Lindee Link

Last year Lindee Link, age 12 at the time, wowed everyone at the Peachtree City Veterans Day event. Since then I've heard her sing a number of times and each time she seems to get just a bit better. Not only is she an accomplished performer, she also writes! It's been a while since we made the following video but we thought we'd share it just in case you missed it. We're also including one of her recent songs now that she has her own YouTube site and we can easily grab them. She'll be singing in Peachtree City on Memorial Day...

Pops in the Park and Pizza n' Pops!

The Peachtree Wind Ensemble will perform at a "Pops in the Park" Concert at Senoia City Park in downtown Senoia on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will also feature the East Coweta High School and Lee Middle School bands. The Peachtree Wind Ensemble is made up of adult volunteer musicians from throughout the southside area. Any adult who plays an instrument or used to play an instrument and would like to play with a group again is invited to come and have fun making music. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Peachtree City. For more information about the group, go to www.peachwind.org. Come join us under the stars for a musical evening!

June 9, 7:30 p.m. - The Peachtree Wind Ensemble will present music for your picnic on the patio at a "Pizza 'n Pops! Concert" at Partners II Pizza in Peachtree City. Enjoy your picnic on the patio or in your golf cart while listening to some great music played by friends and neighbors. Adult musicians are welcome to join the fun by coming to rehearsals at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School in Peachtree City on Monday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. For more information about the group, go to www.peachwind.org.

Can A Music Video Change The World?

A band, a song, a website, and hundreds possibly thousands of music lovers worldwide will soon join forces to produce a user-generated music video about taking their "Leap of Faith."

What is a "Leap of Faith?" First, it is an inspirational song by Indie rock band Kindred Souls that is about overcoming obstacles and achieving personal triumphs.

"The song is about saying to yourself, 'I believe in you!' It means taking a great leap towards believing in yourself and what you can accomplish," says Kindred Souls singer-songwriter Jeff Rafferty.

Kindred Souls joined forces with international media social network website www.fotki.com to ask people to share photographs of their "Leap of Faith" - whatever that means to them. Fotki.com is based in 215 countries. This is an opportunity to collaborate on producing a video with people around the globe including photographers, proud parents and grandparents, students, athletes, performers, and non-profits.

To be in the music video, visit www.fotki.com or www.kindred-souls.com. Download the song for free, and submit a photo and a brief story about your "Leap of Faith."

The contest starts May 7 and photos will be accepted for two weeks. After that, fans will be asked to vote for their favorites. The photos will be compiled into a music video for the song "Leap of Faith" and launched on YouTube and on www.kindred-souls.com.

"We will include as many photos as possible in the video and donate $100 to the favorite charity of whoever submits the most popular photo," says Kindred Souls songwriter and keyboardist Lon Bachrach.

What inspired Leap of Faith? Band founders Rafferty and Bachrach agree it was drawn from overcoming some of their own personal struggles, which includes trying to achieve success for their music.

Playing in clubs ranging from Asbury Park's Stone Pony to New York's Knitting Factory, Kindred Souls is an all-original rock-n-roll band whose music has shades of blues, jazz, R&B, funk, and soul. The band features bassist Stan Quincy Adams, guitarists Ted Heman and Jeff Samet, and drummer Paul Lavenhar.

"There isn't anything else that I can do but make music. Being a musician is who I am," says Bachrach. "Part of our message is to tell other artists and folks of vision, who are the carriers of creativity's torch, don't stop! Continue to share, to create, and to believe. Take your leap of faith!"

Sommerville Releases New Album May 12

Atlanta trumpeter Joey Sommerville is on the up and up after signing with Three Keys Music. Sommerville's album 'Like You Mean It' has ridden the indie jazz charts to the top and will be released worldwide on May 12th.

Fayette Middle School's Cub Chorus Takes First Place!

Spring Concert May 15th at Sams Auditorium

Many of Fayette Middle School’s 7th and 8th grade chorus students recently returned from a 4-day trip to Orlando, Florida. The Cub Chorus performed at the The MusicFest competition in Orlando. The Fayette Middle School Cub Chorus came in First Place (Junior High Choral Division). Additionally, the Chorus was also named Superstar Champion - for the highest scores in the choral division (Jr. High & Sr. High combined). This was a first for Fayette Middle Chorus! Ms. Risë Rudy, the Chorus Director stated that the students who performed provided the evidence of what hard work and dedication can achieve and she was proud of the their commitment to excellence in their art.

The Fayette Middle School’s final Spring Concert is Next Week - Thursday, May 15, 7:00 PM at Sams Auditorium.

Matt Elliott Homes to Contribute $2,500 for Voices

Matt Elliott Homes reaches out to support Voices and its community, for another year, in the upcoming programs for the summer and fall of 2008.

“We are glad to join Voices once again,” explained President, Matt Elliott. “We have shared this journey since its inception and are excited to support them in their artistic endeavor. We feel that the sophistication of their productions is unrivaled in the local community. Voices has the special ability of blending an eclectic mix of musical styles, cultures, languages, and ages of talent. This unique quality enables them to transport their audience beyond its imagination. Ms. Ugarte, as Founder and Artistic Director, has created a vehicle to share, enlighten and develop the local community and talent based on her multi-cultural classical training, performance and teaching experience. As a Platinum Sponsor, we look forward to Voices announcement for the upcoming programs of 2008 and we would like to encourage the community to participate and support in the continued growth of this performing arts organization.”

Matt Elliott Homes believes that “quality is in the making” and that “it is an emotion which you experience in art and lifestyle.” “We invite you to experience this feeling” and preview 105 Adams Park Drive, Fayetteville, GA 30214. This newly constructed, Craftsman style basement home is situated on two acres in a secluded subdivision and is 20 minutes from the airport. It features 5 bedrooms, master and additional bedroom on main, extensive trim, and hardwood floors and stairs. Details and specifications are a must see. Participating co-op agent is offered 3% commission on the sale of this home. Please contact Jan Spell with Harry Norman at 404-402-5963 for showings and reference Voices. This home is ready for immediate move in. Matt Elliott Homes will donate $2,500 to Voices at closing on or before May 31, 2008. Please visit www.MattElliottHomes.com for a virtual tour.

The Pick of the Pickers at the Marietta Bluegrass Festival

The Marietta Bluegrass Festival will be held on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 at Jim Miller Park, home of the North Georgia Fairgrounds. The music starts on Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at noon. The bluegrass festival is held inside the climate controlled comfort of Exhibit Hall A. Ticket prices are $10 on Friday, $12 on Saturday, or $20 for the weekend.The second oldest Bluegrass Festival in Georgia is the one to pick for the best in bluegrass music. The Marietta Bluegrass Festival began in October 1969 as the Cobb Bluegrass Festival. While the festival is one of the oldest, it is the bands making their first appearance at the Marietta Bluegrass Festival that are the talk of the town.

A total of 13 bands are scheduled to perform, six of which will be making their first appearance at this event. The first-timers include The Wilson Family of Folkston, GA, NewFire of Simpsonville, SC, Joe and Melanie Johnson of Muscadine, AL, and local favorites The East Dixie Boys, Smokey’s Farmland Band and Flat Pickin’ Inc. Returning by popular demand is Southern Lite of North FL, Randolph County of East AL and Georgia’s own Broad River, Whoa Nelly, The Honey Creek Boys, The Larios Brothers and Potter’s Clay.

If you enjoy good, clean family fun, quality music and mixing and mingling with down to earth people, there’s no doubt that you’ll find it at the Marietta Bluegrass Festival. Come see for yourself and bring some friends with you.

Among the Festival sponsors are D. Geller & Son Jewelers of Smyrna and Kennesaw, Norman Campers and Red Roof Inns of Marietta.

For more information, please visit www.JackGrass.com or telephone 770-961-5974.

CELEBRATE 31 YEARS OF JAZZ AND 31 DAYS OF ATLANTA WITH THE ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL

This year marks the 31st anniversary of the Atlanta Jazz Festival, celebrating another year of electrifying performances and exhilarating events that Atlantans hold so dear. “By exploring the beauty of Atlanta, says Camille Russell Love, Director of the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs, “the Atlanta Jazz Festival is taking full advantage of what the city has to offer and has submerged every corner of Atlanta in magnificent music and the arts.”

The theme of this year’s festival is 31 Years 31 Days Atlanta. Following this theme, the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs has created a precursor to the festival, the Neighborhood Jazz Series, which highlights the explosion of culture in four of Atlanta’s eclectic neighborhoods over four weekends in May. Neighborhood Jazz enhances each neighborhood’s cultural experience by connecting people through music, art and festivity

The highlighted neighborhoods are Castleberry Hills, Virginia Highlands, Midtown and will culminate over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th -26th, in downtown Atlanta at Robert W. Woodruff Park. The Neighborhood Jazz Concert schedule is as follows:

May 3rd Castleberry Hill
7pm – 10pm
LOFT @ Castleberry Hill - featuring Days Ahead
170 Northside Drive, Atlanta 30313

May 10th – Virginia Highlands
8pm – 10pm
An Evening of Jazz under the Stars featuring The Michael Dana Group
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
441 Freedom Pkwy, Atlanta 30307

May 16th – Midtown
5p - 10p
Friday Jazz at the High featuring Melvin Jones
High Museum of Art - Robinson Atrium, Stent Family Wing
1280 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309
$18 per person; Free for High Members

A full 2008 Atlanta Jazz Festival artist line-up and schedule of events will be announced soon.
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Talent abounds!

