The Shepherd School of Music
Contact for news media queries: Amy Hodges
Senior Media Relations Specialist
713-348-6777
amy.hodges@rice.edu
Media Mentions - May 2013
Mahlerfest to honor departing CU professor Julie Simson
Julie Simson, a faculty member at the University of Colorado’s College of Music, will teach at Rice.
Boulder Daily Camera (Colo.)
http://bit.ly/15Fumxw
Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra to name Larry Rachleff Music Director Emeritus
On Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m., Larry Rachleff, Principal Conductor and Music Director of the Chicago Philharmonic, will raise his baton one last time when he conducts Bernstein and Schubert, the final symphonic concert of the 2012-2013 season at Pick-Staiger Hall in Evanston.
Chicago Tribune
http://trib.in/10Lq1jh
Duo combines Japanese, Western musical traditions
Alumnus Hikaru Tamaki ’98 will perform at the Krasl Art Center.
St. Joseph Herald-Palladium (Mich.)
http://bit.ly/YwtC8n
Princeton Symphony Orchestra concludes its 2012-13 season
Cho-Liang Lin, professor of violin, performed with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.
New Jersey Star-Ledger
http://bit.ly/11QA9JK
El Paso Symphony Orchestra names new conductor
Czech native and alumnus Bohuslav "Bo" Rattay (MM '07) has been chosen as the seventh conductor and music director in the 82-year history of El Paso Symphony Orchestra.
El Paso Times
http://bit.ly/13Yumnf
Maestro from Mexico City leads Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: Nuestro Pueblo
Alumna Eva Liebhaber ’08 will perform with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
New Orleans Times-Picayune
http://bit.ly/YoX7uX
Young musician: Church organ thriving
Daryl Robinson, a graduate student in music, is profiled for his career in music.
Associated Baptist Press
http://bit.ly/160hxNw
Singing her way to the top
An article features alumna Lauren Snouffer ’09 for her career in music.
Austin American-Statesman
http://bit.ly/18pp70H
Disruptive installation introduces new issue of PLAT
A little disruption went a long way toward bringing Rice architecture and music students together during a weekend in April. To launch the latest issue of PLAT, the student-run architectural journal now in its third year, members of the Rice School of Architecture (RSA) put together a “disruptive installation.” An ethereal film created by Shepherd School of Music student Kenya Gillespie as a master’s thesis and music by Shepherd School graduate student Mark Hirsch were combined in what RSA Dean Sarah Whiting called “a spatialization by our students of the work of music students.”
Rice News
http://bit.ly/ZvSCNT
One last Seattle Symphony Orchestra concert for composer Samuel Jones
Founding Dean of the Shepherd School, Dr. Samuel Jones ends his long and fruitful association with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra with a free concert Tuesday, April 30, at Benaroya Hall of new work by participants in the Merriman Family Young Composers Workshop.
Seattle Times
http://bit.ly/Y9nSkG
Media Mentions - April 2013
Mariposa symphony to celebrate coming of spring
Alumna Ann Miller ’03 will perform with the Mariposa Symphony Orchestra.
Merced Sun-Star (Calif.)
http://bit.ly/15W2DHy
Master Series ends with start of 6-part Bach concerto
Gregory Barnett, associate professor of musicology, will offer a pre-concert lecture for a Victoria Symphony performance of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto.
Victoria Advocate (This article also appeared in the Orlando Sentinel.)
http://bit.ly/XZdBYl
Pianist hopes Tchaikovsky concerto with Jacksonville symphony is bug-free
Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, will perform with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra April 25-27.
Florida Times-Union
http://bit.ly/17OAuyO
View art by Picasso with music by his Parisian associates
Lachezar Kostov and Viktor Valkov, graduate students at the Shepherd School of Music will perform music composed by friends of Pablo Picasso at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Houston Chronicle (subscription required) (This article appeared on the front of the Star section.)
http://bit.ly/ZkF8Eo
Texas Public Radio
Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, discusses his solo piano version of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring.
http://bit.ly/ZEWXO2
Tuesday Musical wraps up season with Canadian Brass performance
An article about a Canadian Brass concert mentions alumnus Eric Reed ’02.
