Soprano Jumi Kim and pianist Phoenix Park-Kim perform 'CANDLELIGHT' by composer Dr. Joo Poong Kim at 'SYMPHONY of BROTHERHOOD'

Jumi Kim

Phoenix Park-Kim

John Malveauxofwww.MusicUNTOLD.comwrites:

Soprano Jumi Kim and pianist Phoenix Park-Kim will perform world premiere of "CANDLELIGHT" by educator/composer Dr. Joo Poong Kim of Kyonggi University in Seoul, Korea during 50th Anniversary Martin Luther King, Jr. 'SYMPHONY of BROTHERHOOD' Concert on Sunday, August 18, 2013, Zipper Hall-Colburn School, downtown Los Angeles. Please see best possibe translation by Phoenix Park-Kim.

 

 

김 주 풍 Joo Poong Kim 

밝다 밝다 눈부시게 밝다                           bright, bright, blindingly bright 

꺼질 것 같은데, 같은데... 같은데...          flickering, ready to die 

꺼지지 않는 촛불의 생명력                       but enduring persistence 

얼른 두 손이 모아지니                                as you gather two hands around 

다시 밝아지네                                               It brightens again 

좋다 좋다 환하니 좋다                                      good, good, bright is good 

나를 태우니 내 주변이 환하구나                   burning the self, brightens the world around 

순간 그림자가 너울거리네...너울...너울      the shadow dances 

벽에 비친 내 모습 더 크게 보이니                  on the wall magnified 

마음에 품은 내 뜻도 크게 비춰 보이네         your desire in heart magnifies too 

작은 불씨가 사방으로 이어지니               a small flicker lasts 

천지가 환해지고                                           to brighten the whole world 

꺼질 것 같은 불씨는 활활 타올라             a small flicker lasts 

마음의 등불되어,                                          to become a guiding light 

마음의 소망되어,                                          to the hearts that desire 

우리들의 염원을 담아 보네                       desire for our freedom 

그 소망이 자유라 

두 손 모아 감싸 꺼지지 않는 촛불이여                put your hands around the candle 

영원히 간직되는 생명의 불씨라                            guard the lasting light of life 

밤낮을 가리지 않는 자유의 촛불이 될 지어다  May it be the light of freedom 

자유와 평등, 영혼을 불사르는 촛불                     dream of freedom and equality 

꿈, 꿈을 이루어내는 큰 그림자 되었네               takes the shadow of self burning sacrifice 

밝고, 환한 촛불이여                                                 bright candle light 

우리를 밝히는 불씨 되어                                        May it brighten our sprits 

영혼을 지피는 꿈의 촛불이 될 지어다.               May it sustain our dream 

 

Thanks

John Malveaux

www.musicuntold.com

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Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia: 2013 Summer Music Camp for Orchestra & Band Students, July 8-19

STILL WATERS YOUTH SINFO-NIA

P.O. Box 42732  ♦  Atlanta, GA 30311-0732

(404) 328-0840

Your Support in a Special Way

July 2, 2013

Greetings Family, Friends, Patrons, Supporters, etc.,

I hope that everyone is having an exciting and restful summer.  My youngest daughter, Briana and I traveled to Columbus, OH to conduct the Urban Strings Youth Orchestra’s 2^nd annual Summer Camp.  We had a great time.  They will be joining Sinfo-Nia in Nashville, TN July 27^th for the National Association of Negro Musicians (NANM).  This trip is open only to the Advanced Orchestra students that take part in our two-week Camp.  Then they are planning to come to Atlanta to join us for our Fall Benefit Concert.  This will be our urban youth orchestra network in action.

Last Tuesday, June 25, 2013 marked the Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia’s 23^rd Anniversary.  Now we begin year number 24 with our annual two-week Summer Academy will begin on Monday morning, July 8, 2013 at 8:30 PM at First Congregational Church located at 105 Courtland St., ATL 30303.  It runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with the last day (July 19^th) ending in our Camp Concert.  We have a number of students who have already paid tuition and registered.  We always get quite a few to register on the first day of Camp. 

