I look forward to performing with Bluestem Blaze at the College Music Society South Central Conference at Oklahoma City University on Thursday, March 13 at 3:30pm.
We’ll be presenting works by Oklahoma and Arkansas composers including Louis W. Ballard’s Ritmo Indio, Matthew Howell’s Promise of Today, and William Grant Still’s Miniatures for Woodwind Quintet.
More info at CMS South Central Chapter Conference.
GSM Faculty Chamber Recital
I’ll be collaborating with vocalist Julie McCoy and pianist Cynthia Cortright in a performance of Alabado by James (Santa Fe) Galloway on Sunday, March 9 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall. Looking forward to showcasing the OSU Flute Studio’s Yamaha alto flute!
Tickets at LINK and livestream at InsideOSU.
One Small World: Celebrating Musical Works by Composers from Australia
I’m excited to perform our program One Small World: Celebrating Musical Works by Composers from Australia with Lakeshore Rush at St. John’s on the Lake in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, February 5 at 3pm!
Works by Anton Arensky, Amos Gillespie, Reinhold Glière, Miriam Hyde, Aram Khachaturian, Lowell Liebermann, and Alex Wurman.
Faculty Flute Recital
Join me, saxophonist Johnny Salinas, and collaborative pianist Pi-Ju Chiang for my faculty flute recital on Tuesday, November 5 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall.
Repertoire will include Aaron Copland’s Duo for flute and piano, Amanda Harberg’s Hall of Ghosts, Darius Milhaud’s Sonatine, and Russell Peterson’s Trio for flute, alto sax, and piano.
Tickets available at McKnight Center for the Performing Arts or livestream at InsideOSU!
Bluestem Blaze Faculty Woodwind Quintet Recital
Join us for our Bluestem Blaze Faculty Woodwind Quintet Recital on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall.
Repertoire will include Amy Beach’s Pastorale, Kenji Bunch’s Changes of Phase, David Crowe’s Red Oak Suite, and Henri Tomasi’s Variations sur un theme corse.
Livestream available at InsideOSU and tickets at LINK.
Lakeshore Rush @ Thirsty Ears Festival
Save-the-date for our Thirsty Ears Festival performance in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood on Sunday, September 8 at 4pm.
Repertoire will include Kenji Bunch Ralph's Old Records, Valerie Coleman’s Maombi Asante, Ross Edwards’ Trio for violin, cello, and piano, and Astor Piazzolla’s Cafe 1930. For more information, go to Thirsty Ears Festival.
See you there!
10th Anniversary Concert and Celebration at Guarneri Hall
We invite you to join us in Guarneri Hall for our 2024-25 season opener, The 10th Anniversary Concert and Celebration, featuring works from North America on Friday, September 6 at 6:30pm. The concert will feature music by Kenji Bunch, Valerie Coleman, Amos Gillespie, Adolphus Hailstork, Jesse Montgomery, and Alex Wurman. A reception will follow the performance.
Tickets are available HERE.
The programmatic theme for the upcoming season is “One Small World,” which is both a nod to the Disneyland attraction and a unifying message of peace. This 10th Anniversary season will feature seven concerts highlighting composers from each of the seven continents. Concerts will take place in neighborhoods throughout Chicago beginning in September and continuing through June 2025. Programs will include works by composers from Japan and South Korea, Ukraine, South America, South Africa, Antarctica, North America, and Australia.
Lakeshore Rush is partnering with UNICEF this season to help raise awareness of the work UNICEF does to ensure every child everywhere in the world is healthy, educated, protected, and respected.
GSM Woodwind Faculty Collage Recital
I’m looking forward to joining my woodwind colleagues in a faculty collage recital featuring solos for flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon on Monday, August 26 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall.
Come for the great music and stay for the tasty treats!
Tickets available at LINK.
Lakeshore Rush: PianoForte Studios
Join me and the other musicians of Lakeshore Rush for a concert at PianoForte Studios in Chicago on Sunday, April 28 at 5pm! Check back soon for repertoire updates and ticket info.
1335 S Michigan Ave, 2nd floor, Chicago
Guest Artist Recital at Texas A&M University-Commerce
I’m excited to present a masterclass and perform a guest artist recital at Texas A&M-Commerce on Thursday, April 11 at 6pm.
Repertoire will include Eric Malmquist’s Sonata for Solo Flute, Nicole Chamberlain’s Death Whistle, and Edgard Varèse’s Density 21.5.
