Music

Los Alamos High School Graduate Rebecca Ringle Kamarei To Perform With New Mexico Philharmonic In Popejoy Hall

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Rebecca Ringle Kamarei

COMMUNITY News:

Opera singer and 1998 Los Alamos High School graduate Rebecca Ringle Kamarei will perform as Alto Soloist in Gustav Mahler’s Second Symphony with the New Mexico Philharmonic Feb. 17 at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque.

Ringle Kamarei, a former student of Los Alamos musicians Candace Magner and Joe Cox, has performed with orchestras, festivals and opera companies around the world.

For 14 consecutive seasons, she was a soloist at the Metropolitan Opera, with performances including Wagner’s Die Walküre, Nico Muhly’s Marnie and Kevin Puts’ The Hours. She Read More

Board Of Directors & Lasses And Lads Of Enchantment Thank Community For Support Of ‘I Believe In Music’

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The Board of Directors and the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment give community thanks. Courtesy photo

By LALOE President JOHN BAILLIE and
Director MAURICE SHEPARD

The Board of Directors and the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment would like to thank the community for their support of our “I Believe in Music” program last weekend.

After an additional 90 days added to the October performance, due to Covid, our turnout was above and beyond our expectations. We also appreciate the guest quartet, Sound Check returning for the Santa Fe and Los Alamos performances from Salt Lake City.

We would deeply like to Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council Offers Two Concerts In February

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LAAC News:

Los Alamos Arts Council will present two concerts in February. Classically Celtic will be the first monthly Daytime Performance of 2024, noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at Fuller Lodge.

Classically Celtic, which will feature Sopranos Kathleen Manson and Josephine Stacek, accompanied by Riko Higuma, is a performance of vocal and piano music from well-known composers Benjamin Britten, Mendelssohn, and more. Featuring beloved pieces from the Celtic repertoire, the artists add a classical twist to such songs as “She Moved through the Fair”, “Down By the Sally Gardens” and “The Kerry Dance”.

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Leger Fernández Presents Congressional Record Certificate To ENMU’s Award Winning ‘Greyhound Sound’ Marching Band

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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández presents a Congressional Record Certificate to the Eastern New Mexico University ‘Greyhound Sound’ Marching Band Jan. 26. Courtesy/ENMU

ENMU News:

PORTALES — Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández presented a Congressional Record Certificate to the Eastern New Mexico University Greyhound Sound Marching Band Friday, Jan. 26, at Buchanan Hall in the Music Building on the ENMU main campus.

The Certificate recognized Eastern New Mexico University’s marching band, “Greyhound Sound”, for its victory in the inaugural Metallica Marching Band Competition. The Greyhound Read More

Red River To Replace Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally With Mayfest In The Mountains Family Friendly Event

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RED RIVER News:

RED RIVER — Red River extends a formal invitation to all community members and visitors for the highly anticipated Mayfest in the Mountains.

This transformative event marks a significant shift in the community calendar, replacing the Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally.

Mayfest in the Mountains promises a refined and family-friendly experience with a focus on community engagement and cultural celebration.

Mayor Linda Calhoun expresses her enthusiasm for this groundbreaking event, stating, “Mayfest in the Mountains embodies the spirit of our community, fostering Read More

Santa Fe Opera Guild Presents Der Rosenkavalier: ‘An Old-fashioned Viennese Waltz, Sweet Yet Saucy’

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Santa Fe Opera Guild News:

The Santa Fe Opera Guild presents Der Rosenkavalier: “An Old-fashioned Viennese Waltz, Sweet Yet Saucy” featuring presenter Desirée Mays,  6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 W. Barcelona Road in Santa Fe.

Dr. Bernadette Snider, the Guild’s President said, “We are pleased to welcome Desirée Mays as the second presenter in our Lecture Series this year. Ms. Mays brings a wealth of knowledge about opera to her presentations and we are looking forward to hearing her insights on Der Rosenkavalier.” 

Der Rosenkavalier: “An  Read More

Posts From The Road: Standin’ On The Corner…

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Standin’ On the Corner: Visitors take photos and selfies at Standin’ On the Corner Park in downtown Winslow, Ariz. The park came about after the Eagles band released the song ‘Take It Easy’ which mentions Winslow in the lyrics. An eagle was painted into the mural on the upper left window of the mural as a tribute to the band. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

The Corner: Visitors mingle at Standin’ On the Corner Park in Winslow, Ariz. The town has added the huge Route 66 shield in the intersection after the park was established. There is no building behind the mural wall because the J.C. Penney store Read More

Joe Jencks In Concert Sunday At Unitarian Church

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CONCERT News:

International touring musician and songwriter Joe Jencks returns to Los Alamos for a concert at the Unitarian Church at 4p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28. Tickets are $20 in advance and at the door. Advance tickets are available at https://tinyurl.com/jj-012824

Jencks will also lead the morning service at the Unitarian Church at 10:30 a.m., with spoken word and musical reflections on making a pragmatic commitment to personal and communal growth, informed by the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Jencks sings with a lyric baritone voice that has the edgy richness of a good sea-salt caramel. Read More

Local Musician Lane Stevens Performs At Boese Brothers 

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Local musician Lane Stevens performs Saturday night at Boese Brothers in Central Park Square. Stevens, who also works at Boese, broke his leg last month so many people showed up to support him. Photo by Sam McRae 

Local musician Lane Stevens performs Saturday night at Boese Brothers in Central Park Square. Photo by Sam McRae Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Named New Mexico Music Educators Association 2024 District Of Distinction

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LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy, left, with LAPS music teachers receiving 2024 District of Distinction Award from NMMEA officials earlier this month during the All-State Music Festival. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has been named the New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) 2024 District of Distinction. Music teachers representing the district were in attendance to receive the award earlier this month during the All-State Music Festival.

In a message to Los Alamos High School Assistant Principal/Activities Director Ryan Finn, NMMEA Immediate Read More