ensemble in 'Resonance' - to a wonderfully warm audience reception. | |
| • | June 25: Wednesday, 4.30pm, in the Patricia Corbett Theatre of the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music (Cincinnati, OH) as part of the International Tuba and Euphonium Conference, UCF professor Gail Robertson on euphonium with Stacy Baker from Morehead University on tuba gave an acclaimed World premiere of 'Eola Stroll', a work they commissioned this year. | |
| • | June 15: At 7.30 p.m. in the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore, Timothy Reynish will direct the Philharmonic Winds and Singers from the Serangoon Junior College Choir, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts Alumni Choir, NJ Chorale and Common Voices in a Singapore premiere of 'U Trau' - "a wild success!" (Tim Reynish). | |
| • | May 24: In Wanganui, the Schola Sacra Choir, directed by Roy Tankersley again performed 'Walking On My Feet' from 'To The Horizon' as part of the national 'Classic Sing' competition. | |
| • | May 18: Sunday at 3pm in the auditorium of Scott County High School in Georgetown, Kentucky, The Scott County High School Symphonic Winds directed by Tom Brawner gave 'Rondorlando' its Kentucky Premiere. Tom Brawner reports that both band and audience loved the piece. This group is one of the commissioning bands for 'Rondorlando'. It is published by Subito Music Corporation. | |
| • | April 25: Friday, Anzac Day at 7.30pm in a concert at Christ Church, Wanganui, the Schola Sacra Choir, directed by Roy Tankersley performed 'Walking On My Feet' from 'To The Horizon' to a large and appreciative audience. | |
| • | April 10: Philip Obado, will direct the University High School Symphonic Band of Orlando in their premiere of 'Rondorlando' on April 10, as part of the University of Florida Concert Band Invitational at the University Auditorium in Gainesville, FL. (postponed) | |
| • | March 29: At 7.30 in the MacMillan Theatre, University of Toronto, ON, Canada The University of Toronto Wind Ensemble directed by Gillian MacKay with pianist Henri-Paul Sicsic gave a convincing Ontario premiere to 'Renascence'. | |
| • | March 21: At the Tenebrae service, 8pm on Good Friday and: March 16: At evensong on Palm Sunday, the choir of St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Dunedin, under David Burchell presented the second and third New Zealand performances of 'Reflection On Palm Sunday' from 'O Fragile Human'. |
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| • | March 14: In a midday concert at St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Dunedin, the Cathedral choir under David Burchell gave a critically acclaimed New Zealand premiere of 'Reflection On Palm Sunday' along with a performance of 'And I Saw The River' (also receiving high praise from the Dunedin critic) both from 'O Fragile Human'. | |
| • | March 26: At 9pm in Carnegie Hall, New York, as part of New York International Band and Orchestra Festival 2008: March 16: At 4pm in St Peters Church Oundle and: March 9: At 7pm Sunday, in Wellingborough Castle Northamptonshire the Northamptonshire Orchestral Winds directed by Andrew Bassey performed 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. "It knocked their socks off!" (Andrew Bassey) |
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| • | February 24: At 7pm, evensong, in St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Dunedin, the Cathedral choir under David Burchell gave an assured, expressive New Zealand premiere performance of 'And I Saw The River' from 'O Fragile Human' | |
| • | February 23: At the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam, BC, Canada The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble directed by Marc Crompton with pianist Jane Hayes gave 'Renascence' an expressive and accomplished World premiere. | |
| • | February 16: At 1pm the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra was directed by Hamish McKeich in a warmly received performance of 'Hikurangi Sunrise' as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations for Te Papa Tongarewa, the National Museum of New Zealand. | |
| • | February 13: At 7:30 p.m. in Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center in East Lansing, MI, The Michigan State University Concert Band directed by Isaiah Odajima performed 'Resonance'. This fine performance was greeted with rousing applause. | |
| • | January 19, 2008: 7:00 PM at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Oviedo, the Orlando Concert Band directed by Richard Greenwood gave 'Rondorlando' a spirited and convincing world premiere. This was greeted with a standing ovation from the capacity audience of around 1300. 'Rondorlando' was commissioned by 10 mainly Central Florida symphonic bands and ensembles. The OCB also premiered an arrangement commissioned by Richard Greenwood of Roger and Hammerstein's 'You'll Never Walk Alone', again to an appreciative audience response. Soprano JoAnne Stephenson was the very expressive and accomplished soloist. | |
| • | December 28, 2007 - January 10, 2008: Conductor Jean Sturm featured the 'Songs of Samoa' in his choral workshops with À Coeur Joie in Alsace in France. | |
| • | December 23: At 6pm, as part of the Christmas Carol service in St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Dunedin, New Zealand, the Cathedral choir under David Burchell successfully performed 'Summer Carol'. | |
| • | December 18: Tuesday, in three separate appearances at the Contemporary Resort of Walt Disney World, Orlando. December 11 and 12: Thursday and Friday at the 12th Annual Patriot Showcase at Lake Brantley High School, Orlando. At these times and venues the Lake Brantley High School Patriot Singers, directed by Carlton Kilpatrick, with Steve Dunn as baritone soloist and Aryan Jazajeri on piano, performed 'My Florida Home', and explained its significance to the audience. This song is one of three finalists in the FMEA competition to find a new state song for Florida. |
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| • | December 16: Sunday at 3:00 p.m., Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. (at Metro Center)
December 15: Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Fairlington United Methodist Church, 3900 King St., Alexandria, Virginia December 9: Sunday at 4:00 p.m., Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, 6601 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, Maryland At these times and venues, the Washington Men's Camerata directed by Frank Albinder performed my arrangement of 'I'm Spending Hanukkah in Santa Monica', commissioned by the Camerata with the blessing of Tom Lehrer. The December 9 performance - the World premiere - was greeted with delighted applause as were the other performances. |
