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Orchestrated Voices
A choral exploration of orchestral sound.
16 voices. Infinite color.

The program, shaped around the idea of the voice as an orchestral instrument, features works by Henry Purcell, Gustav Mahler (arr. Clytus Gottwald), Carlo Gesualdo (completed by Igor Stravinsky), Claude Debussy (arr. Clytus Gottwald), Richard Rodney Bennett, Randall Thompson, Winton Yuichiro White, and Budi Susanto Yohanes.

Plus, we’re excited to feature the North American premiere of At this man’s hand by British composer Joanna Lee—originally premiered at the BBC Proms by the BBC Singers.

Performers:
Julie Bosworth (soprano – Ensemble Principal)
Taylor Boykins (mezzo-soprano)
T.J. Callahan (bass-baritone)
Cameron Falby (tenor)
Ben Hawker (tenor)
Lauren Kim (soprano)
Michael Manganiello (baritone)
Juliana Marin (soprano)
Jaime Miller (mezzo-soprano)
Kaylee Parker (mezzo-soprano)
Corbin Phillips (baritone)
Eddie Spear (baritone)
Mairin Srygley (mezzo-soprano)
Nicole Stover (soprano)
Ross Tamaccio (baritone)
John Logan Wood (tenor)

Led by Sonya Knussen
Artistic Director & Conductor

Orchestrated Voices
Saturday, May 31 · 7 PM
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore
Corner of Cathedral & Read Streets
Pay what you can

#OrchestratedVoices #PitchCraftCollective #Knussen #CareAboutTheNotes #BBCProms #JoannaLee #ChoralInnovation #ContemporaryChoral #VocalColor #LiveMusicBaltimore #ChoralMusic

Orchestrated Voices
A choral exploration of orchestral sound.
16 voices. Infinite color.

The program, shaped around the idea of the voice as an orchestral instrument, features works by Henry Purcell, Gustav Mahler (arr. Clytus Gottwald), Carlo Gesualdo (completed by Igor Stravinsky), Claude Debussy (arr. Clytus Gottwald), Richard Rodney Bennett, Randall Thompson, Winton Yuichiro White, and Budi Susanto Yohanes.

Plus, we’re excited to feature the North American premiere of At this man’s hand by British composer Joanna Lee—originally premiered at the BBC Proms by the BBC Singers.

Performers:
Julie Bosworth (soprano – Ensemble Principal)
Taylor Boykins (mezzo-soprano)
T.J. Callahan (bass-baritone)
Cameron Falby (tenor)
Ben Hawker (tenor)
Lauren Kim (soprano)
Michael Manganiello (baritone)
Juliana Marin (soprano)
Jaime Miller (mezzo-soprano)
Kaylee Parker (mezzo-soprano)
Corbin Phillips (baritone)
Eddie Spear (baritone)
Mairin Srygley (mezzo-soprano)
Nicole Stover (soprano)
Ross Tamaccio (baritone)
John Logan Wood (tenor)

Led by Sonya Knussen
Artistic Director & Conductor

Orchestrated Voices
Saturday, May 31 · 7 PM
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore
Corner of Cathedral & Read Streets
Pay what you can

#OrchestratedVoices #PitchCraftCollective #Knussen #CareAboutTheNotes #BBCProms #JoannaLee #ChoralInnovation #ContemporaryChoral #VocalColor #LiveMusicBaltimore #ChoralMusic

Really enjoying being part of the TEMPO 2025 online conference presented by MTNA!
It’s been wonderful to hear a wide variety of presentations and connect with so many like-minded musicians, teachers, and creative people.
I love opportunities like this!

#MusicEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

Really enjoying being part of the TEMPO 2025 online conference presented by MTNA!
It’s been wonderful to hear a wide variety of presentations and connect with so many like-minded musicians, teachers, and creative people.
I love opportunities like this!

#MusicEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment

Last week was quietly powerful and energizing.

Our Easter week at Emmanuel was brilliantly programmed—German Romanticism on Maundy Thursday, a world premiere on Good Friday, and a huge range of music on Saturday. The highlight for me was singing Randall Thompson’s Alleluia two days in a row.

Whatever your background or beliefs, Easter can be beautiful from many angles—music, stories, silences, remembrance, and time with friends or family after the work.

Last week was quietly powerful and energizing.

Our Easter week at Emmanuel was brilliantly programmed—German Romanticism on Maundy Thursday, a world premiere on Good Friday, and a huge range of music on Saturday. The highlight for me was singing Randall Thompson’s Alleluia two days in a row.

Whatever your background or beliefs, Easter can be beautiful from many angles—music, stories, silences, remembrance, and time with friends or family after the work.

10 days between Boston and Chicago—time with the best friends and family, meeting new people, and producing Sean Shepherd’s Octet with the incredible musicians of the Grossman Ensemble. Grateful for all of it. Love feeling happy and having purpose!

10 days between Boston and Chicago—time with the best friends and family, meeting new people, and producing Sean Shepherd’s Octet with the incredible musicians of the Grossman Ensemble. Grateful for all of it. Love feeling happy and having purpose!

Grateful to have been the producer for Sean Shepherd’s Octet this week with members and guests of the Grossman Ensemble in Chicago.

The funny thing about the kind of producing I do? I don’t do anything technical—that magic is handled by an incredible sound engineer. I check for musical things: takes that are especially good or tiny errors to note so editing is easier later. I get to be a fly on the wall for all the musical discussions between performers and composer. I get to be the “voice from above” via a feedback mic system that can talk to the ensemble if something is needed. Usually those things are about careful silences between the wonderful playing or minuscule adaptions to hone something that’s already fantastic.

