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Macal Conducts Danielpour In His Debut Concert As Head Of Orchestral Studies Program At Manhattan School Of Music
October 1, 2000 / By

Zdenek Macalphoto by Vidal

On September 28th at 8 p.m., Zdenek Macal conducted the Manhattan School of Music Symphony, marking his appointment as Director of Conducting Studies and Artistic Advisor for the School’s orchestral …

South Carolina Arts Commission Announces Artist Fellowships And $1.8 Million In Grants For New Fiscal Year
October 1, 2000 / By

Mark Kilstoftephoto by Joanna E. Morrissey

The Board of Commissioners of the South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) has awarded Artist Fellowships to four resident, professional artists. Each fellow receives $7,500 in recognition of …

Eddie Marshall Receives First SFJazz Beacon Award
October 1, 2000 / By

Eddie Marshallphoto by Chela Shanti

Drummer and longtime Bay Area jazz leader Eddie Marshall is the recipient of the First Annual SFJAZZ Beacon Award presented by Stella Artois. The award will be given …

Ravinia Festival Names New President And CEO
October 1, 2000 / By

Welz Kauffmanphoto by Dan Rast

The Ravinia Festival has named Welz Kauffman its new president and CEO, succeeding Zarin Mehta, who leaves at the end of the current season after ten years to become …

Philadelphia Orchestra To Decide Centennial Competition Winner: Kevin Beavers
October 1, 2000 / By

Kevin Beaversphoto by Lorin Burgess

Kevin Beavers, 29, was born in Colombia, grew up in West Virginia and holds degrees in composition from West Virginia University (B.M.) and the University of Michigan (M.M. and …

Bang On A Can Collaborates With Australian Chamber Orchestra At 2000 Olympic Festival
October 1, 2000 / By

Bang On A Canphoto by Peter Serling

And the gold medal goes to… the Bang On A Can All-Stars and the Australian Chamber Orchestra for bringing new American music to the Sydney Olympic Festival …

Philadelphia Orchestra To Decide Centennial Competition Winner: Keith Fitch
October 1, 2000 / By

Keith Fitchphoto by Deborah Lopez

Music Indiana native Keith Fitch, 33, studied at the Indiana University School of Music, where he completed his D.M. in 1995. Dr. Fitch currently resides in New York …

Philadelphia Orchestra To Decide Centennial Competition Winner With Audience Vote
October 1, 2000 / By

A Colombian-born American currently working in Amsterdam, an Indiana native teaching in New York, and a Chinese-born American college senior are the finalists in The Philadelphia Orchestra‘s Centennial Composition Competition. Chosen from among 330 applications …

Philadelphia Orchestra To Decide Centennial Competition Winner: Huang Ruo
October 1, 2000 / By

Huang Ruophoto by Nuiko Wadden

Huang Ruo, 23, is working with Chistopher Rouse on his Master’s Degree at The Juilliard School, having recently completed his undergraduate work at Oberlin. The Chinese-born American composer wrote …

CMA Announces Recipients of First-Ever Jazz Grants
October 1, 2000 / By

Don Bradenphoto by Joseph E. Rybczyk

Chamber Music America has announced the first recipients funded through New Works: Creation and Presentation, a new grant program supporting composer/performer-led ensembles in the creation of music …