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Dear Friends,
I’m not sure if it’s winter or summer; last week I had boots, hat and gloves whilst this week I’m working in short sleeves. I’m sure the weather will change again before we know it!
On January 12, Radio presenter Tom Quick presented two of my works (‘Keeper of My Heart’ and ‘High King of Heaven’) on his weekly programme Music for the Soul, on FM94.3. He will also feature some of my music on another programme this year, Women in Music: Those Who Write, Those Who Play, on radio FM98.5. Both programmes are accessible through the internet, so as soon as I have details about the second programme I’ll let you know.
Accordionists Dan Wright and Dick Steichen presented The Accordion: Its Origin, Design and Music, January 30, for the Albuquerque Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. As part of their demonstration of accordions in western music, they played their commissioned duo version of my arrangement of German folksongs, Just for the Folk of It. Continue reading February 2011
The Activities page has been updated to include all of my upcoming music classes and lecture presentations at various campuses in the Albuquerque area. This first quarter of the year will find me at OASIS, Osher campuses at UNM and on the west side, the New Mexico School of Music and more! It’s a [...]
Glyn Greenslade’s new album Heartstrings is now available from CDBaby, iTunes, Amazon, and other digital download distributors. Glyn orchestrated ten of my piano solos, added his original composition ‘Heartstrings’, and the result is this amazing album! Released in digital format only, the album has already received international attention. We were fortunate to have [...]
Dear Friends,
It’s a new year and a new decade, and my prayer is that everyone will have a good year filled with friends, health, joy, and abundance!
This year marks the 25th anniversary of my first published compositions, three choral pieces for Heritage Music/Lorenz. It’s a landmark for me, and a genuine privilege to still be working as a composer and arranger. I’m currently hard at work on a piece for the phenomenal clarinet choir Claribel which I hope to finish in the next few weeks.
The choir of St Michael’s and All Angels sang Sword of Hope (a previously commissioned work, with text by Claire Roth) for Michaelmas Sunday, October 3, 2010. Bishop Michael Voss was in attendance, and I am told he enjoyed the work. Also in October, I was once again privileged to work with the composition students in Petra Dawson’s studio who are not only unbelievably talented, but an awful lot of fun to be around. Continue reading January 2011
Yesterday was my last rehearsal with the fine group of actors appearing in the KUNM Radio Theatre Christmas programme. They will be recording next week, and then the producer will do all of the sound editing and prepare the play for broadcast. I was thrilled to be involved, and will eagerly await broadcast details [...]
Dear Friends,
Autumn has arrived, and with it milder temperatures after an intense and unrelenting summer. The cool evenings and mornings are certainly welcome! The past few months have fled by, and it’s beginning to feel like it will be winter before we know it.
First of all, I’d like to let you know that there are still openings available in the two-part class I am giving on the Dead Sea Scrolls at Congregation Albert (3800 Louisiana NE, Albuquerque). The classes are being offered on consecutive Thursday nights, October 7th and 14th, and you can get more information by calling the Adult Education Office on 505.883.0306. You do not have to be a member to attend, everyone is welcome. I am very excited about presenting these classes (I always knew that double majors in music and religious studies would come in handy!), and I hope to also present some music classes there next spring. Continue reading October 2010
I’ve just received word that Following My Heart has been reviewed by Mainly Piano.com; the same review has been posted on Amazon.com giving the album four 5-star reviews! You can read the review by Kathy Parsons here: review.
I’ve just discovered this article about the indie film Lukisan Hati: Lukisan Hati: A First Time Masterpiece. I feel certain that an English language DVD release cannot be far behind; I’ll keep you posted as I receive more news.
Dear Friends,
I’m not sure what it’s like in your part of the world, but mine is triple digit HOT. I’m seriously missing the lush greenery, the cooling water, and the lovely humidity of northern Missouri where I stayed for a week to attend a Memorial Day weekend family reunion. Highlights included hanging with my cousin Bobbi (who took pictures of me getting my feet wet in the Mississippi), seeing a fox from only a few feet away, attending church at the Shrine of St Patrick whilst my Aunt Ellen played organ and my cousin Laddy served at the altar, meeting a cousin I didn’t even know I had (Mary Ann), having a great time with her and Bobbi (we “girls” giggled so much we nearly drove my Aunt crazy), and going four-wheeling with my cousin Cyndy. I hope to go back for another visit soon.
I am thrilled to announce that organist James Thomas David Gonder will be performing the Canadian premiere of my work Danse des Esprits in September 2010 as part of a concert in Toronto, Ontario. Progress continues as well on the indie film Lukisan Hati, which has seen a flurry of media attention after an official launch and press screening in Malaysia. Work continues on an English translation, and the film will soon be available for downloading via the Youngstreet website (www.youngstreet.com.my). I’ll be sure to keep you posted as more news develops. Continue reading June 2010
My new CD has just received a 5/5 review from Alejandro Clavijo, of Reviews New Age (Spain). You can read the original review here (in Spanish): www.reviewsnewage.com/janeellen.html
He also kindly provided an English translation, which is as follows: Continue reading Review by Alejandro Clavijo
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