This is my favorite way to #CareAboutTheNotes.

#producer #seanshepherd #knussen #newmusic

Grateful to have been the producer for Sean Shepherd’s Octet this week with members and guests of the Grossman Ensemble in Chicago.

The funny thing about the kind of producing I do? I don’t do anything technical—that magic is handled by an incredible sound engineer. I check for musical things: takes that are especially good or tiny errors to note so editing is easier later. I get to be a fly on the wall for all the musical discussions between performers and composer. I get to be the “voice from above” via a feedback mic system that can talk to the ensemble if something is needed. Usually those things are about careful silences between the wonderful playing or minuscule adaptions to hone something that’s already fantastic.

This is my favorite way to #CareAboutTheNotes.

#producer #seanshepherd #knussen #newmusic

What happens in a rehearsal before a recording? It’s a lot like any other rehearsal—just with an extra layer of focus.

There’s a lot of caring about the notes. Beat patterns are solidified. Articulations and bowings are double-checked—is it up? is it down? The composer might make tiny adjustments, but only minuscule ones. There are insights into mood, feeling, and characterization. Collaborative discussions, as appropriate.

I’m taking notes today as producer. Tomorrow, my job is to stay out of the way—but also to listen carefully. If something’s missing in the takes, or I hear something different through the headphones, I step in. Balance, phrasing, detail.

#careaboutthenotes #producer #newmusic

What happens in a rehearsal before a recording? It’s a lot like any other rehearsal—just with an extra layer of focus.

There’s a lot of caring about the notes. Beat patterns are solidified. Articulations and bowings are double-checked—is it up? is it down? The composer might make tiny adjustments, but only minuscule ones. There are insights into mood, feeling, and characterization. Collaborative discussions, as appropriate.

I’m taking notes today as producer. Tomorrow, my job is to stay out of the way—but also to listen carefully. If something’s missing in the takes, or I hear something different through the headphones, I step in. Balance, phrasing, detail.

#careaboutthenotes #producer #newmusic

At the airport again… but where to next?
Any guesses?

#WhereToNext #AirportChronicles #keepcomposing

At the airport again… but where to next?
Any guesses?

#WhereToNext #AirportChronicles #keepcomposing

I always need pens and paper with me ✨
Whether it’s note cards, my favorite pens, or a cozy coffee setup, I like to have everything on hand for jotting down ideas. Not pictured: my laptop, iPad, and phone—set up for teaching from my hotel room yesterday.

What’s in your bag when you travel?

I always need pens and paper with me ✨
Whether it’s note cards, my favorite pens, or a cozy coffee setup, I like to have everything on hand for jotting down ideas. Not pictured: my laptop, iPad, and phone—set up for teaching from my hotel room yesterday.

What’s in your bag when you travel?

I’m going on a trip to see friends, family, to work, and to play! Two destinations, non of them across the pond. Can you guess where?

I’m going on a trip to see friends, family, to work, and to play! Two destinations, non of them across the pond. Can you guess where?

A quiet moment before the music begins. The stage is set, the scores are in place, and soon these empty stands will be filled with people bringing Pärt and MacMillan’s music to life. Pre-concert calm before the sound.

A quiet moment before the music begins. The stage is set, the scores are in place, and soon these empty stands will be filled with people bringing Pärt and MacMillan’s music to life. Pre-concert calm before the sound.

Behind the scenes at our final rehearsal for tomorrow’s concert of Pärt & MacMillan! Finding my note, adjusting vowels mid-vowel to avoid an ugly diphthong, and savoring my favorite chord in the whole concert program—every little moment counts.

Behind the scenes at our final rehearsal for tomorrow’s concert of Pärt & MacMillan! Finding my note, adjusting vowels mid-vowel to avoid an ugly diphthong, and savoring my favorite chord in the whole concert program—every little moment counts.

A little peek into today’s online voice lesson! From warm-ups to technique to musical expression, every session is a mix of focus and fun. Teaching is always an adventure in sound and discovery— and I love it!

Curious about online lessons? Send me a message!

A little peek into today’s online voice lesson! From warm-ups to technique to musical expression, every session is a mix of focus and fun. Teaching is always an adventure in sound and discovery— and I love it!

Curious about online lessons? Send me a message!

Excited to be featured in @VoyageBaltimore! From growing up in a musical family to running Go Compose North America and Pitch Craft Collective, this article explores my journey in music, education, and my ever-morphing career.

Check it out by scanning the QR code or visiting the link in bio!

Excited to be featured in @VoyageBaltimore! From growing up in a musical family to running Go Compose North America and Pitch Craft Collective, this article explores my journey in music, education, and my ever-morphing career.

Check it out by scanning the QR code or visiting the link in bio!

Saturday rehearsal starting with Lord, Let Me Know Mine End by Hubert Parry. The Alto II part spans my whole range—including a high note I’d usually avoid! But Parry sets it up so well. We’re singing it at our regular Sunday service tomorrow.

After the Parry, we focused on music for next Friday’s concert (not in the clip), by MacMillan & Pärt, two of the world’s leading living liturgical composers.

Saturday rehearsal starting with Lord, Let Me Know Mine End by Hubert Parry. The Alto II part spans my whole range—including a high note I’d usually avoid! But Parry sets it up so well. We’re singing it at our regular Sunday service tomorrow.

After the Parry, we focused on music for next Friday’s concert (not in the clip), by MacMillan & Pärt, two of the world’s leading living liturgical composers.

