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New Focus Recordings Presents RABA, A New Album by Scott L. Miller

New Focus Recordings proudly presents the New York release shows for Raba, the new album from Minnesota-based composer Scott L. Miller featuring Estonia's Ensemble U:, flutist Laura c*cks, guitarist Daniel Lippel, and Scott L. Miller. The works on this release reveal a two-decade compositional trend toward quieter, more patient, ambient music rooted in the environment of its origins or its performance. The original concept for this recording was that it should be a retrospective assemblage of previously unreleased audio-visual works from various collaborations Miller has been a part of since 2001. It quickly evolved into a collection of pieces from the past remade, and the impetus for new collaborations. In addition to this album, there is a limited edition DVD of five of the video collaborations with film and video artists Paul Clipson, Ron Gregg, Ted Moore, Rosemary Williams, and Mark Zaki. Links to the videos can be found at www.scottlmiller.net.

Soap Factory Welcomes New Director of Artistic Programming, Ellina Kevorkian

The Soap Factory is pleased to announce Ellina Kevorkian has been hired as the Director of Artistic Programs. Kevorkian brings an interdisciplinary interest in the scholarship and exhibition of both visual and performance arts; sincere advocacy for the artist process; and a commitment to the Soap Factory as a socially responsive hub for the Twin Cities and beyond.

Scott L. Miller's RABA featuring Estonia's Ensemble U:, Laura c*cks & Dan Lippel out 3/16

New Focus Recordings proudly presents Raba, the new album from composer Scott L. Miller featuring Estonia's Ensemble U:, flutist Laura c*cks, guitarist Daniel Lippel, and Scott L. Miller out on Friday, March 16, 2018. The works on this release reveal a two-decade compositional trend toward quieter, more patient, ambient music rooted in the environment of its origins or its performance. The original concept for this recording was that it should be a retrospective assemblage of previously unreleased audio-visual works from various collaborations Miller has been a part of since 2001. It quickly evolved into a collection of pieces from the past remade, and the impetus for new collaborations. In addition to this album, there is a limited edition DVD of five of the video collaborations with film and video artists Paul Clipson, Ron Gregg, Ted Moore, Rosemary Williams, and Mark Zaki.

'ScholarTrips' Winners Announced by Allianz Global Assistance

RICHMOND, VA - Leading travel insurance provider Allianz Global Assistance USA has announced the winners of its 2015 annual 'ScholarTrips' essay and video contest. Allianz Global Assistance created ScholarTrips to give students the opportunity to travel abroad and experience new places and cultures. The company has now provided over $100,000 in travel grants to students across the country. Each of this year's six winners is being awarded a grant of $2,500 for their travel expenses.