BACK FROM OZ
This issue of the newsletter was delayed for a couple of reasons, most recently a 2-week trip to Australia, my first time down under. It was a tour w/ students from RWU, but I did manage to squeeze in a lovely evening on Sydney w/ composer Ann Carr Boyd. Definitely a place to return.
BRAZIL LOG & PHOTOS
You can now see some pics of my wonderful visit to Brazil in my new webpage photo log. I’ve been working my way through the many CDs & books I brought back & musical results will begin to be seen next week at…
AMGuSS 2005
It’s the 20th year! We completely filled up by May and had to go over a couple to make room for a couple of regulars. For those of you in the New England area, here’s a run-down of our concerts, all open to the public:
Tuesday, June 21 at 8:00 PM
MARILYNN MAIR & ENIGMATICA
Performing Arts Center, Roger Williams University,
Bristol RI · Admission free
The program includes Brazilian, Classical, and Contemporary music for mandolin duo & ensemble, by Villa Lobos, Pixinguinha, Bartok, Stravinsky, and others, including the premiere of newcompositions by David Hahn, John Goodin, and Enigmatica’s own, Adam Larrabee.
Wednesday, June 22 at 8:00 PM
BARRY MITTERHOF & JOE SELLY
Performing Arts Center, Roger Williams University,
Bristol RI · Admission $10
Bluegrass, Classical, Klezmer, Brazilian – Barry Mitterhoff has refused to be limited by the constraints of any one musical style. Based in NYC and currently touring with Jorma Kaukonen in “Hot Tuna,” Barry will present his eclectic mix of music in a rare solo program, ably assisted by long-time friend, guitarist, Joe Selly.
Thursday, June 23 at 8:00 PM
5 CENTURIES OF PLUCKED STRINGS
Performing Arts Center, Roger Williams University,
Bristol RI · Admission free
A concert of the AMGuSS faculty & friends, featuring: Robert Paul Sullivan, Ralph Costanza, Thomas E. Greene, Adam Larrabee, John McGann, Josh Tower, Marilynn Mair, Rich Del Grosso, and Robert Martel.
Saturday, June 25 at 8:00 PM
The AMERICAN MANDOLIN & GUITAR ORCHESTRA
Performing Arts Center, Roger Williams University,
Bristol RI · Admission by donation
(Suggested donation of $10 to benefit the American Mandolin & Guitar Summer School Scholarship Fund)
The American Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra, celebrating its 20th year, is a preeminent 60-member group of musicians from across the United States and Canada, conducted by Robert Paul Sullivan. The program features American and European compositions highlighting the long history of plucked-string music, and new compositions by area composers Will Ayton and Robert Martel.
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The next issue of “MARILYNN ON MANDOLIN” will be out in July 2005, and will feature a full wrap-up of AMGuSS 20 & a look at upcoming events for fall. Until then, enjoy the solstice, and I hope to see some of you at our concerts next week!
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