Amadeus Press: Books On Music And Opera Note Learning to Trust Your Musical Self william westney In this groundbreakingbook, prizewinning pianist and noted educator william westney helps readers http://www.amadeuspress.com/books/index.cfm?ID=667&do=details
Amadeus Press: Books On Music And Opera By william westney. Concert pianist westney (Texas Tech Univ.) asks the reader toexamine whether our usual ways of teaching, practicing, and performing are http://www.amadeuspress.com/news/reviews.cfm?ID=737
Arsis Press Keyboard Music Kaleidoscopic Changes is edited by pianist Rosemary Platt, who also edited Seeger snine for piano was written in 1984 and dedicated to william F. westney. http://www.instantweb.com/a/arsispress/Keyboard.html
Extractions: Home Composer Bios Instrumental/Chamber/Orchestral Choral Music ... Our Favorite Links Compositions of elegant simplicity, contemporary and lyrical. of Holyoke, Massachusetts The composer writes: "Etude grew out of a conversation I had with a colleague. We were contemplating what it is about some pieces of music that makes them feel like they are floating on air, and what it is about some other pieces that makes them seem to be so close to the earth. Although there are many other elements at work, one important element seemed to be the nature of the rhythmic resolution. It is the treatment of rhythm that I chose to explore in this piece. The form is ABA, where each A section is mostly floating and the B section is mostly not." The piece was written in 1986 in five movements: Opening Music, Tennis Racket/Unstrung, Wool Blazer/Circa 1978, Useless Gift, Costume Jewelry
James Giles: News of television and in 1997 he became the first pianist to have Laires, Jerome Rose,Lori Sims, Michael Lewin, Douglas Humpherys, william westney, Joseph Banowetz http://www.jamesgiles.net/news.htm
Extractions: the composer and not the performer. For some, Mr. Giles's performance of Schubert's great D. 960 sonata might have compared less favorably with a recent one given at the Festival Hall by Evgeny Kissin. Yet Kissin's egomaniac, somnambulant performance, taken at a dangerously slow tempo, was a world away from the tempestuous, almost fiery approach which Mr. Giles took. Where Mr. Kissin had been obtrusive in his use of rubato, Mr. Giles used it to the minimum and the effect was to distil a parenthesis of death-hued ambivalence to the noble opening movement. Subtle shadings of pp and ppp playing, so poorly differentiated in Mr. Kissin's performance, were here radically drawn so when the appearance of the G-flat trill in the bass part of the piano awoke, like a slumbering giant, it did so with thunderous, almost calamitous, force.
Introduction dreams he resurrected his youthful desire to become a concert pianist After twoyears studying piano under Dr. william westney, Browning Artistin-Residence http://www.bibleandanthroposophy.com/Smith/main/disciple/introduction.html
Extractions: by Christopher Bamford It is a privilege to write a few words to introduce this pithy, far-reaching essay by Edward Reaugh Smith The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved focuses (with many fascinating asides) on the identity of the beloved disciple: the one leaning on Jesus bosom, whom Jesus lovedthe one to whom Jesus gave His mothernot to mention the one who wrote the Fourth Gospel, the Apocalypse, and certain Letters that expound the Christian teaching of love more perfectly than any other human text. Ordinary Christians have always called this author John, which tradition has sometimes interpreted to mean to whom is given and which Smith tells us comes from a conflation of two Hebrew words Yah (or Yahweh) with Anna, meaning grace. In