About this project
Following the success of last year's Pride Concert featuring music by Gay and Lesbian Composers, Russell Reed and Jim James in association with the Austin Chamber Music Center are presenting the 2nd Annual Pride Concert on July 22nd in Austin, TX.
The concert will feature works by Jennifer Higdon, Russell Reed, Eve Beglarian, Francis Poulenc, Ned Rorem, Benjamin Britten, and Samuel Barber.
This is a concert that is FREE to the public, and we are asking for support to supplement the payment of the musicians. 100% of the money raised will go to the Austin classical musicians performing in this concert.
It's a big roster of musicians--a woodwind quintet(WATERLOO SOUND CONSPIRACY), a trio of strings, LIZ Cass, Mezzo-Soprano, and none other than PAUL SOILEAU--Austin gay icon and legend--performing a spoken word piece with Russell Reed.
The concert is set and the rehearsals have begun. Please help support classical music and the LGBT community in Austin by giving whatever you can.
Remember: This is a FREE concert, and 100% of the money raised will go to the musicians.
Check out the awesome REWARDS we are offering for support!
Press from last season's concert: http://www.austin360.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/seeingthings/entries/acmcfest/
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 19, 2010.
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For $100 you will receive four 30 minute piano lessons with either Russell Reed or Jim James-- both have advanced degrees in piano and large private studios. Austin Area Only. This is the perfect opportunity to start learning how to play or rekindle your lost love for the piano.
Pledge $200 or more Pledge $200 or more
For $200 you will receive the piano performance services of Jim James or Russell Reed for one evening or event. This could be a private classical recital or music for a party or special event. Don't pass this up if you are planning a wedding or party. This is a huge bargain! Austin and surrounding area(Dallas, San Antonio, Houston)
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If you decide to go all out, Russell Reed will compose an original work for the occasion and instrumentation of your choice (up to 10 minutes in duration). If you have ever thought about commissioning a work of music for a person or an event, this is your chance. Russell Reed will work with you to deliver a piece that you or the person you have in mind will cherish. You will not find a better opportunity to commission a new work of music.
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Dr. Russell Reed received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in piano performance at Baylor University where he studied with artist-in-residence Krassimira Jordan. He also studied composition with Richard Willis and Daron Hagen and drawing and painting with Karl Umlauf. Dr. Russell Reed received his D.M.A in music composition in 2005 from The University of Texas at Austin. While attending The University of Texas, he studied composition with Dan Welcher and Donald Grantham and served as the assistant director of The New Music Ensemble. Since receiving his D.M.A, Dr. Reed has received many notable honors and performances including a state sponsored performance and exhibition at the historic home of Alexander Scriabin in Moscow. In October of 2007 he premiered several new works for piano in recital in Monterrey, Mexico. In February 2009 his piece Princess Songs was premiered in New York City at the Poetry Project reading series, one of the oldest and most prestigious poetry venues in the United States. Recently, light the lovely candles, a song cycle for Soprano, Viola and Piano was nominated for a Austin Critics Table award for best original composition/score of the 2008-2009 concert season.