Last night as I was working on the Fayette Front Page I listened to some music via YouTube. It's a fun way to listen to music. You start with one artist of choice, say Seal singing "Kissed by a Rose". Off to the side of the video if you scroll down you'll find a list of "Related Videos" which could be anything under the sun. For instance, with the example of Seal's Kissed by a Rose, there could be a song about a seal or a video about kissing roses, but usually it would be another Seal song or the same song by another artist.

I went hopping from video to video discovering talents I've missed (some who've been around, some who are just beginning to make it, some who want to make it). I thought I'd share some of those I considered outstanding...




This one they've blocked from embedding so you'll have to click the link and go listen (bet you save it ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2NEU6Xf7lM&feature=related

I gather these guys are all European Idols... One, is the "World Idol". I have to admit that I watch Idol, but I've never felt the urge to rave about any of the singers, or buy their music. This year I'm impressed with David Cook and may have to break down and stop being such an Idol snob . I listened to Kurt Nilsen, the World Idol, without knowing initially that he had anything to do with the world-wide Idol series. He doesn't look the part and may not have made it here in the U.S. despite his phenomenal voice.

In the group song they go off key at the very end, but other than that I was impressed.

YouTube is a great way to expose yourself to music you might not ever hear otherwise.

I like to stop in Barnes & Noble's music section on occasion when I have some spare time and listen to musicians I've never heard before. I bought a Matt Dusk CD doing that --- great find! I found Andrea Bocelli that way years back.

I also "discovered" Michael Bolton's "secret passion", opera (I bought his CD titled "My Secret Passion"). Bolton was one I could take or leave, enjoyed but wasn't overwhelmed with his talent. I learned to appreciate him a bit better after hearing him sing one operatic aria in concert many years back. It never crossed my mind that he could really "sing" until them! When I saw the opera CD at B&N, had to give it a shot. He and Bocelli are the extent of the opera in my collection at the moment.

I have eclectic taste in music, will listen to Meat Loaf, the the score from Phantom, then a country... OK, nuff on my tastes. Go put in your favorite artist on YouTube then go exploring, try something new. Bet you'll be surprised at what you discover.

I'll leave you with one YouTube that might surprise you, Luciano Pavarotti singing "It's a Man's World" with James Brown...

Grand Opening for Greenville Street Park in Newnan Features "The Wrights" in Concert

Join the City of Newnan in celebrating the grand opening of Greenville Street Park Saturday, April 26th! There will be a free concert featuring the country music’s husband and wife duo, The Wrights. The concert will start at 7 P.M.

In 2005 with the release of their debut album Down This Road, on ACR/RCA, The Wrights joined an elite class of critically acclaimed artists that represent the best of what music city has to offer. Now, with their upcoming EP, The Wrights on independent label ACR they hope to build upon the success of the first release.

The husband and wife duo have worked, lived and breathed for music since the moment they met nearly ten years ago when Adam joined Shannon on stage at a gig in Atlanta . They had an undeniable connection and their musical collaboration took root immediately, both of them drawn to timeless sounds and artists – Willie, Hank, Aretha, Dylan. The easy harmony was impossible to ignore.

“Greenville Street Park is truly a fabulous park for the City of Newnan . The City wanted to bring a first class act to the park and The Wrights just fit the bill. They are hometown favorites with national acclaim and we are excited to bring this kind of music act to the public and as our opening concert for the park,” said Gina Snider, the City’s Public Information Officer.

After a little more than 12 months of construction activity, the much anticipated Greenville Street Park is almost complete and ready to open to the public. The Greenville Street Park is a two acre urban park nestled between Greenville Street , LaGrange Street , and Salbide Avenue and strategically placed on the edge of the historic Greenville/LaGrange residential neighborhood, its commercial district, and is within walking distance of historic downtown Newnan. The urban type “hardscapes” park was designed as a first class gathering place for downtown patrons, lunch time crowds, afternoon and evening musical concerts, and other festive events.

The park features a 25 column colonnaded entrance, a terraced lawn area and stage that serves as a small amphitheatre, a water fountain, brick plazas, a covered pavilion, and plenty of tables and chairs. Meandering paths, secluded benches, and extensive landscaping compose the balance of the new park. The Greenville Street Park will also feature two sculptures, one by prominent Atlanta artist, Martin Dawe, and the other by local renowned artist, Carol Harless. Ms. Harless’s sculpture is not scheduled to be completed and installed until late summer.

“ Greenville Street Park is a first class recreational facility. We look forward to all the gatherings and events that will take place here. I would like to personally invite the citizens of Newnan to join us a part of this grand opening ceremony,” said Mike Furbush , the City’s Landscape Architect.

by Forrest Shultz

Spivey Hall Welcomes Prospective Students to Clayton State

Each year, Spivey Hall brings thousands of potential college students to Clayton State University through its music education programs. For many students, it’s their first time to set foot on a college campus.

In October, 125 high school students took a break from their choir rehearsal to hear about the academic programs that Clayton State University offers. Clayton State senior Ivan Segovia, who is a student assistant in Spivey Hall’s box office, addressed the students.

“I participated in the Spivey Hall Choral Workshop when I was in high school, and it’s because of the incredible workshop experience, and the opportunity to sing in this beautiful hall, that I decided to enroll at Clayton State University,” he said.

Candace Henry, a Clayton State alum and current admissions counselor, also spoke to the students. Not only did she inform them about the various academic degrees on campus, but she also revealed that she, too, had been a member of a previous Spivey Hall Choral Workshop. That was her first introduction to Clayton State University.

While some students are actively trying to decide which college to attend when they come to Spivey Hall for the first time, others become acquainted with the hall, and consequently the campus, at a very early age. Young People’s Concerts (YPC), for example, are school-day field trips designed for students in all grade levels, from pre-K to grade 12. It is not uncommon for Spivey Hall Education Manager Amber Dimkoff to have a child shyly look up at her and say, “I was here last year. Do you remember me? I’m so glad I got to come back this year!” Many teachers pack lunches for their students and they sit outside on the lawn, or walk to the gymnasium in the Athletics & Fitness Center, to eat lunch after the concert. The children feel so grown-up knowing that they are on a “real” college campus participating in college student-like activities.

Similarly, the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program (SHCCP) is comprised of students between the ages of 10 and 18. Some have been members for eight years, traveling every Monday night, year after year, to Clayton State University to rehearse and create beautiful music. These children not only “grow up” in Spivey Hall, but they also represent the University as its cultural ambassadors, singing in venues throughout the United States and in countries across the world. This summer the Spivey Hall Tour Choir will represent Clayton State University when they perform at the widely known Oregon Bach Festival, and in June 2009 when they give a 10-day performance tour in China.

Established in 1993, the Spivey Hall Education Committee began identifying music education needs in the communities surrounding Clayton State University. In 1994, both the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program and Young People’s Concerts were launched. Fourteen years later, the SHCCP now involves 170 students in three choirs, and YPCs brought a record number of students to Spivey Hall in 2007/2008. However, Spivey Hall’s educational programs also include two choral workshops, a chamber orchestra workshop, a jazz workshop, master classes, and professional development opportunities for music teachers. More than 15,000 students and their teachers travel from some 18 counties to Spivey Hall each year for these programs.

For more information about Spivey Hall’s educational programs, please email Dimkoff at AmberDimkoff@clayton.edu or visit www.spiveyhall.org/education.

A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Releases New CD, I’ll be Seeing You

The Spivey Hall Children’s Choir announces the release of its third CD, I’ll Be Seeing You, now available through Spivey Hall at Clayton State University.

I’ll Be Seeing You presents a collection of favorite works performed throughout the history of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir. Recorded live in Spivey Hall in the spring of 2006, the CD, produced by ACA Digital Recording, Inc. of Atlanta, features 21 songs sung by 48 of the most advanced students in the program conducted by Dr. Martha Shaw, founding artistic director of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir and professor of music at Shorter College in Rome, Ga., with piano accompaniment by assistant director Judy Kerlin Mason.

Songs on this CD range in style from classical sacred works and spirituals, to “America the Beautiful” and a medley of popular tunes by Johnny Mercer. The title track, “I’ll Be Seeing You” by Irving Kahal & Sammy Fain and arranged by Harris M. Wheeler, is a nostalgic musical tribute to the hundreds of Children’s Choir Program participants who have formed deep and lasting friendships as a result of their participation in this outstanding ensemble.

The CD also features the world-premiere recording of David L. Brunner’s “A Song for Every Child,” dedicated to Martha Ellen Stilwell, a long-time Clayton County Schools music educator whose encouragement led to the formation of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir. “A Song for Every Child,” inspired by the introduction to Songs of Innocence by renowned British poet William Blake (1827-1857), was commissioned for the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir in loving memory of Bill & Lillian Loucks with a deeply appreciated gift from Southwind Enterprises, Ltd., and Steve and Nancy Rieck, whose daughter, Kristin Rieck, is among the Choir members singing in the recording.

I’ll Be Seeing You features additional works by living American composers who have responded to the recording with enthusiastic praise. Morten Lauridsen, recognized internationally as a leading composer of choral works, is represented on the CD with his song “Dirait-on” from Les Chansons des Roses, set to poetry by Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926). Wrote Lauridsen to Shaw, “Many thanks for sending the recording of `Dirait-on.’ It's beautifully done in every way. So musical! Please convey my congratulations and appreciation to your superb singers and Judy. Your interpretation is right on the money. Bravo!”

