Cleveland Pops: Conducting Workshop
Maestro Carl Topilow leads a workshop with the musicians of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra including conducting sessions on rehearsing, accompanying, and opera recitatives. Seminars will be held on efficient rehearsals, string techniques, the conductor’s role in auditions for prospective orchestra members, and applying for jobs, including mock interviews.
Skagit Symphony Pops
Join us in a super fun program! - Mary Poppins, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Wall-E, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, and so many more. Celebrate a belated birthday wish upon a star with Skagit Symphony at our third annual Pops! concert.
Saratoga Orchestra: A Musical Odyssey
Join me and Maestra Anna Edwards in a special concert celebrating the life of Tokitae.
I’ll be conducting the electrifying Circuits by Cindy McTee
Skagit Symphony (cover)
Covering maestro Michael Wheatley and guest soloist Kinga Augusty, in am epic program that includes:
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Overture to The Wasps
Sergei Prokofiev
Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 63
Hector Berlioz
Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14
Saratoga Orchestra: A Musical Odyssey
Join me and Maestra Anna Edwards in a special concert celebrating the life of Tokitae.
I’ll be conducting the electrifying Circuits by Cindy McTee
Whatcom Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
You don’t want to miss the opportunity to hear a beautiful piece written in Colombia, based on the beautiful and fragrant mornings in the coffee region! Played so tastefully and delicately by this premier wind ensemble.
Orquesta Northwest
Music of the Americas: Hearts and Homes, Celebrating Spring
Join me in a special program featuring a selection of pieces for orchestra based on Colombian Folk music. Be transported to the regions of the Andeans, Atlantic coast and richness of the Pacific littoral.
The Colombian dance group "RimaWayNina Cumbe" will showcase their topical dances and costumes.
Whidbey Community Chorus & Chamber Players
Join me and my colleague Darren McCoy in a special concert with beautiful choral selections accompanied by a chamber orchestra!
Whidbey Community Chorus & Chamber Players
Join me and my colleague Darren McCoy in a special concert with beautiful choral selections accompanied by a chamber orchestra!
Cover: Skagit Symphony
Assisting Michael Wheatley in this special program featuring Eric Han, cello and Skagit Symphony.
Bedrich Smetana, The Moldau
Antonín Dvořák, Slavonic Dance No. 8, op. 46
Bohuslav Martinu, Cello Concerto No. 1
Antonín Dvořák, Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
Cover: Yakima Symphony
Assisting Maestro Golan with this awesome program titled From Canvas to Concert Hall with the Yakima Symphony.
Saint-Saëns, Danse Macabre
William Popp, The Galleries (world premiere)
Sergei Rachmaninoff, The Isle of the Dead
Franz Liszt, Hunnenschlacht
Whatcom Wind Ensemble Concert
Join me in this special and free concert, featuring the US premiere of Cerulean Overture by my dear friend and colleague Julio Domingo.
There will be other classics by Vaughan Williams and Grainger, plus a closer that will make you laugh!
Peter and the Wolf: Skagit Symphony (2nd Performance)
It's story time for the whole family! Our Assistant Conductor, Sebastian Serrano, will lead you on a tour through the instruments of the orchestra, followed by a performance of Prokofiev's most beloved of all concert works for children, Peter and the Wolf.
Peter and the Wolf: Skagit Symphony
It's story time for the whole family! Our Assistant Conductor, Sebastian Serrano, will lead you on a tour through the instruments of the orchestra, followed by a performance of Prokofiev's most beloved of all concert works for children, Peter and the Wolf.
Whatcom Wind Ensemble Winter Concert
Join me and my wonderful colleagues in this FREE CONCERT! We’ll feature works by Bernstein, Grainger, Fucik, and Orff.
Christmas Eve: Lessons and Carols with Chamber Orchestra
Join me in a joyous Christmas Celebration. There’ll be a traditional Lessons and Carols program featuring a special selection of music accompanied by a chamber orchestra and praise band. You don't want to miss it!
A Christmas Glow
Join me as I guest conduct the Whidbey Community Chorus and Orchestra in a special Christmas concerts featuring the idea of light in the holiday traditions of the world.
Once Upon a Time: Skagit Symphony
Assisting and Conducting this holiday concert. Featuring Paul Dukas Fanfare from, La Péri, Claude Debussy’s Rhapsody for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra, Clifton Baxter ”You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Selections from The Nutcracker.
A Christmas Glow
Join me as I guest conduct the Whidbey Community Chorus and Orchestra in a special Christmas concerts featuring the idea of light in the holiday traditions of the world.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series: Celebrate America!
Special guest, Deirdre Fairfax, will dazzle with music of George Gershwin and Irving Berlin singing the Nelson Riddle arrangements popularized by the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald.
Pack your picnic - Bring a blanket - and come enjoy!
PNW Conducting Institute
Participating and assisting this week’s events sponsored by Whidbey's Saratoga Orchestra and led by renowned conducting teacher, Diane Wittry and Artistic Director Anna Edwards.
Conducting:
Beethoven 2nd Symphony
Florence Mounders, Badder Gyrations (US Premier)
Mostly Modern Festival
Conduct Mostly Modern Orchestra (MMO) rehearsals and readings, and conduct the American Modern Ensemble (AME) in a public concert. Group masterclasses and private seminars with Conducting Faculty: David Amado, JoAnn Falletta, Aram Demirjian
EBC Seminar with Omaha Symphony
Seminars with: Ankush Kumar Bahl, John Devlin, Anna Edwards, Enrico Lopez-Yañez
Saratoga Orchestra Anniversary Concert
Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Ludwig van Beethoven
Saratoga Orchestra Anniversary Concert
Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Ludwig van Beethoven
Whatcom Wind Ensemble
Guest Conducting this premiere ensemble of the Whatcom region.
Stephan Hodel: Argos (Premiere)
Alfred Reed: Symphony 4