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| • | December 12: Announcement that 'My Florida Home' is one of three finalists in the FMEA competition to find a new State song for Florida. Listen to it here sung by The Orlando Chorale directed by Gregory Ruffer with soloist Gregory Le Fils and pianist Absalon Figueroa, together with the Lake Brantley High School Patriot Singers. Here is the front page article from the Orlando Sentinel. | |
| • | December 2: At 6pm in St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral, Dunedin, New Zealand, the Cathedral choir under David Burchell performed 'Bless This Child' from the 'New Zealand Advent Triptych' as part of the Advent Carol service. | |
| • | December: Release from Atoll Records of the CD 'A Voice Came From Heaven' from Graduate Choir directed by Terence Maskell and featuring four songs from 'To The Horizon' and 'Songs of Samoa'. | |
| • | October 14: The Orlando Chorale directed by Gregory Ruffer together with the Lake Brantley High School Patriot Singers with baritone soloist is Gregory Le Fils and pianist Absalon Figueroa performed the World premiere of 'My Florida Home' to a warm response from the large audience. | |
| • | October 13: At 6.30pm in Elder Hall in Adelaide, Australia the Elder Conservatorium Wind Orchestra directed by Robert Hower performed 'Resonance' | |
| • | September: Release of the CD 'Reflections' from Klavier Records featuring 'Aue!' performed by the Philharmonia à Vent directed by John Boyd. More Information from Clark McAlister of Klavier Music Productions. | |
| • | July 14: The finale of the 16th conference of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, (WASBE) in Killarney, Ireland included an acclaimed performance of 'Resonance' by the International Youth Wind Orchestra conducted by Gerhard Markson. Here is the review (The Irish Times, Dublin, July 17, 2007) |
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| • | June 30: Saturday at 7.30pm Mark Heron directed the Scottish National Wind Orchestra in the Scottish premiere of 'Resonance' at The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, Scotland, as part of the BABSWE International Conference of Wind Music. It earned enthusiastic applause from the large audience. | |
| • | June 29: In a programme entitled "Dream With Me" in Church of the Epiphany - 1317 G St NW, Washington, DC, the choral group 18th Street Singers directed by Benjamin Olinsky performed 'Pusi Nofo' from 'Songs of Samoa' "The song was a big hit!" (Wuryati Morris) | |
| • | May 5: The Woodley Ensemble under Frank Albinder in a programme titled "Musical Madness", in St. Columba's Episcopal Church Washington, DC at 8:00 pm performed 'The Magpies' and 'To LHB' from 'To The Horizon' from 'Nobody' and 'I Hold Your Hand In Mine'. A warm reception and an excellent review in the Washington Post. | |
| • | April 20: The Metropolitan State College Wind Ensemble under director David Kish, with Hsing-ay Hsu, guest pianist gave an intense and committed WORLD PREMIERE performance of the first movement of 'Renascence'. This performance took place as part of the Metro State Wind Band Celebration. The huge audience in King Center Concert Hall, Denver gave the work an enthusiastic reception. | |
| • | April 2007: Performance of 'U Trau' in Sheffield, UK: the combined forces of the bands and choirs of the universities of Sheffield and Leeds under the baton of Anthony Houghton - details to follow. (Postponed till April 2008) | |
| • | March 23: As part of the 'Dunedin Heritage Festival' the choir of the Anglican Cathedral of St. Paul under the direction of organist David Burchell performed 'The Water of Life', which was "very warmly received by choir and audience alike". | |
| • | March 17: In a concert in conjunction with the RSPB called 'Wingbeats' in St. Mary's Church, Saffron Walden, Essex, England, The Saffron Walden Choral Society directed by Janet Wheeler performed 'The Magpies' from 'To The Horizon'."[Your piece] was very effective... it had a terrific reaction from the audience". | |
| • | March 11: The Orlando Chorale directed by Gregory Ruffer gave a 5th Anniversary celebration concert at the First United Methodist Church of Orlando. Included were a moving account of 'A Voice From Heaven' from 'O Fragile Human' and a witty performance of 'I Hold Your Hand In Mine' offered to a sizable and very appreciative audience. | |
| • | February 11: At 4:00 pm at City Arts Factory, Orlando FL, The Orlando Chamber Singers directed by Gregory Ruffer performed a Valentine's day concert titled 'Sing Me to Heaven' which included an excellent performance of 'I Hold Your Hand In Mine'. | |
| • | February 1: In the Corbett Auditorium of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, in Cincinnati, OH, the Wind Symphony directed by Rodney Winther gave an intense and highly effective performance of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. | |
| • | March 4: Phillips Collection Washington, D.C. February 3: Florida State University Tallahassee, FL January 23: Grand Valley University Allendale, MI On these dates at these venues the Verdehr Trio performed 'Three Aspects of Spring' - an excellent response to all - see Washington DC review. |
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| • | December 2: In the MacMillan Theatre, Toronto, Canada, Gillian MacKay led the University of Toronto Wind Ensemble in a fine and warmly received performance of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. | |
| • | November 11: At 7.30pm in the Cosmo Rodewald Concert Hall, Manchester,the Manchester University Symphony Orchestra, directed by Mark Heron gave the EUROPEAN PREMIERE of 'Hikurangi Sunrise' to an enthusiatic reception. | |
| • | October 18 and 21: At 7.30pm in the Ted Mann Concert Hall of the University of Minnesota School of Music, the combined forces of the university bands and choirs under the baton of Jerry Luckhardt gave two successful and warmly received performances of 'U Trau'. | |
| • | September 7, 8, 10: The Woodley Ensemble directed by Frank Albinder made the premiere recording of 'O Fragile Human' under the Arsis label. | |
| • | August 12: The Yodogawa Mixed Choir gave the JAPAN PREMIERE of 'Faleula E!' from 'Songs of Samoa' in Izumi Hall, Osaka Japan. For more information please contact Mamoru Shimada. | |
| • | August 6-12: 'Resonance' was one of eight set works at the Canford Summer School of Music: conductors Timothy Reynish, Philip Scott, Mick Dowrick and 25 international conducting students. Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3AP | |
| • | August 3: At 1pm in a lunchtime concert titled titled 'The Serious Wind Ensemble' The Canford Symphonic Wind Orchestra directed by Timothy Reynish gave the EUROPEAN PREMIERE of 'Resonance' 1pm, Sherborne Hall, Dorset, England | |