Similarly, composer Larysa Kuzmenko rejoiced after hearing this CD, and writing to Shaw: “I would like to thank you and congratulate you all for the most outstanding, and professional performance of my choral songs, `Stars,’ `Night’ and `Winds’! The performance was so musical, sensitive and very moving! The mood was captured so well for each song. I could not ask for a better interpretation than this! This was actually the first time I heard a performance of `Night,’ it was stunning!”
Copies of I’ll Be Seeing You (ACA CM20101) priced at $15 are available from the Spivey Hall Box Office, (678) 466-4200, and may be purchased via credit card, cash or check. All proceeds from sales of the CD benefit the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir annual touring activities, which this summer include participation in the Pacific International Children’s Choir Festival (PICC Fest) and a performance on June 28, 2008 at the prestigious Oregon Bach Festival in Eugene, Ore.

Dedicated to excellence, the Spivey Hall Children's Choir Program has provided exemplary choral music education to its singers since 1994. Comprised of both male and female students ages 10 through 18, this treble choir program is for soprano and alto singers. Consisting of three choirs, the program draws students from 18 metro-Atlanta counties, offering them professional-level instruction in vocal pedagogy, music theory, sight singing, ear training, and presentation as well as exposure to a variety of choral styles. Involvement also enhances young people's lives, helping them to develop self-reliance, personal integrity, responsibility, compassion, and confidence in their abilities.

Spivey Hall and the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program receive funding support from The Walter & Emilie Spivey Foundation. Spivey Hall receives additional support from the National Endowment from the Arts, Georgia Council for the Arts, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

For more information visit www.spiveyhall.org/shcc.

A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

BORDER COLLIES TO PERFORM AT THE LAWRENCEVILLE FEMALE SEMINARY

Visit the Lawrenceville Female Seminary on April 25 at 8 p.m. for the latest performance in the Coffeehouse Nights live music series, which features local musical artists performing various types of music. This month, the Border Collies will perform.

The Border Collies are a contemporary Celtic band featuring a unique blend of traditional and contemporary Celtic and folk influences in their music and their compositions. Based out of Atlanta, the band performs regionally around the southeast at concerts, festivals and clubs.

Founding members Michael Robbins and Caeri Tomson met while attending Swannanoa Celtic Week in July 1999. Their first performance was given at the student showcase and they both returned to Atlanta enthused and energized by the Swannanoa experience and began writing songs and developing material. The band released its’ first CD in December 2000 titled, “Live at the Variety Playhouse.” The CD captured the live performance at a concert celebrating the Celtic New Year to a near sold out crowd at Atlanta’s Variety Playhouse. Their 2002 CD release, “The Road from Swannanoa,” showcases the band’s original compositions and their ability to interpret and arrange traditional material.

Admission is $4 for Gwinnett History Museum members, $5 for non-members. Coffee, drinks, and desserts will be available for purchase. For more information, call 770-822-5178. The Lawrenceville Female Seminary is located at 455 South Perry St. in Lawrenceville.

J.C. Booth Musicians Excel in State Level Performance

Middle School Bands Achieve Top Scores in Evaluations

Two J.C. Booth Middle School bands, under the direction of Mr. Robert Burton, scored straight “1’s”, the highest marks possible, in the 6th District Performance Evaluation March 26 and 27.

The 6th Grade Advanced Band and the Symphonic Band consisting of 7th and 8th graders played for other competing bands and judges who scored them on technical abilities, sound and stage presence, among other things.

The Symphonic Band scored a “1” in sight reading, the most difficult part of the festival. The group was given a grade level “4” piece of music (out of 6 levels) that they had never seen before. They were given three minutes to look at the music individually followed by three minutes of guidance from the director. Then they played.

The judges awarded them with “A’s” in all categories, commenting that it was an “outstanding performance,” noting that excellent instructions were given by the director during the study period.

The Symphonic Band also performed three prepared pieces and were awarded a rating of a “1”. Comments from the judges told the story. “You should be so proud!” wrote one judge. “You made people listen! Fantastic!”

The 6th Grade band performed at the same high level, achieving a rating of “1” in both sight reading and performance.

“I am extremely proud of all these young men and women,” said Director Burton. “The minute they stepped off the bus they were all business; they listened and took great direction. They pulled together as a team and directing them was a pure pleasure.”

The performance evaluation program, sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association, is an evaluation procedure of musical performance and sight-reading abilities for individual students, performing groups, and teachers. Recognized authorities in the field of music education critique the participation of bands and musicians during a planned performance evaluation schedule and provide their written and/or oral opinions. The goal of the program is to promote musical knowledge through performance; to raise student standards of musicianship, instrumentation and technical knowledge; and to offer students and teachers the opportunity of extended listening to the best work of peer groups from other schools.

ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY MUSICAL EVENING IN THE GARDENS WITH THE ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Enjoy a complimentary "Musical Evening in the Gardens" by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) at Callaway Gardens on Friday, April 25, 2008, from 8:00 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m.

For the first time ever, the ASO, directed by ASO Assistant Conductor Mei-Ann Chen, will take the stage on Robin Lake Beach to perform fun, recognizable, upbeat music as well as a special tribute to our armed forces.

“We are so delighted to have this incredible opportunity to host the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra at Callaway Gardens,” said Edward Callaway, chairman of Callaway Gardens. “To hear beautiful music in our natural setting with friends and families will provide for a spectacular event. We invite everyone to be a part of this great night.”

Bring your blanket* and head to Robin Lake Beach to enjoy this musical event under the stars. Dress is casual. Enter through the beach gate on U. S. Hwy. 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

This wonderful evening is provided by Callaway Gardens, Cousins Properties Inc. of Atlanta and the Pine Mountain Tourism Association.

For more information, visit www.callawaygardens.com/atlantasymphony or call 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292). Special overnight packages are available.

Callaway Gardens®, is in Pine Mountain, Ga., 60 minutes southwest of Atlanta and 30 minutes north of Columbus.

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The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, now in its 63rd season, is considered one of America’s leading orchestras, known for the excellence of its live performances, presentations, renowned choruses, and its impressive list of Grammy® Award-winning recordings. The leading cultural organization in the Southeast, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra serves as the cornerstone for artistic development and music education in the region. Under the creative partnership of Music Director Robert Spano, Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles, and President and CEO Allison Vulgamore since September 2001, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs more than 200 concerts each year to a combined audience of more than a half million in a full schedule of performances which also feature educational and community concerts, including Starbucks Free Parks concerts and ASO Around Georgia, a statewide initiative which over the past six decades has taken the Orchestra into more than 30 counties and 60 communities throughout the State.

Callaway Gardens®, a premier travel and meeting destination in the South, is owned by the non-profit Ida Cason Callaway Foundation™ (ICCF). Within the 13,000 acres of Callaway Gardens is a resort, preserve, almost 100,000 square feet of meeting space, 931 guest rooms, restaurants, shops, golf, tennis, fishing, shooting club, gardens, butterfly conservatory, horticultural center, chapel, inland beach, nature trails, and additional attractions. For more than 50 years Callaway Gardens has provided “a place of relaxation, inspiration and a better understanding of the living world” for millions of visitors. Callaway Gardens is committed to its mission of environmental education and land stewardship for the benefit of future generations.

*Tents are not permitted.

The Atlanta Balakaika Society Presents a Concert of Russian and Eastern European Folk Music

The Atlanta Balalaika Society will present a concert of Russian and Eastern European folk music on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at 8:15pm at Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow,Ga. 30260. Tickets are $20.00 and may be purchased in advance by calling (678) 466-4200 or at http://www.spiveyhall.org/.

The concert will feature domra virtuoso Angelina Galashenkova-Reed, bayan soloist Alla Mulvehill and the Zelyaskovi Bulgarian Ensemble.

The Atlanta Balalaika Society, now in its 27th year, is one of the largest orchestras of Russian folk instruments outside of Russia, and is the primary promoter of Russian folk culture in the Southeast. Colorfully dressed in traditional folk costumes, the orchestra performs on balalaikas, domras, and bayans (Russian button accordions), along with other ancient wind and percussion instruments.

The Atlanta Balalaika Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) community orchestra dedicated to the performance and preservation of Russian and Eastern European folk music in the Southeast and in the United States.

The evening’s performance will be conducted by David C. Cooper.

Fayette Senior Services Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Bluegrass & Barbeque

Fayette Senior Services is celebrating 30 years of making a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of Fayette County’s seniors.

To commemorate the agency’s anniversary, Fayette Senior Services will host “Bluegrass & Barbeque – a Down Home 30th Anniversary Celebration” to be held on Friday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy great barbeque and musical entertainment by the award-winning Musselwhite Family. The Musselwhites are best-known for their close family harmony and hard driving bluegrass instrumentals.

The event will be held at Fayette Senior Services beautiful new life enrichment center located at 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville (across from the Fayette County Justice Center). Tickets are on sale now at Fayette Senior Services and must be purchased in advance. The cost is $12 for Center members and $15 for non-members. In honor of the agency’s 30th anniversary, 30 door prizes will be given away throughout the evening.

Fayette Senior Services promotes the emotional, social and physical well-being of adults age 50 and better. For more information about Fayette Senior Services call 770-461-0813 or visit www.fayss.org.

Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran Church in Peachtree City will present the Rust College A’Cappella Choir in concert on Saturday, April 12, at 5:00 p.m.

