Richard Thompson is a performer and composer whose work resists a single stylistic category. His compositions combine European and African-American styles, so that the formal structures of European classical music develop ideas, which are essentially jazz in nature. Originally from Aberdeen, Scotland, Mr. Thompson made his debut at the Purcell Room, in the Royal Festival…
Pianist Polli Chambers-Salazar has performed across the United States and Canada. Ms. Chambers-Salazar specializes in presenting classical recitals that inform and involve the audience, and originated the Classics Become Eclectic series. She has appeared on KCBS Television and KUSC Radio, and recently completed “First Flight,” a compact disc recording of solo piano music by Beethoven,…
Annelle Kazumi Gregory began studying violin at an early age and currently studies under Michael & Irina Tseitlin at the California Institute of Music. Annelle is a gold medalist of the 2012 National NAACP ACT-SO competition and a laureate of the 2013 National Sphinx Competition. In 2010, as part of a national tour, Annelle performed at Carnegie Hall as a member…
MusicUNTOLD String Quartet (Violinist Jennifer Lindsay, Cellist Clavis Ballard, Violinist Darrell Sims, and Violist Joseph Taylor) will perform west coast premiere of THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER harmonized and arranged for String Quartet by Roy Harris
Jumi Kim is currently teaching voice at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA. She has a doctoral degree from Ball State University, master’s degree from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree from Ewha Woman’s University in Seoul. Dr. Kim has taught voice for several years at both Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion and IPFW (Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne). …
Dr. Joopoong Kim Bio Joopoong Kim is a Korean composer, and currently, he serves as a Professor of Electronic and Digital Music at the Kyonggi University in Seoul, Korea where he also chairs the graduate program on music therapy. As a composer, academic, and educator, Dr. Kim focuses his efforts on manifold genre of musical…
The Long Beach Central Area Association/MusicUNTOLD presented a cake and refreshment along with community acknowledgements to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mr. Leon Martin on July 5th at 12:00 noon, St Mary Tower Community Room, 1120 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. Mr. Martin enjoy excellent health and continue to drive with a valid driver’s license. In…
Considered by some Hip-Hoppers to be the great grandfather of Hip-Hop, because of the confrontational quality of his musical film work, Ed Bland has left his mark in several fields. In concert music, Bland’s “Piece For Chamber Orchestra” (1979) was called, “An amazing tour de force in terms of relentless energy and build up of…
Long Beach Central Area Association/MusicUNTOLD presented a birthday party to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mr. Leon Martin. Congressman Lowenthal, Supervisor Knabe, Mayor Foster and Councilman Andrews provided certificates of recognition. Pianist Myrna Castillo, singer Felipe Ruiz, and singer/guitarist Steve Guillory contributed song performances and Mr. Leon Martin sang a spiritual. Mr. Martin is a retired…
Through a community partnership with the Geffen Playhouse to expand access to the Arts for underrepresented persons, MusicUNTOLD provided FREE tickets to: Yes, Prime Minister http://geffenplayhouse.com/more_info.php?show_id=173