Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer.   We talk about the upcoming shows, Nunsense, Titanic, The Music Series, and listen to some selections from them.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to www.courthousearts.org

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus,  is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director, and Dorothy Strang, President.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Saturday May 5, 7:30 and Sunday May 6, at 3:00PM, at Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown RI.  For more information call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownri.com/chorus

This week we feature Diana McVey, opera singer and teacher.  We'll  listen to some examples of her music, and discuss her upcoming concerts, on April
14, 16, 20 and more, at various locations throughout New England.   For more information go to  www.dianamcvey.com

This week Musica Dolce Youth String Ensemble, is the subject of the program, with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director.   We talk about the upcoming concert on Sunday, May 6, 2012, 3 PM, at the George Kent Performance Hall in Westerly, and listen to some selections of past concerts.   For more information call 401.596.5225 or go to http://www.musicadolce.org/MusicaDolce/Home.html

The URI Theatre Department's production of “Singin In The Rain”, is the subject of this week's program, with Paula McGlasson, Dept. Chair, and Director, and Andrew Burnap, actor.  We talk about their upcoming show, and listen to some of the music from the musical being presented April 25 to the 29th, at the Robert E. Will Theatre.  For more information call 401-874-5843, or go to www.uri.edu/theatre

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer.  His guests are Richard Sabellico, Director of their next production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and Billy Steeves, who plays Joseph.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some selections from it.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to  www.courthousearts.org

This week for St. Patrick's Day, we feature Aoife Clancy, Singer, and Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist.  We'll  listen to some examples of their music, and discuss their concert, on March 17, at The Ground Round in Pawtucket, and April 1, 3:00, at the Kinsale Inn. For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com  or  www.aoifeclancy.com

The Navy Choristers, is the subject of this week's program, with John Woodhouse, Past Chairman.  We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday March 11, 4:00, at Saints Barnabas Church in Portsmouth.  For more information call  401-849-1135, or go to www.newportnavychoristers.org

This week we feature Dr. Judith Lynn Stillman, Pianist, Choral Conductor, Music Director, and Composer/Arranger.  We'll  listen to some examples of
her music, and discuss her concert, Phoenix From The Ashes, on March 21, at RI College.   For more information go to  www.judithlynnstillman.com

The Providence Singers, is the subject of this week's program, with Chris Hauck, Communications Director We talk about their upcoming concerts, and
listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday March 4, 3:30, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. For more information call 401-751-5700, or go to www.providencesingers.org

The RI International Film Festival, is the subject of this week's program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming Gala to held on February 26 and listen to some of the music from some great motion pictures. For more information go to www.rifilmfest.org or call 401 861-4445.

The Contemporary Theater Co., is the subject of this week's program, with Christopher J. Simpson, Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming performance "Paradise Park", and listen to some of the music from one of their past shows. For more information go to www.thecontemporarytheater.com

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer. We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from Avenue Q, the musical that will be playing February 16 to March 4. For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to www.courthousearts.org .... Avenue Q has  STRONG ADULT LANGUAGE & SITUATIONS 

The RI Performance Party, is the subject of this week's program, with Jared Maynard, and Raffi Donoian, founders.  We talk about their upcoming
concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on February 3 at the Wheeler School in Providence and February 4, in East
Greenwich.

This week we feature Frank Ward, baritone, in a rebroadcast of a show originally aired on February 7, 2010.  We'll  listen to some examples of great African-American music, as Frank talks about it's history.   For more information go to  www.frankwardjr.com

The Mystic River Chorale, is the subject of this week's program, with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director, and David Rinzler, board member.  We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday - January 15, 2012 - 3:00 PM Harkness Chapel - Connecticut College.  For more information call  (860) 464-2938, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

This week our New Year's program will feature recording artist, and songwriter, Debra Mann.  We'll  listen to some selections from her two CDs, “A Time for Love” and “Home”.  She'll talk about her career in music and the many great musicians she has worked with.   For more information go to  www.debramann.com

This week will be a very special Christmas program, with Noel, recording artist, and songwriter.  We'll  listen to some selections from her wonderful CD “A New England Christmas”, and talk about her career in music.   For more information go to  www.worldofnoel.com

The Wakefield Concert Band, is the subject of this week's program, with Barry Liberman, Music Director, and David Stephsen, President.   We talk about the upcoming concert on December 12, and listen to some of the music from the annual Holiday Concert to be held on December 19, being presented at the South Kingstown HS Auditorium.  For more information call 401-294-7101, or go to www.wakefieldconcertband.com

This week Opera Providence is the subject of the program, with Rene de la Garza, Artistic Director, and Dr. Robert DeRobbio, President.  We talk about the upcoming season, and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held on Thursday December 15, at 6:00PM, at the Metacomet Country Club, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, E. Providence.   For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to  www.operaprovidence.org