The A’Cappella Choir features a broad repertoire of classical, spirituals, opera, and contemporary and traditional gospel music. The choir has toured Africa and has made two European trips as Ambassadors of Friendship. They have appeared on Good Morning America and the International Protestant Hour. Most recently the choir competed and won first place in the 13th Annual American Negro Spiritual Festival in Cincinnati.

The choir was founded in 1936, and is currently conducted by Mr. Zebedee Jones.

Rust College is a four-year, historically black, fully-accredited liberal arts college in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Founded in 1866 by the United Methodist Church to educate newly-freed slaves, it boasts an enrollment of nearly 1000 students.

The concert is free, but an offering will be taken for the college’s scholarship fund. Christ Our Shepherd is located at Georgia Hwy. 54 and Peachtree Parkway.

Clayton State University Wind Ensemble to hold Spring Concert at Spivey Hall

Clayton State University’s Wind Ensemble will hold its spring 2008 concert in Spivey Hall on Apr. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

A special piece by a Clayton State senior music composition student Christel Vinot (Jonesboro), entitled “Forsaken Past,” will be featured among the night’s program.

“The original version of this piece, for string orchestra, trumpet, piano and percussion, received its premier in 2005 by the Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Richard Bell,” explains Vinot. “It was so well received that I decided to re-orchestrate the piece for wind ensemble. I was very pleased with the result, and would like to thank Dr. Patrick Carney and the Clayton State University Wind Ensemble for doing such a great job!”

The concert will also feature the Clayton State University Brass Ensemble, Flute Trio, and Percussion Studio. The Wind Ensemble will also perform works by Holst, Yurko, Gillingham and O’Loughlin.

For more information, contact Carney, Clayton State’s director of bands, at (678) 466-4745 or by email at Patrickcarney@clayton.edu.

A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

31st ANNUAL ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FUTURE OF JAZZ COMPETITION VII WINNERS

The City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs announced today the six winners of the Future of Jazz Competition VII. The Future of Jazz Competition was created in 2004 by Tammy Allen along with the Office of Cultural Affairs, to showcase Atlanta’s emerging jazz talents and provide them with an opportunity to perform their original compositions at the Atlanta Jazz Festival. “Jazz is a true American art form,” asserts Office of Cultural Affairs Director, Camille Russell- Love, “The Future of Jazz competition provides insight into where future generations will take this genre."

Partnering with Atlanta Party Starters and SmoothAtlanta.com, this year’s competition spanned six weeks beginning January 29th at Sambuca Jazz Café in Buckhead and ending March 4th at Star Jazz and Blues in the Castleberry Hills District. Jazz enthusiasts were able to enjoy fine dining and great ambiance while listening to live music from future jazz greats. Each night three bands battled it out for the ultimate prize; performing on stage at the 31st Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival in front of thousands upon thousands of avid jazz lovers. “There was an incredible amount of talent in this year’s competition,” says competition founder Tammy Allen, “it’s always a bummer when you have to choose a winner - they’re all good.” Six winners were selected by a panel of industry and celebrity judges and were chosen from six jazz sub-categories. Each of the winners will receive a $500 prize from the Atlanta Jazz Festival and will play in the festival’s 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. time slots each day.

The six winners of the Future of Jazz Competition are as follows:
January 29th: Contemporary Jazz Instrumental - ZON 3
February 5th: Contemporary Vocal Jazz - Heather Johnson
February 12th: Nu Jazz – Bradford
February 19th: Straight Ahead Instrumental - Mace Hibbard
February 26th: Fusion Jazz - Genetic Drift
March 4th: Straight Ahead Vocal - Kemba Cofield

ATLANTA AREA YOUTH COMPETE IN THE 8th ANNUAL YOUTH JAZZ BAND COMPETITION

The Atlanta Jazz Festival in partnership with Spelman College and Jazz 91.9 WCLK, presents the 8th Annual Youth Jazz Band Competition. Created to showcase young jazz talent from more than 400 youth from middle and high schools throughout the metro Atlanta area, the competition is a great vehicle for young enthusiasts to pursue and broaden their knowledge and understanding of jazz music. “The Youth Jazz Competition is a great way to promote middle school and high school jazz bands and encourage jazz education,” said Camille Russell Love, Director of the City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs. “This competition allows these students to showcase their immense talent and gives them a chance to shine on the main stage at the Atlanta Jazz Festival.”

The Youth Jazz Band competition will be held at Spelman College in the Cosby Academic Center Auditorium on Saturday, April 26, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is free and open to the public. Three bands will be selected to open the 31st Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival, held Memorial Day weekend, May 24th - May 26th. One of the three bands will open each day of the festival with a performance on the Main Stage.

2008 Participating Schools to Date are:
• Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Jazz Ensemble
• Centennial High School Mighty Knight Jazz Ensemble
• Henry County High School Jazz Band
• Inman Jazz Eagles
• J.C. Young Jazz Ensemble
• MLK Jazz Band
• Riverdale High Jazz Band
• Sandtown Middle School Jazz Band
• Shamrock Middle Jazz Ensemble
• Tucker Middle School Jazz Band
• Wheeler High School Jazz Ensemble

ABOUT THE ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Atlanta Jazz Festival, an annual musical showcase, celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats in venues throughout metro Atlanta during the month of May and culminates in a 3-day music festival on Memorial Day Weekend. It is the mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival to expose and entertain a diverse audience of jazz aficionados, young jazz enthusiasts and musical artists to the rich heritage and variety of jazz as an authentic form of traditional music. The 2008 Atlanta Jazz Festival builds on the success and heritage of previous festivals by continuing its expansion with a 31-day schedule. Sponsors of this year’s festival are: The Coca-Cola Bottling Company, JW Pepper, Atlanta CVB, Publix Supermarkets, JazzTimes, Mapex, Anheuser Busch, Spelman College, Brand Atlanta, Smart Music, WCLK 91.9, Upscale Magazine, Sheraton Atlanta, BET Jazz, and TD Entertainment. For more information on the Atlanta Jazz Festival, please call the information hotline at 404.853.4234 or visit the website at www.atlantafestivals.com.

Visiting Trio "Czechs Out" Spivey Hall, April 2

The Czech Trio, the acclaimed ensemble from Prague with a history going back over a century, performs an all-Czech program in Clayton State University’s world-famous Spivey Hall on Wednesday, Apr. 2. The concert is presented by the Clayton State Department of Music and admission is free to the public.

The Atlanta program is an all-Czech one, featuring the Second Trio in D minor by Bohuslav Martinu, Bedrich Smetana’s Trio in G minor, and Dvorak’s “Dumky” Trio in E minor. The Martinu work was written in 1950 when the composer was living in New York and it was premiered at the opening of the Haydn Library at MIT in Cambridge that year. The Smetana and Dvorak are two of the most beloved chamber masterworks from the Romantic period.

Members of the Czech Trio are Milan Langer, piano, Dana Vlachová, violin, and Miroslav Petráš, violoncello. All three members of the Trio are sought-after teachers at the Prague Conservatoire or Academy of Performing Arts. The Czech Trio continues the work of previous famous trios of that name, whose members have been spreading the fame of the art of Czech music interpretation in almost uninterrupted sequence since 1899. The Trio’s most recent recording on the Arco Diva label, entitled “Elegiaco” includes works by Rachmaninoff, Suk and Dvorák.

This will be the Czech Trio’s third tour of the United States, with 17 performances in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia (including Macon on Apr. 1 and Hawkinsville on Apr. 5.)

For further information on the Spivey Hall performance, call (678) 466-4756. The Czech Trio’s website is: www.czechtrio.cz.

The Czech Trio is represented by Raymond Weiss Artist Management, Inc.

A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

Clayton Community Big Band Presents “Crossing Over” at Spivey Hall, Apr. 28

The Clayton Community Big Band under the direction of Stacey Houghton presents “Crossing Over,” big band versions of popular tunes, on Monday, Apr. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Spivey Hall on the Clayton State main campus in Morrow. The event is free and open to the public.

“In order to make the modern big band more accessible to a wider audience, bandleaders and writers have occasionally worked with popular melodies outside of the swing tradition, converting them to a jazz format,” explains Houghton. “Our program includes jazz arrangements of non-jazz melodies from the books of such bandleaders as Buddy Rich, Terry Gibbs, and Gordon Goodwin in addition to its usual lineup of standard swing.”

Performing in “Crossing Over” are the following musicians: Sorrell Carr (Jonesboro), Marcus Outler (Morrow), Michael Terry (Meansville), James Riley (Peachtree City), and Tara Adcock (Fayetteville) on saxophone; Michael Wheeler (Forest Park), Anthony G. Bailey (Decatur), Mark Lewis (Stockbridge) and Daniel Sims (Morrow) on trumpet; Doug Murray (Jonesboro), Mark Gladfelter (Ellenwood), Amy Castillo (Jackson) and Enrique Mercado (Lake City) on trombone; Stephanie Butler (Atlanta) on piano; Tony Terrell (Lake City) on bass; Courtney Tatum (Lovejoy) and Daniel Watts (McDonough) on drums; and Chris Odom (Lovejoy), Marc Agenor (Morrow) and Caleb Halstead (McDonough) on guitar.

The Big Band also presents vocalist K.J. McKinnie on two numbers that were originally arranged for the likes of Sarah Vaughan and Diane Schuur.

The Clayton Community Big Band is comprised of Clayton State music students and talented musicians in the local community. The Apr. 28 Big Band performance is presented by the Clayton State University Department of Music. For more information, contact Houghton at HOUGHTONES@aol.com.

