NEWSJan 10 2012 Writing in the January issue of Choir & Organ magazine, eminent British conductor Jeremy Summerly reviewed Zachary's Out of the South Cometh the Whirlwind: "[it] is a highly imaginative and compelling addition to the choir and organ repertoire and it would serve as an unusually dramatic and arresting anthem at Evensong."Jan 01 2012 Zachary has been named one of the Calgary Herald's 2012 "Compelling Calgarians." An article and photograph can be viewed here.Dec 11 2011 ![]() Zachary's setting of Gabriel's Message has been included in "Christmas Daybreak," a compilation of new Christmas music and poetry distributed by Public Radio International. The piece is expertly performed by Phiadelphia-based chamber choir The Crossing, the Choir of St. Paul's Church, Chestnut Hill, and organist Scott Dettra. Click here to view a nationwide list of broadcasts between December 11 and 25.Aug 17 2011 ![]() Novello has just released Zachary's award-winning anthem, Out of the South Cometh the Whirlwind, as part of their Novello New Choral Series. The anthem, for SATB chorus and organ, sets text from the book of Job. Purchase copies here.Jul 01 2011 Zachary is thrilled to have been named the Young Composer winner of The Esoterics' 2012 POLYPHONOS choral composition competition. As a result of this recognition, he has been commissioned to write a new work for the Seattle choir's 2012 season.Jun 12 2011 ![]() Zachary's anthem Out of the South Cometh the Whirlwind was broadcast on The Choir, hosted by Aled Jones on BBC Radio 3. Visit the show page.May 17 2011 ![]() Zachary has been named a winner in the King James Bible Composition Awards for his work, Out of the South Cometh the Whirlwind. The competition, organized by the King James Bible Trust and made possible by the generous support of the Dean and Chapter of Westminster Abbey, was held in honor of the 400th anniversary of the KJV. Zachary's piece will be performed in Westminster Abbey on 16 November, 2011, and it will be published by Novello. Press Release Choir & Organ FeatureUPCOMING PERFORMANCESJan 29 2012 The Cathedral Singers of the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, directed by Thomas Lloyd, will perform the Kyrie and Agnus Dei from Zachary's Missa Brevis during their Candlemas service at 4:00pm. 38th and Chestnut in University City, Philadelphia, PA.Feb 02 2012 During Musica Sacra's Symposium on Charles Tournemire, the University of Florida Schola Cantorum, directed by Dr. Edward Schaefer, will perform Zachary's Missa Brevis, with Jonathan Ryan playing organ. 7:30pm at the Church of the Epiphany, South Miami, FL. The performance will be streamed live at www.livemass.net.Feb 04 2012 During an (otherwise) all-Debussy recital at the Terrace Theater in the Kennedy Center, baritone Kevin McMillan and pianist Gabriel Dobner will perform Zachary's art song, On the Death of Claude Debussy. Tickets are $25, and more information is available here. Washington, DC.Mar 18 2012 The Choir of St. Benedict Catholic Church, conducted by James A. Dorn, will premiere Zachary's new choral anthem, To Keep a True Lent, during their Laetare Sunday service. Richmond, VA.Mar 18 2012 The Choir of the Church of St. Michael and St. George, conducted by Robert Lehman, will perform Zachary's double-choir motet Beati Quorum Remissae during a 9:15am service. They will perform the piece again on April 1 at 5pm for their Palm Sunday Passion Vespers. St. Louis, MO.Mar 22 2012 Tenor Tony Boutté and pianist Alan Johnson will perform the world premiere of Zachary's new song-cycle, Cautionary Tales for Children, during an 8:00pm recital in Turner Recital Hall at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.Mar 23 2012 During their "Graceful Company" concert, the Calgary Society of Organists will present the premiere of Zachary's Échos amicaux for two French Horns and organ (two players). Douglas and Jennifer Umana, Colin Redekop, and Chellan Hoffman will perform at 8pm in Grace Presbyterian Church, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Mar 25 2012 The Choir of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer will perform Zachary's Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (for treble voices) during a 4:30pm Lenten Evensong. Tim Pyper will conduct. 7th Ave. and 1st St. SE, Calgary, AB, Canada.Apr 06 2012 The Choir of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, conducted by Tim Pyper, will perform Zachary's motet, O Saving Victim, during their 12:00pm Good Friday service. 7th Ave. and 1st St. SE, Calgary, AB, Canada.May 04 2012 Zachary's opera Venus and Adonis will be staged during the third annual Opera Gala and Silent Auction at 7:30pm at Lone Star College-Montgomery, Texas. Dominick DiOrio will conduct. The LSC-Montgomery Chamber Singers will perform alongside vocal soloists, string quartet, alto saxophone, and the composer at the piano. LSC-Montgomery Recital Hall, Conroe, TX.Aug 18 2012 Baritone Kevin McMillan will sing Zachary's art song, On the Death of Claude Debussy, during the Staunton Music Festival's "Esprit de France" concert. Venue TBD, admission free. |
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