Craig and David, originally uploaded by Behold How Free.
Choreographer David Justin (of the American Repertory Ensemble) is assisting Conspirare with our PBS project.  Our music is performed in this program with movement and a variety of standing positions.  The movement is subtle and tasteful, but creates a sense of breadth and fluidity to the program [...]

under the watchful eye of the camera, originally uploaded by Behold How Free.
I’m currently spending a couple weeks in Austin with my musical “home away from home,” Conspirare. I’ve talked about this group several times on my blog, and every experience manages to excite and inspire me in a different way.
These are good times [...]

Sometimes we really need to just run through things, over and OVER. This is part 2 of this video from early February.

These kids are AMAZING. One of the highlights of my trip to Denmark.

I am finally in Austin rehearsing with Conspirare for our upcoming trip to Copenhagen, Denmark.   I am LOVING it.  Everything about it is just so inspiring: the repertoire, the friends, Craig Hella Johnson, charming Austin, etc.
I just love the way CHJ speaks about music.  He has an incredible way of explaining musical concepts and  ideas [...]

First, the summer began with Houston Grand Opera’s “Opera to Go!” performances of Sleeping Beauty. Our three-and-a-half month run of shows ended mid-June.
Photo set of production photos
YouTube video

On June 8, I put together a service of music at my church, Ecclesia. It was great to be able to lead in worship there. [...]

:: My blog has been severely ignored as of late!  So much has been going on.  My summer of travels and adventures will surely put me back on the blogosphere. ::
Each summer, I like to post an outline of my plans for summer travels, performing, and general activities.  Because I live in Houston, Texas - [...]

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Vivaldi/Handel Concert, originally uploaded by Behold How Free.
Robert Simpson (conductor, Houston Chamber Choir), Bill McGlaughlin (host, Exploring Music), and members of the orchestra for “Vivaldi’s Lost Treasure” with the [...]

Sometimes you just have to step and do something before you are understand how much it will mean to you. I don’t know why I don’t just get out and experience things like I should, because my visit to the Houston International Festival today (with Jessica and Amy) was well worth the time!
The Houston [...]

The cast of Sleeping Beauty (Houston Grand Opera’s “Opera to Go!“) drove a little further than normal last Friday to perform for the Mayberry-like town of Livingston, Texas. We really enjoyed our visit to Livingston and were received great responses from children and teachers alike.

One unique opportunity was to perform for a small group [...]