Akronist.com
http://bit.ly/17IT4Z9
Percussionists get their due with new concerto
Alumnus Matthew McClung ’05 premiered a percussion concerto with the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/XVg7ky
MCPAS provides fantasy trip to Italy at ‘Mimosas in May’
Andrew Staupe, a graduate student in music, is mentioned in a column about the Montgomery County Performing Arts Society.
Courier of Montgomery County
http://bit.ly/YFJZfG
Music Pulitzer goes to Rice grad
Alumna Caroline Shaw ’04 won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in music for her composition "Partita for 8 Voices." Kathleen Winkler, the Dorothy Richard Starling Professor of Classical Violin, is quoted in the Houston Chronicle article.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/15hY7TJ
Rice piano student vies for $100,000 prize
Andrew Staupe, a graduate student in music, is a finalist in the ProLiance Energy Classical Fellowship Awards, a yearlong contest run by the American Pianists Association. Staupe is a student of Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano.
Houston Chronicle (subscription required)
http://bit.ly/17vQA2R
Shepherd School Chamber Benefit Concert for YES Prep Southeast
Rice University's Shepherd School of Music faculty and students will perform a chamber benefit concert for YES Prep Southeast. YES Prep is a Houston public school for children from low-income families that's on a mission to start a band program from scratch, but needs donations in order to purchase musical instruments.
Culturemap
http://bit.ly/XugXlS
An Evening with Musicians of the Houston Symphony
Associate Professor of Cello Brinton Averil Smith performs in a chamber concert at the Center for the Arts, 823 3rd Street, in Historic Downtown Rosenberg on April 16.
Ft. Bend Herald
http://bit.ly/10VVL5R
American Pianists Association finalist
Andrew Staupe, a graduate student in music, is one of five finalists of the American Pianists Association’s Classical Fellowship.
WISHTV.com (Indianapolis)
http://bit.ly/153Co1N
OCU music students to compete in regional contest
Brian Connelly, artist teacher of piano and director of piano and chamber music accompanying program at the Shepherd School of Music, served as a judge at the 73rd Naftzger Young Artists Auditions and Music Awards.
The Oklahoman
http://bit.ly/17pivl0
String quartet — plus one — to perform original composition
The Diotima Quartet along with James Dunham, professor of viola, will perform a piece by Richard Lavenda, professor of composition and theory.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/148Dj1r
Flutist uses music to advocate for the disabled
Alumna Catherine Branch '08 performs the Music of Difference project on April 10, showcasing music that reflects the experience of disability in Brendle Recital Hall at Wake Forest University.
Winston-Salem Journal
http://bit.ly/14RreN7
Art Notes: April 5
Alumnus Joby Bell ’96 will perform at Brevard College April 7.
Hendersonville Times-News (N.C.)
http://bit.ly/16BpsOD
Conductor profile: Cristian Macelaru, Alabama Symphony will test small works in intimate setting
Alumnus Cristian Macelaru ’06 will guest conduct the Alabama Symphony.
Birmingham Times (Ala.)
http://bit.ly/ZAeSBc
Chamber music to liven South Church Sunday
Ken Cowan, associate professor of organ, will perform in New Britain, Conn.
Bristol Press (Conn.)
http://bit.ly/10yLxKa
And even more
Daryl Robinson, a graduate student in music, will perform in Abilene, Texas.
Abilene Reporter-News
http://bit.ly/Z3X4zt
Media Mentions - March 2013
Future maestros and mezzos at the Seattle Opera
Alumna Sarah Larsen ’09 is featured in an article about the Seattle Opera’s Young Artist Program.
Seattle Times
http://bit.ly/ZSz3hp
Songs grow from prisoners’ words
A news brief about a concert by the Foundation for Modern Music mentions that the group will perform a piece by Charles Halka, a graduate student in music.
Houston Chronicle (subscription required)
http://bit.ly/X7FoaM
San Antonio Symphony welcomes in spring with ‘Four Seasons’
An article reviews a San Antonio Symphony concert. Cho-Liang Lin, professor of violin, guest-conducted the concert.
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/15FxKCU
Cy-Fair’s fine arts options increase with new renovations, expansions
Caroline Ewan, a graduate student in music, is quoted in an article about events at the Houston Family Arts Center.