Tonight, I sang in the Ash Wednesday service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. It’s beautiful to observe rituals from within the choir. Though this video is just tiny clips, it gives you my literal view of the evening.

We sang James MacMillan’s Miserere, a piece I find myself liking more and more each time I sing it. What did you sing for Ash Wednesday?

Tonight, I sang in the Ash Wednesday service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. It’s beautiful to observe rituals from within the choir. Though this video is just tiny clips, it gives you my literal view of the evening.

We sang James MacMillan’s Miserere, a piece I find myself liking more and more each time I sing it. What did you sing for Ash Wednesday?

Behind the scenes of Pitch Craft Collective concert planning! ✨ Started with a quick screen clean, a veggie bacon grocery update (Pancake Day prep is serious business!), then back to work updating the website with personnel and programs for our next two concerts:

🎶 May 31 at 7 PM
🎶 July 20 at 4 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD

And… published! ✅ #BehindTheScenes #ConcertPlanning #pitchcraftcollective

Behind the scenes of Pitch Craft Collective concert planning! ✨ Started with a quick screen clean, a veggie bacon grocery update (Pancake Day prep is serious business!), then back to work updating the website with personnel and programs for our next two concerts:

🎶 May 31 at 7 PM
🎶 July 20 at 4 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD

And… published! ✅ #BehindTheScenes #ConcertPlanning #pitchcraftcollective

The stage is set, and the musicians take their bow! 🎶 A little moment from SONG! before the music began.

The stage is set, and the musicians take their bow! 🎶 A little moment from SONG! before the music began.

What an amazing concert—Pitch Craft Collective and Go Compose North America combined into one!

First, I need to thank Julie Bosworth, Michael Manganiello, and Hui-Chuan Chen for their stunning performances. I now know a bit more about American football thanks to one of the compositions brilliantly performed by Michael, and I can confirm that Julie does an amazing owl impression! But seriously, their singing was beautiful, full of varied colors, and full of amazing performance skills.

A huge thank you to Michael Rickelton, Go Compose North America’s Lead Composition Tutor, for being such a fantastic partner in this and for all the work he does behind the scenes.

Go Compose North America started around this time five years ago with our first online workshop—so it’s super cool to have had our first-ever public, in-person concert today!

#keepcomposing

What an amazing concert—Pitch Craft Collective and Go Compose North America combined into one!

First, I need to thank Julie Bosworth, Michael Manganiello, and Hui-Chuan Chen for their stunning performances. I now know a bit more about American football thanks to one of the compositions brilliantly performed by Michael, and I can confirm that Julie does an amazing owl impression! But seriously, their singing was beautiful, full of varied colors, and full of amazing performance skills.

A huge thank you to Michael Rickelton, Go Compose North America’s Lead Composition Tutor, for being such a fantastic partner in this and for all the work he does behind the scenes.

Go Compose North America started around this time five years ago with our first online workshop—so it’s super cool to have had our first-ever public, in-person concert today!

#keepcomposing

SONG! is this afternoon! 🎶

A glimpse of Julie Bosworth, Michael Manganiello, and Hui-Chuan Chen in rehearsal as they prepare for today’s concert.

📅 Today at 5 PM!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

See you there! #GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #BaltimoreMusic #keepcomposing

SONG! is this afternoon! 🎶

A glimpse of Julie Bosworth, Michael Manganiello, and Hui-Chuan Chen in rehearsal as they prepare for today’s concert.

📅 Today at 5 PM!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

See you there! #GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #BaltimoreMusic #keepcomposing

#keepcomposing #careaboutthenotes #gocomposena #rickeltonmusic #pitchcraftcollective #baltimoremusic

#keepcomposing #careaboutthenotes #gocomposena #rickeltonmusic #pitchcraftcollective #baltimoremusic

Meet Viraj Ramdhani! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Viraj’s composition will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Viraj is a young composer from New York who loves music, art, and sports. He plays basketball and was recently selected for a county-wide art exhibition. He’s excited to have his work performed—and he plans to keep composing!

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

Meet Viraj Ramdhani! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Viraj’s composition will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Viraj is a young composer from New York who loves music, art, and sports. He plays basketball and was recently selected for a county-wide art exhibition. He’s excited to have his work performed—and he plans to keep composing!

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Leah Mullen! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Leah’s composition will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Leah is a composer and performer whose work explores intersectional feminist philosophies, diverse storytelling, and science. She is currently based in Bern, Switzerland, where she is pursuing a dual MA-PhD at the Hochschule der Künste Bern (Switzerland) and the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg (Germany).

She studies composition with Drs. Leo Dick and Simon Steen-Andersen and voice with Daniel Gloger. Leah enjoys working in interdisciplinary settings, frequently collaborating with dancers, theater, and opera productions.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #InterdisciplinaryArts #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Leah Mullen! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Leah’s composition will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Leah is a composer and performer whose work explores intersectional feminist philosophies, diverse storytelling, and science. She is currently based in Bern, Switzerland, where she is pursuing a dual MA-PhD at the Hochschule der Künste Bern (Switzerland) and the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg (Germany).