If you love jazz, you may also be interested in the Apr. 23 Jazz Combo tribute to musician Max Roach (1925-2007) at 7:30 p.m. in Spivey Hall. This event is also free and open to the public.

For directions to Spivey Hall on the Clayton State main campus in Morrow, visit www.clayton.edu and select Maps/Directions.

A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.
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Clayton State University Jazz Combo Presents “Shades of Max” at Spivey Hall, Apr. 23

The Clayton State University Jazz Combo presents “Shades of Max” remembering Max Roach (1925-2007) on Wednesday, Apr. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in Spivey Hall on the Clayton State main campus in Morrow. The event is free and open to the public.

“Max Roach was one of the most versatile and accomplished musicians in jazz history since his emergence in the 1940s,” offers Clayton State University Jazz Combo Director Stacey Houghton. “His inventive drumming has added significantly to the sounds of jazz masters Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Clifford Brown, Duke Ellington and many others.”

A large portion of the evening’s show will feature music to which Roach contributed his developmental drumming, as well as some of his own compositions and arrangements. Other highlights of the program include several arrangements and originals by Houghton written specifically for the combo, as well as an exciting vocal rendition of Duke Ellington’s “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” featuring guest Clayton State alumna Candace Henry (Lithonia).

In addition to Henry’s vocals, the following musicians will perform in “Shades of Max:” Michael Wheeler (Forest Park) and Wilgens Pierre (Mableton) on trumpet; Shaun Brooks (Peachtree City) on trombone; Houghton (Rex) on tenor saxophone; Chris Odom (Lovejoy) and Marc Agenor (Morrow) on guitar; Tony Terrell (Lake City) on bass; and Courtney Tatum (Lovejoy) on drums.

If the Apr. 23 “Shades of Max” concert leaves you wanting more jazz, join the Clayton Community Big Band in Spivey Hall on Monday, Apr. 28 at 7:30 p.m. for a free concert featuring big band jazz arrangements.

Both the Apr. 23 Jazz Combo and Apr. 28 Big Band performances are presented by the Clayton State University Department of Music. For more information, contact Houghton at HOUGHTONES@aol.com.

For directions to Spivey Hall on the Clayton State main campus in Morrow, visit www.clayton.edu and select Maps/Directions.

A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

“Riders to the Sea” Collaboration Will Include Dual Performances at Both Venues

The Clayton State University/Brenau University joint production of “Riders to the Sea” by well-known English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams will feature dual performances at both university campuses.

Brenau’s operatic version and Clayton State’s play (in effect, opera without the music) will both be performed at Brenau’s Pearce Auditorium and Clayton State’s Clayton State Theatre. The Brenau production in Gainesville, Ga., will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, Apr. 11. On Thursday, Apr. 17 and Friday, Apr. 18, at the Clayton State Theatre (room 132 of the Arts & Sciences Building) in Morrow, the two performances will begin at 7 p.m.

According to Clayton State Theatre Artistic Director Phillip DePoy, Clayton State’s play will be act one for each performance, and Brenau’s opera will be act two for each performance.

The opera will showcase Brenau students and nationally known singers and will be staged and conducted by well-known Brenau Artist-in-Residence William Fred Scott. Brenau faculty, staff and students will be admitted free on Apr. 11, with general admission $10. The “Riders” play will be directed by DePoy. Admission on Apr. 17 and Apr. 18 at Clayton State is $5 for general admission, with students admitted free.

To learn more about Clayton State’s involvement in the collaboration, contact DePoy at phillipdepoy@clayton.edu or call (678) 466-4715. For further information on Brenau’s production, please call (770) 531-3119 or e-mail Cindy Wohlander at cwohlander@brenau.edu.

A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

2008 CHARLES WADSWORTH CONCERT

On March 29 at 7:30 PM, world-renowned pianist Charles Wadsworth will host a spectacular concert celebrating the much-anticipated completion of the Charles Wadsworth Auditorium Restoration Project.

Since its original completion in 1939, Newnan's Art Deco style Municipal Auditorium has seen many years of constant use by the community. It has always been a place of special memories for local audiences. On its stage hometown folks appeared in plays, graduations. recitials, concerts, Junior League Follies, special ceremonies, and much more. Some of those memories have been inscribed in the graffiti that can still be seen on the back stage brick walls ... and with a respect for history, will not be covered with paint.

Recognizing the importance of preserving the heritage of such an historic part of Newnan, the Auditorium Restoration Project was begun in 1993

Restoration of the auditorium itself has been completed and returned to its original Art Deco beauty. Refinished and reupholstered seats have also been re-installed. They now sit in the darkened and sleeping auditorium … soon to be released from their protective wrapping and occupied by a new audience. At the present time the stage area has been completely walled off to protect the auditorium from the work being completed on and behind the stage area. A new, high, stage ceiling has already been finished. A completely new modernized steel rigging system is being made and will soon be installed. Following that, new stage curtains will be hung, and the lighting system will be installed.

Soon the auditorium will awake … ready for its grand reopening.

Renamed The Charles Wadsworth Auditorium in 1998, the auditorium will be the site of the March 29th "A Preservation Celebration" which will welcome back local son and internationally acclaimed pianist Charles Wadsworth. Throughout the restoration committee’s spearheading efforts to restore and enhance the acoustically superior auditorium, Wadsworth and other artists have participated in annual concerts to raise funds for the project. He'll return to his hometown with a stunning presentation of musical artists. Patrons and sponsors of the event will also attend a special post-concert reception. All are invited to be in attendance at this historic reopening and this grand concert by Charles Wadsworth and Friends.

WADSWORTH CONCERT BRINGS MASTER CLASSES TO STUDENTS

A new and exciting facet has been added to the Charles Wadsworth and Friends Concert on Saturday, March 29th. Two of the musicians performing in the concert will arrive a day earlier in order to conduct Master Classes for Coweta County high school and middle school string and clarinet students.

Violinest Chee-Yun and clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester, both accomplished and world-class musicians, will conduct the Master Classes at The Centre for Performing and Visual Arts on Friday, March 28. The Master Classes are free-of-charge to the students. The Newnan Rotary Club will sponsor one of the Master Classes, and BB&T and Cargill will co-sponsored the second class.

“A Master Class is a class given to students of a particular discipline by an expert of that discipline—usually music, but also painting, drama, dance, or any of the arts. In a Master Class, a teacher’s general comments are replaced by the far more personal, intimate, informed, and individualized instructions and comments of a practiced professional in that talent or skill.”

Newnan High School’s Band Director John Erdogan said, “Student participation in Master Classes can hone students’ skills and challenge them. Encountering musicians who play on this level can benefit students greatly by helping them develop basic techniques, reading literature, tone production... and just from the opportunity to be exposed to a developed talent who has succeeded artistically and professionally. Someone who actually does this professionally can certainly benefit students. Lots of things can come from these Master Classes.” Erdogan added, “"We are also so fortunate to have local citizens who not only appreciate Wadsworth and support his annual concert here, but also appreciate the musical arts enough to financially support a Master Class like this for our students.”

Dr. Lyn Schenbeck, Director, Centre Strings (high school) orchestra (also 6th-8th Strings, Smokey Road Middle school ) commented, "This opportunity for our students and the Centre Strings ensemble to be a part of a Master Class can be a life-altering experience. To have the opportunity to learn from someone like violinist Chee-Yun is very exciting; our students will benefit in every way. A big thank you to Newnan Rotary and to BB&T and Cargill for making this happen.”

Tickets for "A Preservation Celebration" Charles Wadsworth and Friends Concert are available at Scott's Book Store on the Newnan Courthouse Square, Morgan's Jewelers at Ashley Park, and The Bank of Coweta - Thomas Crossroads branch. General Admission tickets are $20. Student and Senior (65+) tickets are $15.
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Our Favorite Songs, Carroll County Community Chorus

Carroll County Community Chorus presents a spring concert series “Our Favorite Songs.” To celebrate Charles Allen’s tenth year as conductor, the Chorus has selected their favorite songs from a decade of performances. The most requested song “Bring Me Back to Carrollton,” was written by local composer, Ed Hogan. Additional favorites include “Pie Jesu,” “The Music of the Night,” “Love is a Many-Splendored Thing,” “Somewhere Out There,” “Shenandoah,” “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” “Georgia On My Mind,” and many others. Concerts are Friday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center. Tickets are $10. Call 770-838-1083 to order by phone or for information.

Army Sergeant Deploying on First Tour a Real Rock Star

Photo: Richard Patrick (left), lead vocalist for the band Filter, and former band mate turned Army Reserve Sgt. Frank Cavanagh share the stage for a reunion song during the Operation MySpace concert at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, on March 10, 2008. Defense Dept. photos by Samantha L. Quigley

It's hard to imagine that Frank Cavanagh, a tall thin Army Reserve sergeant with a shaved head, once had hair nearly to his shoulders and played bass for the rock band Filter.

Cavanaugh said he didn't tell anyone he'd gone through basic and advanced individual military training for some three years. He also didn't tell anyone in his reserve unit that he had been in a successful rock band.

"I didn't want either positive or negative attitudes," he said. "I just wanted to be a soldier and get along, just because we're all soldiers; we're all equal."

It may be hard to believe that a verifiable "rock star" would give up a successful career for a soldier's life, but Cavanagh had his reasons. "I've done everything I wanted to do in life with music," he said. "After the band went on hiatus, I was like, 'What have I not done in life?' I've got a beautiful family, beautiful kids. I love music, but I love my country.'"

