New American Songbook Orchestra

03/17/2019

Debut show tonight! 7:30pm at St. Peter’s Chelsea. We are so proud of this program, and can’t wait to share it with you!

03/16/2019

Performer Spotlight: Nichole Turner
We are so excited to have Nichole join us 🎶🎶tomorrow🎶🎶 for our debut concert! She’s been on Broadway in The Book of Mormon, off-Broadway in Jerry Springer: The Opera, and on tour with The Book of Mormon and Ghost the Musical.

(March 17 event link in bio!)

03/15/2019

Composer Spotlight: Matt Gould
What is your earliest musical memory? This morning it was when my baby was screaming at 640am. I was awoken from a dream and ushered into a better real life. There is nothing a wonderful as being a father and hearing my baby’s voice. And even when my baby is sad, he is a reminder of the beauty and ephemerality that music can capture.
Who or what inspires you? My family and friends.

(March 17 event link in bio!)

03/14/2019

Composer Spotlight: Forest VanDyke
What is your earliest musical memory? Dancing with my Mom in our living room to Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh. I think I must have been 3 or so! I still love that song.
Who or what inspires you? My parents inspire me with their love. My cousin inspires me with his wisdom. Jeffrey Wright inspires me with is artistry. Chaka Khan inspires me with her music. And anyone who lives their lives authentically and through the frame of love inspires me!

(March 17 event link in bio!)

03/13/2019

Sound on 🔈 rehearsal clip of Nina Young’s “Void” with and . Show *this Sunday* event link in bio!!

03/11/2019

Composer Spotlight: Steve Marzullo
What is your earliest musical memory? Playing BORN FREE on the magnavox organ!
Who or what inspires you? J.S. Bach
(March 17 event link in bio!)

03/11/2019

We'll see you on Sunday! Thanks, Broadwayworld!

In 2018, the idea for was sparked. Much of the inspiration for this project stems from an incomplete American Songbook-many voices are missing and stories are unheard. In lieu of our current political climate, we are deeply struck by the hostility aimed at dividing our country and turn...

03/10/2019

Performer Spotlight: Aisha Jackson
What is your earliest musical memory: Hearing my mom sing in church. She had such a beautiful, clear tone and I felt like she could sing anything. Like her voice had no limit. I also remember my family gathering around the telephone to sing “Happy Birthday” to our friends and family on their special day. All six of us would sing together and even my dog would join in!
Who or what inspires you? My family inspires and encourages me. Their support means the world to me and I do all I can to make them proud. Young aspiring artists also inspire me. I feel like it is my responsibility to break barriers so that they will have more opportunities than I did. I also want to create work that will let them know their voices and their stories are important.
(March 17 event link in bio!)

03/09/2019

Composer Spotlight: Blake Allen
What is your earliest musical memory: Music has been a part of my life since I left the womb, but one that sticks out...is Lesley Ann Warren’s version of Cinderella...I had several hospital visits and surgeries when I was little, and she (along with Pat Carroll) quickly became my friend’s in the hospital rooms.
Who or what inspires you? The decrepit. And the arctic north.
(March 17 event link in bio!) .allen.music

03/08/2019

Composer Spotlight: Melissa Modifer
What is your earliest musical memory: When I was maybe two or three years old, I remember laying in my crib, singing lullabies at night with the feeling like I was singing my parents and my older brother to sleep with the soothing sound of my voice. Even as a young child (I’m not even sure I was talking much yet), I felt the healing power of music in my bones. My mom always told me how I could sing before I could talk. It’s comforting to know I’m still connected to that part of myself. Music heals.
Who or what inspires you? My inspiration comes from the incredible people I choose to surround myself with who, like me, believe in the magic of this City and in their own power to create the lives they’ve always dreamt of. They are my chosen tribe. We all need people to cheer for because they’ll always cheer for us right back, and I’m incredibly grateful for this.

(March 17 event link in bio!)

03/07/2019

Composer Spotlight: Josh Henderson
What is your earliest musical memory: Playing piano at my Grandpa’s house
Who or what inspires you? The World!
(March 17 event link in bio!)