We are looking forward to two big events that will take place during our Camp:

-          A Workshop by recording artist and 5-time Grammy nominee, Ashanti Floyd, also known as “The Mad Violinist.”  He has been busy recording for some more recording artist (to add to the list of the ones he has already recorded with – he will update us during Camp when he comes).  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH3NZdxkEsM

-          A television performance, which will be shown all over the world.  We will have more details soon.  We will need the help of parents who can come to our Camp a certain time of day to pick up their children and transport others to the television studio.  That time might be around 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM.

Both opportunities will open up more doors for our students, especially to the recording and music video industry.  As you know, Ashanti’s workshop last summer led to a music video recording this spring.  He is already composing more music, which may involve Sinfo-Nia as well.  He is getting a lot of positive feedback from our “Battle Field” video.  He has over 15,000 views worldwide on YouTube.

We would appreciate your assistance: I am asking for your support for our program this summer in a special, unique way.  For the remainder of the week, please talk to your friends, family members, co-workers, co-worshippers, etc. about Sinfo-Nia’s Summer Academy (Camp).  Some of them may have children who are of school-age (elementary through high school, plus college).  Please make copies of the attached flier and post them up on bulletin boards at work, school, place of worship, community centers, etc., and have some available to pass out.  Our hours fit most of the work schedules of parents where they can drop off their children as early as 7:30 AM and pick them up as late at 6:00 PM.  They may be people you know who are looking for another camp for their children to attend.  Sinfo-Nia is certainly the place for a wonderful, music, and cultural experience.

  

Sinfo-Nia has a structured program for those students who are (or wish to become) serious musicians.  That does not necessarily mean as college music majors or minors.  Music (especially orchestral music) is a bridge to academic success, which leads to high academic achievement whereas music students are more likely to earn college academic scholarships in addition to music.  Sinfo-Nia’s unique repertoire of music and motivating structured curriculum in a nurturing environment is a great place for students with musical talent.  Of course we offer strings (violin, viola, cello, and double bass) on all three levels of instruction – beginning, intermediate, and advanced.  Right now, for woodwinds, brass, and percussion, we only offer instruction on the advanced level.

We are looking forward to another great summer camp as we keep the tradition of a proud heritage and high musical achievement.  Also, please talk to your friends, relatives, etc. and invite them to our Summer Camp Concert, which will take place on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:00 PM.  Tickets will be $15 for adult and $10 for child. And please attend yourself (bring family and friends).  Our hit song in memory of legendary gospel singer, Inez Andrews who passed away recently, “Lord, Don’t Move My Mountain” is a show-stopper.  We have so much exciting music to perform and a short time to learn it.  We will have tickets at the door.  Have a wonderful day.

Sincerely,

David E. Robinson, III

Founder and Artistic Director

Still Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

 

Please visit our new website at www.sinfo-nia.com

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Patrick D. McCoy: 'Ben Holt Branch of NANM honors officers; Kelvin Page named president'

Kelvin Page, President of the Ben Holt Memorial Branch, 

Washington, D. C.

Patrick D. McCoy forwards this release:

Kelvin Page, a native Washingtonian was named President for the Ben Holt Memorial Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. Page is a stalwart supporter of the arts as a performer and teacher.

Jul. 2, 2013 - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- At a recent end of the year celebration honoring members of the organization, the Ben Holt Memorial Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc, observed its installation of officers at Sixth Presbyterian Church (Washington, D. C.)

Kelvin Page, a native Washingtonian with a superior record of arts advocacy, particularly in the African American community was named President of the branch for a two year term.  As a member of the branch, Page has spearheaded several of its activities and served faithfully as the recording secretary.  

He succeeds Patrick D. McCoy, who was honored for his three years of service as president.  After being asked by Damon H. Dandridge to start a Washington, D. C. branch of the organization, McCoy organized prominent musicians to began the process.  After several meetings, in 2010 the branch was unveiled to the community as the Ben Holt Memorial Branch during a special chartering program held at historic Asbury United Methodist Church in Washington, D. C.  McCoy will continue in a special advisory capacity working with fellow colleagues Marquita Lister and Detra Battle.

During the celebration, Battle was given special recognition for her tireless support and work within the Ben Holt Branch.  Tribute performances were rendered by the acclaimed soprano and branch member Marquita Lister and pianist Karen Egypt, who has had a long association with NANM in DC from early childhood.  As outgoing president, Patrick D. McCoy gave words of thanks and administered the oath of installation to the incoming officers.  