CommunityImpact.com
http://bit.ly/Z7j4LX
Young cellist Shao tours with BBC Concert Orchestra
An article about cellist Sophie Shao mentions that she studied with Shirley Trepel, professor emerita of violoncello.
WorldJournal.com
http://bit.ly/YtgOPO
KABB-TV (San Antonio)
Cho-Liang Lin, professor of violin, will guest conduct the San Antonio Symphony.
http://bit.ly/Ym20Ck
In advance of Carnegie Hall debut, WindSync works to shape a new future for classical music
Alumni Tracy Jacobson ’10 and Garrett Hudson ’11 are featured in an article about the woodwind quintet WindSync’s Carnegie Hall debut.
Culturemap.com
http://bit.ly/16AAdSj
Classical music and barbecue: Western chic competition dishes out $20,000 in cash
Allyson Goodman, a graduate student in music, is mentioned in an article about the 29th annual Young Texas Artists Music Competition.
Culturemap.com
http://bit.ly/16EmMRs
This rare homecoming queen/attorney is a rock star at Rice University
University Representative Y. Ping Sun is profiled and interviewed about her work as an attorney, representing the university and family life. Rice President David Leebron is mentioned.
Culturemap.com
http://bit.ly/ZPTfxB
Houston Symphony Ball blends czar-like grandeur with New Orleans good time
Rice President David Leebron and University Representative Y. Ping Sun are mentioned in an article about a farewell celebration for Houston Symphony Maestro Hans Graf, artist in residence at the Shepherd School of Music.
Culturemap.com
http://bit.ly/YTTsBR
Oshkosh woman, colleagues perform musical benefit for warming shelter
Alumna Mary Thornton ’91 will perform in Oshkosh, Wis., March 16.
Wausau Daily Herald (Wis.) (This article also appeared in the Stevens Point Journal, the Northwestern, the Marshfield News Herald and the Fon Du Lac Reporter.)
http://wdhne.ws/YVQk5a
A new beginning for the Artemis Quartet
An article about the Artemis Quartet mentions that they will perform at Rice March 12.
Houston Chronicle (subscription required)
http://bit.ly/XCPKOe
Chamber series offers new groups, veterans
An article about upcoming music events in Houston mentions Houston Friends of Chamber Music concerts at Rice’s Stude Concert Hall and Rice’s Campbell Lecture Series.
Houston Chronicle (subscription required)
http://bit.ly/Y5vTne
Hans Graf’s big goodbye
Rice President David Leebron and University Representative Y. Ping Sun are mentioned in an article about a celebration wishing Houston Symphony Maestro Hans Graf, artist in residence at the Shepherd School of Music, farewell.
Houston Chronicle (subscription required)
http://bit.ly/YVLyF5
Pianist Jade Simmons' Achievements Take Her Back to Nation's Capital
On March 20th, concert pianist Jade Simmons (MM '03) will be honored at a black-tie dinner in Washington D.C. where she'll receive a Medal of Excellence from the Sphinx Organization recognizing young Black and Latino leaders in classical music.
PRLOG
http://bit.ly/Wzmppd
Cristian Macelaru Leads the BSO in a presentation of Disney’s Fantasia
Alumnus Cristian Macelaru leads the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the Disney classic animated tale Fantasia on Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 at 3 p.m. at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall.
PRWeb
http://bit.ly/XsSkX1
Denison Church Hosts Concert By Classical Musicians
A special concert featuring five graduate students from the Shepherd School gave some residents a chance to hear live classical music, and the students say they were glad to put on a show for an appreciative audience.
KTEN Texoma
http://bit.ly/XUbBNy
Media Mentions - February 2013
Coastal Concert Series hosts Jasper Quartet
The Jasper String Quartet will perform as part of the Coastal Concert Series March 2. The members include alumni Sam Quintal ’08, John Freivogel ’08 and Rachel Henderson Freivogel ’08.
Salisbury Daily Times (Md.)
http://bit.ly/15iARCo
Changes afoot for Chicago Philharmonic and Lake Forest Symphony
Larry Rachleff, the Walter Kris Hubert Professor of Orchestra Conducting, will step down as principal conductor and music director of the Chicago Philharmonic. Rachleff will become the orchestra’s music director emeritus.
