Celebrating the Anniversary of the Birth of Opera! Monteverdi's "Orfeo" was published in 1609. This being our own personal favorite, we were inspired in no small way to re-construct that rarest of period stringed instruments, a tromba marina (a "marine trumpet"). And also, a children's operetta to go with it, "The Ant and the Grasshopper." All wonderful!
Arts-in-Education Performances, Workshops, and Residencies
Teacher Consultancies and In-Service Workshops
We are still also accepting school performance and residency proposals for Spring 2010. Please contact us for information about availability, possible grants and supplemental funding deadlines, program catalogs and custom project ideas. We are rostered artists in both Pennsylvania State Arts Council, as well as NYS regional BOCES programs, both of which provide funding for public and private school programs. Annual deadlines apply, so get in touch now!
~ Sondra and John
LATE FALL - WINTER 2009 PUBLIC DATES
Saturday November 7, 2009 2:00-5:00 pm
Hill Hold and Brick House Museums, Campbell Hall (near Montgomery), NY
Fundraiser event
Historic music, in a wonderful historic atmosphere
128 Route 416, Campbell Hall, NY (Orange County). For reservations, call 845-291-2404, or www.hillholdandbrickhouse.org
Sunday November 8, 2009 1:00-2:00 pm
Florida Public Library, Florida (Orange County), NY
"The Boy Who Went to Visit the North Wind" & "Who Has Heard the Wind"
Sondra and John bring audiences on a wind-swept journey to long ago and far away with the telling of the traditional tale The Boy Who Went to Visit the North Wind. Look forward to an energetic tandem storytelling performance, underscored with live music on the Celtic harp, with abundant and engaging participation well suited to audiences of all ages. The tale will be ushered in with an interactive early music mini-concert Who Has Heard the Wind, featuring rare and wondrous historic wind instruments. For more information: 845-631-7659
Friday November 20, 2009 7:00 PM
Oxford Academy, 12 Fort Hill Park, Oxford, NY
A Gala Cupcake-Themed Fundraiser for the Oxford Youth Center, featuring the telling of the traditional tale "The Boy Who Went to Visit the North Wind" and "Who Has Heard the Wind" (program as in above listing, but with a unique cupcake twist!) For more information: 607-843-5922
Sunday November 29, 2009 9:30 AM
Marcellus Methodist Church, Marcellus, NY
Music for 1st Sunday of Advent Morning Worship Service
Sunday December 6, 2009 1:00-3:00
Peaceful Center, Troy, NY (Rensselaer County)
Holiday Open House Concert, as part of Troy Victorian Stroll
Location: 45 Third Street, Troy. For information: 518-326-3467; www.victorianstroll.com
Thursday December 10, 2009 7:00
New Lebanon Library, New Lebanon, NY (Columbia County)
"Christmas Around the World and Across Time"
Location: 550 State Route 20. For information: 518-794-8844, www.newlebanon.lib.ny.us
Friday December 11, 2009 6:00-8:30
Kinderhook Memorial Library, Kinderhook, NY (Columbia County)
"Wassail Traditions" Open House Music, Village Candlelight Celebration
Location: 18 Hudson Street. For information: 518-758-6192, www.oklibrary.org
Saturday December 12, 2009 12:00-3:00
Ommegang Brewery Sint Niklaas Belgian Christmas Celebration, Cooperstown NY
Imagine celebrating Christmas the Olde-World way, with Sint Niklaas, his side-kick Black Peter, and traditional holiday music, instruments, and traditions as you'd have enjoyed them in old Flanders. As you listen, you can also try some of the most finely crafted beer this side of Belgium. You might want to check the Ommegang website for details, to read about all that's happening, and get directions: www.ommegang.com. Or call: (607) 544-1800
Saturday December 12, 2009 evening
Phelps Community Historical Society at historic Howe House
Wassail Celebration Fundraiser: Progressive Dinner and Architectural Tour
Reservations, Info: 315-548-4940; Desert & Concert Location: 66 Main Street, Phelps NY. See www.phelpsny.com/home-for-the-holidays
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are interested, reserve NOW or this program may be cancelled.
Saturday December 19, 2009 evening
Private Wedding Party
Sunday December 20, 2009 1:00-4:00
Lorenzo State Historic Site Candlelight Open House, Cazenovia NY
Here's the beloved local historic site open house that we have called our Christmas home since 1986! It's an open house, and a lovely chance to experience the magic of another era with our music filling all the corridors and chambers warmed by candlelight. Come enjoy our holiday music in this most intimate and evocative of settings. $3 for adults, $1 kids under 12. Location: 17 Rippleton Road, Route 13. For information: 315-655-3200, www.lorenzony.org
Sunday December 27, 2009 7:00PM
Concert for Olde Christmas and Epiphany: "The Adoration of the Magi," Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, East Syracuse, NY This is a concert of music to celebrate Olde Christmas, a perfect window into the lore of "The 12 Days of Christmas." Keeping in mind that while most of us have just celebrated the culmination of Christmas, those of the Orthodox tradition are still looking forward to Christmas on January 7th. Together, we'll be time travelers, bridging the two Christmas dates! In addition to our music, presented in an exceedingly beautiful and intimate setting of holy icons, you'll be treated to a groaning board of goodies to enjoy. In our own yearly cycle, this special time leading to season of Epiphany is a personal favorite: Carols about the Three Kings are abundant, ranging from mysterious, to exalting, to very detailed and humorous stories about their activities. A good will collection will be taken for the musicians. Location: 783 Franklin Park Drive, E Syracuse. Information: 315-434-9540.
We celebrated the Anniversary of the Birth of Opera! Monteverdi's "Orfeo" was published in 1609. This being our own personal favorite, we were inspired in no small way to re-construct that rarest of period stringed instruments, a tromba marina (a "marine trumpet"). And also, a children's operetta to go with it, "The Ant and the Grasshopper." All wonderful!
WHERE HAVE WE BEEN RECENTLY?
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Bells & Motley Storytelling, with Nyckelharpa & Harp