Thank you to Dr. Julee Kim Walker for the invitation!
Bluestem Blaze Faculty Woodwind Quintet Recital
Join us for our Bluestem Blaze Faculty Woodwind Quintet Recital on Monday, April 8 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall.
Repertoire will include Lina Mathon-Blanchet's Haitian Folk Tale, Paquito D’Rivera’s Aires Tropicales, and Marc Mellits’ Apollo.
Livestream available at InsideOSU and tickets at LINK.
Faculty Flute Recital
Join me, oboist Andrew W. Parker, and collaborative pianist Pi-Ju Chiang for my faculty flute recital on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall.
Repertoire will include Nicole Chamberlain’s Death Whistle, Carl Nielsen’s The Fog is Lifting, Thomas Pitfield’s Trio for Flute, Oboe, and Piano, and Erwin Schulhoff’s Sonata for Flute and Piano.
Tickets available at McKnight Center for the Performing Arts or livestream at InsideOSU!
GSM Faculty Chamber Recital
Reserve your tickets for the Greenwood School of Music’s Faculty Chamber Recital on Monday, March 11 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Recital Hall.
I look forward to performing Charles Koechlin’s Épitaphe de Jean Harlow, Op.164 with saxophonist Johnny Salinas and pianist Hyejin Cho.
Livestream at InsideOSU and tickets at McKnight Center for the Performing Arts!
Bluestem Blaze at SHE: Festival of Women in Music
We’re excited to perform at the University of Arkansas’ SHE: Festival of Women in Music from March 1-3! We’ll be performing Lina Mathon-Blanchet’s Haitian Folk Tale, Jenni Brandon’s Five Frogs, and Valerie Coleman’s Umoja.
Check back soon for details on specific date/time!
Lakeshore Rush: Saint John's On The Lake
I’m excited to return to Saint John’s On The Lake in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with Lakeshore Rush on Tuesday, February 20 at 3pm!
Our program will include Kenji Bunch’s Ralph’s Old Records, Louise Farrenc’s Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano, Amos Gillespie’s Sunlit, Russel Peterson’s Tribute Trio No.2, Astor Piazzolla’s Cafe 1930 from Histoire du Tango, Walter Rabl’s Clarinet Quartet, and Carl Maria von Weber’s Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano.
Bluestem Blaze Faculty Woodwind Quintet Recital
GSM Faculty Chamber Recital
Reserve your tickets for the Greenwood School of Music’s Faculty Chamber Recital on Monday, October 16 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Recital Hall.
I look forward to performing Richard Strauss’ Serenade, Op. 7 with OSU Faculty and Students.
Livestream at InsideOSU and tickets at McKnight Center for the Performing Arts!
Dr. Andrew W. Parker Faculty Oboe Recital
Can’t wait to join Dr. Andrew W. Parker on his faculty oboe recital on Tuesday, September 12 at 7:30pm in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall.
We’ll perform Madeleine Dring’s Trio for Flute, Oboe, and Piano. Tickets available at LINK.
GSM Woodwind Faculty Showcase Concert
I’m looking forward to joining my fabulous woodwind colleagues in a faculty showcase recital featuring solos for flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon on Tuesday, August 29 at 5pm in the McKnight Center for the Performing Arts Recital Hall.
I’ll be performing Edgar Varèse’s iconic Density 21.5. Come for the great music and stay for the tasty treats!
New Music Chicago Presents Series
Catch our spring performance as part of the New Music Chicago Presents Series on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7:30pm at the Experimental Sound Studio (5925 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60660)!
Lakeshore Rush will perform works by Griffin Candey, Amos Gillespie, Chelsea Komschlies, Kevin Puts, and Marc Mellits. Featuring Erin Murphy, flute; Laura McLaughlin, clarinet; Amos Gillespie, saxophone; Pascal Innocenti, violin; Chris Ferrer, cello; Elena Doubitskaya, piano.
Detailed Program:
Kid Gloves (2022) for clarinet and piano by Griffin Candey (b. 1988)
Dual Immersion (2023) for saxophone and cello by Amos Gillespie (b. 1981)
The Entertainment of Being (2020) for flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, cello, piano by Amos Gillespie (b. 1980)
Spam (1995) for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano by Marc Mellits (b. 1966)
Three Nocturnes, 1. Con moto (2004) for violin, clarinet, piano by Kevin Puts (b. 1972)
Steam (2011) for flute and clarinet by Chelsea Komschlies (b. 1991)