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11/18/2011: The Virginia Opera films their performance of Hansel and Gretel at the Harrison Opera House.
- - - - - - - - Bella Voce from South Lakes High School performs at the Virginia Music Educators Assocation conference in Norfolk, VA, led by conductor Rita Gigliotti.
11/15/2011: The W&M Jazz Ensemble debuts at the Kimball Theatre in Williamsburg, VA under the direction of its new director, Paul K. Bhasin.
11/13/2011: The Loyola Chimes a cappella group record two songs during a recording session in Baltimore, MD.
11/12/2011: Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Loudoun County Public Schools All-County Chorus concert at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, VA.
11/11/2011: The Vocal Chords of John Hopkins in Baltimore rocked the Bloomberg Auditorium. Thumbs up to all the newbies.
11/10/2011: The Kennedy Center hosts a tribute to Billy Taylor. Hard to move around with all these pianos on stage!
11/9/2011: The Loyola Belles a cappella record three songs during a recording session on campus in Baltimore.
11/6/2011: The Robinson Singers under Mike Horanski perform their Major Works Concert at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Fairfax, VA.
11/5/2011: The Congressional Chorus presents American Tapestry at National City Christian Church.
- - - - - - - - Soprano Kelsey Rothera records her senior recital in the Ewell Recital Hall at the College of William & Mary.
11/5/2011: The Congressional Chorus rehearses at National City Christian Church for their presentation of American songs: American Tapestry.
11/2/2011: The UNC Wind Ensemble performs in Memorial Hall in Chapel Hill. Highlights included a perfomance of Sigur Ros's "Ara Batur" (feat. Louise Toppin, soprano, Matthew McClure, sax) and Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue (feat. Clara Yang, piano).
11/2/2011: The Hayfield High School Choral Department presents a pyramid concert!
10/29/2011: Sorpano Mary Burke records her recital at Epiphany United Methodist Church in Vienna, VA.
10/28/2011: The Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra presents an American Salute at the Paramount in Charlottesville, VA.
- - - - - - - - Special thanks to Rob Maletick for running and recording a show with VT Soulstice and The Madison Project at Virginia Tech.
10/26/2011: The choirs of Stone Bridge High School, under the direction of Debbie Settle, present their first concert of the year.
10/23/2011: The Chamber Singers and Bella Voce of West Potomac High School present a SUNDAYS@Heritage concert at Heritage Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, VA.
10/22/2011: The Gentlemen of the College give their Homecoming concert in the Commonwealth Auditorium.
- - - - - - - - Guitarist Russell Malone performs two mind-blowing sets at the Kennedy Center KC Jazz Club.
10/22/2011: The W&M Wind Symphony gives their Homecoming concert in the Commonwealth Auditorium.
9/9/2011: Charles Miller presents a Noon-Time organ recital at National City Christian Church in DC in honor of 9/11. Featuring the trompete en chamade.
9/8/2011: The new-and-improved trompete stops at National City Christian Church are installed. See the installation here: Installing Ranks at NCCC
9/2/2011: Charles Miller presents a Noon-Time organ recital at National City Christian Church in DC.
8/24/2011: Arts Laureate runs and records the W&M A Cappella Showcase featuring all eleven W&M a cappella groups.
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8/22/2011: Kinneret Ely presents an evening of lieder by Schubert, Schumann, Mozart and Strauss at the Williamsburg Library.
2/12/2011: The Filharmonia Opolska of Opole, Poland, films their concert at George Mason University's Center for the Arts in Fairfax, VA.
2/11/2011: The Virginia Opera films their performance of Wagner's Die Valkyrie at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk.
2/9/2011: The Filharmonia Opolska of Opole, Poland, films their concert at the new Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA.
2/6/2011: Megan Grady, a student of Patti Carlson, records her senior clarinet recital at the College of William and Mary.
2/5/2011: The All-District Bands from Virginia Music Educators Association District IV has their concert filmed at Churchland High School in Portsmouth, VA. Guest conductors included Sharon Jeanes from Washington Irving Middle School in Springfield, VA and Dr. Scott A. Weiss from the University of South Carolina.
- - - - - - - - Bruton Parish Church records their "Alain and Friends" organ concerts, presenting in conjunction with the American Guild of Organists Tidewater Chapter.
1/29/2011: Anne Rasmussen and Anne Alise Thomas record demo material with two other performing ethnomusicologists. The session included qanun, ney, ud, and various percussion, all recorded at a cabin in southwest Virginia.
1/23/2011: Organist Tom Marshall records for the last time on the organ at Williamsburg United Methodist Church. The organ will be removed in two weeks and replace Summer 2011!
-- Jenny Joyce records vocals for "I'm A Woman" set to be released on the new Wham Bam Big Band album.1/16/2011: Baroque cellist Juliana Soltis meets with harsichordist Tom Marshall to record for an internationl fellowship.
