Dear Friends,
I hope you’re all enjoying the arrival of spring (or autumn, depending on your location!). I travelled by train to Santa Fe this month and was able to rest and recharge for a few days, but I am now back in Albuquerque with lots of news to share!
Excitement about the independent film Lukisan Hati continues to build. Trailers from this film, a touching story about love and friendship as seen through the eyes of five teenagers and which features my music, are now popping up on YouTube and Facebook. The producers are also working toward a television premiere, as well as screenings in Singapore. For those of you who have been asking, I’m happy to let you know that there will be an English version of the film available, and I will share the details as I get them.
I was privileged to get chance to meet composer Eugénie Rocherolle for lunch at La Quiche in Albuquerque, whilst she was in town for a music educators convention last month. Although we have corresponded over the years, this was the first time we had met face to face. I had a wonderful time, and we even spoke a bit of French (albeit mine was certainly rusty). I look forward to spending time with her again one day.
KC Café Radio (www.kccaferadio.com) chose three of my songs (‘Colours of My Life’, ‘Follow Your Heart’, and ‘Visions of the Past’) as part of a special station promotion in March designed to attract new listeners. They have an amazing range of music from indie artists and I would encourage you to sample some of their programming.
Although my lectures at OASIS have finished for the term, I’m still lecturing around town. On Wednesday, April 28th, from 6-7.30 pm, I will be giving a special presentation for a member event given by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico. Entitled “Rock & Roll Renaissance: Pop Artists Writing Classical Music”, this programme will include works by artists who are known to work both sides of the musical field, as well as others who may surprise you. The event is open only to Osher members, but new members can register at the venue.
Maria Vesper wrote to tell me that she sang ‘Follow Your Heart’ for a talent show in March, at West Mesa High School, and that it was well received by the students. Other recent performances of my works include: A Debt of Love by the choirs of Faith Bible Church (March 28th) and Our Lady of the Annunciation (April 2nd), both in Albuquerque; and my period arrangements of Opera Reel and Jenny Lind Polka as performed by the Albuquerque Territorial Brass at a Civil War re-enactment dance in March.
See you next month!
Follow your heart,
Jane
