“Moonlight Sonata” last weekend on the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11
Like many others in the DC area last weekend, I headed to the National Mall to watch the magnificent Apollo 11 projection show on the Washington Monument, depicting the first […]
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Piano at National United Methodist
It was a somber but distinct honor to play the Steinway concert grand piano at National United Methodist Church for a dear and supportive friend last weekend.
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Piano on the Road
I was in New York and had my keyboard with me for a church conference last weekend. Didn’t get a chance to practice much before leaving, so I set up […]
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One More Gypsy Sub
I had the opportunity to sub in one more time for the local production of Gypsy, this time with a fuller orchestra and a concert grand piano. The singers joined […]
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Jazz Jam Session at Mr Henry’s
Improvised licks blasting out of a trumpet greeted us as we shuffled up the stairs to the second floor of Mr Henry’s. Here, every Wednesday night, is a jam session […]
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“Gypsy” the Musical
Our local community theatre (http://stmarksplayers.org) where I’ve directed music for two shows is putting on Gypsy next month. I wasn’t available to play for all of the performances, but I […]
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Open House in Potomac, MD
It’s been a while since I sat down and played piano for three hours – it was good to do again this past weekend, but I need to build up […]
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Organ in Arlington
It was great to be back at First Church of Christ, Scientist, Arlington last week after a year or two since the last time I subbed on the organ for […]
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“Harpstrings” is the Inspiration Song of the Week
Delighted as always anytime that one of my compositions is selected as the Watchfire Music Inspirational Song of the Week. Today is is Harpstrings, from my 2015 album Piano on 24th. […]
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Filming a Documentary
Had a fun and new experience last week being filmed in a documentary about life a professional musician. It was for a film student’s portfolio project, and I’ve already seen […]