1/2/2011: Lisette Armstrong records audition pieces on trumpet.
12/30/2010: Mixing continues on the new Wham Bam Big Band album, as Marc Presler works with Christian Amonson to fine-tune the balances.
12/25/2010: WHRO FM broadcasts the recording of the Virginia Chorale's Dec. 5th concert in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church on Christmas morning, recorded by engineer Christian Amonson.
12/22/2010: WHRO FM broadcasts the recording of the Virginia Chorale's Dec. 5th concert in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, recorded by engineer Christian Amonson.
12/19/2010: Arts Laureate provides live sound and recording for the Stafford Regional Choral Society's Christmas concert at Colonial Forge High School. Congratulations to the society on the debut performance of their new children's chorus!
12/15/2010: The Choirs of Jesus College Cambridge record their performance in Old Cabell Hall at the University of Virginia during their US Tour. Highlights of the concert include the first recording of a new piece by Nico Muhly and an encore of Ralph Allwood's "Jingle Bells" which has spread quickly on YouTube.
12/11/2010: Bruton Parish Church records their Candelight Concert of Praetorious and Schutz. Congratulations to Ruth van Baak Griffioen and Sarah Son for performing on newly acquired gemshorns!
12/9/2010: The UNC Symphony Orchestra, led by Tonu Kalam, records their stunning performance of Barber's Piano Concerto and Brahms' Symphony No. 2 in Memorial Hall. Congratulations to pianist Molly Morkowski on her fabulous performance.
12/8/2010: The UNC Symphony Orchestra rehearses and records Barber's Piano Concerto and Brahms Symphony No. 2 in Memorial Hall.
12/7/2010: The UNC Wind Ensemble records their end of semester concert at Memorial Hall. Special thanks goes to stage manager Matt Johnson for his assistance.
12/5/2010: The Virginia Chorale records their Christmas performance in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Included was a premiere of a new work by composer John S. Dixon.
12/4/2010: PandemoniUM performs their Big Fall Show in the Memorial Chapel at the University of Maryland - College Park.
- - - - - - - - The Colonial Singers from West Potomac High School record their annual Christmas performance in Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg, VA. Thanks to Zan Gillies for his recording assistance.
12/3/2010: The William and Mary Wind Symphony records their performance in Phi Beta Kappa Hall in Williamsburg, VA. Engineer Christian Amonson was honored to conduct the ensemble (dressed as Santa!) for their final piece.
11/21/2010: The Williamsburg Youth Orchestra records their first performance of the season in the Kimball Theatre.
11/19/2010: The Virginia Opera performs Mozart's "Cosi Fan Tutte". The performance was filmed by Arts Laureate.
11/16/2010: The William and Mary Jazz Ensemble records their performance in Lodge One. Special thanks goes to Julia for her assistance with the live sound.
11/14/2010: Megan Grady records solo clarinet for graduation school applications.
11/13/2010: Soprano Lucy Mathias performs her senior recital at the College of William and Mary. Arts Laureate produced a two-camera HD video of the event.
11/12/2010: The William and Mary Jazz Ensemble and the W&M Jazz Combo record their performance at the Kimball Theatre. The saxes have never sounded better! Special thanks goes out to Todd Cooke for running the live sound.
11/10/2010: Neal Cary performs Saint Saens' Cello Concerto No. 2 at the Perkinson Recital Hall at the University of Richmond. This was a dedicated session for a four-camera HD shoot. Special thanks goes to Harvey Jernegan and Zan Gillies for their work on the audio and video. Stay tuned for a special master class video from Neal.
11/5/2010: The William and Mary Early Music Ensemble performs a concert brought to you by the letter "O" in the Wren Chapel. Congratulations to the EME on premiered their new gemshorns, as well as a new composition by student Patrick Dittomo.
11/1/2010: Engineer Christian Amonson masters recordings for the Symphony Wind Ensemble from Central College, Iowa.
10/31/2010: Kristina Forero-Hordusky records her senior voice recital at the College of William and Mary. She was accompanied by Simon Sun and Matthew Gattuso and was joined by the Cleftomaniacs for the finale.
10/24/2010: The Virginia Chorale, led by Scott Williamson, performs their opening concert of the 2010-2011 season at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Present for the show was composer Kile Smith.
- - - - - - - - Arts Laureate provides a PA for the Common Ground a cappella homecoming concert in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
- - - - - - - - Bella Voce, the select treble choir from West Potomac High School under the direction of Ernest Johnson, records their performance at Heritage Presbyterian in Alexandria, VA.
10/23/2010: PandemoniUM performs and records their Fall Mid-Semester show in the Memorial Chapel at UMD-College Park. Lots of new faces, but the blend was amazing.
