Found this on Eric’s blog – a boogie woogie version of his Lux Aurumque:
Bobby McFerrin Interview “Catching Song”
Bobby McFerrin gives some great interviews. If you have 52 minutes, or have an opportunity to listen to it while you drive, you should give this a listen. He is a fascinating musician with some keen insights on music making. Look here for the interview. Thanks to Brendan Walls for pointing me […]
Superstar
He only needs one name in the choral world: Eric. Is he our Madonna? or Sting? A fantastic article in the LA Times, with thanks to Julie Laylander for pointing me to this article. My favorite quotes: “The composer in me wants to think that it’s happening because I’m tapping […]
Piracy is advertising?
“What you are actually doing is advertising.” Neil Gaiman, famous author, has been honored with many awards internationally, including the Newbery and Carnegie Medals. His books and stories have also been honoured with 4 Hugos, 2 Nebulas, 1 World Fantasy Award, 4 Bram Stoker Awards, 6 Locus Awards, 2 British SF Awards, 1 British […]
Beautiful Collaboration: Gjello Improvises on his “Ubi Caritas”
Composer/pianist Ola Gjeilo joins the CWU Chamber Choir (Gary Weidenaar, director) in presenting Gjeilo's "Ubi Caritas". Thanks, Gary, for this fine production of a beautiful YouTube video and unique moment:
Marktoberdorf 2011 Results
Congratulations to the fine choirs the participated in the 2011 Marktoberdorf Competition, especially Kent Hatteburg and the University of Louisville: Achievement Level I – excellent performance at an international level Entrevoces, Havana • Cuba 1st prize Dir.: Digna Guerra Ramirez Achievement Level II – very good performance at an international level University of Louisville Cardinal […]