So, at 35, Cavanagh, followed in his father, uncle and brother's footsteps and volunteered to serve his country. He's a "27 Delta," Army-speak for a paralegal, and said he loves his job. "There's nothing more important to me, really, than what a soldier does," he said. "You get called upon to do things, and sometimes you don't like it. But, hey, that's alright. There's a higher purpose for it."

The rock star turned soldier soon will come back through Camp Buehring on his way to Iraq for his first tour. But first, he had one more concert to get out of the way.

Cavanagh was in Kuwait to reunite with his old band, Filter, during "Operation MySpace." More specifically, the concert reunited the sergeant with Richard Patrick, Filter's only remaining original member and lead singer.

MySpace social networking Web site presented the show yesterday with cooperation from Armed Forces Entertainment, a group that brings entertainment to deployed troops, and America Supports You, a Defense Department program that connects citizens and companies with servicemembers and their families worldwide.

"We really wanted it to happen. It's a bridge between the two worlds," Patrick said. "We're coming over here to play rock music, and Frank's in the military. Let's bridge the two worlds and let everybody know it's really one world."

Though it was a happy compromise, the reunion in Kuwait wasn't quite what Patrick had originally hoped for.

"I'm a reservist, and (Rich) had called me up about five months ago and was like, 'Hey, I'm putting a new record out, and I want you to come help me with it and go back on tour," Cavanagh said. "I was like, 'Buddy, I'm going on a different kind of a tour. It's gonna be a hot one, too.'"

Cavanagh's decision to enlist was no surprise to Patrick, however. The singer knew his buddy loved his country and the military.

"Knowing everything about Frank, ... Frank's a patriot and he's going to be exactly who he is," Patrick said. "(The hiatus) gave Frank a lot of time off ... to sit and think about what else is out there. It was the (right) time for him to just go, 'Look, I have this opportunity, I'm going to do it.'

"He decided to go into the military and serve his country. I think that's great," Patrick added.

The fact that Cavanagh was going to be at the concert made it all the more meaningful for Patrick and the other members of Filter. In fact, playing for the troops was the first goal on his list when he decided to put his band back together.

"It's a total honor," he said. "You're traveling over here, and it's time zone changes, and you feel like a zombie, but when you see the people you came for, it's instantly worth it," he said. "It's a hell of an experience."

The experience paid off big for the troops when Cavanagh, sans his rock star hair, joined his former band for one song during the concert that also featured comedian Carlos Mencia, actress/singer Jessica Simpson, the bands Disturbed and the Pussycat Dolls, and DJ Z-Trip.

Now, it's back to soldiering for Cavanagh, at least for the next year.

"Of course, in a year, I would love to come back and play with Filter," Cavanagh said. "The itch to play music and be in Filter will never leave me."

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
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Stars Rock Kuwaiti Desert in Support of Troops

For more than four hours, Camp Buehring, in the middle of the Kuwaiti desert, became a hard-rocking outdoor amphitheater.

Before the music began, about 5,000 servicemembers heard a message of support and appreciation from President Bush. Both Lt. Gen. James J. Lovelace, commander of U.S. Army Central and Combined Forces Land Component Command, and his deputy, Maj. Gen. Dennis E. Hardy, visited with the performers and thanked them for their support.

Then, before comedian Carlos Mencia got the troops laughing, he gave them some words of thanks.

"You guys work every single day doing a job that other people would never even dream of doing," he said. "You do it proudly, and you do it with a smile, and I salute all of you."

Mencia's job was to keep the troops in stitches between music sets by Disturbed, Filter, the Pussycat Dolls, and actress/singer Jessica Simpson, a job at which he more than succeeded.

Then it was DJ Z-Trip's turn to crank up the volume on some special mixes.

The troops' reactions to the rock groups were quite different from they way they reacted to Simpson and the Pussycat Dolls. The latter groups elicited shouts of appreciation, and even marriage proposals.

There was no doubt the troops were excited to have the entertainers come all the way out to Kuwait just to perform for them.

"Yeah, it's breaking my heart," Indiana Army National Guardsman Staff Sgt. Brad Thurman joked, adding that he's looking forward to seeing Disturbed. "We'll enjoy it. We weren't expected to be here, (but) they changed us going north (to Iraq)."

Air Force Tech Sgt. Marcus Waller, deployed from MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., expressed gratitude for the celebrities' appearance.

"I just want to give a big thanks to Carlos Mencia, the Pussycat Dolls and the various artists coming out in support of our troops," Waller said. "We really appreciate it. It's good to see faces, people thinking about us. As a whole, the U.S. military, we want to give you a big, 'Thanks.'"

The artists turned the tables, saying the visit and their interactions with the troops profoundly impacted them.

"This has been a life-changing experience for us," Nicole Scherzinger, lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, said.

Simpson pointed out what the troops' service means to her. "What you guys represent is true sacrifice," she told the troops before singing her last number.

The other groups said they were honored to be performing for the troops and greatly impressed by the experience.

"We're coming over here to play rock music, and Frank's in the military, said Richard Patrick, lead vocalist for Filter. "Let's bridge the two worlds and let everybody know it's really one world."

"Frank" is Sgt. Frank Cavanagh, Filter's former bass player, who's now an Army reservist getting ready to deploy.

Disturbed's members were just happy to be able to take their support of the troops directly to the military members.

"We're happy that we finally have the opportunity to get out here and talk the talk ... and play for the troops and do what we said we've been meaning to do for the longest time. We're feeling really, really good about it," Disturbed's vocalist David Draiman said.

Z-Trip said he couldn't process all that was happening to him at Camp Buehring. "I'm probably going to be digesting this on the flight back," he said. "It'll probably all settle and make sense."

As the show concluded, all of the artists came to the stage to join Simpson in singing "God Bless America."

The concert, presented by MySpace, a social networking Web site, was streamed live on the MySpace site at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. It was presented in cooperation with Armed Forces Entertainment, a group that brings entertainment programs to deployed forces, and the Defense Department's America Supports You program, which connects citizens and companies with servicemembers and their families worldwide.
By Samantha L. Quigley
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Hip-Hop grows at South by Southwest

AUSTIN, Texas - South by Southwest has always been known as a music festival that flourishes with indie-rock bands, singer-songwriter types, classic blues players, metal acts and even some country artists. But hip-hop? Not so much.
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COFFEEHOUSE NIGHTS: LIVE MUSIC AT THE LAWRENCEVILLE FEMALE SEMINARY

Visit the Lawrenceville Female Seminary on March 14 at 8 p.m. for the latest performance in the Coffeehouse Nights live music series, which features local musical artists performing various types of music. This month, local artists Ron Hipp and Carol Statella will perform their original songs.

Ron Hipp, an Atlanta native, is an acoustic finger-style guitarist, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Hipp has been performing both solo and in various band combinations since the age of 16. His rich baritone voice, fancy finger-picking, altered guitar tunings, beautiful original songs and instrumentals make his performances an inspiring experience.

Raised in Athens, GA, and at home in many musical styles, Carol Statella is a gifted violist and singer. She has played on albums as notable as Sinead O'Connor's Faith and Courage and in backup orchestras for Joni Mitchell, The Moody Blues, Harry Connick Jr., and Brian Wilson. Statella has also played in the Atlanta Opera Orchestra and currently sings with the Atlanta Symphony Chorus.

Hipp and Statella first began blending their music seven years ago, and have been regularly performing together since then.

Admission is $4 for Gwinnett History Museum members, $5 for non-members. Coffee, drinks, and desserts will be available for purchase. For more information, call 770-822-5178. The Lawrenceville Female Seminary is located at 455 South Perry St. in Lawrenceville.
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Jam Session Hits High Note With Deploying Soldier

Save for the crowd and the celebrity at its core, it could have been a day like any other for a soldier strumming his guitar in the recreation center here yesterday.

Army Spc. Richard Baxter began playing the acoustic guitar just a few years ago, but yesterday he spent nearly 30 minutes jamming with Richard Patrick, guitar player and lead singer for the industrial rock band, Filter.

"It was the opportunity of a lifetime," said Baxter, a member of 352nd Military Police Company, a reserve unit out of Maryland. "It still hasn't set in yet."

Patrick and his band, Filter, and several other musical acts are at Camp Buehring today to play a concert for the troops. MySpace, the social networking Web site, is presenting the show in cooperation with Armed Forces Entertainment, a group that brings entertainment programs to deployed forces, and America Supports you, a Defense Department program that connects citizens and companies with servicemembers and their families serving worldwide.

"I'm actually a drummer, but I don't have a drum set," Baxter said. "Actually, the first time I came over here in (2003) is when I learned how to play a guitar."

Though Baxter has served in Iraq once before, he's a little apprehensive about this tour. "This time I have a wife and a daughter, things that make it a lot different," he said.

Despite his feelings on heading to Iraq soon, Baxter said the concert that brought Patrick and his band to Camp Buehring for a concert will be good for the troops.

"Our unit leaves Tuesday, and (the bands) play on Monday, so this is something that will be in our heads when we go 'up north.' (It'll) keep the edge off," Baxter said.

Army 1st Lt. Anh-Luan Huynh, also with 352nd MP Company, agreed. "It's definitely going to be a big morale boost," he said. "People are going to be in the right mindset (after the concert). They're going to be excited, happy."

Huynh also got in on the jam session thanks to Baxter. "It was a little bit crazy because Baxter was put on the spot, like, 'Ha, ha, look at you.' And all the sudden he's like, 'Why don't you play a song?'" Huynh said. "It was a little bit nerve-wracking. Who would have thought on a deployment that you'd get to jam out with the front man for Filter?"