- - - - - - - - Arts Laureate provides a PA for the Accidentals a cappella homecoming concert in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
10/22/2010: The William and Mary Wind Symphony records their Homecoming concert in the Commonwealth Auditorium.
10/21/2010: Vox Harmonia and Cantare from the Performing Arts Academy at Salem High School in Virginia Beach release their brand new CD at Academy Night at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Congratulations!
10/16/2010: Bruton Parish Church records a concert of works by composer Daniel Locklair, who was present for the performance. Congratulations to Beckie Davy and Dan Knipple for performing "Constellations" for organ and percussion.
10/16/2010: Baritone Ben Curtis records at First Presbyterian in Charlottesville, VA.
10/8/2010: The Virginia Opera performs Verdi's Rigoletto. The performance was filmed by Arts Laureate. Congratulations to tenor Aurelio Dominguez on his first leading role with the Opera. Stunning job.
10/6/2010: Dr. Evan Feldman leads the UNC Chapel Hill Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble in their opening concert of the year at Memorial Hall, including the 1812 Overture, complete with bass drum cannon fire scattered throughout the hall.
10/2/2010: Engineer Christian Amonson provides live sound for the "W&M Sings" event at the Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre. One night; eleven groups; four microphones; gorgeous sound.
10/1/2010: The William & Mary Wind Symphony, directed by Angela Holt, and the William & Mary Symphony Orchestra, directed by Akiko Fujimoto, perform in WM Hall to kick of "Family Weekend" festivities. Special congratulations goes to audio engineer Jeff Herrick for making the choirs sound better than any preview year!
9/20/2010: The Norfolk Chamber Consort presents a compelling program of Bach and Busoni, which was recorded by engineer Christian Amonson. Of special note was the performance of Cantata No. 106 played by Ruth Griffioen (recorder), Herb Watson (recorder), Tom Marshall (organ), Sarah Glosson (gamba), Wayne Moss (gamba), Jeff Phelps (cello), and the Countertop Ensemble! Video forthcoming.
9/16/2010: Symphonic band players from across the country converge in Williamsburg, VA to perform as the Williamsburg Consort. The guest conductor was Lt. Col. Larry Lang (Air Force Academy) and guest soloists were Maggie Worsdale (jazz vocalist) and Tom Puwalski (clarinet).
9/12/2010: The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange gives it second performance of "Matter of Origins". The sound design for this show was fucking amazing.
9/10/2010: The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange premieres "Matter of Origins" at CSPAC in College Park. Arts Laureate was present for a two camera HD shoot.
8/25/2010: Engineer Christian Amonson ran the live sound, recording, and made a two-camera HD of the 2010 A Cappella Showcase at William and Mary. Impossible? No! Check it out:
7/31/2010: Arts Laureate provides the audio and video recording for a workshop with the Virginia Opera of a new work by composer Ricky Ian Gordon . Keep on the look-out for the premiere in Norfolk Spring 2011.
7/5/2010: Tom Marshall performs J.S. Bach's concerto organ transcriptions at Grace Episcopal in Georgetown. He also announced the re-release of his CD, reprinted by Arts Laureate.
7/4/2010: The Stafford Regional Choral Society presents their Patriotic Concert at Colonial Forge High School. Despite a change in venue due to school construction, there was a fabulous turn-out for the energetic show.
6/24/2010: The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, VA hosts the release party for "Selections from the Myers Collection", a new CD by the Virginia Chorale Trio.
6/13/2010: Organist Oliver Wolcott performs at the First Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, Virginia. The recital was performed in conjunction with the Tidewater Chapter of the American Guild of Organists installation of officers.
6/12/2010: Alina Alpino performs her senior harp recital at Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre.
6/11/2010: Engineer Christian Amonson provides live sound for Chris Merritt at Buchanan Hall in Upperville, VA.
6/7/2010: Don Krudop leads students from the Salem Academy of the Arts in a recording session in Virginia Beach, VA. This will be their second CD.
5/30/2010: The Virginia Chorale performs their final concert of the 2009-2010 season at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. This may have been the best concert of the Chorale to-date. Guest conductor for the final pieces was Steven White, former director of Opera Roanoke, now a conductor at the Metropolitan Opera. Check out a video from the performance:
5/9/2010: Wham Bam records their second session for their second CD.
5/2/2010: Wham Bam records their first session for their second CD. A special thanks goes out to engineer Ken Crook for his assistance and equipment on the session.
5/1/2010: PandemoniUM performs their big spring show in Memorial Chapel in College Park, MD! Congratulations seniors.
4/27/2010: The William & Mary Wind Symphony, directed by Angela Holt, performs their spring concert in PBK Hall in Williamsburg, VA.
4/25/2010: Congratulations to Bruton Parish Church on their 50th Rockefeller Concert in Colonial Williamsburg. The choir has never sounded better!