Chicago Tribune
http://trib.in/13g5Bpq
MSU performing arts present faculty recital Tuesday
Alumna Lina Morita ’01 will perform at McNeese State University Feb. 26.
Sulphur Daily News (La.)
http://bit.ly/YV73q6
Utah State University alumna accepted into Metropolitan Opera program
Alumna Mary-Jane Castleton Lee ’10 has been accepted into the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.
Salt Lake Tribune
http://bit.ly/X6fm5Y
Denison to host chamber music festival March 1-3
Rice graduate students in music Bo Moson, Yvonne Chen, Sergein Yap, Francesca McNeeley and Miran Kim will perform at a chamber music festival in Denison, Texas.
NTXE-News.com
http://www.ntxe-news.com/artman/publish/article_81642.shtm
River Oaks Chamber Orchestra puts music in your pocket: New mobile approach captures fans
The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra recorded a piece by Anthony Brandt, associate professor of composition and theory.
Culturemap.com
http://bit.ly/Wella4
Talent level high at Cliburn auditions
Alumnus Todd Yaniw '12 and Christopher McKiggan, a graduate student in music, participated in the Cliburn screening auditions. Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, is mentioned.
DFW.com
http://bit.ly/W7XFnT
KBTV-TV (Beaumont, Texas)
Brinton Averil Smith, associate professor of cello; Frank Huang, artist teacher of violin; and Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, will perform with the Symphony of Southeast Texas Feb. 23.
http://setxhomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=214362
KU School of Music Faculty Recital Series: Stephanie Zelnick, clarinet
Alumna Stephanie Zelnick ’95 will perform at the University of Kansas Feb. 15.
Lawrence Journal-World (Ky.)
http://www2.ljworld.com/events/2013/feb/15/59317/
Marshall grad selected for organ competition
Yuri McCoy, a graduate student in music, has been selected to compete in Longwood Gardens’ inaugural International Organ Competition.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch (W.Va.)
http://bit.ly/W5zX6k
Fun and fearless, Ben Jaber tames the French horn
Alumnus Ben Jaber, San Diego Symphony Principal Horn, is reviewed for his performance of Richard Strauss’ Horn Concerto No. 1.
U~T San Diego
http://bit.ly/11Xs6P8
Widgett prepares for next stage
Rice is mentioned in an article profiling soprano Laura Widgett for her career in music.
Sault Star (Ontario)
http://bit.ly/WTHwiw
Piano, oboe, winds part of ‘Sonic Genius’ program
Alumnus Dan Sedgwick ’05 is mentioned in an article about a concert in Santa Fe, N.M.
Albuquerque Journal (N.M.) (subscription required)
http://bit.ly/11yviS0
Jacksonville Symphony will be led by 8 guest conductors next season
Alumnus Cristian Macelaru ’06 will guest conduct the Jacksonville Symphony next year.
Florida Times-Union
http://bit.ly/WEyuYw
Fire Pink Trio at John C. Campbell Feb. 17
Alumna Sheila Browne ’01 will perform with the Fire Pink Trio in North Carolina Feb. 17.
Macon County News (N.C.)
http://bit.ly/14HCnNY
Jon Kimura Parker, Lowell Liebermann the guest artists at Samford University’s Morris Piano Festival
Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, will perform at the Morris Piano Festival at Samford University Feb. 14.
Birmingham News (Ala.)
http://bit.ly/Xrke0Z
An adventurous life: Itzhak Perlman recounts bullets flying above his crib and the challenges of playing Beethoven
Alumnus Joel Luks ’03 interviews violinist Itzhak Perlman.
Culturemap.com
http://bit.ly/X5jP7K
Houston Grand Opera announces finalists for Concert of Arias 2013
Alumna Sarah Larsen ’09 and Shepherd School students Rafael Moras and Calvin Griffin are among the finalists of the Houston Grand Opera’s 2013 Concert of Arias competition.
Examiner.com
http://exm.nr/TK1ptq
Lauded pianist performing in Nova Scotia this month
Alum Todd Yaniw '12 performs four concerts in Nova Scotia this month.