She studies composition with Drs. Leo Dick and Simon Steen-Andersen and voice with Daniel Gloger. Leah enjoys working in interdisciplinary settings, frequently collaborating with dancers, theater, and opera productions.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #InterdisciplinaryArts #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Miner Boyd! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Miner’s composition will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Fun facts about Miner:
🎵 He loves the music of Kendrick Lamar.
🐱 His 16-year-old cat, Peanut, begs hourly for butter.
🎨 He has a fraternal twin brother, Texas, who loves to draw.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Miner Boyd! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Miner’s composition will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Fun facts about Miner:
🎵 He loves the music of Kendrick Lamar.
🐱 His 16-year-old cat, Peanut, begs hourly for butter.
🎨 He has a fraternal twin brother, Texas, who loves to draw.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

Step inside a rehearsal for SONG! ✨

Singers Julie Bosworth and Michael Manganiello, along with pianist Hui-Chuan Chen, are preparing to bring 10 winning compositions from Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition to life.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes moments as we get closer to concert day!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #NewMusic #Composition #BaltimoreMusic #KeepComposing

Step inside a rehearsal for SONG! ✨

Singers Julie Bosworth and Michael Manganiello, along with pianist Hui-Chuan Chen, are preparing to bring 10 winning compositions from Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition to life.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes moments as we get closer to concert day!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #NewMusic #Composition #BaltimoreMusic #KeepComposing

🎶 Meet Micah Seliger! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Micah’s composition, “15 Degrees F; 120 Decibels; 4 Touchdowns,” will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Micah is a 7th grade student from Howard County, Maryland, who has been studying composition for about eight months with Michael Rickelton. He has played violin for seven years and loves modern music, sports, and especially baseball (Go Os!)—with football (Go Ravens!) coming in a close second.

This composition was particularly exciting for him to create because it allowed him to combine his love of music and sports!

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #Violin #BaseballFan #Football #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Micah Seliger! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Micah’s composition, “15 Degrees F; 120 Decibels; 4 Touchdowns,” will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Micah is a 7th grade student from Howard County, Maryland, who has been studying composition for about eight months with Michael Rickelton. He has played violin for seven years and loves modern music, sports, and especially baseball (Go Os!)—with football (Go Ravens!) coming in a close second.

This composition was particularly exciting for him to create because it allowed him to combine his love of music and sports!

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #Violin #BaseballFan #Football #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Matthew Seliger! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Matthew’s composition, “Anoche Cuando Dormía,” will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Matthew is a composer and violinist studying music and biopsychology at Tufts University, where he explores the intersection of cognition and music. He is currently part of a research project investigating rhythm perception in older adults.

He studies composition with John McDonald and violin with Joanna Kurkowicz at Tufts. His music has been performed at Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Peabody Preparatory, Junior Guildhall, and Tufts University. He was recently awarded a full scholarship to attend international masterclasses at the Arnold Schoenberg Center in Vienna.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #Violin #MusicAndCognition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic #keepcomposing

🎶 Meet Matthew Seliger! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Matthew’s composition, “Anoche Cuando Dormía,” will be performed live by Michael Manganiello and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Matthew is a composer and violinist studying music and biopsychology at Tufts University, where he explores the intersection of cognition and music. He is currently part of a research project investigating rhythm perception in older adults.

He studies composition with John McDonald and violin with Joanna Kurkowicz at Tufts. His music has been performed at Sewanee Summer Music Festival, Peabody Preparatory, Junior Guildhall, and Tufts University. He was recently awarded a full scholarship to attend international masterclasses at the Arnold Schoenberg Center in Vienna.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #Violin #MusicAndCognition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic #keepcomposing

🎶 Meet Julia Lu! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Julia’s composition, “Winter Scenery,” will be performed live by Julie Bosworth and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Julia has been studying composition for around five years and loves connecting with people. She enjoys discussing philosophy, psychology, and music and is always exploring new creative ideas.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Julia Lu! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Julia’s composition, “Winter Scenery,” will be performed live by Julie Bosworth and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Julia has been studying composition for around five years and loves connecting with people. She enjoys discussing philosophy, psychology, and music and is always exploring new creative ideas.

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

Meet Devon Packer! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Devon’s composition, “La nevada es silenciosa”, will be performed live by Julie Bosworth and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Devon is a composer, pianist, and organist from Montréal, Canada. A Go Compose North America alum, he has been part of the community since it began. He is passionate about writing for a variety of instruments and exploring different musical styles. When he’s not composing, you can often find him performing or discovering new music!

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

Meet Devon Packer! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Devon’s composition, “La nevada es silenciosa”, will be performed live by Julie Bosworth and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at SONG! on March 1.

Devon is a composer, pianist, and organist from Montréal, Canada. A Go Compose North America alum, he has been part of the community since it began. He is passionate about writing for a variety of instruments and exploring different musical styles. When he’s not composing, you can often find him performing or discovering new music!

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us to celebrate new music, versatile voices, and exciting compositions!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 What is SONG!? Find out in this video! 🎶

On March 1, Go Compose North America and Pitch Craft Collective present SONG!, featuring Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition winning songs performed by world-class musicians.

📝 What’s on the program?
✨ 10 new works by composers ages 8 to adult
✨ Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Aviary and Francis Poulenc’s Le Bestiaire
✨ Stunning performances by Julie Bosworth, Michael Manganiello, and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

This concert is for everyone—music lovers, composers, families, and anyone curious about new music! Come experience fresh voices in composition and support the next generation of creators.

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #Voice #Piano #Concert #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 What is SONG!? Find out in this video! 🎶

On March 1, Go Compose North America and Pitch Craft Collective present SONG!, featuring Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition winning songs performed by world-class musicians.

📝 What’s on the program?
✨ 10 new works by composers ages 8 to adult
✨ Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Aviary and Francis Poulenc’s Le Bestiaire
✨ Stunning performances by Julie Bosworth, Michael Manganiello, and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen

📅 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

This concert is for everyone—music lovers, composers, families, and anyone curious about new music! Come experience fresh voices in composition and support the next generation of creators.