| • | July 21: Shanghai Concert Hall July 15-19: Xiamen, China, as part of the World Choral Games. July 10-12: Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui, and the concert and recital halls of Hong Kong City Hall, as part of the Hong Kong International Youth & Children's Festival. July 9: 10.30am, St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong July 5: 8pm, Wednesday Christchurch Cathedral, Christchurch, NZ On these dates and at these venues the New Zealand National Secondary School Choir directed by Elise Bradley performed 'Minoi, Minoi' from 'Songs of Samoa', the song choreographed by Samoan choir members. |
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| • | June: The Woodley Ensemble directed by Frank Albinder will makethe premiere recording of 'O Fragile Human' under the Arsis label. Postponed till August. | |
| • | June 27: At 7:30 pm in the Haden Freeman Concert Hall the Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra directed by Timothy Reynish performed 'L'homme
armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' and other works commissioned by Tim and Hilary Reynish in memory of their son William. Tickets £5 |
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| • | June 18: Sunday, 4 PM Church Of St. Gregory Nyssen San Francisco June 17: Saturday, 8 PM St. Mark's Episcopal Church Palo Alto June 11: Sunday, 4 PM St. Paul's Episcopal Church Oakland On these dates in these venues San Francisco Choral Artists directed by Magen Solomon performed the California premiere of 'And I Saw The River' from 'O Fragile Human' as part of a programme titled 'Partly cloudy with the chance of a song'. |
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| • | June 10: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Keynote Concert at the National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW, Washington DC, the Woodley Ensemble directed by Frank Albinder performed 'As I Walked Along The Street' and 'A Voice From Heaven' from 'O Fragile Human' as part of the 29th Annual National Conference of Chorus America. | |
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10: Saturday, at 9pm in Eglise de Pont Ste Maxence, Verneuil en Halatte, France |
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| • | June 4: At 3pm, in a programme titled 'The Four Elements' at the Glenn Gould Studio, the Penthelia Singers directed by Mary Legge gave the CANADIAN PREMIERE of 'Earth Song' to a warm reception. | |
| • | May 14: At 3:00 pm in West Portal Lutheran Church, corner of 19th Ave and Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, Zane Fiala directed the San Francisco State University Men's Chorus in 'Pusi Nofo' from 'Samoa Sings' and the WORLD PREMIERE of 'Epitaph'. For more information please contact Zane Fiala. | |
| • | May 13: At 8:00 pm in St. Peter's Catholic Church, 312 2nd St., SE, Washington, DC, the Woodley Ensemble directed by Frank Albinder gave the WORLD PREMIERE of 'O Fragile Human' as part of a programme titled 'Sacred Kaleidoscope'. The performance was a great success, earning an appreciative review. | |
| • | May 12: 7:30 pm in the John L. Haar Theatre, Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton |
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| • | April 27: 8:15 pm Ford Hall, the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble directed by Timothy Reynish gave a triumphant WORLD PREMIERE of 'Resonance' and another very successful performance of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. Both works were commissioned by Timothy and Hilary Reynish in memory of their son William. | |
| • | April 19: At 7.30pm in the Ted Mann Concert Hall of the University of Minnesota School of Music, the combined forces of the university wind players and choirs under the baton of Jerry Luckhardt will give a performance of 'U Trau'. (performance postponed till October). | |
| • | April 7: On Friday, April 7 at 8:00 pm in Bridges Hall of Music, Pomona College, Claremont CA The Stanford University Chamber Chorale under Stephen Sano on their Southern California tour, performed 'A Voice From Heaven' from 'O Fragile Human'. | |
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2: Sunday, April 2, 4pm (Oakland) St. Paul's Episcopal Church 114 Montecito (across Grand Ave. from Lake Merritt) |
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| • | 25th February: At the CBDNA Southern region Conference at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, Timothy Reynish presented the Tennessee premiere of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' to a very warm reception. | |
| • | February 23: 8:15 pm Ford Hall, the Ithaca College Concert Band directed by Mark Fonder will present the US PREMIERE of 'Okaoka', a work jointly commissioned by Jim Cochran and Cort McClaren and published by C. Alan Publications. (Concert postponed) | |
| • | February 21: 8:15 pm Ford Hall, the Ithaca College Wind Ensemble directed by Timothy Reynish will present the WORLD PREMIERE of 'Resonance' a work commissioned by Timothy Reynish. (Concert postponed till April). | |
| • | February 18: At the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Eastern Division Convention (Feb. 15-18) at the Hilton New York in New York City, KC Conlan included 'Two Samoan Folksongs' in the readings for the children's choir section. KC has directed the Hampshire Choral Society Young People's Chorus in many performances of this music. More information from KC Conlan. | |
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February 11: At 8:00 pm in St. Peter's Catholic Church, 312 2nd St., SE, Washington, DC, the Woodley Ensemble directed by Frank Albinder gives the WORLD PREMIERE of 'O Fragile Human' as part of a programme titled 'Sacred Kaleidoscope'. Admission: $25. Buy tickets (performance postponed till May owing to record snowfall). |
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| • | February 7: In the Newman Center at the University of Denver in Denver CO the Lamont Symphony Orchestra gave the US PREMIERE of 'Chaconne'. This effective and warmly received performance was directed by Jonathan Andrew Govias; visiting Portuguese conductor Mario Mateus had to withdraw at the last minute owing to a domestic incident. For more information contact Victoria Brandys. | |
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January
6: Friday 7:30 PM at The Church of the Redeemer, Pennswood
and New Gulph Roads, Bryn Mawr, MD [Tickets - $10 general admit and $5
for seniors and students. For information call (610) 525-2486 ext. 10] |
On these dates and at these venues the Yale Glee Club under Jeffrey Douma presented 'A Voice From Heaven' as part of their Mid-Atlantic Winter Tour. For more information please contact Sean Maher |
| • | December 18, 2005: At 2.30 pm in the Auckland Town Hall in a joint recital with organist John Wells and the Auckland Salvation Army Band, Graduate Choir directed by Terence Maskell gave a fine performance of 'With Love At Christmas'. | |
| • | December 11: At 11.00am in the Senzoku Gakuen Maeda Hall the Freshman Wind Ensemble of Senzoku Gakuen College of Music directed by Prof. Ito Yasuhide gave a highly successful JAPAN PREMIERE of 'Okaoka'. | |