other words, John manifests and bears witness to Gods grace. Certainly no Christian texts have exerted a comparable initiatory influence. Indeed, whether or not it is justifiable to speak of a Johannine spiritual (esoteric) Church, in contrast to the Petrine or institutional (exoteric) Church, St. John has always stood for the heights of mystical theology: the deepest Christian initiation. His identity, therefore, is a matter of more than passing interest. This is one reason why, when asked by the New York Open Center and the Anthroposophical Society to contribute to a lecture series celebrating Christianity at the beginning of the new millennium, Ed Smith chose the theme of the identity of John: it would allow him to talk of Christian initiation in a new way, one whose time he felt had come. Another reason surely was that it allowed him to bring together a number of
Kevin Purrone: Previous Concerts New Music Today; Kevin Purrone guest composer and pianist; music of Recital Hall,Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas; with william westney, piano; July 12 http://www.cs.bsu.edu/homepages/kevinp/Kevin_Previous_con.html
Extractions: It's not complete, but will give you some idea what I've been up to. Last updated 4-23-01 "Dance Dance Dance 2001" Kevin Purrone, guest pianist, University Dance Department Concert; music of Chopin, Ball State University, April 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2001. Keith Sweger, Basson, Kevin Purrone, piano, Stanley Geidel, clarinet; music of Glinka; Ball State University, February 21, 2001. Nicolas Swan, oboe and Kevin Purrone, piano; music of Handel, Schumann, Dring and Saint-Saens; Ball State University, October 29, 2000. "2000 Years in 75 Minutes: A Tour of Musical Time - The First 20 Centuries;" Kevin Purrone, piano, Hans Sturm, double bass, with Katharine Teuchtler, Susan Koper, Christina Lange and Sarah Mangelsdorf, dancers; music of Euripides, Anonymous, Gesualdo, J.S. Bach, Pergolesi, Hoffmeister, Beethoven, Bottesini, Scriabin, Stravinski and Bill Evans; Ball State University, February 15, 2000. Larry McWilliams, Trumpet, Kevin Purrone, piano; music for piano and trumpet by Donato, Hindemith and Haydn; Ball State Unversity, December 12, 1999. "Millennial Shakespeare: Performance/Text/Scholarship;" musical performance and lecture, Joan Metelli, Soprano, Kevin Purrone, piano; music for piano and voice with texts by Shakespeare; Hofstra University, November 12, 1999.
Misc U Your Piano, 1994, 52, Robert A. Duke, william westney. How Etzel.What will you find in Carol Montparker s A pianist s Landscape? http://www.keyboardcompanion.com/Indexes/Misc.html
Extractions: Miscellaneous Department Issue Authors Have you tried teaching with all the plugs pulled? Repertoire Martha Appleby Can you give me a simple explanation of equal temperament? Lou Tasciotti As a composer, what are your guidelines when writing music for early-level students? Repertoire John Robert Poe, Robert Vandall, Dennis Alexander How do you encourage a student's involvement in the mood of music? Motivation Joyce Cameron What are your guidelines when selecting early-level music for publication? Repertoire Mary Elizabeth Clark, Gayle Kowalchyk, Carole Flatau, Barbara Kreader, Beverly McGahey How would you describe a good piano teacher? T/S/P 93 teachers, parents, and students How do you ensure musical experiences in early-level lessons? Motivation Dennis Plies, Bruce Berr, Richard Chronister What role should competitive activities play in a piano student's development? T/S/P Mark Hansen, Brenda Conroy, Paul C. Pollei, Parents and students How does the music industry work together to perpetuate the acoustic piano?
