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upcoming eventsTHE GLORIOUS SOUND OF CHRISTMAS
The Philadelphia Orchestra & Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - William Eddins, conductor
Marian Anderson Hall - Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
William Eddins leads the Philadelphia Orchestra & Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia in this popular annual holiday concert. Featuring the Philadelphia premiere of my work, A Home is Found at Christmas. More information and tickets here.
THE GLORIOUS SOUND OF CHRISTMAS
The Philadelphia Orchestra & Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - William Eddins, conductor
Marian Anderson Hall - Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA
7:00 pm
William Eddins leads the Philadelphia Orchestra & Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia in this popular annual holiday concert. Featuring the Philadelphia premiere of my work, A Home is Found at Christmas. More information and tickets here.
ONU ORCHESTRA AND UNIVERSITY SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT
ONU Orchestra and Choirs - Brandon Magid, conductor
Ohio Northern University Freed Center - Ada, OH
7:30 pm
Brandon Magid and the Ohio Northern University Orchestra and Choirs perform my work A Home is Found at Christmas as part of their holiday concert. More information here.
CHIMES OF CHRISTMAS
The Singing Hoosiers - Dr. Chris Albanese, conductor
IU Auditorium - Bloomington, Indiana
7:30 pm
This season marks 75 years of tradition in contemporary vocal performance by the Singing Hoosiers, directed by Dr. Chris Albanese, and what better way to celebrate than with the annual holiday tradition of Chimes of Christmas. To commemorate the occasion, the performance will feature music of Chimes’ past, present, and future including special guests and ensembles from the Jacobs School of Music. My work Sleep, Sleep, Happy Child for chorus, violin, cello, chimes, and soprano will be featured at both performances. More information and tickets here.
A FEAST OF CAROLS
Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia - Dominick DiOrio, artistic director
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - Philadelphia, PA
2:00 pm
Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia's annual Christmas concert, A Feast of Carols. We are thrilled to present the world premiere of a new commission by Michael Robert Smith, set to the evocative poetry of fellow singer Kyle Conner. The concert will also showcase the exceptional talents of Timberdale Brass, organist Andrew Kotylo, new assistant conductor Ariel Alvarado, and our collaborative pianist and senior artist-in-residence, Ting Ting Wong, whose performance is sure to be a show-stopper. More information here.
CHIMES OF CHRISTMAS
The Singing Hoosiers - Dr. Chris Albanese, conductor
IU Auditorium - Bloomington, Indiana
2:00 pm
This season marks 75 years of tradition in contemporary vocal performance by the Singing Hoosiers, directed by Dr. Chris Albanese, and what better way to celebrate than with the annual holiday tradition of Chimes of Christmas. To commemorate the occasion, the performance will feature music of Chimes’ past, present, and future including special guests and ensembles from the Jacobs School of Music. My work Sleep, Sleep, Happy Child for chorus, violin, cello, chimes, and soprano will be featured at both performances. More information and tickets here.
OXFORD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CHAPEL CHOIR
Oxford University College Chapel Choir - Giles Underwood, director
University College Chapel - Oxford, United Kingdom
7:00 pm
Giles Underwood and the Oxford University College Chapel Choir perform my work, Woods in Winter as part of their November concert.
MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY CHAMBER SINGERS PERFORMANCE
Marywood University Chamber Singers - Rick Hoffenberg, conductor
Marian Chapel at the Swartz Center - Marywood University - Scranton, PA
2:00 pm
Rick Hoffenberg and the Marywood University Chamber Singers perform my work Alleluia for chorus and marimba as part of their Fall concert program.
BGSU COLLEGIATE CHORALE FALL CONCERT
BGSU Collegiate Chorale - Rich Schnipke, director
Kobacker Hall - Bowling Green State University - Bowling Green, OH
8:00 pm
Rich Schnipke and the BGSU Collegiate Chorale perform my work A Chain is Broken as part of their Fall Concert program.
IN THE GRACE OF THE WORLD
Strata Vocal Ensemble - Philip Sarabura, conductor
MacNeill Baptist Church, 1145 King St. W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
3:00 pm
On Remembrance Day weekend, Strata Vocal Ensemble presents “In the Grace of the World” featuring the Requiem by British composer Herbert Howells as well as “Wie Lieblich sind deine Wohnungen” from Brahms’ Requiem. Also on the program is “Song of the Poets” by Strata’s own Abigail Richardson-Schulte! We are excited to include contemporary works by several award-winning American composers: Kyle Pederson’s “Hands Are Knocking”; Dominick DiOrio’s “Change My Sorrow into Song”; and Jake Runestad’s “The Peace of Wild Things,” based on the gorgeous poem by Wendell Berry. More information and tickets.