I'm thrilled to re-visit the important and beautiful piece by Gabriel Kahane entitled "emergency shelter intake form," this time with the San Francisco Symphony.
New Online Vocal Series
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Singing is our birthright! We have been breathing since the day we were born and will continue to breathe until the day we die. We use our voices every day for all sorts of purposes: from the quotidian to the divine, from ordering food to whispering words of love. We are experts at both these things. We are all singers.
Have you always loved singing but want to know more about what's going on inside? How to hit notes with more reliability? How to expand your range, how to connect to your breath?
This workshop is for singers who want to dive deeper into the craft of singing and for those who are new to singing and for all who would like a weekly tune-up, no matter where you are in your journey.
The online format is terrific for finding your own comfortable space to sing and explore your voice. What we'll cover in the three classes:
- The voice as an instrument - what makes it similar to other instruments and beautifully unique
- How to "warm up" your voice - when to do it, how to do it and why
- Technique to carry with you and bring more consistency & reliability to your singing
- Apply the technique to songs we'll learn and sing together
- Harmony basics and exercises for harmonizing
- Each class has an opportunity for 2 students to have an "open coaching." Sign up at start of class.
Join me for all three classes or drop in as you're available.
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
As always at this time of year, I give thanks for the love around me, for all my blessings, and wish warmth and love for those near to me.
Greetings from Joshua Tree
Shot this video at the break of dawn in Joshua Tree with a bloody nose and a cactus in my foot.
Grab a friend and sing this song for Baltimore!
Sing this song with your friends and share your version with the world to show your support for Baltimore's Ceasefire anniversary this August. On August 4th, the Community Chorus of Peabody will lead a Community Sing at the Celebrate Life event in downtown Baltimore and we'll end with this song. Sing with us virtually by uploading your video with the tags #baltimoreceasefire #ceasefireSING and #communitychorusofpeabody. Make it your own, sing your own version, just send us your love!
Upcoming Shows
Previous events
Gabriel Kahane's emergency shelter intake form
Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Led by conductor Edwin Outwater and featuring mezzo-soprano Alicia Hall Moran, Gabriel Kahane’s emergency shelter intake form is an unflinching narration of the fear, humiliation, and insurmountable obstacles associated with being unhoused in America. The oratorio’s rich libretto highlights the humanity behind a crisis that affects us all. Conrad Tao opens the program with George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto, a follow-up to Rhapsody in Blue that weaves jazz with classical form and suggests America’s endless capacity for invention and change.
Gabriel Kahane's emergency shelter intake form
Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA
Led by conductor Edwin Outwater and featuring mezzo-soprano Alicia Hall Moran, Gabriel Kahane’s emergency shelter intake form is an unflinching narration of the fear, humiliation, and insurmountable obstacles associated with being unhoused in America. The oratorio’s rich libretto highlights the humanity behind a crisis that affects us all. Conrad Tao opens the program with George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto, a follow-up to Rhapsody in Blue that weaves jazz with classical form and suggests America’s endless capacity for invention and change.
Chris & Kristen return to the Baltimore Station to share songs and music.
Carmina Burana at the Hollywood Bowl
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Carl Orff's epic and iconic Carmina Burana at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Phil and Gustavo Dudamel.
LA Phil: John Adams conducts John Adams
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Written for 2 pianos, wind orchestra and 3 vocalists, Grand Pianola Music is a wild ride in three movements. John Adams conducts the LA Phil. Also on the program, a Philip Glass world premiere.
LA Phil: John Adams conducts John Adams
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Written for 2 pianos, wind orchestra and 3 vocalists, Grand Pianola Music is a wild ride in three movements. John Adams conducts the LA Phil. Also on the program, a Philip Glass world premiere.
LA Phil: John Adams conducts John Adams
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Written for 2 pianos, wind orchestra and 3 vocalists, Grand Pianola Music is a wild ride in three movements. John Adams conducts the LA Phil. Also on the program, a Philip Glass world premiere.
Performing back up for Measha Brueggergosman on a new work by Gabriel Kahane (emergency shelter intake form) with the Britt Festival Orchestra.
With my new Conjunto, I'll be singing choice covers, jazz tunes and latin songs while you relax on the lawn at the beautiful Cylburn Arboretum. FREE!
Sunday Sounds in the Park
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Union Square Pavilion, 1500 block of W. Lombard St. , Baltimore, MD 21223
Kristen's enlisting some talented friends to round up your weekend with music in the park. http://unionsquareassociation.org
Kristen hosts a night of music on the darling Second Stage at the Hotel Cafe. Always a good time, artists hand selected by Kristen. $5 suggested donation.
Kristen hosts a night of music on the darling Second Stage at the Hotel Cafe. Always a good time, artists hand selected by Kristen. $5 suggested donation.
Kristen hosts a night of music on the darling Second Stage at the Hotel Cafe. Always a good time, artists hand selected by Kristen. $5 suggested donation.
6 of LA's best songwriters perform one of their own songs and then they are paired into 3 Teams, given a title for a new song and get 17 minutes to write it.
Commissioned to write a piece to accompany the latest work by Lita Albuquerque at the art summit called Desert X at Sunnylands, this opening performance will include a new composition by Kristen for 15 voices, with 3 dancers. A recording will accompany the full exhibit on display throughout the festival. http://www.desertx.org/#exhibition-navigation-section
The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents Beethoven's Missa Solemnis.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents Beethoven's Missa Solemnis.
American Berserk (John Adams Celebration)
Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge
Jacaranda Music Presents AMERICAN BERSERK with Lyris Quartet & dancers Christopher Taylor & Gloria Cheng, pianos Jacaranda Chamber Orchestra Holly Sedillos, soprano; Zanaida Robles, soprano; Kristen Toedtman, alto Mark Alan Hilt, conductor Curated by Patrick Scott
Louis Moreau Gottschalk: The Banjo; Ojos Criollos; Pasquinade Scott Joplin: Paragon Rag; Bethena; Maple Leaf Rag Art Tatum/Duke Ellington: In a Sentimental Mood Art Tatum/Original Dixieland Jazz Band: Tiger Rag Thelonius Monk: Ruby My Dear Conlon Nancarrow: Prelude Op. 5 John Adams: American Berserk; John's Book of Alleged Dances; Grand Pianola Music
Kristen hosts the night on the beautiful second stage at the Hotel, as her finest and most talented friends sing songs and rabble rouse.
Kristen sings Christmas tunes backed by the Peabody Community Choir. Followed by Fireworks!