The Choncicle Herald
http://bit.ly/XUg0Pk
Chamber music program to feature guitar, violin and flute Feb. 13
Alumna Kristen Alves ’97 will perform in Huntington, W.Va., Feb. 13.
HuntingtonNews.net
http://www.huntingtonnews.net/54782
Symphony celebrates anniversary with ‘three score’ event
Brinton Averil Smith, associate professor of cello; Frank Huang, artist teacher of violin; and Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, will perform with the Symphony of Southeast Texas Feb. 23.
Orange Leader
http://bit.ly/WG8NTq
Media Mentions - January 2013
2013 Frame Dance Composition Competition Winner
DMA composition student Robert McClure has been named the 2013 Frame Dance Composition Competition Winner for his piece Integrated Elements No. 3 "Divide by Five" for gyil and fixed media. Frame Dance is a Houston-based contemporary dance company that creates collaborative works integrating dance and technology. The group will create choreography with McClure’s music and will premiere the new work later this Spring.
http://blog.framedance.org/?p=2901
Cabaret comes to the coast
Benjamin Krause, a graduate student in music, is mentioned in an article about concerts in Encinitas, Calif.
Coast News (Calif.)
http://thecoastnews.com/2013/01/cabaret-comes-to-the-coast/
Clear Lake Symphony to perform Feb. 1 concert
Alumnus Joseph Kingma ’11 will perform with the Clear Lake Symphony Feb. 1.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/XeOY6J
A Master Singer Transmits Her Artistry
Mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson Cano (MM ’08) appeared last week in a performance at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall for a Celebration Concert honoring famed mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne. Cano’s performance of three songs by Liszt received an outstanding review in the New York Times.
http://nyti.ms/Wvci2e
An SFCM Faculty Artist Recital for a composer
Alumnus Thomas Conroy ’06 will perform at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Feb. 8.
Examiner.com
http://exm.nr/X3Folm
The thrill of bad behavior: HGO’s ‘Don Giovanni’ goes to the dark side but is not wicked enough
Joseph Campana, assistant professor of English literature, authored this review of Houston Grand Opera’s production of "Don Giovanni." Alumnus Michael Sumuel ’09 is mentioned.
Culturemap.com
http://bit.ly/WIMsG2
The Fourth Wall deconstructed at genre-busting classical concert
Alumna Hilary Abigana ’08 is quoted in an article about the ensemble The Fourth Wall.
Summit Daily News (Colo.)
http://bit.ly/TwMGTU
A virtuoso organ recital by Ken Cowan
An article reviews a concert by Ken Cowan, associate professor of organ, at the Church of the Incarnation in Dallas.
Dallas Morning News (subscription required)
http://dallasne.ws/WfCYnC
Canadian Brass bringing class to Rice
Articles discuss upcoming concerts by the Canadian Brass. Alumnus Eric Reed ’02 is quoted in the Harrisburg Patriot-News article.
Houston Chronicle (This article appeared on the front of the Star section.)
http://bit.ly/YkucYm
Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra to welcome Canadian Brass, with former HSO member Eric Reed
Harrisburg Patriot-News
http://bit.ly/140msen
Lively theater for lively children: Five "don't miss" family-friendly performances this winter
The Shepherd Society Family Concert on Saturday, January 26th at 11AM is previewed in a article on Houston's Culturemap.
Culturemap.com
bit.ly/XkOQ4i
Leading flutist Siegel, an interpreter of Latin styles, sets Academy show
Alumna Merrie Siegel ’97 is profiled for her career in music.
Arizona Daily Star
http://bit.ly/W32Bru
Chamber music has its place in Lehigh Valley with Nora Suggs, Satori
Alumna Nora Suggs ’74 is quoted in an article about the chamber group Satori.
WFMZ.com (Allentown, Penn.)
http://bit.ly/WL2D3I
The Dover Quartet comes to Sedona
Chamber Music Sedona will present one of the most remarkably talented young string quartets ever to emerge on the music scene. The Dover Quartet was formed in 2008 (when its members were 19 years old) at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. The Dover is the 2010 Grand Prize-winner of the esteemed Fischoff Competition.