- - - - - - - - Sarod master Irfan Khan performs in the Ewell Recital Hall at the College of William and Mary. Arts Laureate provided the live sound and recording.
4/25/2010: Special thanks goes out to Donald Spaulding for his excellent work recording the Choral Union of Lynchburg College performing Durafle's Requiem. The concert was led by Jong Kim.
- - - - - - - - Faux Pax a cappella from the University of Maryland College Park perform a phenomenal show in the Memorial Chapel.
- - - - - - - - Thomas Brigham presents his senior conducting lecture-recital at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Special thanks goes to Mike Mott and Alden Brigham for their camera work. See some of the recital below:
4/20/2010: The Lynchburg College choral ensembles hold a recording session to create a CD for VMEA/VCDA auditions.
4/18/2010: The William and Mary Jazz Ensemble performs at the Kimball Theatre with the Ant Farm Quartet. The Ant Farm Quartet will be using the live recordings on an upcoming CD.
- - - - - - - - Mezzo-soprano Maurene Comey performs her senior recital at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
4/17/2010: Sam Meckley performs his senior piano and composition recital in the Ewell Recital Hall.
4/16/2010: Arts Laureate films Porgy and Bess at the Virginia Opera in Norfolk, VA.
4/15/2010: The UNC-Chapel Hill Wind Ensemble holds a dedicated recording session in Kenan Hall to record Octarine Spark.
4/14/2010: The UNC-Chapel Hill Wind Ensemble performs in Memorial Hall.
4/10/2010: Barret Armbrusters, bass, performs his senior recital in the Ewell Recital Hall.
- - - - - - - - Later that day, the William and Mary String Quartet (and quintet) performed in the same space. Both events were recorded with the recently recovered Sontronics Apollo.
4/6/2010: The Willliam and Mary Jazz Ensemble performs in Lodge One.
4/3/2010: The William and Mary Choir performs Haydn's Missa in Angustiis in PBK Hall. The event was recorded with their new and improved recording rig, spec'ed by engineer Christian Amonson.
3/27/2010: The William and Mary Wind Symphony brass section performs the American and Canadian national anthems at the Toronto Marlies hockey game!
3/26/2010: The William and Mary Wind Symphony performs (and records) in Toronto!
3/16/2010: Congratulations to Rita Gigliotti, festival host and chair, and Tiffany Powell, district chair, on the second successful day of the VMEA District XII Choral Festival. Andrew Schmadel took photos for the event, and engineer Christian Amonson recorded the weekend.
3/15/2010: The high schools choirs of District XII competed at South Lakes High School in Reston, Virginia. Judges for the event were Marvin Huls (Seton Hill), Karen Kennedy (Towson), and Michael Slon (UVA).
3/14/2010: The Virginia Chorale Trio (Scott Williamson, tenor, Amy Cofield-Williamson, soprano, and Chuck Woodward, piano) performed "Selections from the Myers Collection" at the Crysler Museum in Norfolk, VA. The concert was recorded live for CD release.
3/13/2010: The District XII Elementary and Middle School Orchestra Festival continues with some fantastic performances. Check out the Longfellow Middle School Chamber Orchestra performing high school level material:
3/12/2010: The District XII Elementary and Middle School Orchestra Festival at Gunston Middle School kicks off in the afternoon. The event was coordinated by Heather Yacovissi and hosted by Gene Poal.
3/11/2010: West Potomac High School in Alexandria, VA performs their 2010 Pre-Festival Concert.
3/7/2010: The Virginia Chorale gives their best performance to date at the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. The program was performed in conjunction with the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
3/5/2010: PandemoniUM co-ed a capella rocks the house at the Memorial Chapel for their Mid-Semester show.
3/2/2010: Cellist Neal Cary performs the Elgar Concert with the William and Mary Symphon Orchestra. Arts Laureate filmed the event and will be producing a five-camera HD video for Mr. Cary.
2/27/2010: Miriam Foltz performs on trumpet and organ for her senior recital at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. She was accompanied by Simon Sun, Laura Tornello, and Tom Marshall.
2/26/2010: Christian Amonson provides the live sound and recording for the UMD Trablemakers at the Memorial Chapel in College Park.
2/25/2010: Hector Zavala leads the Strings Program from Eagle Ridge Middle School in their biggest concert yet. They were joined by the LCPS Youth Orchestra, the Loudoun County Youth Chamber Orchestra, and the Shenandoah Valley Youth Orchestra.
2/21/2010: The UNC-Chapel Hill Wind Ensemble holds a dedicated recording session in the Kenan Hall rehearsal space.
2/21/2010: Arts Laureate records the UNC-Chapel Hill University Band and Wind Ensemble in Memorial Hall. Composer Steve Bryant was present for the show. Special thanks goes to the Miraverse for their assistance.
2/19/2010: The Virginia Opera perfoms Don Giovanni in the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, VA.
