In The Loop | Mar 28, 2008

Many of you have already heard the exciting news that ELLIOTT CARTER will be the NYCC's honorary member in the 2008-09 season. Joining our prestigious roster of prior honorary members, TANIA LEON, EZRA LADERMAN, JOHN EATON, PAUL MORAVEC, as well as this year's current honoree, DINU GHEZZO, Elliott Carter is "perhaps this country's most celebrated and esteemed creator and steadfast champion of new music" in the words of our Executive Director, JOHN DE CLEF PIÑEIRO. We are delighted to have him on board. (The full letter from John can be found at nycomposerscircle.blogspot.com)

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Upcoming NYCC dates for your calendar:
Sunday Salon: April 13 @ 2pm, Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza (400 West 43, 2nd Floor)
Sunday Salon: May 18 @ 2pm, Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza (400 West 43, 2nd Floor)
May Concert: May 20 @ 8pm, Frederick Loewe Theater at NYU, 35 West 4 Street ($15 Suggested donation)

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Although the run has started already, there is still time to catch JILL FRERE in Empty Room, Thursday March 27 - Saturday 29th at 8pm. 3 nights only! The choreographer, Alethea Adsitt writes: "We have been working on this for a year-and-a-half, and are eager to share it with
you. The piece has grown to quite the amazing journey, with incredible performers, video, sound, lighting, scenery, and everyone involved moves me so much. "
The Performance Project @ University Settlement
184 Eldridge Street, (at Rivington), New York, NY 10012 F/V to 2nd
Ave, B/D to Grand
Tickets $15 For Reservations Call: 212-453-4532
www.universitysettlement.org/what/arts.html

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JENNIFER GRIFFITH lets us know more about Opera After Hours, a subversive evening of opera and song. Featuring two works by Jennifer: The Dressing Room and Dream President, the evening will also feature Daniel Felsenfeld's The Bloody Chamber. The dates are April 11 and 17, 8pm, at the Zipper Theater, 336 West 37 between 8th and 9th Avenue. Much more info, including ticket reservations, at www.zippertheater.com, or call 212-352-3101.

In The Loop | Mar 7, 2008

A large congrats and thanks to all who participated in our recent CONCERT AT THE SYMPHONY SPACE THALIA on February 23. Our producer, PATRICIA LEONARD, must be singled out for the exemplary work she did in crafting a seamless evening of music. Thanks also to GENE MARLOW for stepping in to emcee the evening. If you were not able to make it, pictures are available at nycomposerscircle.org (click on "Photos via Flickr" link in the upper right of the home page.) There are also some pics posted from our December concert at Baruch.

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Our MARCH SALON is being held this Sunday, March 9, from 2-5pm, at the Ellington Room at Manhattan Plaza, 400 West 43rd Street. Thanks as always to GENE MCBRIDE for his assistance in securing this great room!

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KEVIN MCCARTER has a premiere of a choir piece tomorrow, Saturday. The Manhattan Choral Ensemble will premiere "As the Earth Brings Forth Her Bud" and new works by George Steel and Andrew Megill on their Saturday, March 8, concert, 8 p.m. at Earl Hall, Columbia University. The chorus website, www.ManhattanChoralEnsemble.org, has a link to a map showing how to walk to Earl Hall on the Columbia campus.

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JILL FRERE will be one of the featured dancers in an upcoming production of an old opera. Dido & Aeneas are a modern celebrity couple in this updated version of Henry Purcell’s 1689 opera. DIDO & AENEAS, March 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM at LaGuardia Performing Arts High School. Choreography: Jody Oberfelder; Dancers: Gina Bashour, Aditi Dhruv, Jill Frere, Elise Knudson, Rebekah Morin, Jake Szczypek, Ed Rice, and Carlton Ward.Featuring the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and the LaGuardia Performing Arts High School Senior Chorus More info, including ticket information, at jodyoberfelder.com