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #Voice #Piano #Concert #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

✨ SONG! A Recital of New Works & Songs from Childhood ✨

Pitch Craft Collective is thrilled to partner with Go Compose North America to present a special concert featuring performances of new works by the winners of Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition!

Alongside these exciting new pieces, our soloists will perform songs inspired by childhood, including:
🎶 Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Aviary (Julie Bosworth, soprano) – a charming song cycle about birds, enjoyed by soloists and choirs alike.
🎶 Francis Poulenc’s Le Bestiaire (Michael Manganiello, baritone) – a witty collection of musical animal portraits.
🎹 Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen will provide brilliant piano accompaniment throughout the program.

📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

Join us for an evening celebrating new voices in composition and the magic of song!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #NewMusic #LiveMusic #SongRecital #baltimoremusic

✨ SONG! A Recital of New Works & Songs from Childhood ✨

Pitch Craft Collective is thrilled to partner with Go Compose North America to present a special concert featuring performances of new works by the winners of Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition!

Alongside these exciting new pieces, our soloists will perform songs inspired by childhood, including:
🎶 Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Aviary (Julie Bosworth, soprano) – a charming song cycle about birds, enjoyed by soloists and choirs alike.
🎶 Francis Poulenc’s Le Bestiaire (Michael Manganiello, baritone) – a witty collection of musical animal portraits.
🎹 Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen will provide brilliant piano accompaniment throughout the program.

📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

Join us for an evening celebrating new voices in composition and the magic of song!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #NewMusic #LiveMusic #SongRecital #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Charles Chen! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Charles’s composition, “Winter Trees,” will be performed live by Julie Bosworth and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at 🎵 SONG! on March 1.

Charles is a composer and violinist who enjoys exploring a variety of musical styles. Some of his favorite composers include Claude Debussy, György Ligeti, and Kaija Saariaho. When he’s not composing, he loves playing badminton, traveling to Asia, and enjoying seafood!

📅 🎵 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us in celebrating new music, versatile voices, and creative talent!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Charles Chen! 🎶

A winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Charles’s composition, “Winter Trees,” will be performed live by Julie Bosworth and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at 🎵 SONG! on March 1.

Charles is a composer and violinist who enjoys exploring a variety of musical styles. Some of his favorite composers include Claude Debussy, György Ligeti, and Kaija Saariaho. When he’s not composing, he loves playing badminton, traveling to Asia, and enjoying seafood!

📅 🎵 SONG!
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
📆 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
🎟️ FREE!

Join us in celebrating new music, versatile voices, and creative talent!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Aria Song! 🎶

An age 11–13 category winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Aria’s composition, “To Mr. Snowman,” will be performed live by Julie Bosworth and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at 🎵 SONG! on March 1.

Aria began studying classical composition in 2020. She has received national recognition, including National Second-Place in the MTNA Elementary Composition Competition and a DownBeat Student Music Award in 2023.

Aria has performed extensively with the Washington National Opera’s Children’s Chorus and recently starred as “Angel” in The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me (WNO) and “Gerda” in Snow Queen (Bel Cantanti Opera).

Now, she is combining her love of composing and singing to create her own original songs. Aria studies with Haibei Wang and Yiming Wu.

🎵 SONG!
📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet Aria Song! 🎶

An age 11–13 category winner in Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, Aria’s composition, “To Mr. Snowman,” will be performed live by Julie Bosworth and Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen at 🎵 SONG! on March 1.

Aria began studying classical composition in 2020. She has received national recognition, including National Second-Place in the MTNA Elementary Composition Competition and a DownBeat Student Music Award in 2023.

Aria has performed extensively with the Washington National Opera’s Children’s Chorus and recently starred as “Angel” in The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me (WNO) and “Gerda” in Snow Queen (Bel Cantanti Opera).

Now, she is combining her love of composing and singing to create her own original songs. Aria studies with Haibei Wang and Yiming Wu.

🎵 SONG!
📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

#GoComposeNA #PitchCraftCollective #NewMusic #LiveMusic #Composition #KeepComposing #baltimoremusic

🎹 Meet Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen! 🎹

From Carnegie Hall to The Kennedy Center, Hui-Chuan is a renowned pianist and educator who has performed with celebrated soloists and in top concert venues worldwide. She is on faculty at Peabody Institute and UMBC and is launching her new project, “Standing on Giant’s Shoulder,” which reimagines classical works through modern compositions.

At SONG!, she will provide brilliant piano accompaniment for new works by the winners of Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, as well as Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Aviary and Poulenc’s Le Bestiaire—two enchanting song cycles inspired by childhood and the natural world.

📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #PianoMagic #NewMusic #livemusic #baltimoremusic

🎹 Meet Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen! 🎹

From Carnegie Hall to The Kennedy Center, Hui-Chuan is a renowned pianist and educator who has performed with celebrated soloists and in top concert venues worldwide. She is on faculty at Peabody Institute and UMBC and is launching her new project, “Standing on Giant’s Shoulder,” which reimagines classical works through modern compositions.

At SONG!, she will provide brilliant piano accompaniment for new works by the winners of Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition, as well as Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Aviary and Poulenc’s Le Bestiaire—two enchanting song cycles inspired by childhood and the natural world.

📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #PianoMagic #NewMusic #livemusic #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet baritone Michael Manganiello! 🎶

An expert in cross-training voices for opera, musical theatre, and contemporary styles, Michael is on faculty at both Peabody Institute and Harford Community College. Their passion for historically informed performance, improvisation, and vocal innovation makes them a captivating and versatile performer.

At SONG!, Michael will perform new works by the winners of Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition and Francis Poulenc’s Le Bestiaire—a witty and colorful song cycle that introduces a lively collection of animals through music and poetry.

📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #Voice #Baritone #NewMusic #baltimoremusic

🎶 Meet baritone Michael Manganiello! 🎶

An expert in cross-training voices for opera, musical theatre, and contemporary styles, Michael is on faculty at both Peabody Institute and Harford Community College. Their passion for historically informed performance, improvisation, and vocal innovation makes them a captivating and versatile performer.

At SONG!, Michael will perform new works by the winners of Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition and Francis Poulenc’s Le Bestiaire—a witty and colorful song cycle that introduces a lively collection of animals through music and poetry.

📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #Voice #Baritone #NewMusic #baltimoremusic

✨ Meet soprano Julie Bosworth! ✨

A vocalist of extraordinary range and color, Julie thrives in everything from medieval music to world premieres. Whether bringing ethereal delicacy or a rich, buttery tone (Washington Classical Review), her artistry has graced major stages, from Apollo’s Fire to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

At SONG!, Julie will perform new works by the winners of Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition and Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Aviary—one of his early works, a delightful song cycle about birds that has been enjoyed by soloists and choirs alike.

📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #NewMusic #LiveMusic #soprano #baltimoremusic

✨ Meet soprano Julie Bosworth! ✨

A vocalist of extraordinary range and color, Julie thrives in everything from medieval music to world premieres. Whether bringing ethereal delicacy or a rich, buttery tone (Washington Classical Review), her artistry has graced major stages, from Apollo’s Fire to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

At SONG!, Julie will perform new works by the winners of Go Compose North America’s Winter Song Composition Competition and Richard Rodney Bennett’s The Aviary—one of his early works, a delightful song cycle about birds that has been enjoyed by soloists and choirs alike.

📅 Saturday, March 1 | 5 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD
🎟️ FREE!

#PitchCraftCollective #GoComposeNA #NewMusic #LiveMusic #soprano #baltimoremusic

Illness Recovery: Tools of the Trade

We all have that one moment when we’re sick—“Why me?”—but the trick is moving through that quickly so you can use your energy to actually feel better. Here’s what’s been in my rotation whilst trying to recover from Influenza A:

💊 Decongestant – Guaifenesin (in most cold meds) works for many, but not for me. Sudafed PE (Pseudoephedrine) tablets are my secret weapon—they actually work and help with ear pressure on flights!

🔥 Fever & Pain Relief – I love that you can now get ibuprofen + Tylenol (paracetamol for my UK friends) in one pill! Sometimes, I just go for ibuprofen. Whatever you take, make sure it’s safe for you. Learning about medication interactions and dosages is so important.

💨 Saline Nebulizer & Nasal Spray – Disposable/refillable saline mist inhalers are a newer option, and chargeable nebulizers + saline vials are great for keeping airways hydrated—essential for singers!

🌫 Humidifier – Cool mist and warm mist both work, but I prefer warm mist. That said, I’ve collected some novelty cool mist ones (the Sonyarina way! ✨). The one in the pic? A mix of kawaii, Japanese culture, and cherry blossoms—and I love how the mist erupts from the snowcapped mountain!

🥤 Hydration – Keeping fluids up is key! I always have flavored sparkling waters, electrolyte drinks (Liquid IV, Prime), teas, coffee, juices (currently obsessed with apple & pineapple Izze!). With POTS, hydration is a daily priority, so electrolytes are always stocked. The iced coffee in the pic? A sign I’m starting to feel a little better!

✨ An important reminder: If you need to rest for physical or mental health reasons (or both!), give yourself permission. Your body is already working hard—help it however you can.

What are your go-to illness essentials? Drop them in the comments—I might need to add them to my kit! ⬇️💬

Illness Recovery: Tools of the Trade

We all have that one moment when we’re sick—“Why me?”—but the trick is moving through that quickly so you can use your energy to actually feel better. Here’s what’s been in my rotation whilst trying to recover from Influenza A:

💊 Decongestant – Guaifenesin (in most cold meds) works for many, but not for me. Sudafed PE (Pseudoephedrine) tablets are my secret weapon—they actually work and help with ear pressure on flights!

🔥 Fever & Pain Relief – I love that you can now get ibuprofen + Tylenol (paracetamol for my UK friends) in one pill! Sometimes, I just go for ibuprofen. Whatever you take, make sure it’s safe for you. Learning about medication interactions and dosages is so important.

💨 Saline Nebulizer & Nasal Spray – Disposable/refillable saline mist inhalers are a newer option, and chargeable nebulizers + saline vials are great for keeping airways hydrated—essential for singers!

🌫 Humidifier – Cool mist and warm mist both work, but I prefer warm mist. That said, I’ve collected some novelty cool mist ones (the Sonyarina way! ✨). The one in the pic? A mix of kawaii, Japanese culture, and cherry blossoms—and I love how the mist erupts from the snowcapped mountain!

🥤 Hydration – Keeping fluids up is key! I always have flavored sparkling waters, electrolyte drinks (Liquid IV, Prime), teas, coffee, juices (currently obsessed with apple & pineapple Izze!). With POTS, hydration is a daily priority, so electrolytes are always stocked. The iced coffee in the pic? A sign I’m starting to feel a little better!

✨ An important reminder: If you need to rest for physical or mental health reasons (or both!), give yourself permission. Your body is already working hard—help it however you can.

What are your go-to illness essentials? Drop them in the comments—I might need to add them to my kit! ⬇️💬

Welcome to Sonya’s world of Influenza A!
If I’m going to feel yucko, I’m going to do it my way.
So here’s my newest humidifier!

