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It feels like centuries have passed since the San Francisco State University Chamber Singers performed “In pace” under the direction of Vance George, even though the performances took place only a couple of weeks ago. Both performances were stellar, and I am still glowing from the experience.

Not only was it a great honor for my piece to be performed by such a wonderful ensemble, directed by a choral superstar, but to be featured on my teacher and mentor’s recital was an intensely meaningful experience for me. Now that I am moving on to the next step in my life (I’m moving away from the Bay Area to pursue a doctoral degree in composition), sharing a concert with David Conte (and Conrad Susa) meant the world to me. It is a moment I will never forget, and cherish forever.

As soon as I make a decision concerning which doctoral program I will enter in the fall, I’ll post it here.

Next up: April 25 performance of The Long Valley with the SF Conservatory Orchestra; Andrew Mogrelia, conductor. Details are in the previous post.

I am very pleased to announce that my orchestral work, The Long Valley, has been selected as the winning work for the Jim Highsmith Competition, held annually at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. I know several of the applicants personally, and I admire their work immensely, which makes this occasion markedly significant and humbling for me.

This great honor comes with a performance of The Long Valley by the San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Mogrelia. The concert will also include repertoire by other composers: Andre Previn’s Sally Chisum Remembers Billy the Kid, and Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. Details:

Saturday, April 25, 8:00 PM
Conservatory Orchestra
Andrew Mogrelia, conductor
SF Conservatory of Music, Concert Hall
Tickets: $20/$15 Call the box office at 415.503.6275

For further information: click here

It is my hope that many of my friends and family can make it to this event. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions. And, expect a recording to be posted here as soon as I get it!

And not to be forgotten, the SF State Chamber Singers, under the direction of Vance George, will be performing my composition, “In pace,” in two concerts this weekend. Here’s a reminder:

Friday, March 13, 2009 @ 1:10 PM
Knuth Hall, Creative Arts Building, SF State University
Admission for this date is FREE
For more info: [click]

Saturday, March 14, 2009 @ 8:00 PM
Concert Hall, SF Conservatory of Music
$20/$15 call the box office at 415.503.6275
For more info: [click]

To learn more about the SF State Chamber Singers: [click]
To learn more about Vance George: [click]