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Date of Death: April 24, 1998

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Composers Concordance to Present ELECTRIC CIRCUS: A Mel Powell Centennial Celebration with 8 Electric Guitars

Join Composers Concordance for 'Electric Circus', a celebration of the 100th birthday of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Mel Powell. Experience the unique sounds of 8 electric guitars at St. Mark's Church. Don't miss this electrifying event as new compositions are premiered and the spirit of Mel Powell is honored.
Acoustic Guitar Virtuoso Mark Vickness To Release Second Album 'Interconnected'

Three years after releasing his debut solo CD, Places, composer/guitarist, Mark Vickness releases Interconnected featuring four new solo modern fingerstyle compositions and four original pieces.
Boston Court Pasadena's 2019 Emerging Artists Series

Boston Court Pasadena continues its mission of fostering new musical talent with the 3rd Annual Emerging Artists Series, May 30 June 9, 2019. The series will feature up-and-coming pianists, as well as vocalists who have been through a rigorous mentoring curriculum with some of Los Angeles' most prominent musicians and coaches including Mark Robson, Gloria Cheng, Lisa Sylvester, Vicki Ray, Brent McMunn and Paul Floyd.
THE LOVE LIST to Open 2014 Season at the Old Opera House, 2/7

It's the perfect date night show, just in time for Valentine's Day! The Love List, by Norm Foster, is set to open at the Old Opera House in Charles Town, WV on February 7. Directed by D.C. Cathro, this new thought-provoking comedy is perfect for singles and couples alike.
Yale in New York Kicks Off 2013-14 Season with THE LEGACY OF PAUL HINDEMIETH Tonight

Yale School of Music opens the 2013-14 season of YALE IN NEW YORK with THE LEGACY OF PAUL HINDEMIETH tonight, November 22, 2013 at 7:30pmat Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Yale School of Music Opens with YALE IN NEW YORK with THE LEGACY OF PAUL HINDEMIETH Tonight

Yale School of Music opens the 2013-14 season of YALE IN NEW YORK with THE LEGACY OF PAUL HINDEMIETH tonight, November 22, 2013 at 7:30pmat Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Yale in New York to Kick Off 2013-14 Season with THE LEGACY OF PAUL HINDEMIETH, 11/22

Yale School of Music opens the 2013-14 season of YALE IN NEW YORK with THE LEGACY OF PAUL HINDEMIETH on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 7:30pmat Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Yale School of Music Opens with YALE IN NEW YORK with THE LEGACY OF PAUL HINDEMIETH, 11/22

Yale School of Music opens the 2013-14 season of YALE IN NEW YORK with THE LEGACY OF PAUL HINDEMIETH on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 7:30pmat Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Yale in New York Announces 2013-14 Season, Featuring A SOLDIER'S TALE with Yale School of Drama, 4/6

Yale in New York has announced 2013-14 Season, the seventh season at Carnegie Hall. Two concerts showcase students, faculty, and alumni from one of the nation's great music schools. Plus Yale in New York's first collaboration between the Yale School of Music and Yale School of Drama.
THE LEGACY OF PAUL HINDEMITH and A SOLDIER'S TALE Set for YALE IN NEW YORK's 2013-14 Season

Yale School of Music has announced its return to Carnegie Hall with theYALE IN NEW YORK 2013-14 Season. The series-now in its seventh year at Carnegie-has garnered a reputation for its creative and diverse programming, with frequent collaborations between Yale's distinguished faculty and its exceptional network of current students and alumni.
Patti Smith Narrates TUBBY THE TUBA with Little Orchestra Society Today

The Little Orchestra Society (LOS) presents TUBBY THE TUBA narrated by Patti Smith, the iconic National Book Award-winner, rock musician and poet, today, March 16, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.
American Composers Orchestra Announces Orchestra Underground: American Accounts, 3/22

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) presents Orchestra Underground: American Accounts on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:30pm at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall. The concert, led by ACO Music Director & Conductor George Manahan, explores uniquely American stories - both in musical content and in the background of the composers - and features works by Aaron Copland, Milton Babbitt, Gabriel Kahane, and Michael Daugherty. (The premiere of Ian Williams' new piece, previously announced as being part of this concert, has been postponed.)
American Composers Orchestra Announces Orchestra Underground: American Accounts, 3/22

American Composers Orchestra (ACO) presents Orchestra Underground: American Accounts on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 7:30pm at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall. The concert, led by ACO Music Director & Conductor George Manahan, explores uniquely American stories - both in musical content and in the background of the composers - and features works by Aaron Copland, Milton Babbitt, Gabriel Kahane, and Michael Daugherty. (The premiere of Ian Williams' new piece, previously announced as being part of this concert, has been postponed.)
Redcat Presents Multimedia Program of Five Works by Steve Horowitz and the Code Ensemble, 1/29-1/30

REDCAT presents a multimedia program of five works performed by Steve Horowitz and the Code Ensemble. This special event includes Horowitz's own acclaimed re-imagined score for the film The Re-Taking of Pelham One Two Three. As part of REDCAT's Herb Alpert Creative Music Series, the performances take place on January 29 and January 30, 2010 at 8:30 pm.
Redcat Presents Multimedia Program of Five Works by Steve Horowitz and the Code Ensemble, 1/29-1/30

REDCAT presents a multimedia program of five works performed by Steve Horowitz and the Code Ensemble. This special event includes Horowitz's own acclaimed re-imagined score for the film The Re-Taking of Pelham One Two Three. As part of REDCAT's Herb Alpert Creative Music Series, the performances take place on January 29 and January 30, 2010 at 8:30 pm.
Redcat Presents Multimedia Program of Five Works by Steve Horowitz and the Code Ensemble, 1/29-1/30

REDCAT presents a multimedia program of five works performed by Steve Horowitz and the Code Ensemble. This special event includes Horowitz's own acclaimed re-imagined score for the film The Re-Taking of Pelham One Two Three. As part of REDCAT's Herb Alpert Creative Music Series, the performances take place on January 29 and January 30, 2010 at 8:30 pm.
LA Phil's West Coast: Left Coast Festival Adds Additional Performances 11/21-12/8

Additional performances added for LA Phil's West Coast: Left Coast Festival, John Adams, Festival Director; Kronos Quartet, Ensemble-in-Residence November 21 - December 8, 2009
LA Phil's West Coast: Left Coast Festival Adds Additional Performances 11/21-12/8

Additional performances added for LA Phil's West Coast: Left Coast Festival, John Adams, Festival Director; Kronos Quartet, Ensemble-in-Residence November 21 - December 8, 2009
REDCAT Set To Present A One-Night Engagement Of THE LINDAS On 10/10

REDCAT (the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater) welcomes back to its theater The California E.A.R. Unit performing a one-night engagement of world premieres entitled The Lindas on Saturday, October 10, 2009.
Yale In New York Series Opens Season With 'The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman' 9/26 At Carnegie Hall

Following the success of last year's centenary celebration of Olivier Messiaen's birth, the Yale School of Music (YSM) turns again to a great musician on his 100th birthday. On Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m., YSM opens its third annual Yale in New York series with The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman. The gifted alumni, students, and faculty of YSM present six 20th-century works linked with the legendary clarinetist.

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