Welcome to Sonya’s world of Influenza A!
If I’m going to feel yucko, I’m going to do it my way.
So here’s my newest humidifier!

✨ Join us for a late afternoon of new music! ✨

Pitch Craft Collective presents SONG!, featuring 10 world premieres by winners of the Go Compose North America Winter Song Composition Competition!

Performed by the incredible:
🎶 Julie Bosworth, soprano
🎶 Michael Manganiello, baritone
🎶 Hui-Chuan Chen, piano

📅 March 1, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD

Come celebrate these fresh and inspiring works - see you there!

#NewMusic #SongPremieres #LivePerformance #GoComposeNorthAmerica #keepcomposing #youngcomposers #baltimoremusic #GoComposeNA #knussen #rickeltonmusic #pitchcraftcollective

✨ Join us for a late afternoon of new music! ✨

Pitch Craft Collective presents SONG!, featuring 10 world premieres by winners of the Go Compose North America Winter Song Composition Competition!

Performed by the incredible:
🎶 Julie Bosworth, soprano
🎶 Michael Manganiello, baritone
🎶 Hui-Chuan Chen, piano

📅 March 1, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Baltimore, MD

Come celebrate these fresh and inspiring works - see you there!

#NewMusic #SongPremieres #LivePerformance #GoComposeNorthAmerica #keepcomposing #youngcomposers #baltimoremusic #GoComposeNA #knussen #rickeltonmusic #pitchcraftcollective

📢 What Does “Care About The Notes” Really Mean? 🎶

It’s more than refinement and accuracy. It’s more than mindfulness. It’s more than in depth listening. To me, it’s about attempting understanding the purpose of the notes and asking yourself questions about them.

This idea shapes everything I do—teaching voice lessons, coaching and guiding instrumentalists and singers through audition preparation, planning and leading Go Compose North America workshops, curating and directing Pitch Craft Collective, or preparing for my own performances.

🎧 What musical experiences have changed the way you approach music and make you truly care about the notes?

💬 Comment or DM me, and let’s talk about how this idea fits into your music-making!

#CareAboutTheNotes #KeepComposing #Knussen #sonyarinascafe

📢 What Does “Care About The Notes” Really Mean? 🎶

It’s more than refinement and accuracy. It’s more than mindfulness. It’s more than in depth listening. To me, it’s about attempting understanding the purpose of the notes and asking yourself questions about them.

This idea shapes everything I do—teaching voice lessons, coaching and guiding instrumentalists and singers through audition preparation, planning and leading Go Compose North America workshops, curating and directing Pitch Craft Collective, or preparing for my own performances.

🎧 What musical experiences have changed the way you approach music and make you truly care about the notes?

💬 Comment or DM me, and let’s talk about how this idea fits into your music-making!

#CareAboutTheNotes #KeepComposing #Knussen #sonyarinascafe

These days, people don’t just associate Groundhog Day with the movie music by George Fenton but also with the stage musical by Tim Minchin.

We’re listening to Pennsylvania Polka, which features heavily in the film. It was originally written by Lester Lee and Zeke Manners but has been performed and arranged by many artists. This version, which plays in the movie, is by Frank Yankovic.

These days, people don’t just associate Groundhog Day with the movie music by George Fenton but also with the stage musical by Tim Minchin.

We’re listening to Pennsylvania Polka, which features heavily in the film. It was originally written by Lester Lee and Zeke Manners but has been performed and arranged by many artists. This version, which plays in the movie, is by Frank Yankovic.

It's fun to have days with besties! I asked @julieboopsworth which of my Dad's pieces I should put in the background and she loves this part of Music for a Puppet Court. Tah day!

It's fun to have days with besties! I asked @julieboopsworth which of my Dad's pieces I should put in the background and she loves this part of Music for a Puppet Court. Tah day!

2024 was a year of growth, creativity, and unforgettable moments.

I launched Pitch Craft Collective, a Baltimore-based concert series and ensemble that brings together professional musicians to perform innovative programs. Conducting the first professional choral concert for this ensemble was a milestone for me. I also sang the Agnus Dei from Bach’s B Minor Mass with orchestra for the first time and Rachmaninov’s Vespers—also a first!

This year, I presented choral workshops both in person and virtually. I was beamed into a classroom to lead a masterclass for high school students, helping them refine their vocal techniques and explore their dynamic repertoire. I also led an in-person workshop on orchestral timbres in choral singing, helping participants discover new colors and textures in their voices.

On a personal note, I began using a rollator (walker on wheels) this summer, which has been life-changing. It’s helped me navigate POTS and arthritis with more freedom, stability, and comfort, reducing pain to almost zero when walking. It even let me experience simple joys, like visiting a clothing store for the first time since the pandemic instead of shopping online.

Premieres of OK’s Cleveland Pictures took place in Miami, Barcelona, London, and Munich, highlighting my father’s extraordinary music.

Teaching has been a joy this year. I loved working with my voice students, whose creativity inspires me every day. The Go Compose North America Summer Go Composium was another highlight, with workshops for participants of all ages and an empowering session for educators.

From singing and teaching to connecting with so many wonderful people, this year has been deeply fulfilling. Thank you to everyone who supported and collaborated with me in 2024. Here’s to 2025, a year full of music, growth, and new opportunities!

What were your 2024 highlights?

2024 was a year of growth, creativity, and unforgettable moments.

I launched Pitch Craft Collective, a Baltimore-based concert series and ensemble that brings together professional musicians to perform innovative programs. Conducting the first professional choral concert for this ensemble was a milestone for me. I also sang the Agnus Dei from Bach’s B Minor Mass with orchestra for the first time and Rachmaninov’s Vespers—also a first!

