I am a jazz musician based in Mt. Rainier/DC who focuses on using composition and improvisation as a means to root myself, my fellow musicians, and most importantly, my audiences in our physical spaces. My mission through music is to create and strengthen feelings of connectedness and community. Further, as one of the only French horn players in the country focused on jazz and improvisational music as a primary genre, I am constantly seeking ways to expand the technical and theoretical limitations of my instrument.
Decaying
A prerecorded program for piano and violin to find beauty in what is decaying
Year: 2022
Meet Our Vocal Fellows
Meet Baltimore Choral Arts' Vocal Fellows! The Vocal Fellows program aims to advance the careers of young professional singers in the greater Baltimore region through opportunities to perform as soloists with Choral Arts throughout the season, coaching experience as section leaders to help guide Choral Arts’ volunteer singers, hands-on experience designing music curriculum and teaching youth through CoroLAB, and other opportunities.
Watch as Sarah Berger, Kerry Holahan, Juliana Marin, Corbin Phillips, Michael Rickelton, Ross Tamaccio, and Rachel Tanenblatt share their experiences during quarantine and being a part of Choral Arts.
Watch as Sarah Berger, Kerry Holahan, Juliana Marin, Corbin Phillips, Michael Rickelton, Ross Tamaccio, and Rachel Tanenblatt share their experiences during quarantine and being a part of Choral Arts.
Year: 2021
Choral Arts Shorts: Wherever You Are
Our performance of Paul Mealor's Wherever You Are in June 2021 is timelier than ever. A compilation of letters written between military spouses and soldiers who were deployed in Afghanistan, this piece speaks to the longing of loved ones and the hope of a safe return home. We hope you enjoy this Choral Arts Short from Off-the-Grid: New Song and share it with close family and friends.
Year: 2021
The Making of "This is Our House"
Watch as Composer Alysia Lee, Music Director Anthony Blake Clark, and a few of our singers break down the process of creating "This is Our House."
This is Our House was originally commissioned by Baltimore Choral Arts Society, supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
This is Our House was originally commissioned by Baltimore Choral Arts Society, supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org).
Medium: Choral music
Year: 2021
Rejoice & Sing! Subscription Concert
Baltimore Choral Arts presents our Rejoice & Sing! concert, originally performed on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. This performance features uplifting and inspiring choral works while celebrating two women composers. Highlights include our commission of This is Our House by Alysia Lee, supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org), and a performance using both organs in the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. This is the 24th Annual Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Concert. This concert was filmed by Max Kuzmyak.
Repertoire
I Was Glad – Hubert Parry
Messe solennelle – Louis Vierne
Rejoice in the Lamb – Benjamin Britten
This is Our House, commissioned by Baltimore Choral Arts – Alysia Lee
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight – Florence Price
Guest Artists
Leo Wanenchak and Jordan Prescott, organ
This performance was made possibly by Andrew C. Frake & Richard G. Bennett, M.D.
Repertoire
I Was Glad – Hubert Parry
Messe solennelle – Louis Vierne
Rejoice in the Lamb – Benjamin Britten
This is Our House, commissioned by Baltimore Choral Arts – Alysia Lee
Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight – Florence Price
Guest Artists
Leo Wanenchak and Jordan Prescott, organ
This performance was made possibly by Andrew C. Frake & Richard G. Bennett, M.D.
Medium: Choral music
Year: 2021
Joe Bonner
This is a music video for the lead single off my debut record, "The Abe Mamet Trio," which came out November 2021 on DC's LMB Records. Audio and video captured and edited by Jamie Sandel. Abe Mamet, French horn; Steve Arnold, bass; Joe Palmer, drums.
Medium: Video
Year: 2021
Flutist Meghan Shanley Alger explores sounds on everything from harmonica and beer bottles to live electronics, knitting needles, and pencils. With an uncanny ability to create specific atmospheres, even the New York Times has noted her “singing into her flute to produce surreal and eerie timbres.” She ventures into the extreme with composers, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to create new worlds. Her performance credits include the Kennedy Center, AMP by Strathmore and Peabody Library of Baltimore, as well as Symphony Space and Carnegie Hall.
See more information about Freedom
"Freedom" by Janice B. was created to bring awareness to the issue of Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery. The song's story line touches on several forms of modern day slavery including sex trafficking, forced labor without pay, as well as exploitation and violence against women and children.
Medium: music
Year: 2015
See more information about The Soul Light Journey
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Studio recording of The Soul Light Journey.
Welcome to The Soul Light Journey...A meditative journey from the darkness of our shadow selves to the balance of blissful love, light affirmations. Meditation, chakra alignment, empowerment, reiki energy, sound healing, transformation, with a musical and lyrical flow. Participate as you feel led to do so. Surrender completely or simply relax and listen.
Welcome to The Soul Light Journey...A meditative journey from the darkness of our shadow selves to the balance of blissful love, light affirmations. Meditation, chakra alignment, empowerment, reiki energy, sound healing, transformation, with a musical and lyrical flow. Participate as you feel led to do so. Surrender completely or simply relax and listen.
Medium: music
Year: 2019