| • | December 9: At 8 p.m. in the Gorell Recital Hall in Indiana PA the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Chorale under the baton of Jim Dearing performed 'With Love At Christmas'. | |
| • | December 3: At 7pm in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Auckland the Graduate Choir directed by Terence Maskell performed 'With Love At Christmas' in a programme shared with the Dalewool Auckland Brass titled The Joy of Christmas. | |
| • | December 3: (Saturday), 7:30pm, before a capacity audience in the Glema Mahr Center, Madisonville, The MCC Singers, The Children's Choir of Madisonville and MNHHS Chamber Choir, The HCCHS Chamber Singers and The Murray State University Orchestra, under the direction of Dennis Johnson gave a wonderfully successful and ecstatically received WORLD PREMIERE of 'Earthsong', a work commissioned by the Glema Mahr Center. For more information please contact Center Director, Bradley Downall. | |
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November 15: At 7pm in the Adrian Boult Hall, the Birmingham Conservatoire Senior Wind Ensemble, directed by Guy Woolfenden gave a warmly received performance of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. More information. |
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| • | November 11: At 7.30pm the Stanford University Chamber Chorale under director Stephen M. Sano will perform 'A Voice From Heaven' in Stanford University Memorial Church. Admission: $10 general / $5 student | |
| • | November 3: At 7:30 pm at the Unitarian Church, 13th East and 6th South, Salt Lake City, Utah, violinist Jennifer Bogart gave the WORLD PREMIERE of 'Woman Rising' as part of a series called the 'Contemporary Music Consortium'. The most popular piece on the programme, receiving 3 curtain calls. | |
| • | September 1: The highly regarded German language wind music magazine Clarino.print included an article on the music of Christopher Marshall in its September issue. Follow this link to subscribe to the internet edition. | |
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On these dates and in these venues the Graduate Choir under the baton of Terence Maskell performed to great acclaim music from 'To The Horizon' and 'Songs of Samoa' |
| • | August 20: At 7.30pm in St. Michael's Catholic Church in Remuera Auckland the Terence Maskell's Graduate Choir performed music from 'To The Horizon' and 'Songs of Samoa' to enthusiastic applause from the capacity audience. | |
| • | July 26-31: At 8.00pm in Dunedin Public Art Gallery, 'Panache' presented 'Look Up at the Stars ...the Writing of Janet Frame' in which music from the cycle 'Flights of Fancy' was performed. | |
| • | July 16: In Christchurch Boys High School Auditorium the New Zealand Secondary Schools Orchestra directed by Marc Taddei performed ‘Hikurangi Sunrise’. More information from Jane Doig. | |
| • | July 14: At 9.00am in the Esplanade Recital Studio at the Singapore Suntec International Conference and Entertainment Centre, during the 12th conference WASBE (The World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles) Senzoku Gakuen gave the first reading of 'Okaoka'. It's publication launch by C. Alan will be in September 2005. | |
| • | July 13: From 1.30-3.00pm, in the Esplanade Recital Studio at the SSICEC Christopher Marshall delivered a seminar on Samoan Music - see WASBE programme for information. | |
| • | July 4-9: During the course of the famous Jungfrau Festival in Interlaken, Switzerland 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' was one of the set works, five experienced conductors from five European countries directing the Danish National Concert Band to an enthusiastic response. | |
| • | July 3: At 7.30pm, Blue Lake MI, Kent Krive (assisted by choral conductor Richard Rossi) directed the Blue Lake Choir and Wind Ensemble in the warmly received US PREMIERE of 'U Trau'. For more information contact Kent Krive. | |
| • | July 1: At 7.30pm in the Ray Freedman Arts Centre in Epsom, Auckland, 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' received its NZ PREMIERE by the Auckland Wind Orchestra under the baton of Peter Thomas. It was a hit with audience and players alike. | |
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9: At 8:00pm in the Queensland Conservatorium, South Bank,
Brisbane, AU On these dates the Yale Glee Club under Jeffrey Douma presented 'A Voice From Heaven'. |
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| • | May 1: At 4pm at the historic Kawaiaha'o Church in Honolulu, the Hawai'i Pacific University Choral Ensemble directed by Susan Duprey performed music from 'Songs of Samoa'. | |
| • | April 15-18: On their Scandinavian tour [times and venues unknown] The Washington and Lee University Chorus under Jerry Myers performed 'And I Saw The River' (SCANDINAVIAN PREMIERE), and EUROPEAN PREMIERES of 'As I Walked Along The Street' and 'A Voice From Heaven'. | |
| • | April 27: At 7:30 p.m. on the main stage of the Johnson Fine Arts Center at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota The University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Fraser Linklater performed 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' to a rousing reception. | |
| • | April: Release of a CD from Klavier Records featuring 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' performed by the Indiana State Wind Ensemble under its distinguished director John Boyd. More Information from Clark McAlister of Klavier Music Productions. | |
| • | March 29: At 7:00pm in the Lenfest Center for the Performing Arts - Lexington, VA, The Washington and Lee University Chorus under Jerry Myers performed 'And I Saw The River', 'As I Walked Along The Street', 'A Voice From Heaven'. | |
| • | March 10-13 : At the conference of OAKE (Organisation Of American Kodaly Educators) in Springfield MA, Jane Money directed the Boston City Singers in music from 'Samoa Sings'. More information about OAKE and the Boston City Singers. | |
| • | February 26: At 1:00pm at Hunter's College, Manhattan, as part of the CBDNA conference in New York City, The University of Louisville Wind Symphony directed by Frederick Speck performed 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. Follow this link for more information on the CBDNA conference. | |
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25: At 8:00pm in Christ Church, Rochester, NY February 19: At [?]pm in [?],Cleveland, OH February 18: At [?]pm in [?],Pittsburgh, PA February 17: At [?]pm in [?],Wellsboro, PA On these dates the Eastman Chorale under Wiilliam Weinert presented 'A Voice From Heaven'. |
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February 19: At 7.30 in Elizabeth Hall Chapel at Stetson University in DeLand Florida, Tim Reynish conducted the Stetson University Symphonic band in 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. More information. |
