Music

Los Alamos Music Teachers Association Presents 2024 District NE-I Honors Audition Winners

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Piano Level 3 winners Lyla Lo and Seojin Choi. Courtesy/LAMTA

Piano Level 1 winners Elizabeth Qichen Wang and Gavin Hu. Courtesy/LAMTA

Scene from the Piano Competition. Courtesy/LAMTA

LAMTA News:

The Los Alamos Music Teachers Association (LAMTA) has announced the winners of the 2024 District NE-I Honors Auditions, held Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at UNM-Los Alamos. Students from Los Alamos, Santa Fe and Taos participated, presenting their best performances.

The judges for the piano category were Robert Krupnick and Dr. Natasha Stojanovska from Santa Fe, and the judge for the string category Read More

Topper Marching Band Delights Crowd At Halftime Show

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The Los Alamos High School 130 member Hilltopper Marching Band performs to the delight of the crowd at halftime during the football game against the Valley Vikings Friday night on Sullivan Field. The band performed the same routine they will perform this coming weekend at the 2024 State Competition. The Topper Marching Band is under the direction of Steven Illiffk. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Infectious Harmony Among Four Quartets To Perform Friday Night At United Church Of Los Alamos

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‘Maurice Sheppard, Jeremy Conlin, Bear Schacht and Daniel Sheppard of Infectious Harmony are one of four quartets performing this Friday night at the United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

‘Note-able’ Whimsy along with John Baillie and Jim Goforth sang for 102-year-old former member Joe Petranto at Los Alamos Assisted Living on National Barbershop Quartet Day. Petranto was an original member of the Lads of Enchantment and one of four chorus members from both choruses that will be remembered in song on Friday. Pictured here are John Baillie, Joe D’Anna, Jim Goforth, Bernadette Lauritzen, Read More

Halloweekend Celebration With 3 Days Of Fun Oct. 25-27

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COUNTY News:

The beloved and iconic annual Halloween celebration in Los Alamos—Halloweekend—returns Oct. 25-27.

The lively three-day celebration encapsulates the small-town charm and community-minded spirit of Los Alamos through a variety of events, including trick-or-treating, interactive games, pumpkin carving, STEM activities and so much more.

Events kick off Friday, Oct. 25:

  • Los Alamos Medical Center, 3-5 p.m., where children and families can enjoy delicious treats and family fun.
  • Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet, 4-6 p.m. along Central Avenue, hosted by Los Alamos MainStreet
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Black Mesa Brass Quintet Performs Nov. 1 In Santa Fe

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TGIF News:

The Black Mesa Brass Quintet will perform 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.) Friday, Nov. 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in       Santa Fe, NM 87501

First Presbyterian offers weekly recitals 5:30-6 p.m. Fridays. These concerts are free and open to all. A freewill offering for the recital fund will be received.

For more information, call 505.982.8544. Read More

Santa Fe Opera Reports Strong Financials, Critical Acclaim, Continued Community Engagement For 2024 Season

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Opera-goers watch a performance of Der Rosenkavalier on stage at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Curtis Brown

Santa Fe Opera News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera announces the successful completion of its 67th Festival Season, which concluded on Aug. 24, along with the achievement of a balanced budget at the close of its fiscal year on Sept. 30.

The 2024 Festival Season marked a banner year for the organization, distinguished by artistic achievement, strong ticket sales and ongoing commitments to fiscal responsibility, community engagement and environmental sustainability.

The season further Read More

Ribbon Cut On Phase 2 Of Los Alamos Coop Park

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Los Alamos Schools Credit Union CEO/President Matt Schmidt cuts the ribbon, held by David Hampton and Chamber Director Sandy Jones this afternoon, to celebrate the Phase 2 grand opening of Los Alamos Co-Op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Community volunteers and cooperative representatives have worked closely together, joining forces with generous donors, to develop and maintain this community space and event venue. Phase 2 accomplishments include a new shade structure, enhanced lighting, and a state-of-the-art sound system, making the space ideal for musical performances, events and social Read More