Featuring Distinguished Concerts Orchestra and Distinguished Concerts Singers International
Jonathan Griffith, DCINY Artistic Director and Principal Conductor
A Welsh Celebration
Karl Jenkins: Harp Concerto
Jesse Mark Peckham, Director
Khorikos
Also Featuring:
Kara Shay Thomson, Soprano
Catrin Finch, Harp
Doris Brunatti, Mezzo-Soprano
Bryn Terfel, Special Guest
David Guzman, Tenor
Stefan Szkafarowsky, Bass
Participating Groups
Khorikos
Cameron High School Chamber Choir
Cresskill High School Vocal Ensemble
Jay High School Jazz Choir
Kearney High School Chamber Choir
Linn High School Concert Choir
Smithville Chamber Choir
Special Guests
Artist's Name
Jonathan Griffith
Artist's Name
Richard W. Weymuth
Artist's Name
Jesse Mark Peckham
Artist's Name
Catrin Finch
Artist's Name
Kara Shay Thomson
Artist's Name
Bryn Terfel
Artist's Name
Doris Brunatti
Artist's Name
David Guzman
Artist's Name
Stefan Szkafarowsky
Participating Group Directors
Washington High School Concert Choir
Kimberly Jeffs
Jonathan Griffith
Kara Shay Thomson
Doris Brunatti
David Guzman
Stefan Szkafarowsky
Richard W. Weymuth
Bryn Terfel
Catrin Finch
Described as "The Queen of Harps", Catrin has delighted audiences with her performances in the UK and worldwide. Born in Wales she was inspired to learn the harp at the age of five and her first major competition success came in 1999 winning the Lily Laskine International Harp Competition in France.
On winning the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York, Catrin went on to play in over thirty states in the USA, including the Lincoln Centre and Weill Recital Hall, Boston and Washington D.C.
Catrin is the former Royal Harpist to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.
Catrin’s recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was released by Deutsche Grammophon in 2009 and entered the UK Classical charts at number 1. Her versatility in different musical genres is demonstrated in her many recordings.
2012 highlights include concerts in North Carolina, New York, Hong Kong and Australia, concertos with the European Union Chamber Orchestra, the BBC NOW, premieres of two new harp concertos written for her, a tour with Malian kora player, Toumani Diabaté and various recitals.
Cameron High School Chamber Choir
Brian von Glahn
Khorikos
Jesse Mark Peckham
KHORIKOS was founded by Mr. Jesse Mark Peckham in December 2005 in order to promote an environment for an a cappella ensemble in which artistic independence, commercial autonomy, and aesthetic excellence are paramount. KHORIKOS cultivates distinctive interpretations of musical works ranging from medieval polyphony to contemporary sound sculpture and has quickly gained a reputation for excellent programming and stunning performances. In 2008, the ensemble toured the Czech Republic as a part of the Svatovaclavsky Festival and performed the New York Premiere of Eric Whitacre's "Nox Aurumque" in 2009. In the spring of 2010, KHORIKOS released its first CD, "Modern Masters," which was nominated for Best Classical A Cappella Album for the 2011 CASA Music Awards. During the summer of 2011, KHORIKOS was invited to perform at the Kennedy Center, Avery Fisher Hall and the Wang Theater in Boston as a part of the "Songs of Life Festival" and the World Premiere of "A Melancholy Beauty."
Cresskill High School Vocal Ensemble
John Von Glahn
The Cresskill High School Vocal Ensemble is the premier audition-only vocal performance group at Cresskill High School. The Cresskill High School Vocal Ensemble performs a variety of literature, from classical to jazz to pop, regularly performing within the community throughout the school year. The Vocal Ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall, New York in 2008 and 2010.
Jay High School Jazz Choir
Tonya Rudick
The Jay High School Jazz Choir is the select group at JHS. Students must audition to be a part of this group. Some Jazz Choir members are All-District Honor Choir, All-State Honor Choir and National Cherokee Youth Choir members. Several have traveled to Europe on concert tours as well as a pervious trip to NYC to sing in Carnegie Hall. This group receives excellent ratings at contests. Three currant members will be on vocal scholarships next year as they begin their college career.
Over The Stone
Acts
Also Featuring:
Participating Groups
Special Guests
Artist's Name
Jonathan GriffithArtist's Name
Richard W. WeymuthArtist's Name
Jesse Mark PeckhamArtist's Name
Catrin FinchArtist's Name
Kara Shay ThomsonArtist's Name
Bryn TerfelArtist's Name
Doris BrunattiArtist's Name
David GuzmanArtist's Name
Stefan SzkafarowskyParticipating Group Directors
Described as "The Queen of Harps", Catrin has delighted audiences with her performances in the UK and worldwide. Born in Wales she was inspired to learn the harp at the age of five and her first major competition success came in 1999 winning the Lily Laskine International Harp Competition in France.
On winning the Young Concert Artists International Auditions in New York, Catrin went on to play in over thirty states in the USA, including the Lincoln Centre and Weill Recital Hall, Boston and Washington D.C.
Catrin is the former Royal Harpist to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.
Catrin’s recording of Bach’s Goldberg Variations was released by Deutsche Grammophon in 2009 and entered the UK Classical charts at number 1. Her versatility in different musical genres is demonstrated in her many recordings.
2012 highlights include concerts in North Carolina, New York, Hong Kong and Australia, concertos with the European Union Chamber Orchestra, the BBC NOW, premieres of two new harp concertos written for her, a tour with Malian kora player, Toumani Diabaté and various recitals.
The Cresskill High School Vocal Ensemble is the premier audition-only vocal performance group at Cresskill High School. The Cresskill High School Vocal Ensemble performs a variety of literature, from classical to jazz to pop, regularly performing within the community throughout the school year. The Vocal Ensemble has performed at Carnegie Hall, New York in 2008 and 2010.
The Jay High School Jazz Choir is the select group at JHS. Students must audition to be a part of this group. Some Jazz Choir members are All-District Honor Choir, All-State Honor Choir and National Cherokee Youth Choir members. Several have traveled to Europe on concert tours as well as a pervious trip to NYC to sing in Carnegie Hall. This group receives excellent ratings at contests. Three currant members will be on vocal scholarships next year as they begin their college career.