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| • | February 20: At 07:30pm at the University Of Louisville, in Louisville KY, The University Wind Symphony directed by Frederick Speck performed 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' to a rapturous reception. | |
| • | February 12: At 8:00pm in St. Columba's Episcopal Church - Washington DC, The Woodley Ensemble under Frank Albinder gave the DC PREMIERE of 'And I Saw The River' - the US PREMIERE of 'As I Walked Along The Street', 'A Voice From Heaven'. | |
| • | December 20, 2004: At 7.30 p.m. in the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore, Timothy Reynish directed the Philharmonic Winds in another acclaimed performance of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. Tickets : S$20, S$22. For more information from the Philharmonic Winds. | |
| • | November 11: Thursday, at 7.30pm in the Agder Teater in Kristiansand, Norway, the Kristiansand Blåseensemble directed by Timothy Reynish performed a programme including 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' this piece described by several listeners as the highlight of an excellent concert. More information from the Kristiansand Blåseensemble. | |
| • | October 27: At 8pm in Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor, MI, Dr. Christopher Kiver directed the University of Michigan University Choir in 'As I Walked Along The Road'. More information from Christopher Kiver. | |
| • | November 21: At 8:00pm in Christ Church, Rochester, NY, the Eastman Chorale under William Weinert gave WORLD PREMIERE of 'A Voice From Heaven' a commissioned work funded by Creative New Zealand. The response from the large audience was most favourable. More information from Prof. Weinert | |
| • | October 3: In the University of Louisville Kentucky, the University of Louisville Wind Ensemble under Timothy Reynish performed 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' to a rousing response. More information from Timothy Reynish. | |
| • | October 5 - November 1: In the Sala della Porta Sant'Agostino in the city of Bergamo, throughout a highly successful exhibition of paintings and drawings by distinguished North Italian artist Ernesto Coter entitled 'Landfall', recordings of orchestral chamber and choral music of Christopher Marshall were played. This included the cycle 'Destinations', settings of words by Robert Louis Stevenson, the first song of which lent its title to the exhibition. | |
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September
10: 8:00pm - St. Andrew's Church - Epsom, Auckland,
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| • | August 20: The Auckland Phiharmonia score readings for new works from 1-4pm will include the first movement of 'Ataata: Symphonic Reflections' directed by Marc Taddei. Attendance by arrangement with Operations Director John Ure. | |
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August
15: 8:00pm - St. Ruprecht's Church, Vienna,
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| • | July 22: At 7:00 pm in the Zohar Concert Hall, Kiriat Tivon, Israel, Mark Heron directed The National Youth Wind Orchestra of Israel in 'Aue!', the 30th time worldwide that this piece has been performed! More details from MarkHeron. | |
| • | June 03: at 7:00pm in the Concert Hall of the Royal College of Music in London, the RCM Wind Orchestra with conductor Timothy Reynish performed a programme including 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. | |
| • | May 28: As part of the annual Montreal MusicFest, The Canada National Concert Band directed by Dr. Mark Hopkins and Dr. Jeremy Brown presented a programme including 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble' to an audience of well over 3,600 people. This piece, which Dr. Brown directed formed the centrepiece of the programme and received an ecstatic response. For more information contact Dr. Hopkins and Dr. Brown. | |
| • | April 17: At 8pm in the Edner Memorial Chapel in Weaton Illinois, The Wheaton College Concert choir under guest conductor Dr Guy Jansen performed music from 'To The Horizon' and 'Songs of Samoa'. For concert information, please email the Wheaton College Ticket Office or call 630/752-5010. | |
| • | March 28: 2.30pm - in the Concert hall of the Royal Northern College of Music, the Bolton Sinfonietta conducted by Timothy Reynish, presented the BRITISH PREMIERE of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. It opened the final concert of the BASBWE/RNCM International Wind Festival and the National Concert Band Festival and was met with prolonged applause from a sizable audience. More information from the Royal Northern College website. | |
| • | March 20: In the Pilgrims' Church in Leiden, the Netherlands, in the Finale of the AMIS International Honor Band and Choir Festival, a choir of 180 voices and two wind bands presented the WORLD PREMIERE of a specially commissioned 10 minute work 'U Trau' directed by Dr. Jerry Luckhardt from the University of Minnesota. The large audience gave the work an enthusiastic reception. More information from the AMIS website. | |
| • | March 9: At 7:30 p.m. in the Lucas Theatre, Savannah, Georgia, Dr. Daniel Pittman directed the University Symphonic Wind Ensemble in a performance of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. More information from Dr Pittman. | |
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February 20: On Friday at 3.30pm in Corbett Auditorium at the Cincinnati Conservatory/College of Music in Cincinnati, Prof. Dwight Oltman directed the Baldwin-Wallace College Symphonic Wind Ensemble in a programme including 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. This spectacularly successful concert formed part of the CBDNA Northern Central Division 2004 Conference running from February 19-21 and hosted by the Cincinnati Conservatory/College of Music. More information from Prof. Oltman. |
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| • | February 13: At 8:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center of the Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia, Dr. Daniel Pittman directed the University Symphonic Wind Ensemble in a performance of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. It was very warmly received, most regarding this work as the highlight of the concert. More information from Dr Pittman. | |
| • | January 28, 2004: ‘Hikurangi Sunrise’ was recorded for CD in Wellngton's Michael Fowler Centre by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra directed by Hamish McKeich. | |
| • | January 10: 'Moemoe Pepe' from 'Songs of Samoa' was sung by a choir made up of singers from the Glyndebourne and Royal Opera House choruses conducted by Andrew Massey, with the solo sung by Sarah Walmsley. The performance took place at 2pm in the Cirencester Parish Church of St John, in Cirencester, Wales as part of the wedding service of Tecwyn and Charlotte Evans, More information from Tecwyn Evans. | |