2/18/2010: The Strings Program at Eagle Ridge Middle School in Ashburn holds a dedicated recording session. This was the best I've heard the students - despite coming off of a long set of snow days, courtesy of "snowpocalypse 2010". Special thanks goes to Lydon for his assistance.
2/14/2010: The William and Mary Middle Eastern Music Ensemble performs in Lodge One. Christian Amonson provides the live sound and recording.
2/13/2010: Arts Laureate provides the live sound for the ICCA Quarterfinal competition at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Special thanks go out to Matthew Fishel and Ezra Gregg for their assistance. Check out 1st place winners, the Georgetown Phantoms.
1/11/2010: The Northern Virginia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists presents the "Rising Stars Recital" at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Alexandria, VA.
12/28/2009: Harris Simon, jazz pianist, records a new CD. First full session run through Arts Laureate's TL-Audio Tubetracker M3 mixer.
12/26/2009: Chris Merritt performs at Buchanan Hall in Upperville, VA. Engineer Christian Amonson provided live sound, plus an audio and video recording. AT4040 on the vocals? No problem.
12/20/2009: Hansen Millison records audition tapes on both piano and trombone for college applications. He was accompanied by Anne Rasmussen on piano for the trombone tracks.
12/12/2009: Arts Laureate records Handel's Messiah at Bruton Parish Church. Soloists included Scott and Amy Williamson, Lisa Relaford-Coston, and Barret Armbruster.
12/11/2009: Christian Amonson records the first night of Handel's Messiah at Bruton Parish. Microphone of choice was the Sontronics Apollo. The architecture of the church requires assymetrical placement of the choirs, prompting creative microphone placement. The results were stunning.
12/5/2009: Engineer Christian Amonson provides live sound, plus audio and video recording for PandemoniUM. Stand-out track of the night was the Chicago (Sufjan Stevens) and Clocks (Coldplay) mashup.
- - - - - - - - The Colonial Singers from West Potomac performed their annual concert at Bruton Parish Church. This is their second year recording with Arts Laureate. Tracking engineer was Zan Gillies from Silk and Silver.
12/4/2009: Arts Laureate records a video of the final session of American Foreign Policy with Mitchell Reese.
12/3/2009: Gene Moseley records his first album in the Wren Chapel. Gene is a meditative artist who plays quartz singing bowls. Stay tuned for more.
12/2/2009: The William and Mary Wind Symphony performs in Phi Beta Kappa Hall. Also present was the W&M Brass Quintet. Engineer Thomas Harrington was the tracking engineer, and Christian Amonson was the mix engineer. Congratulations to Miriam Foltz on her conductation.
12/1/2009: Double Take, the premeire co-ed a cappella group from the College of William and Mary, performs their Christmas concert in the Commonwealth Auditorium. This was by far the best sounding concert ever engineered in the venue, courtesy of Arts Laureate's special approach to a cappella.
11/30/2009: Arts Laureate sets up in the Wren Great Hall to record a Christmas album with the W&M Accidentals.
11/23/2009: The UNC Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band rocks the house. Directed by Dr. Evan Feldman, the Wind Ensemble performed Musorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition". This arrangement by John Boyd totally blows away the common piano and orchestra versions.
11/22/2009: Sopranos Alyssa Seibert and Caroline Clark, students of Diba Alvi, perform a joint recital at the Memorial Chapel at UMD-College Park.
11/21/2009: Pianist Sarah Puckett records several pieces for graduate school applications on the Steinway in the Ewell Recital Hall at William and Mary.
- - - - - - - - Cellist Cayla Neidlinger performs Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms with pianist Christine Niehaus.
- - - - - - - - Soprano Susan Metallo gives a recital at the College of William and Mary. The ambitious program featured seventeen pieces from Handel to Sondheim.
11/20/2009: The Cleftomaniacs co-ed acappella group records a join live/session performance in the Wren Chapel. Nothing like a little Blink 182 in the evening to brighten up your day.
11/14/2009: The Williamsburg Handel Festival continues with a performance by Timothy Olbrych on Baroque guitar.
11/13/2009: The Virginia Opera braves flood waters to hold a tech rehearsal of Donizetti's "The Daughter of the Regiment" before opening night, complete with an audio and video recording.
11/10/2009: Engineer Christian Amonson mixes the William and Mary Jazz Ensemble live-to-two on a Soundcraft Spirit M12 in Lodge One.
10/10/2009: Engineer Bob Ebeling masters So'Lach's new album.
10/5/2009: College Park's top a cappella group PandemoniUM performs their first concert of the year. CBA Recording provided live sound and recording. Sean Barnes was present for HD videography.
10/4/2009: The Virginia Chorale, led by Scott Williamson, performs Songs of the Season at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. This is the first concert of their 26th season. Photographer Katrina King was present to take photographs.
