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Over The Stone

Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center

Acts

Richard W. Weymuth, Guest Conductor
Haydn: St. Nicholas Mass
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

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Richard W. Weymuth

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Jesse Mark Peckham

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Catrin Finch

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Kara Shay Thomson

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Bryn Terfel

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Doris Brunatti

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David Guzman

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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.