| • | December 21, 2003: On Sunday, at 7pm Dr Andrew Marshall lead the choir of St. Michael's Anglican Church in Kelburn, Wellington in a performance of 'Summer Carol' as part of their 'Nine Lessons and Carols' service. More information from Dr Marshall. | |
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| • | November 20: The University of Michigan Arts Chorale performed included music from 'Songs of Samoa' in their concert: it was very well received. | |
| • | November 15: Saturday, at 8:00pm, Dr. Steven Bodner directed the Williams College Symphonic Winds in a programme featuring 'Aue!' in Chapin Hall, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA More information at the Williams College website or contact Dr. Bodner. | |
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4: 8pm, Evening Concert in ZARAUZ On these dates and at these venues Wellington chamber choir The Tudor Consort performed a programme including 'Songs of Samoa' on their highly successful tour of Spain. More information from Alistair Carey. |
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| • | October 25: At 8:00 p.m. at St Andrew's Performing Arts Series, Wellesley, Massachusetts, The Boston City Singers directed by Jane Money performed 'Two Samoan Folksongs'. More information from the Boston City Singers website. | |
| • | October 22: At 8pm in the Singletary Hall in Lexington, Kentucky. The University of Kentucky Wind Ensemble directed by Timothy Reynish gave a concert of wind music including the very well received US premiere of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble'. More information from Tim Reynish. | |
| • | October 20: The Graduate Choir and the Graduate Male Voice Chorus conducted by Terence Maskell both won Gold in the inaugural Classic Sing competition in Rotorua, New Zealand. Their programme included music from 'Songs of Samoa'. | |
| • | October 12: The Miami University Chamber Singers, directed by Gerald Gurss performed 'Consider The Lilies' at the St. Peter in Chains Cathedral, in Cincinnati. More information from Gerald Gurss. | |
| • | July 27: At 7pm in the Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber, Viva Voce, conducted by John Rosser presented a successful concert of 8 part choral music entitled 'Pieces of Eight' and featuring a fine performance of 'Levavi Oculos Meos'. Visit the Viva Voce website for more details. | |
| • | July 4: At 9,00am, in Jönköping, Sweden, Kevin Droe directed the Florida State University Wind Orchestra in a part-performance of 'Aue!', during the 3rd Repertoire Project session at the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles 11th conference (June 29-July 5, 2003). More information from Kevin Droe. | |
| • | July 2: At 7.30pm, in Jönköping, Sweden, Peter Gane directed the Guildhall Symphonic Wind Ensemble in the WORLD PREMIERE of 'L'homme armé: Variations for Wind Ensemble', a work commissioned by Timothy Reynish. This was the opening piece in the eighth concert of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles 11th conference. More information from Tim Reynish. | |
| • | May 30: The Washington Men's Camerata directed by Frank Albinder and featuring clarinettist William Wright from the NSO, gave the WORLD PREMIERE of the cycle ‘Tihei Mauri Ora’ as the focal point of a concert in Washington's Kennedy Center and was greeted with a standing ovation. See the postcard advertising the concert (details on flip-side). More information from Frank Albinder. | |
| • | May 18: The Auckland Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Peter Scholes presented the WORLD PREMIERE of the new version of 'The Song of Gaia' at the Auckland Town Hall Concert Chamber at 6.30pm. More information from the Auckland Chamber Orchestra. | |
| • | May 4: The City Singers concluded their spring series of concerts with a programme including 'Two Samoan Folksongs' at 7.30pm, All Souls Presbyterian in Richmond, Virginia. More information from David McCormick. | |
| • | April 26: 'Dona Nobis Pacem' received its WORLD PREMIERE by The Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Chorale, dir: Jim Dearing in a concert at at 3pm at Calvary Presbyterian Church (Indiana, PA). A 'plea for peace' concluding the concert, it received a most positive response. Information from Prof. Dearing. | |
| • | April 04: 'Dona Nobis Pacem' was performed by the choir of Unitarian Universalist Church in Clearwater, Florida, dir: Frank M. Wells III. It was very well received by choir and congregation alike. Information from Frank Wells. | |
| • | February 23: 'Three Aspects of Spring' was performed by the Verdehr Trio as part of the 'Phillip's Sunday Series' at 5pm in the 'Phillips' Collection' in Washington DC. Read the review! More information from the Verdehr Trio | |
| • | February 23: David McCormick directed the City Singers in 'Two Samoan Folksongs' in a very successful concert at Three Chopt Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia at 6:30 p.m. | |
| • | February 6: The Florida State University Wind Orchestra directed by Kevin Droe performed 'Aue!' in Opperman Hall, Tallahassee, at 8.00pm. More information from Kevin Droe. | |
| • | February 1: A choir of over 500 voices performed music from 'Songs of Samoa' at the 'Starlight Symphony' at Auckland Domain. | |
| • | January 19 , 2003: A choir from the RSCM NZ summer school, directed by Anita Banbury sang 'Jewel Carol' at St James Anglican Church, Lower Hutt, in their final concert. | |
| • | January, 2003: For the whole of January the international choral organisation Musica International (based in Strasbourg, France) has chosen 'Minoi, Minoi' as their 'Piece of the Month'. | |
| • | December 13: The Hampshire Choral Society Young People's Chorus directed by KC Conlan performed 'Two Samoan Folksongs' at a holiday choral concert as part of a "First Night" celebration and again on December 24, both in Northampton, Massachusetts, and both times very warmly received. More information from KC Conlan. | |
| • | December 6: David McCormick will direct the City Singers in 'Two Samoan Folksongs' as part of their Christmas program at Westover Hills United Methodist Church in Richmond, Virginia. 7:30 p.m. More information from David McCormick. CANCELLED BECAUSE OF SNOW | |
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November 21-24: Prof. Bill Weinert directed the Eastman Chorale in the beautifully performed and very well received American premiere of 'Consider The Lilies' (Part II of 'Real Gods') on the choir's tour to three States. For more information please visit the Eastman School site:
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| • | November 3: In Lansing, Michigan, the Verdehr Trio will give another performance of 'Three Aspects of Spring'. More information from the Verdehr Trio | |
| • | October 28: Following its triumphant premiere in Brazil, 'Three Aspects of Spring' will be performed by the Verdehr Trio at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. More information from the Verdehr Trio | |
