Weekly update — thru May 7, 2022 | |
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We're spotlighting the Hear Now Music Festival this week, and always encourage our readers to support new classical music whenever the opportunity arises. Whether it's buying a ticket, showing up, volunteering, making a simple donation, or contributing to a commission, these activities help classical evolve into its next, very dynamic phase, and what we're seeing and hearing is very exciting. We're dropping some of the stodgy labels and exploring new sounds, new venues and new ways of finding enthusiastic listeners. Los Angeles is a hotbed of excellent new music, and we hope you'll expand your horizons with us all.
That said, however, there is something new is each and every performance. Each opportunity to hear any music is unique, as live events and streaming offer us a chance to hear something we haven't thought about yet. But even with favorite recordings of old chestnuts, every listen can yield something new, if you're paying attention. there is meaning, even humor or insight, in that split-second pause, the new gesture, or a change of costume. Hearing the same old thing in a new space can yield a completely different take on the work. Going to a favorite opera with a new friend can send you home with revelatory insight into what had seemed pretty familiar.
Are you ready for an adventure? It's all right here for you. Just get out there, and see what you find. Here are a few suggestions, but this simple change of mindset may take you places you hadn't expected.
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Hear Now Music Festival
This annual new music festival is already underway, but pay particular attention to the concerts on Saturday and Sunday, which both include vocals. Hear Now has become a powerful force for new classical music, and particularly Los Angeles composers, but their reach goes well beyond SoCal. Grab a ticket and see what the fuss is all about. Classical lives!
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Saturday 4/30, 3pm
First Congregational Church, LA
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Sunday, 5/1, 5pm
First Congregational Church, LA
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Saturday, April 39, 7pm
St. Wilfrid of York Church
Huntington Beach
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Orange County Women's Chorus
Haydn: Lord Nelson Mass
While "the List" is largely focused on professional musicians, we always want to promote and encourage the work of community organizations like the OC Women's Chorus. Smaller choirs and other ensembles like this not only stoke the fire and show audiences how much fun classical music can be, they offer broad opportunities for vocal enthusiasts to get involved and make music real in their own lives. They are a large factor in why pro orgs can build their own audiences, and deserve the respect and attention of the entire community.
This weekend, one of Haydn's most beloved choral works comes to Huntington Beach, and we hope you'll share the event with your OC friends and get down there yourself. Brava, tutti!
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KUSC Radio
The Opera Show
OK, here's a recommendation backed by some serious Lister pride: with KUSC featuring one of our former members, Jennifer Miller Hammel, on multiple shows and Jen hosting the weekly genre-focused gem, The Opera Show, we couldn't be more proud, but it's very well-deserved. Jennifer is knowledgable, charming, and puts together a variety of topics that are right up a vocal fan's alley.
Now that KUSC has officially merged with their Bay Area counterpart and "Classical California" is undergoing new branding, look for good things amid the refresh. We'll definitely be listening!
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Weekly show
Sundays, 9pm to 10pm
KUSC Radio 91.5
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Additional vocal-related events this week... | | |
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All events featured in this newsletter, on the blog and on the podcast will be taken from those submitted to the Lister Calendar. Just click "Submit Event" at the top, and you can craft your listing there. We'll approve relevant events or we'll get in touch for more info.
Pro tip: DO add images, links and details, so our readers can get excited about your event!
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Our next Group Coaching session will answer the question of putting together a sample of your singing, PRONTO. If you're missing opportunities because you don't have tracks to offer, or if your tracks are too out-of-date or otherwise lacking, modern tech can help!
Registrants will receive access to the presentation and follow-up materials, whether or not they can actually attend.
Zoom session — Cost: $25-35
Saturday, May 21, 10am to 11:30am
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Group and self-paced sessions to goose your future
Accepting applications for June now!
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From our Open Calls board
Listings from our public forum
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Artists and orgs need help from time to time, and sometimes you just need a cache of additional experience, a sounding board and/or a brainstorming buddy.
Whether you need a single session to clarify your goals and lay out some plans, or a batch of appointments so you can stay on track with your next big project, working with a business coach can help. Book a session with Lauri online, or find a buddy or mentor who's a good fit for you. We're rooting for you, either way.
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