Music

Santa Fe Opera Appoints David Lomelí Chief Artistic Officer

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David Lomelí

SFO News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) announced Friday the appointment of David Lomelí as Chief Artistic Officer commencing May 1.

Lomelí will be responsible for the artistic operations of the company including casting. This newly created position combines key aspects of two current positions, that of outgoing Artistic Director Alexander Neef and recently retired Director of Artistic Administration Brad Woolbright.

“I could not be more thrilled to welcome David to the Santa Fe Opera,” SFO General Director Robert K. Meya said. “Not only is he one of the leading casting Read More

State Of The Arts: Los Alamos Community Winds Members Keep Right On Blowing Through Global Pandemic

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Los Alamos Community Winds members play Christmas music together over Zoom. Courtesy/LACW

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By Bonnie J. Gordon
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgoordon@ladailypost.com

A pandemic can’t stop the Los Alamos Community Winds.

“We’re finding ways to keep playing,” Winds Artistic Director Ted Vives said.

Winds players have formed small groups for their instruments, including groups for clarinet, flute and saxophone.

“It’s important for players to keep up their playing,” Vives said. When we’re all back together, people will be in practice.”

The Winds is in the Read More

Santa Fe Opera Presents ‘Songs For The Future’ March 11

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Former Santa Fe Opera apprentices Joyce DiDonato and Ruth E. Carter host ‘Songs for the Future’. Photos by Simon Pauly and Jaxon Photo Group

Santa Fe Opera News:

The Santa Fe Opera will present Songs for the Future, a special online program to benefit its singing and technical Apprentice Programs, 6 p.m. March 11.

World-renowned mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter, both former Santa Fe Opera apprentices, will host this celebration featuring performances by former apprentice singers Emily Fons (mezzo-soprano), Will Liverman (baritone), Read More

LANL Foundation And LACA Present Musical Extravaganza

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Music News:

The Los Alamos Concert Association and the LANL Foundation want to share their love of classical musical performances through this video extravaganza, curated by Ann McLaughlin, artistic director of the Los Alamos Concert Association at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25.

Relax over the course of an hour as McLaughlin expertly and delightfully guides you through a light, yet intimate study of three classical compositions, performed in various ways—from the ridiculous to the sublime—by individuals of every age and background.

Enjoy the narration of Paul Rissmmann, composer and music Read More

Rotary Club Of Los Alamos Announces Deborah Beene Memorial Music Award Applications Now Being Accepted

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MUSIC News:

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos announces that applications are now being accepted for the Deborah Beene Memorial Music Award.

The Deborah Beene Memorial Music Award is intended to recognize and encourage the continued musical growth of Los Alamos student musicians.

It is an annual award established in memory of Deborah Beene (d. Dec. 1972), a talented teenage violin and piano student and the daughter of Don and Sara Beene, both prominent Los Alamos musicians and educators.

The Rotary Club of Los Alamos has been sponsoring this competition since 1995. The award is open Read More

Culture On Tap: Celebrate Hill Stompers 20th Anniversary

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The Hill Stompers lifting spirits and spreading good cheer. Courtesy/Skip Wecksung

LACDC News:

The community is invited to help celebrate the Hill Stompers’ 20th anniversary during a virtual Culture On Tap Jan. 25.

The Hill Stompers is an award-winning jazzy street band that brings energy, sparkle and fun to community events, parades, fundraisers, bars, and private parties.

The Hill Stompers celebrated its 20th birthday in December 2020.

During the Culture On Tap event, Jeff Favorite, founder and director of The Hill Stompers, will talk about the reason for forming the Hill Stompers, present Read More

LAHS Senior Named To All-National Concert Band

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LAHS Senior Griffin Light is the only student selected to perform in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2020 All-National Concert Band Honor Ensemble. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School Senior Griffin Light has been selected as a Flute 1 in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) 2020 All-National Concert Band Honor Ensemble.

Light is the only student selection from New Mexico.

“I’m ecstatic at having been selected, and although there have been moments where I’ve doubted myself and even occasionally considered the possibility that this was Read More

2021 New Mexico Music Awards Call For Entries

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NMMA News:

The New Mexico Music Awards (NMMA) has announced a call for entries for the 34th annual awards program. The entry deadline is Feb. 8, 2021.

Music produced in New Mexico during the 2020 calendar year is eligible for this year’s program. An awards banquet and show is held every May to present the awards while allowing songwriters, musicians, audio engineers, producers, managers, recording studio owners and other recording industry to network with one another.

The awards program provides education and encouragement to those working within the New Mexico music industry.

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Los Alamos Community Winds Offers Valentine Serenades

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Los Alamos Community Winds offering personal serenades for your sweetheart. Courtesy image

LACW News:

The Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) is offering Instrumental Valentine Serenades to the community.

What better way to celebrate the international day of love than to have a group of musicians perform at your doorstep?

How many of today’s readers remember from long ago the romantic gesture of a serenade to your wife, girlfriend or significant other, perhaps sung by a barbershop group or a college fraternity?

The Los Alamos Community Winds has come up with a new twist to this and will be offering

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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival And Youth Symphony Present Free Screening Jan. 23-31, 2021

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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival and the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association present the documentary R. A. W. Tuba: From Sandtown to Symphony Jan. 23-31, 2021. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival and the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association present a free screening of the documentary R. A. W. Tuba: From Sandtown to Symphony, which will be available to screen via RawTubaSantaFe.com Jan. 23-31, 2021.

The 29-minute film was produced by Early Light Media as part of its Invisible Thread series—which focuses on “people-driven stories” and “explores human connectivity”—and Read More