| • | October 19: In Indiana PA, USA, Prof. Jim Dearing directed the University Men's Chorus and instrumentalists from the music faculty of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with soprano soloist Mary Logan Hastings in the world premiere of 'Pastorale'. It was a very fine performance which was received enthusiastically by the large audience. More information from Prof. Dearing. | |
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September 20: In Brazil the Verdehr trio gave a highly successful world premiere of 'Three Aspects of Spring'. The performance took place at Casa Thomas Jefferson in Brasilia at 9pm as part of the International Clarinets and Saxophones Conference. More information from the Verdehr Trio. | |
| • | August 31: Tecwyn Evans returned briefly from the UK to direct the SouthernYouth Choir in a 10th anniversary reunion concert in the Dunedin Town Hall (New Zealand) at 8pm. Included in the programme was music from 'Songs of Samoa'. More information from Tecwyn Evans. | |
| • | July 9: Tower New Zealand Youth Choir directed by Dr Karen Grylls performed a programme including music from 'To The Horizon' at 6.30 pm Chapel of Christ the King at St Paul's Collegiate School, Hukanui Road, Hamilton NZ A very well reviewed concert in front of a near capacity crowd. For more information contact Rhonda Browne (04 802-4047). | |
| • | July 7: The Bancroft School Singers performed 'Pusi Nofo' and 'Faleula E!' from 'Songs of Samoa' at a 'Songfest' to mark director John Pearce's retirement from school – and they were very well received. More information from John Pearce. | |
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May 31: The University of Canterbury Chamber Choir (director, Martin Setchell) gave a successful concert in St Peter's Church Riccarton Christchurch, New Zealand at 8pm. It included 'La'u Lupe' from 'Songs of Samoa' and 'Song at Summer's End','Home Thoughts' and 'On The Swag' from 'To The Horizon'. More information from 'Martin Setchell' | |
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May 30: Hugh Stevenson directed the Burnside Male Choir in Part I of 'Tihei Mauri Ora!' at THE BIG SING - Secondary Schools Choral Festival in Christchurch. More information from Hugh Stevenson | |
| • | May 25: Marc Crompton directed the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble in the successful Canadian premiere of 'Aue!' at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. More information from Marc Crompton. | |
| • | May 12: David McCormick directed the City Singers in 'Two Samoan Songs' at the final event on the 'Second Sunday South of the James' concert series, 4pm at Bon Air Presbyterian Church. More information from David McCormick. | |
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May 2: Timothy Reynish directed two performances of 'Aue!' at Baylor University in Texas. For details please contact Tim Reynish. | |
| • | April 21: The University Chamber Singers of Albany University New York performed music from ‘Songs of Samoa’ at their spring concert. Please contact David Janower for details. | |
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April 5.6&7: At Rotovegas in Rotorua, the Bay of Plenty Music School under guest conductor Indra Hughes studied and then performed 'Levavi Oculos Meos' and the whole of the 'Advent Triptych' . For more information please contact Bill Power. | |
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April 6: Ciminelli Lounge at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, violist Younjung Im included 'Elegy' in his recital at 7.30pm. Please contact Younjung Im for details. | |
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April 5: Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, the Sheffield University Wind Orchestra under Anthony Houghton will perform 'Aue!'. Please contact Anthony Houghton for details. | |
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March 22: The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra under Hamish McNeish gave a successful, publicly rehearsed reading of 'The Song Of Gaia', in the Brierley Centre at Wellington College. It was recorded by ConcertFM. More information from the Centre for New Zealand Music. | |
| • | March 20: 12.40 pm, interview on ConcertFM's program 'Upbeat' with Christine Argyle. On March 19 Christine conducted singers from the National Youth Choir and Voices New Zealand in a concert at Te Papa which included music from 'Songs of Samoa'. | |
| • | March 19: Timothy Reynish introduced and directed a performance of 'Aue!' in the CBDNA Western and Northwestern Regional Conference at the University of Nevada at Reno on Thursday 21st March with the Wind Ensemble of University of Montana at Bozeman, conductor Jonathan Good. March 18: The same ensemble and conductor performed this piece at a school in Montana. More details from Tim Reynish. | |
| • | Leading ensemble San Francisco Choral Artists directed by Magen Solomon presented 'Elegy In A City Railyard' from the cycle ‘To The Horizon’ in a programme entitled 'Face to Face' on March 9: St Mark's Episcopal Church in Berkeley, CA, 8pm, March 16: St Gregory's Episcopal Church in San Francisco, CA, 8pm, March 17: St Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto, 4pm. For more details please contact Magen Solomon. | |
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March 16: 7.30pm, Sounds Wicked directed by Andrew MacMillan with mezzo-soprano Michelle Hackney performed 'Tangi'. This was the third performance by this choir which commissioned the work. It took place in: St Giles, Cripplegate, Barbican Centre, and was very well received. More information from Michelle Hackney. | |
| • | March 12: Launch of positively reviewed CD 'Snapshots: the Viva Voce Album' by Viva voce including a performance of 'I Hold Your Hand In Mine'. Go to the Viva Voce website to order a copy. | |
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March 15: At Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska, Prof. William Kuhn will direct the Concordia Concert Band in ‘Aue!’.at 7:30 p.m. in Weller Auditorium on Concordia's Campus. The campus address is 800 North Columbia, Seward, Nebraska. More information from Prof. Kuhn. Also, read this interesting advance publicity in the Nebraska State News. | |
| • | March 6: David McCormick directed the City Singers (a community Children's choir from Richmond, Virginia) in a very well recived 40-minute program which included 'Pusi Nofo' from 'Two Samoan Folksongs' on 6 March at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. On March 21 this program will be repeated at Brandermill Woods Retirement Community. On 27 April both songs will feature at a big event sponsored by the Asian American Society of Richmond. More details from David McCormick. | |