With the blessing of Mayme Wilkins Holt, the Washington, D. C. branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc. was chartered in memory of her son;  Washingtonian Ben Holt, who was a principal performer at the Metropolitan Opera and around the world.

The 2013-14 Officers of the Ben Holt Memorial Branch of the National Association on Negro Musicians, Inc. are:

President-Kelvin Page

Vice-President-Cynthia Blalock

Recording Secretary-Linda Campbell

Financial Secretary-Frank Locker

Treasurer-William Jones

Following the program, the officers, members and guest enjoyed a wonderful meal in the church parlor, especially catered for the occasion.

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NOTES: 'James P. Johnson’s Giant Stride' is Podcast (5:01) by Craven Lovelace

Victory Stride: The Symphonic Music of James P. Johnson

The Concordia Orchestra

Marin Alsop, Conductor

Music Masters 67140 (1994)

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African American Pianist & Composer

Stride Piano & Classical Music

is featured at AfriClassical.com

Hear 5-minute podcast:

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by Craven Lovelace

June 26, 2013

James P. Johnson mediated the transition from ragtime to jazz.

He taught Fats Waller how to play… inspired Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk… gave the world symphonies and dance crazes… and forged a style of jazz that continues to shape the works of 21st century pianists.  Learn more about the hugely influential James P. Johnson in this episode of NOTES. [5:01]

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Sergio Mims: NBC News Video and Articles About 17-year-old Cellist Angelique Montes

Angelique Montes

(Brett Duke, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune)

Sergio Mims writes:

I've just come across this video about the 17-year-old cellist Angelique Montes and I've found a few articles about her as  well: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/46979745/#52356221 http://www.nola.com/arts/index.ssf/2013/03/carnegie_hall_ taps_new_orleans.html http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2013/05/nocca_ cellist_joins_carnegie_h.html Sergio

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John Malveaux: 8-18-2013 World Premiere honoring Dr. King by South Korean composer Dr. Joopoong Kim

Dr. Joopoong Kim

(MusicUNTOLD.com)

John Malveauxofwww.MusicUNTOLD.comwrites:

Dr. Joopoong Kim is a composer and professor at Kyonggi University in Seoul, Korea. Dr. Kim was invited to write music to an appropriate Korean poem for performance during the 50^th Anniversary MLK Jr. ‘SYMPHONY of BROTHERHOOD’ Concert on August 18, 2013, Zipper Hall-Colburn School, downtown Los Angeles.

Dr. Kim responded “I have searched for a poem that would be appropriate to the theme of MLK Jr. But, despite an extensive search, I was unable to find a poem that embodied the theme and message that I had envisioned. I chose to write the poem for my piece. The poem is in Korean.  Briefly, the poem introduces a candlelight to symbolize the power of MLK Jr.’s messages. A single candlelight, as it struggles to stay lit, seems weak and transient. It may flicker out at any moment. But, the candlelight has the power to illuminate an area far greater than its immediate surrounding and change from dark to light. MLK Jr.’s messages undoubtedly had the same effect to bring greater social equality in the United States.”

Thanks

John Malveaux

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MusicalCriticism.com: 'The best part of the evening was the show-stealing performance of Angel Blue who sang an outstanding Musetta'

Angel Joy Blue in English Northern Opera 

production of Puccini's La bohème

Sergio A. Mims writes:

I came across the stellar review of soprano Angel Joy Blue in the English National Opera production of La Boheme back in May:

http://www.musicalcriticism.com/opera/eno_boheme_0513.shtml

Check out her website:

http://www.angeljoyblue.com/home.html

Sergio

MusicalCriticism.com

Puccini: La bohème

English National Opera

Coliseum, London, 7th May 2013
The best part of the evening was the show-stealing performance of Angel Blue who sang an outstanding Musetta: her portrayal breathed modern sass, a fiery energy, and, in Act IV, an extra bit of pathos into the rest of the performance. Her “Quando m’en vo” was both technically proficient and emotionally evocative, though one would have wished for a bit more pianissimo on the final B-flat. 

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