9/26/2009: Michael Broadhurst from Mike's Mobile Mics provides live sound and tracking for the Gentlemen of the College for their Homecoming Concert in the Commonwealth Auditorium. The recording will be mixed by engineer Christian Amonson.
- - - - - - - - CBA Recording provides live sound and recording for College Park's premier a cappella ensemble: PandemoniUM!
9/25/2009: The William and Mary Wind Symphony, Orchestra, Choir, and Women's Chorus perform at the Music Department Concert in Kaplan Arena for Family Weekend.
9/18/2009: The Gentlemen of the College perform at the Muscarelle Museum Cheek Awards ceremony. Guitarist Timothy Olbrych provided dinner music on classical guitar.
9/11/2009: Celtic trio So'Lach finishes their CD and orders a pre-release batch of secret CDs.
9/7/2009: Taller in the Dark links to a W&M Wind Symphony video to commemorate UVA's loss to W&M.
9/6/2009: The first videos from the A Cappella Showcase are posted.
The Christopher Wren Singers from CBA Recording on Vimeo.
8/26/2009: Engineer Christian Amonson provides live sound, audio recording, and collaborative video recording of the 2009 W&M A Cappella Showcase.
8/23/2009: CBA Recording records portion of the Academic Orientation program for incoming freshman at W&M.
Summer 2009: Recording the Wren Organ in the Wren Chapel at the College of William and Mary. Check out a blog of our progress.
6/26/2009: Alternate Route VA sends in more tracks for mastering.
6/20/2009: Celtic folk duo, So Lach, tracks their new album.
6/10/2009: WHRO Public Radio plays recordings of the Virginia Chorale, including John S. Dixon's, Ode to Immortality.
6/6/2009: Recording drums in a stairwell.
5/27/2009: Engineer Christian Amonson transfers and restores old cassette tapes of a storyteller from the 1975.
5/23/2009: CBA Recording is proud to add Shure to the gear list.
5/21/2009: Tangos for Life, a concert at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre in support of Cross-Cultural Thresholds, is recorded at the request of composer Sophia Serghi who performed along with Susan and Dan Via. The all-tango concert featured works by Serghi and Piazolla.
5/20/2009: CBA Recording is proud to add Sontronics to the gear list.
5/8/2009: The Cleftomaniacs co-ed acappella recorded solo parts for their quartet of recent tracks.
5/7/2009: Old-time balladeer, Elizabeth LaPrelle, records her Mountain Music Concert in the Ewell Recital Hall in Williamsburg, VA to a full-house.
5/4/2009: The William and Mary Brass Ensemble records their final concert sponsored by the Delta Omicron co-ed music fraternity.
G. Bartholomew's Voyager Suite from Andy DeSoto.
5/3/2009: Bruton Parish Church presents the 49th Annual John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Concert in honor of the oil-baron philanthropist who funded Colonial Williamsburg.
5/2/2009: Congratulations to PandemoniUM on their 15th Anniversary Concert at the Memorial Chapel at UMD-College Park.
- - - - - - - - The William and Mary Composition recital in the Ewell Recital Hall is recorded. Crazy as usual.
4/30/2009: The William and Mary Composition program, led by Sophia Serghi, records its readings with the William and Mary Orchestra, conducted by Akiko Fujimoto.
- - - - - - - - Natasha Hakkal records several live piano tracks. This session was used to A-B Schoeps CMTS 501 and Rode NT-5 in X/Y formation.
4/28/2009: The William and Mary Wind Symphony performs its Spring Concert at the PBK Auditorium.
- - - - - - - - The Cleftomaniacs are back at it again, this time in the Wren Great Hall. Zombie.
4/27/2009: William and Mary Wind Symphony records its rehearsal session for their upcoming concert.
- - - - - - - - The William and Mary Choir records the rehearsal to commemorate their last week with Dr. Brian Bailey, the acting director of choirs.
4/26/2009: The Intonations women's acappella group record a album "live" in the Wren Great Hall. James Baker engineered the session.
- - - - - - - - The UNC-Chapel Hill Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, and University Band record their joint concert in the Memorial Auditorium in Chapel Hill, NC.
- - - - - - - - Pianist Sarah Puckett has her senior recital recorded.
4/25/2009: Reveille records their Spring 2009 Final Concert in the Wren Great Hall. James Baker with the assist.
- - - - - - - - Soprano Lindsey Hayes has her senior recital recorded.
4/23/2009: The UNC-Chapel Hill Wind Ensemble, directed by Evan Feldman, records their rehearsal in the new Kenan Music Building. West Side Story was the piece of the day.
4/21/2009: The Cleftomaniacs co-ed acappella group records the ensemble tracks for new songs, this time in the Wren Building.