This year, I presented choral workshops both in person and virtually. I was beamed into a classroom to lead a masterclass for high school students, helping them refine their vocal techniques and explore their dynamic repertoire. I also led an in-person workshop on orchestral timbres in choral singing, helping participants discover new colors and textures in their voices.

On a personal note, I began using a rollator (walker on wheels) this summer, which has been life-changing. It’s helped me navigate POTS and arthritis with more freedom, stability, and comfort, reducing pain to almost zero when walking. It even let me experience simple joys, like visiting a clothing store for the first time since the pandemic instead of shopping online.

Premieres of OK’s Cleveland Pictures took place in Miami, Barcelona, London, and Munich, highlighting my father’s extraordinary music.

Teaching has been a joy this year. I loved working with my voice students, whose creativity inspires me every day. The Go Compose North America Summer Go Composium was another highlight, with workshops for participants of all ages and an empowering session for educators.

From singing and teaching to connecting with so many wonderful people, this year has been deeply fulfilling. Thank you to everyone who supported and collaborated with me in 2024. Here’s to 2025, a year full of music, growth, and new opportunities!

What were your 2024 highlights?

🎵✨ Got kids at home during the holiday break? Let’s turn boredom into brilliance by composing a WINTER SONG together! ❄️🎶

Perfect for elementary and middle schoolers, this fun and flexible project inspires creativity and keeps young minds engaged. Follow these easy steps to create your masterpiece:

1️⃣ Brainstorm about winter – think about words, feelings, or scenes that remind you of this season.
2️⃣ Sing your brainstormed words or phrases into your recording device, creating your own unique tunes or melodies – no copying existing songs!
3️⃣ Listen back and choose the parts you like best.
4️⃣ Put those parts in an order. For example, repeat a favorite phrase like a chorus or refrain!
5️⃣ Document your song in a way that works for you – write it down, record it, draw pictures, or use any creative method.
6️⃣ Submit your song by January 4, 2025, for a chance to win! 🎤

Winners in each category will have their songs performed LIVE by professional musicians at a special concert in Baltimore on March 1, 2025. 🎻🎶

👉 Visit gocomposenorthamerica.com/competition.html for details. Share this reel with friends – let’s make music together this winter! 💙

#KidsMusic #MusicActivity #WinterBreakFun #KidsCompose #HolidayFun #CreativeKids #YoungMusicians #FamilyActivities #MusicEducation #Parents #KidsMusic #musicteachers

🎵✨ Got kids at home during the holiday break? Let’s turn boredom into brilliance by composing a WINTER SONG together! ❄️🎶

Perfect for elementary and middle schoolers, this fun and flexible project inspires creativity and keeps young minds engaged. Follow these easy steps to create your masterpiece:

1️⃣ Brainstorm about winter – think about words, feelings, or scenes that remind you of this season.
2️⃣ Sing your brainstormed words or phrases into your recording device, creating your own unique tunes or melodies – no copying existing songs!
3️⃣ Listen back and choose the parts you like best.
4️⃣ Put those parts in an order. For example, repeat a favorite phrase like a chorus or refrain!
5️⃣ Document your song in a way that works for you – write it down, record it, draw pictures, or use any creative method.
6️⃣ Submit your song by January 4, 2025, for a chance to win! 🎤

Winners in each category will have their songs performed LIVE by professional musicians at a special concert in Baltimore on March 1, 2025. 🎻🎶

👉 Visit gocomposenorthamerica.com/competition.html for details. Share this reel with friends – let’s make music together this winter! 💙

#KidsMusic #MusicActivity #WinterBreakFun #KidsCompose #HolidayFun #CreativeKids #YoungMusicians #FamilyActivities #MusicEducation #Parents #KidsMusic #musicteachers

Christmakkah season is upon us!
It’s been a lovely few days!

🎄 On Christmas Eve, I sang two services—first at Emmanuel Episcopal Church (my choir home!) and then at the Baltimore Basilica for Carols and Midnight Mass.
🎁 Christmas Day was all about opening gifts from family and texting them in England, including my Nostalgia sweatshirt—which I suddenly realized might be me when I’m a bit older!
🕎 Boxing Day kicked off with Julie being my superhero and driving me to Jury Duty. (I lucked out and was home just after 11!) Later, Julie and Corbin came over to “be girls” for Christmakkah. 🎉 We ate Chinese food, exchanged lovely gifts, lit Hanukkah Night 2 candles 🕯️🕯️, and finished off the day with mini cupcakes 🧁 and mini macarons.

Now it’s your turn—what have been your holiday highlights? Drop them in the comments, I’d love to hear!

Christmakkah season is upon us!
It’s been a lovely few days!

🎄 On Christmas Eve, I sang two services—first at Emmanuel Episcopal Church (my choir home!) and then at the Baltimore Basilica for Carols and Midnight Mass.
🎁 Christmas Day was all about opening gifts from family and texting them in England, including my Nostalgia sweatshirt—which I suddenly realized might be me when I’m a bit older!
🕎 Boxing Day kicked off with Julie being my superhero and driving me to Jury Duty. (I lucked out and was home just after 11!) Later, Julie and Corbin came over to “be girls” for Christmakkah. 🎉 We ate Chinese food, exchanged lovely gifts, lit Hanukkah Night 2 candles 🕯️🕯️, and finished off the day with mini cupcakes 🧁 and mini macarons.

Now it’s your turn—what have been your holiday highlights? Drop them in the comments, I’d love to hear!

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