Baxter may well have been trying to redirect the spotlight. "Baxter was so nervous," Patrick said. "I'm like, 'Dude, you play better than me. You're fine.'"

After playing a few songs with Baxter and then Huynh, Patrick noted the guitars the soldiers were playing were hard to keep tuned, even for a short time. "The guitars were bad, and I'm going to do everything in my power to get them two brand new acoustics," he said. "I'm calling my friends at Fender and get them some new acoustics."

Army Sgt. Frank Cavanagh, one of Patrick's former Filter band mates who had been watching the jam, took his friend's thought a step further. "For every (Morale, Welfare and Recreation center) over here in theater, (Rich and I are) going to try and get a jam room," he said. "We haven't even like really discussed it yet."

Patrick's reply came with no hesitation: "I'll help you with that, no problem."

The singer took time after the jam to sign autographs and talk with troops in the crowd.

Comedian Carlos Mencia will host the Operation MySpace concert featuring DJ Z-Trip, singer and actress Jessica Simpson, the bands Disturbed, Filter, and the Pussycat Dolls.

The concert will be streamed live via Web cast on the MySpace Web site at 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
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31st ANNUAL ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL

31 Years 31 Days Atlanta

In the spirit of change, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is introducing a new format and new venues. This year’s festivities will be held throughout the month of May in four Atlanta neighborhoods over four consecutive weekends culminating over Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th -26th, in downtown Atlanta at Robert W. Woodruff Park, located on Auburn Avenue.

This year’s Atlanta Jazz Festival theme is 31 Years 31 Days Atlanta. “With this year’s jazz festival we are looking forward to spotlighting the depth of Atlanta’s jazz community,” says Office of Cultural Affairs Director, Camille Russell- Love, “there is an enormous amount of talent in this city.” Throughout 31 Years 31 Days Atlanta, jazz lovers will be able to enjoy 31 Days of Jazz in restaurants and cultural venues, the Future of Jazz Competition that discovers new Atlanta based artists, and the Youth Jazz Band Competition featuring middle and high school jazz ensembles. A full schedule of events and artist line-up for the Atlanta Jazz Festival will be announced at the Atlanta Jazz Festival press conference.

ABOUT THE ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Atlanta Jazz Festival, an annual musical showcase, celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming jazz greats in venues throughout metro Atlanta during the month of May and culminates in a 3-day music festival on Memorial Day Weekend. It is the mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival to expose and entertain a diverse audience of jazz aficionados, young jazz enthusiasts and musical artists to the rich heritage and variety of jazz as an authentic form of traditional music. The 2008 Atlanta Jazz Festival builds on the success and heritage of previous festivals by continuing its expansion with a 31-day schedule. For more information on the Atlanta Jazz Festival, please call the information hotline at 404.853.4234 or visit the website at www.atlantafestivals.com.

Kelly Osbourne to Perform Duet With Brian Evans On New CD

Kelly Osbourne will perform a duet with crooner Brian Evans on his forthcoming debut international CD.

Osbourne will perform the song "Blue Bayou" with Evans.

"I'm obviously thrilled. When I spoke to my producer about who I'd like to perform a duet with, I really thought long and hard about it, and literally dozens of names came up. It wasn't until I was surfing the Internet, frustrated because I couldn't find someone I felt would really belt it out, that I found Kelly Osbourne to be a truly exceptional vocalist that could really bring something wonderful to this CD," says Evans. "I think Kelly has an absolutely amazing voice, and it's a true privilege that she has agreed to do this CD with me."

The CD will feature thirteen songs, eight of which Evans wrote himself. In addition, Evans will record "First, Last, My Everything" (Barry White), "Tainted Love" (Soft Cell), "Mr. Lonely" (Bobby Vinton), and "Morning Train" (Sheena Easton). A thirteenth track, "Super Spy", was written by Ahmet Zappa, which Ahmet will also produce.

"I wanted to do something different here. If I just recorded a CD with a bunch of tunes Sinatra already made famous, as my competitors are doing, I believed it would just turn out to be a big budget karaoke act, and that's not what this CD will be. This CD will capture the crooner genre while bringing something original to it, especially some much needed original material that remains faithful to the genre." Evans says. "I'm not using the crooner title as a marketing hook while I write radio friendly songs that sound nothing like the big band days. I'm sticking to the style and you'll get what you pay for."

Fifty five musicians will play on the new CD.

Evans began his career as the opening act for Dionne Warwick, Jay Leno, Joan Rivers, and Social Distortion. His music is heard on the popular television shows "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Big Shots," among others.

The news has garnered Evans more than 25,000 plays yesterday on his MySpace music site which features previously recorded material by Evans, along with an intro by Joan Rivers.
Grammy nominated producer Chris Walden will produce.

"This will be the CD that introduces the great talents of Brian Evans to the world," says publicist Mark Biltz. "It's been a long time coming."

For more information about Brian Evans, visit www.myspace.com/brianevansonline for video and music clips, and www.brianevans.com, his official website. His previously independently recorded tracks are available at www.itunes.com.
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The Christian Community of Fayette County presents the “Hope for Life” Concert

The Christian Community of Fayette County presents the “Hope for Life” Concert

Saturday, March 29, 2p-6p

Admission is Free
Donations are Appreciated

• Silent Auction hosted by the Knights of Columbus Dist. 19
• Christian bands including “Latin Flavors”, “Edge” and Three.
• Beautiful and talented dancers from Norma’s Academy of Dance in Fairburn

Proceeds support the Hapeville Crisis Pregnancy Center,
a counseling center for women facing an unplanned pregnancy.

“Hope for Life” Concert
Saturday, March 29, 2008
2:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.
Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheatre
201 McIntosh Trail
Peachtree City, GA 30269

Clayton State Celebrates Women's History Month

“Women’s Art: Women’s Vision.” That’s the theme for a series of event events celebrating Women’s History Month at Clayton State University.

“In this series of events we celebrate women as artists and visionaries who inspire us and move us forward,” explains Dr. Deborah Deckner, assistant professor of Psychology and chair of the Clayton State 2008 Women’s History Month Committee.

In this case, a “month” runs from a musical kick-off celebration on Monday, Mar. 10 through to a discussion on pregnancy in the workplace on Tuesday, Apr. 8. All Women’s History Month Events at Clayton State are free (with the exception of the Women’s Forum Luncheon) and all are open to the public.

The Mar. 10 musical kickoff will run from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will feature Clayton State music faculty members Dr. Michiko Otaki and Dr. Kurt-Alexander Zeller, plus additional Clayton State University faculty and students. The Musical Kick-off Celebration will be held in the Choral Room of Spivey Hall.

On Wednesday, Mar. 12, Clayton State’s unofficial poet laureate, Dr. Brigitte Byrd, assistant professor in the Department of Language and Literature, will perform selected readings from her book, “The Dazzling Land” in room UC 272 of the James M. Baker Center from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The next day, Thursday, Mar. 13, Women’s History Month moves off-campus with Assistant Professor of Communicative Arts and Integrative Studies Dr. Wendy Burns-Ardolino’s reading/discussion/book signing of her new book, “Jiggle: (Re)Shaping the American Woman” at the Morrow Barnes and Noble on Mt. Zion Road. Burns-Ardolino will be appearing at the Barnes and Noble from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

On Monday, Mar. 17, Dr. Susan Copeland, assistant professor in the Clayton State Language and Literature will lecture on Georgia author Flannery O’ Connor in room UC 272 of the Baker Center from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, Mar. 18, the Clayton State Women’s Forum will celebrate Women’s History Month with its monthly luncheon featuring
Cindy Cathy, who will speak on WinShape Home, which was established to provide loving, nurturing homes to children who are victims of circumstance and need a secure family environment in which to grow and mature. The cost of the luncheon, which begins at noon in room 101 of the Harry S. Downs Center, is $12. Go to
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/wom_forum/meetings/default.html for more information.
On Monday, Apr. 7, Polly McKinney, executive director of the League of Women Voters of Georgia, will be speaking on political participation in room UC272 of the Baker Center from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A voter registration table, staffed by Clayton State students from the School of Business’ Women in Leadership Class, will be available directly outside UC 272 during this event.

Finally, on Apr. 8 at noon in room UC265 of the Baker Center, Karina Bull, attorney with the City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights, will speak on Pregnancy in the Workplace. Bull will discuss a range of Federal statutes that impact family planning in the work place, including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII.

For more information on Women’s History Month at Clayton State, contact Deckner at (678) 466-4836.

A unit of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is an outstanding comprehensive metropolitan university located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta.

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Celtic Thunder

Wow. Just watched the PBA special on TV and was impressed to say the least. We now have tickets to see them when they're here in Atlanta in November. They'll be at the Civic Center. The CD is going to be arriving in our mailbox sometime soon, too. Here's a taste of the new CD, concert:

“SMHS Choir To Present Pre-National Cathedral Program”

Hours of rehearsal have prepared the Starr’s Mill High School “Cathedral Choir” for their April performance at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. The National Cathedral is the premiere Cathedral in the United States and is considered the “National House of Prayer”.

The Starr’s Mill “Cathedral Choir”, under the direction of Dr. John Odom, will present a twenty-five minute, sacred, a cappella program in the Cathedral that will precede the Sunday, April 6th Evensong service. The choir will perform works ranging in music history from the Renaissance to present day. These choral works will include music by composers such as Pitoni, Scarlatti, Palestrina, Gasparini, Bach, Rachmaninoff, and John Rutter.