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March 5: The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra under Sean O'Boyle recorded 'Chaconne' for inclusion on a CD of new American and Australian works produced under the ABC Classics label. | |
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February 27: at 8pm, Musica Sacra under Indra Hughes gave the world premiere of 'Levavi Oculos Meos' in Holy Sepulchre church, Khyber Pass, Auckland. It was very well received. | |
| • | February 15: Viva Voce conducted by John Rosser included 'I Hold Your Hand In Mine' in their recital in St Andrew's Church, Taupo, as part of the Taupo Arts Festival. | |
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January 28: Prof. Charles Peltz directed the Northern New Jersey Regional Wind Ensemble in a successful and warmly received performance of ‘Aue!’ in the Ramapo High School auditorium in Morristown, New Jersey. For more details contact Prof. Peltz. | |
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December 11: The Crofton Singers of London, conducted by John Pearce gave the UK premiere of 'With Love At Christmas' to a very positive audience response and the same evening performed 'Minoi Minoi' and 'La'u Lupe' at a charity concert in Woodford (NE London), raising approx £500 for Amnesty International! On December 15 the Bancroft School Choir performed 'Jewel Carol'. More information about the choir from John Pearce | |
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December 2001: For three weeks 'Christmas A Cappella' was the best selling classical CD in New Zealand with impressive sales also in Australia. This recording produced by Atoll is a recording of performances by Musica Sacra under Indra Hughes and features two New Zealand Christmas works including 'Bless This Child' from the 'New Zealand Advent Triptych'. For more information please contact Indra Hughes. | |
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December 5: The Geelong Chorale directed by Rick Prakhoff included 'Jewel Carol' and Summer Carol' in its Christmas programme at St. Paul's Church. | |
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December 2: There was a well received performance‘Aue!’ by the John Antill Youth Band, conducted byStephen Carpenter on at Melbourne Town, Melbourne, Victoria. This concert, before an audience of around 800, formed part of the end of year finale concert by all of the ensembles of the Melbourne Youth Music Council. For more information please contact Stephen. | |
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The North Cheshire Concert Band directed by Mark Heron gave four informed and exciting performances of ‘Aue!’. All were enthusiastically received by large audiences. December 14: Christmas concert. Bridgewater High School, Warrington, November 25: Boosey & Hawkes/ BASBWE National Concert Band Festival North West Regional Event. Great Sankey High School, Warrington, October 12: Wade Deacon High School, Widnes, October 5: Bramhall Hall School, Bramhall, Stockport. More details from Mark. | |
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October 15: Launch of 'Hymns For All Seasons', a CD of settings of texts by Jocelyn Marshall, featuring the choirs of St Peter's Anglican Cathedral, Hamilton and Southwell School. The favourably reviewed recording featured 'Jewel Carol' and the 'Millennium Hymn'. For more information please contact Jocelyn Marshall. | |
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From October 1, 2001 ‘Hikurangi Sunrise’ has been played on all domestic and international flights of Air New Zealand. The Concert FM recording of the Auckland Town Hall performance by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra under James Judd is the only New Zealand piece featured on the classical channel of the airline's in-flight entertainment. | |
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August 25: At the finale of the New Zealand Secondary Schools Festival in Christchurch, nearly 600 young people conducted by Igelese Ete sang music from ‘Songs of Samoa’. | |
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August 4: Auckland Wind Orchestra under Adrian Raven gave a highly successful performance of ‘Aue!’ to a large audience at the National Band Festival Gala Concert in Palmerston North, New Zealand. | |
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July 1: The premiere of ‘Aue!’ was broadcast on BBC radio. The recording featured Chetham's Wind Orchestra of Manchester under ex-Kiwi John Dickinson. | |
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Leading ensemble San Francisco Choral Artists directed by Magen Solomon presented music from the cycle ‘To The Horizon’. June 24: St Mark's Episcopal Church in Palo Alto, CA, 8pm, June 23: St Gregory's Episcopal Church in San Francisco, CA, 8pm, June 16: Unitarian-Universalist Church of Kensington (near Berkeley, CA), 8pm. | |
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May 4: University of Auckland Music Theatre, Symonds Street, at 2pm, the Auckland Wind Orchestra under Adrian Raven gave the New Zealand premiere of ‘Aue!’. | |
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April 28: New England Conservatory, Boston, USA, at 9.00am, Massachusetts Wind Ensemble under conductor, Michael Mucci gave the US premiere of ‘Aue!’. | |
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April 9: Australian violist Greg McGarity gave a successful performance of ‘Elegy’ at the XXIXth International Viola Congress in Wellington. | |
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7th April: Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, UK, at 8.00pm, Chethams Wind Orchestra, conductor, John Dickinson gave the world premiere of ‘Aue!’. The work was jointly commissioned by over sixty wind ensembles and concert bands worldwide, an initiative by by Timothy Reynish, President-elect of the WASBE. | |
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February 3 and 4: Nelson and Blenheim respectively, soprano Deborah Wai Kapohe with the New Zealand String Quartet gave masterful performances of ‘Fleeting Visions’ to large and appreciative audiences. These events were part of the biennial Adam Festival of Chamber Music. | |
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January 2001: I was a guest of the 46th Annual Summer School of the Australian RSCM to speak about my music and to oversee the premiere of my anthem ‘Blessed’. This piece won the RSCM Australia 2000 Composers’ Contest. | |
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September 13, 2000: At the presentation ceremony for the Music 2000 Prize offered by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and Concert FM Radio, my overture ‘Hikurangi Sunrise’ received the ‘Audience Award’, having been voted the best of the five finalists by a large majority of radio listeners and concert audiences throughout New Zealand. Since then it has received numerous broadcasts and further performances are planned in the UK. | |
