Music

Los Alamos Pianist Presley Gao Wins Statewide Young Artists’ Competition

February 18, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Presley Gao

NMSA News:

SANTA FE ― The New Mexico School for the Arts announces that Los Alamos High School pianist Presley Gao and NMSA violinist Maggie King have received first place in the 2016 Jackie McGehee Young Artists’ Competition for Piano and Strings.

The panel of awardees also included 2nd place winner NMSA cellist Sam Barrett and NMSA violinist Hanna Zercher who received honorable mention. All students are mentored by NMSA teachers: violinist Kerri Lay, cellist Carla Lehmeier-Tatum, and pianist Jacquelyn Helin.

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Local Quartet Serenades Customers At Smith’s

February 15, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

These four gentlemen from a nostalgic era serenade customers Sunday at Smith’s Marketplace and wish them a Happy Valentine’s Day. From left, Eric Ferm, Chuck Tallman, Doug Lier and Joe D’Anna. Photo/Compliments of your friendly produce and floral departments at Smith’s Marketplace

Sunday Musicale Recital By LA Music Teachers

February 12, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

Previous performers of an LAMTA Musicale. Courtesy photo

LAMTA News:

What could be better than a Sweetheart of an Afternoon Recital by some of the finest young pianists in Los Alamos?

Winners of the recent Santa Fe Sonata Contest will be presented in recital at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 14, at Crossroads Church.

The concert is Free to the public, showcasing three of the First Prize Winners of the Sonata Contest as well as other young pianists in the Los Alamos community.

Among student performers are First Prize Sonata Contest Winners Julia Chen, Sruthi

K2 Women’s Weekend Event

February 3, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

The 80’s rock band Chango will perform 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at Pajarito Mountain Lodge. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

A Very Important Dialogue … an expert panel discussion on cancer. Presented by the K2 Women’s Weekend to benefit the Anita Salas Memorial Foundation 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2390 North Road in Los Alamos.

Admission is a part of the K2 Women’s Weekend Participants (register at: https:////www.pajaritowomen.org/) and free with donations accepted and benefiting the Anita Salas Memorial Foundation —

Noon Brown Bag Combines Music And Poetry Feb. 3

January 31, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos Pianist Rheta Moazzami. Photo by Sherry Hardage

By KIRTSEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post

In celebration of Black History Month, the Los Alamos Arts Council’s upcoming Brown Bag show will feature a collaboration of music and poetry.

Los Alamos Pianist Rheta Moazzami along with Poet and University of New Mexico Professor Dr. Doris Fields are performing in the noontime concert Wednesday at Fuller Lodge.

The concert is free to the public.

The pieces Moazzami will perform include one of her own compositions, “Selma,” which she wrote in honor of the 50th anniversary of the civil rights march Read More

Letter To The Editor: Excursions In Classical Music

January 30, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By ROSALIE HELLER

Los Alamos

In a listing of ways to learn more about classical music, I remind everyone that a locally produced music information program is Excursions in Classical Music.

I have presented these programs for KRSN from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday since 2006 and each week the listener can learn about a different topic with music that illustrates the theme.

The program is streamed and listened to by New Mexicans and many others elsewhere. It has won three awards for excellence in broadcasting given by the New Mexico Broadcasting Association.

Tune in on Read More

Aspen’s 5th-6th Grade Music Program Captures Crowd

January 30, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Thursday’s 5th and 6th grade music program at Aspen Elementary School drew enthusiastic applause. The program, called The 70’s Show, culminated in the song YMCA … all the littles joined in … it was Epic! Courtesy photo Read More

Classical Music World: Easy Start To Knowing More

January 29, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

By ANN MCLAUGHLIN, Artistic Director

Los Alamos Concert Association

I will say it again: You don’t need to know anything about classical music to enjoy it.

But what if you really would like to know more about the art form without making too big a project out of it?

Here are some suggestions for ways to get started that are easy and fun:

Listen to Performance Today on KUNM 89.5FM. It is broadcast for two hours beginning at 9 a.m. every weekday. Host Fred Child introduces live performances recorded in concert halls around the nation and the world featuring great orchestras,

Thirty Five Local Musicians Performing In Sunday’s Music Marathon At UNM-LA For Scholarships

January 29, 2016 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

UNM-LA News:

Thirty Five local musicians will perform at the 6th Annual Music Marathon 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 in the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Student Center in Building 2.

The benefit concert will raise money for scholarships for students attending UNM-LA. Since the concert lasts six hours, the audience is welcome to come and go.

Music Marathon Schedule

2-3 p.m.

Jamie Philp
Bonnie Kiang
Ted Vives
Robin Gurule
Richard Hanneman

3-4 p.m.

Pajarito String Band – Ian Fleming, Mark Schraad, Evelyn Wohlbier, Lorelei Wohlbier, John Wohlbier
QuartettoEnergico –

Los Alamos Big Band Community Dance/Concert Feb. 5

January 28, 2016 by Submitted by Chris Clark

LABB News:

The Los Alamos Big Band will host a free dance/concert to the community 7-9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5 at Fuller Lodge to thank the community for its many years of support.

The event includes big band music of the 40’s featuring many vocals and solos from the band members. While there is no cost, donations are welcome to pay for the event space.

The History of the Los Alamos Big Band

The Los Alamos Big Band is a 16-instrument 1940s Glenn Miller-style swing band.

Music was very important to the scientists, engineers, support staff, military and families