4/19/2009: The Virginia Chorale records their 25th Anniversary Concert at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. The program included pieces by local composers John S. Dixon, Adolphus Hailstork, Libby Larsen, and Stephen Paulus. The Chorale gave the world premiere performance of their 25th Anniversary commission, The Little Fishes of the Sea, by Robert Convery.
- - - - - - - - Cellist and recording enthusiast Jon Brvenik records his senior recital, accompanied by pianist Christine Neihaus.
- - - - - - - - Oboist Katy Lasdow records her senior recital, also accompanied by pianist Christine Neihaus.
4/16/2009: Co-ed acappella group the Cleftomaniacs records "Love Song".
4/15/2009: The William and Mary Early Music Ensemble records the 4th Brandenburg Concerto in Bruton Parish Church.
4/13/2009: The Wham Bam Big Band orders the first run of their debut album: "THE BIG BANG!"
4/12/2009: Percussionist Andy Foiles records his senior recital in the Ewell Recital Hall.
- - - - - - - - Pianist Sarah Puckett records audition demos.
4/11/2009: An unstaged rendition of the music of "The Fall of the House of Usher" a new musical by Brent Cirves and Mike Johnson is recording. Look for the show at the 2009 DC Fringe Festival.
4/7/2009: CBA Recording records the William and Mary Gamelan Ensemble live in a concert of Indonesian music and dance featuring guest artists Ening Rumbini and Wahyu.
4/4/2009: CBA Recording ravamps the live sound for PandemoniUM's a cappella show in the Memorial Chapel at UMD-College Park, as well as recording the performance. Elon's Sweet Signatures got the party started.
- - - - - - - - Engineer Thomas Harrington records violist Sarah Nolan's senior recital.
3/29/2009: Engineer Christian Amonson performs Nordic folk music and records at the World Music Festival at the University of Virginia. Ensemble recorded include the UVA Gamelan Ensemble, the University of Richmond Community Balinese Gamelan Ensemble directed by Andrew Clay McGraw, William and Mary Nordic Music Ensemble directed by David Kaminsky, and the UVA Klezmer Ensemble.
3/28/2009: Pianist Catherine Nicholas records her senior recital in the Ewell Recital Hall at the College of William and mary.
3/27/2009: Soprano Carrie Bruner records her vocal recital in the Wren Chapel in Williamsburg.
3/22/2009: The Dimitri Nassar Trio from DC stops off in Williamsburg to record promotional demos.
3/21/2009: Soprano Katie Hidalgo records her senior voice recital of Spanish Songs in the Ewell Recital Hall with Miriam Foltz on piano.
- - - - - - - - CBA Recording is proud to announce the addition of Grace Design preamps to it's arsenal of gear used for critical remote recordings.
3/19/2009: Engineer Christian Amonson provides consulting and gear on a "jazz orchestra" session in New York City. The session will be mixed by by Toronto Symphony Orchestra engineer, Becca Pellet.
3/15/2009: CBA Recording provides audio for Comcast Cable's five-camera shoot of Donizetti's opera "Elixir of Love", performed by the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra and Loudoun Lyric Opera.
3/14/2009: The Loudoun Symphony Orchestra records the first night of Donizetti's opera "Elixir of Love", produced in conjunction with Loudoun Lyric Opera. Soloists include soprano Theresa Bickham, baritone Daryl Ott, tenor Aurelio Dominguez, soprano Heather Bingham, and tenor Jason Buckwalter.
3/6/2009: The Wham Bam Big Band records their first-ever CD in a marathon tracking session on Friday evening. The night was action packed, and the final product will be dynamo.
3/1/2009: The William and Mary Choir records their Pre-Concert Tour at Williamsburg Methodist Church.
2/27/2009: The William and Mary Wind Symphony records the second night of it's annual POPS concert. The crowd was amazing, and director Angela Holt conducted their ensemble with a lightsaber. Memorable to say the least.
2/26/2009: The William and Mary Wind Symphony records it's annual POPS concert in the Commonwealth Auditorium.
2/25/2009: Engineer Christian Amonson records kitchen sounds at A Chef's Kitchen for a new piece by composer Sophia Serghi. A special thanks goes out to Chef John Gonzales.
2/23/2009: The UNC-Chapel Hill Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band record their joint concert in the Memorial Auditorium in Chapel Hill, NC.
2/22/2009: The Virginia Chorale performs and records their third concert of the season at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. A private recording session followed the regular performance in anticipation of a CD release and radio broadcast.
2/21/2009: The VW Trio (Susan Via, violin, Dr. Dan Via, bass, & Dr. JanEl Will, harpsichord) is recorded live at Bruton Parish Church premiering a piece by composer Sophia Serghi.
2/17/2009: A new album by Dan Petrich gets mastered for a more analogue vibe.