KudosAZ.com
http://bit.ly/13IvaxA
Leader of the pack
Alumna Ann Miller ’03 is profiled for her career in music.
Stockton Record (Calif.)
http://bit.ly/XcCrif
Jon Kimura Parker conquers the Grieg concerto with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, is profiled for his career in music.
Straight.com
http://bit.ly/13HAIHJ
Where are they now? Michael Zuraw, pianist
Alumnus Michael Zuraw ’03 is profiled for his career in music.
Naperville Sun (Ill.)
http://bit.ly/11xzyQF
Teaching young musicians: Youth symphony changes futures
An article previews a Houston Youth Symphony concert at Rice’s Shepherd School of Music.
Culturemap.com
http://bit.ly/WJ2VIe
Resolved to bring joy through music
Acclaimed concert pianist Jon Kimura Parker says he was inspired by classical legend Rubinstein and jazz great Peterson.
Vancouver Sun
http://bit.ly/ZTk9VI
A feast for the senses
Stephanie Mientka, a graduate student in music, is mentioned in an article about a Celtic music concert.
Glenwood Springs Post-Independent (Colo.)
http://bit.ly/VXrnWM
University hosts organ concert
Ken Cowan, associate professor of organ, will perform at the University of Redlands Jan. 27.
Riverside Press-Enterprise (Calif.)
http://bit.ly/VlIo0l
Clear Lake Symphony concert season resumes
Alumnus Joseph Kingma ’11 will perform with the Clear Lake Symphony Feb. 1.
Bay Area Citizen
http://bit.ly/13fVyOk
Garza plays Mozart this weekend
Alumnus Jeff Garza ’02 will perform with the San Antonio Symphony in January.
San Antonio Express-News
http://bit.ly/VLlAUT
Awards presented at the New Orleans AMS Annual Meeting
Marcia Citron, Lovett Distinguished Service Professor of Musicology, has been named an Honorary Member of the American Musicological Society. Citron was one of only four to be given the honor, which was announced at the AMS Annual Meeting in New Orleans on Nov. 3.
American Musicological Society
http://www.ams-net.org/neworleans/awards.php
Media Mentions - December 2012
Conductor comes from a large musical family
Alumnus Cristian Macelaru ’06 is profiled for his career as an orchestra conductor.
Windsor Star (Canada)
http://bit.ly/Rr7BH6
Musiqa Honored by Chamber Music America
Congratulations to Musiqa for being honored for its wide-ranging commissioning, performance, and educational activities by Chamber Music America. The CMA/ASCAP Awards for Adventurous Programming will be presented at the 35th Chamber Music America National Conference on Sunday, January 20, 2013.
Chamber Music America
http://bit.ly/QSyIZT
Pianist Sergio Ruiz (DMA '04) has been named a Steinway Artist.
Ruiz is Associate Professor of Piano and Director of Keyboard Studies at Sam Houston State University.
The Houstonian
http://bit.ly/W0OiBX
Unsung heroes of the Houston Symphony
A cover story about the Houston Symphony in the Houston Chronicle’s Zest section profiles Frank Huang, artist teacher of violin; Paula Page, associate professor of harp; Bill VerMeulen, professor of French horn; and Brinton Averil Smith, associate professor of cello, for their work with the symphony and their careers in music. Alumna Megan Levin ’05 is mentioned.
Houston Chronicle
http://bit.ly/UsFK3z
Kirkwood raises funds from trip to Lincoln Center
Shepherd School student Bailey Firszt performs in a benefit concert for the Kirkwood High School Symphonic Orchestra to raise funds for its trip to Lincoln Center on Dec. 21 in the Keating Performing Arts Center at Kirkwood High School, 801 W. Essex.
Webster-Kirkwood Times
http://bit.ly/UKdPk0
Jon Kimura Parker
A cover story profiles Jon Kimura Parker, professor of piano, for his career in music.
International Musician
http://internationalmusician.org/incover.html
December is also a month of operas for ABQ, SF, Roswell
Alumna Mary-Jane Lee ’10 will perform with the Santa Fe Opera Dec. 11.
Albuquerque Journal (N.M.)
http://bit.ly/WBIkWN