In preparation for this prestigious honor, the Cathedral Choir will present a Pre-National Cathedral Concert on Thursday, March 27th at the First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City.

In addition to the previously mentioned music, the choir will premiere a choral piece which has been written especially for the choir’s performance at the National Cathedral. The text to the work, Prayer at Evensong was written by St. Louis poet Larry Brown and set to music by local choral musician, composer and arranger, Mike Dorough.

First Presbyterian Church is located at 206 Willow Bend Road. The concert will commence at 7:00 PM. Admission for this performance is free. The public is welcome to attend and is encouraged to show their support of these very talented musicians.

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GET INTO THE GROOVE OF ATLANTA’S BEST ARTS & MUSIC

Presenting the 2nd Annual Super Summer Art & Music Celebration
Mable House Amphitheatre, Saturday, May 17 ,2008

Get fired up and into the groove with the best of Atlanta’s arts scene. The South Cobb Arts Alliance, in tandem with TD Entertainment, presents the 2nd annual Super Summer Art & Music Celebration at Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre on Saturday, May 17th from 4:00pm-10:00pm. This premier art and music festival is a fun, family–friendly, free event that treats you to an evening of the arts, including artistic demonstrations, song and dance numbers by local performers and more. Kids and parents will love the Children’s Creative Corner and Play Pavilion, an artists’ market, restaurant row, and live music throughout the day. Stay for the show when PebbleBrook High School’s ComPAny present JUMP, JIVE AND WAIL, demonstrating why they are known for excellence in the performing arts. www.cccepa.com/.

At 8:00 PM, New York saxophonist Reggie Hines takes over the stage with his high energy and electrifying sounds along with special guest performances by, trumpeter Melvin Miller of Five Men on a Stool and Tammy Allen, Atlanta’s favorite vocalist extraordinaire singing her signature sultry blend of jazz.

Reggie Hines is known as a diverse and explosive musician who has played for Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross and the O’Jays, among many others. His well-schooled and fantastic finesse with the saxophone will leave audiences begging for more.

Stylish trumpeter Melvin Miller, one of the members of Five Men on a Stool, will join Reggie onstage for a one-night-only, special performance of contemporary jazz with an old time twist, reminiscent of the classic masters Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong. .http://www.melvinmmiller.com/

Fiery performer Tammy Allen exudes energy and fun onstage. The soulful songstress, scats, dances and connects with the audience every single performance she gives. http://www.tammyallen.com/

So mark your calendar today for the 2nd Annual Super Summer Art & Music Celebration to be held on Saturday, May 17th. The doors open for fun at 4:00 pm, and the music cranks up from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Admission is free and reserved tables for four is available for the concert at a cost of $50.00 with all proceeds collected benefiting the programs and events offered by the South Cobb Arts Alliance.

Mable House Complex is located at 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton, GA 30126. For more information on exhibits and upcoming events, call 770-819-3285, or visit http://www.southcobbarts.org/.

Sponsors for the Super Summer Art & Music Celebration include: South Cobb Arts Alliance, Smooth Jazz 107.5 WJZZ, Atlanta Life Magazine and TD Entertainment. For Corporate Sponsorship or exhibitor information, contact Terri Harof at wlmailhtml:%7B35CDC00E-0D4A-4FFC-8D54-7BA927D04798%7Dmid://00000002/!x-usc:mailto:Terriharof@bellsouth.net or call 404.786.7410.
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New York Philharmonic brings Gershwin, Dvorak to NKorea

PYONGYANG, Feb 26, 2008 (AFP) - The powerful melodies of Dvorak and Gershwin filled a Pyongyang concert hall Tuesday as the New York Philharmonic played an historic concert aimed at improving US ties with communist North Korea.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080226/ts_afp/nkoreausdiplomacymusic

Philharmonic plays US anthem in NKorea
PYONGYANG, North Korea - The New York Philharmonic performed "The Star-Spangled Banner" for North Korea's communist elite on Tuesday — a feat of musical diplomacy aimed at improving ties with the isolated nuclear-armed country that considers the U.S. its mortal enemy.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080226/ap_on_re_as/nkorea_ny_philharmonic

NY Phil tries Dvorak diplomacy with North Korea
PYONGYANG (Reuters) - The New York Philharmonic arrived in a snowy Pyongyang on Monday to play the symphony "From the New World" in an overture to thaw still frozen ties from the Cold War era between the United States and North Korea.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080225/ts_nm/korea_north_concert_dc

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THE PAUL GREEN SCHOOL OF ROCK OPENS NEW LOCATION IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA

The Paul Green School of Rock, the original performance-based music school, has opened its first location in Buckhead Atlanta, Georgia. Employing the very best performing musicians, the School of Rock – Atlanta uses Paul Green’s notorious methodology to teach students ages 8 through 18 the essentials to become excellent musicians themselves.

“With more than 30 schools nationwide, we are excited to bring a School of Rock to the future musicians of Atlanta. We are grateful for the warm welcome and support we have already received from the community,” says Justin Nihiser, General Manager of the School of Rock – Atlanta.

Currently enrolling students for the spring and summer seasons, the School of Rock – Atlanta operates with an open, rolling admissions process with three series a year. Each series culminates with the students performing a live rock show at a local music venue. During the series, students have weekly 45-minute private lessons with the instrument of their choice and 3-hour supervised rehearsals to prepare them for the live show, which is centered on a theme that delves into the catalogs of certain artists, styles and periods of rock music. Past student shows include: Pink Floyd's The Wall; Led Zeppelin; Van Halen; AC/DC; Best of the 80s; Punk Rock; Devo; Frank Zappa; and Queen. Payment for the school is based on monthly tuition.

“The combination of private lessons with skilled musicians that have real life experience and group band practice with peers has proven to be an ideal way to motivate and inspire kids,” says Greg Lee, one of the most recognized musicians in Atlanta and Music Director of the school.

“We are also going to host rock classes, open jams, and seminars that are free to our students. And, will have music industry experts and professional, touring musicians regularly come to the school to meet, talk and jam with the students,” adds Nihiser.

School of Rock – Atlanta’s spring season runs from February through April 2008 and is now open for student enrollment. The summer season begins June 2, 2008. School of Rock – Atlanta summer camp programs will be announced soon. The school is located at 321 Pharr Road, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305. Visit www.schoolofrock.com/atlanta or call 404.218.3105 for more information.

About The Paul Green School of Rock
The Paul Green School of Rock is the original and premier performance-based rock music school in the country for kids 8-18. Founded on Green’s original program of weekly, individualized instruction sessions augmented by rigorous group rehearsals, the Paul Green School of Rock effectively motivates students to practice—driven by frequent performances where they discover that how hard they work leads directly to applause, the most beautiful music of all. Each year, the 34 School of Rock branches around the country give more than 1,000 concerts at established venues including The Whiskey, BB King’s and Carnegie Hall and at festivals such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Zappanale and the first ever SORFest (‘07). The School’s All-Stars have performed with Alice Cooper, Eddie Vedder and Perry Farrell, among others, and have toured with Jon Anderson of Yes as his featured back-up band. Founded in 1998, the Paul Green School of Rock Music was the subject of the documentary Rock School, which regularly airs on A&E since its debut at Sundance in 2005. The School also served as the apparent inspiration for the Jack Black hit comedy, School of Rock. Currently in a period of rapid expansion, the Paul Green School of Rock plans to open in more than 60 locations by end of 2008.
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The Southern Nights Chorale and Fayette High School's Bel Canto Girls' Chorus to Perform at Fayette Presbyterian Church

At 5:00 pm on Sunday, March 9, The Southern Nights Chorale will perform a benefit concert at Fayette Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. Performing with the Chorale will be Fayette County High School's Bel Canto Girls' Chorus, directed by Becki Mayo.

Founded in 2004, The Southern Nights Chorale is a men's precision a cappella ensemble made-up of singers from the south metro Atlanta area. Under the direction of J.D. Holmes, the music is performed in harmony parts TTBB. Their repertoire includes secular favorites like "Dixie", "Danny Boy" and "America the Beautiful", plus sacred works like "Ave Maria", "Irish Blessing" and "The Lord's Prayer". The Chorale has performed at the Fredrick Brown Amphitheater in Peachtree City, the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville and a variety of church and civic functions throughout the region. In 2006 they were invited to sing at the Governor's Mansion. In 2007 they were selected to sing the National Anthem at a Braves' game and have been invited back to perform again at a Braves' game this August.

The Southern Nights Chorale and the Bel Canto Girls' Chorus concert at Fayette Presbyterian Church is free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken to raise funds for the church's ongoing mission work in Nicaragua. The performance will be in the church sanctuary and everyone is invited to a "Meet the Musicians" reception that will follow in the fellowship hall.

Fayette Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. John Skelly (Interim Senior Pastor), and Ben Free (Director of Music), is located at 791 Forest Avenue (Hwy 92 N), Fayetteville, GA 30214. For more information call the church office at 770/461-7147 or visit the website at www.fayettepcusa.org.
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The Museum to Perform at Coffee-n-Cones

An acoustic hour of music will be performed by The Museum, a Christian band, on March 7th, at Coffee-n-Cones in Peachtree City. The free concert will be from 8:30-9:30 pm. Coffee-n-Cones is located in the Wilshire Pavilion at 1200 Hwy 74S.

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