2/14/2009: New compositions for symphonic band by Warren Gooch, Karthryn Salfelder, and Sophia Serghi are read and recorded at the Symposium XXIV for New Band Music with the Virginia Intercollegiate Band. Sponsored by the Virginia Chapter of the College Band Directors National Association and the College of William and Mary.
- - - - - - - - Live video from the Eastern Virginia Brass "Celebration for Brass and Organ" posted.
Eastern Virginia Brass from CBA Recording on Vimeo.2/6/2009: The Havers, celtic rock band, tracks a six song demo with engineer, Christian Amonson. Mixing to come.
2/4/2009: Richmond rock band Alternate Route VA has their debut EP mastered.
1/30/2009: Engineer Christian Amonson records a concert of his own compositions at Williamsburg Prebyterian Church. Assistance provided by James Baker (audio) and Andy Desoto (video).
1/17/2009: Eastern Virginia Brass has their concert "Celebration for Brass and Organ" recorded live at Bruton Parish Church.
1/12/2009: The Central College (IA) Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Mitchell Lutch, has live tracks mastered.
12/18/2008: The UNC-Chapel Hill Wind Ensemble, directed by Dr. Evan Feldman, has live tracks mastered.
12/14/2008: The Virginia Chorale performs and records their second concert of the season at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. The recording has been prepared for broadcast on WHRO Public Radio.
12/12/2008: The Cleftomaniacs recorded three new songs during a half-day session.
12/09/2008: The William and Mary Brass Ensemble led by Mariam Foltz recorded their holiday concert. Videography and tuba provided by Andy DeSoto.
12/06/2008: The Colonial Singers of Alexandria, VA under the direction of Ernest Johnson record their Candlelight Concert of "Seasonal Music of the 18th Century America and Europe" at Bruton Parish Church.
- - - - - - - - Williamsburg United Methodist Church records it's 10th Annual performance of Handel's Messiah. The performance featured a 160+ person chorus under the direction of Carol Hunter.
- - - - - - - - Christopher Adams records his senior piano recital at the College of William and Mary highlighting the works of Chopin and Gershwin.
12/05/2008: The twice-annual three-hours long Composers' Concert records is recital of piano, rock, electronic, noise, and ukelele pieces.
Rhapsody for Hanukkah from Andy DeSoto.
12/04/2008: The William and Mary Wind Symphony records it's annual Holidy Concert at Phi Beta Kappa Hall.
12/02/2008: The Nordic Music Ensemble under the direction of David Kaminsky records its debut in Williamsburg, VA complete with Nordic dancing.
12/01/2008: The first ever "Music and Nature" semester recital at William and Mary is recorded.
11/22/2008: Soprano Kelly Carter records her Leiderabend before a select audience in the President's House at William and Mary.
11/21/2008: Pianist and composer Jay Hilbun records his recital of original compositions featuring solo voice and larger orchestrations for piano, chorus, strings, and trumpet.
11/08/2008: The Early Music Ensemble of the College of William and Mary recorded their double-hitter - The Mass of 1000 Years - in the historic Wren Chapel.
10/25/2008: The Gentlemen recorded their Homecoming concert in front of a packed house at the College of William and Mary.
Molly on the Shore from Andy DeSoto.
10/24/2008: The William and Mary Wind Symphony recorded their Homecoming concert. They are also excellent singers.
10/20/2008: Web media specialist Andy DeSoto has posted a video using of the WM Wind Symphony performing Rhapsody in Blue: see more of his videos.
Rhapsody in Blue from Andy DeSoto on Vimeo.10/19/2008: The Virginia Chorale recorded Glorious Baroque, the first concert of their 25th anniversary season.
09/28/2008: Organist Tom Marshall and violinist Susan Via are recorded performing Naji Hakim's Cappriccio at First Baptist Church in Hampton, VA.
09/22/2008: The WM Alumni Magazine has covered the Early Music Ensemble's latest release featuring Bach's Fifth Brandenburg Concerto.
09/15/2008: CBA Recording has been contract to provide recording for the Virginia Chorale's ambitious 2008-2009 season at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
09/05/2008: CBA Recording provides live sound and records singer-songwriter Andrew Rose Gregory.
08/31/2008: A new collaborative cover of Death Cab for Cutie by Dustin Glasner and friends gets mastered.
08/27/2008: Engineer Christian Amonson revamps the live sound for the William and Mary A Cappella Council's annual a cappella showcase. Approximately 500 students in attendance.
08/21/2008: The second stage of mixing on the Cleftos new songs has finished! Only minor changes needed till the final mix is ready.
08/18/2008: The new site goes LIVE. The sleek format was implemented by Stephen Shearin of Hampton Roads, VA.
08/16/2008: Ultraviolet Ballet's new album (mixed by Jesse DelGizzi) has just been mastered! Follow the link to check them out on mySpace or catch a live show in Charlottesville, VA.
08/15/2008: Newsfeed begins! For info about specific past projects, send an email.