March has been a busy month with a lot of cool different activities.
It started with a dual week, playing a series of Children's Concerts in the morning with the New West Symphony and doing rehearsals in the evening for an independent performance of Britten's War requiem. The picture on the left is of the Britten section, minus Stevie Ray Hernandez taking the photo and Alan Peck who played the chamber orchestra percussion part. From left to right: yours truly, Tyler Smith, Scott Babcock, and Khris Metella.
It started with a dual week, playing a series of Children's Concerts in the morning with the New West Symphony and doing rehearsals in the evening for an independent performance of Britten's War requiem. The picture on the left is of the Britten section, minus Stevie Ray Hernandez taking the photo and Alan Peck who played the chamber orchestra percussion part. From left to right: yours truly, Tyler Smith, Scott Babcock, and Khris Metella.
This was followed by a set of performances of West Side Story produced by McCoy-Rigby of the La Mirada Theatre at CSUN's Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC). Very comprehensive set-up below, featuring vibes, xylophone, glockenspiel, Timpani, tam tam, Congas, bongos and Timbales as well as a variety of small items.
This brand new production will go up at the La Mirada Theatre starting April 21st and running to May 14th. Come see it!
Following West Side Story, I was lucky enough to do a performance of Carmina Burana with Vox Femina and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles at First Congregational Church. This amazing piece is always a pleasure to play, and it was a special treat to play alongside one of my earliest mentors Judy Chilnick.
In another typical tale of freelance work, I got a last minute call to play with the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra for their Opera Gala concert. Just a quick soundcheck and then the concert, but a fabulous group to play with, and a great section. L to R: Ben Phelps, Jamie Strowhiro, myself. Mike Deutsch played timpani.
Following West Side Story, I was lucky enough to do a performance of Carmina Burana with Vox Femina and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles at First Congregational Church. This amazing piece is always a pleasure to play, and it was a special treat to play alongside one of my earliest mentors Judy Chilnick.
In another typical tale of freelance work, I got a last minute call to play with the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra for their Opera Gala concert. Just a quick soundcheck and then the concert, but a fabulous group to play with, and a great section. L to R: Ben Phelps, Jamie Strowhiro, myself. Mike Deutsch played timpani.
Finally, I'm finishing off the month with a two week run of Sondheim's "Follies" at Cypress College. This show is part of the college's 50th anniversary celebration. A great show, three performances left this weekend, worth the trip!
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