Question Title Department Issue Authors Category What Is A U Your Piano 1994, 52 Robert A. Duke, william westney Misc on a digital keyboardin the early years of study prevent a student from becoming a good pianist? http://www.keyboardcompanion.com/Indexes/ArticleIndex.txt
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Alliance Arts Pittsburgh Events July 15, 2003, Tuesday, 730 pm Music for Exhibitions Songs Once Heard withmezzosoprano Mimi Lerner and pianist william westney Frick Art Historical http://www.artspittsburgh.org/ArtsPittsburghEvents/07_09_03events.htm
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Alliance Arts Pittsburgh Events been better than in this portrayal of a talented pianist who chucks 730 pm Musicfor Exhibitions Mimi Lerner, mezzo soprano and william westney, piano Frick http://www.artspittsburgh.org/ArtsPittsburghEvents/06_18_03events.htm
UNT Libraries New Acquisitions For January 2004 Perfect wrong note learning to trust your musical self / william westney. pianist music from the motion picture Sony Classical, 2002 Music Recordings Firm http://www.library.unt.edu/newacqs/2004_01/titleP.htm
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Press Releases : Mount Allison University 12, Mount Allison Universitys Department of Music will feature a series of eventsby noted pianist, teacher, lecturer, and clinician, Dr. william westney. http://www.mta.ca/publications/university/new/old/Monday,_January_31,_2000_at_12
Extractions: Winner of the Geneva International Competition, Dr. Westney is a concert pianist who has appeared as guest soloist with the Houston Symphony, the San Antonio Symphony, and lOrchestre de la Suisse Romande; he has recorded for CRI and Musical Heritage Society, and has given recitals at New Yorks Lincoln Centre and across the U.S., Asia, and Europe. He holds a performance doctorate from Yale University and studied in Italy under a Fulbright grant. Professor and artist-in-residence at Texas Tech University, he has lectured at international conferences of musicians, psychologists, physicians, and educators, and received many special awards for his innovative and effective teaching. He is also a private consultant, working with musicians on the psychology of performing and the prevention of injury. The Yale School of Music Alumni Association recently awarded him its Certificate of Merit for his distinctive contributions as performer, lecturer, writer and workshop facilitator. William Westney is the originator of the popular and intriguing Un-Master Class workshop, which has been held at large conferences such as Chamber Music America and the National Flute Association, and also at such prominent schools as Juilliard, Peabody Conservatory, the Aspen School of Music, the Cleveland Institute, and conservatories in Europe and Asia. In a recent feature article, the New York Times described the unique Un-Master Class as fascinating.
LAS VEGAS RJ: NEON: A High Note holds its Piano Institute, now in its second year, with pianist James Giles Music;Jerome Rose from the Manhattan School of Music; william westney from Texas http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2001/Jul-27-Fri-2001/weekly/16571301.html
Extractions: Classical-music lovers may think they're in heaven as a lineup of guest and student artists perform more than a dozen concerts during the Las Vegas Music Festival, Tuesday through Aug. 16. The festival features a series of concerts to be held at various locations in the Las Vegas Valley. About 90 students, age 15 to 28, from high schools, colleges and graduate programs will be in the city for two weeks of orchestral sessions. They will rehearse, study privately with festival faculty members, attend seminars and master classes, and perform major works in concert. There also is a chamber music session with faculty and students working in solo master classes. Also, students will receive chamber music coaching and private lessons, and perform works in a concert setting. Top guest artists include Van Cliburn Competition silver medalist Yakov Kazmann; Doriot Antony Dwyer, flutist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra; violinist Charles Castleman of the Eastman School of Music; horn player Charles Kavalovsky, formerly with the Boston Symphony Orchestra; and Terry Everson, a trumpet player at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. "We're not always listening for perfection," Stelluto says. "What we're looking for is potential."
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Extractions: 100 Graded Classical Guitar Studies , by Frederick M. Noad (Paperback, April, 1999) 100 Guitar Tips You Should Have Been Told , by David Mead (Paperback, 01 September, 2000) 100 Pop Hits of the '90s : Easy Piano , by Dan Coates , Various Artists (Paperback, 1998) 101 Bass Tips : Stuff All the Pros Know and Use , by Gary Willis (Paperback, January, 2002) ...
Extractions: '70s Funk and Disco Bass : 101 Groovin' Bass Patterns , by Josquin Des Pres (Paperback, April, 2001) 100 Guitar Tips You Should Have Been Told , by David Mead (Paperback, 01 September, 2000) 100 Tips for Acoustic Guitar : You Should Have Been Told , by David Mead (Paperback, 01 January, 1996) 101 Bass Tips : Stuff All the Pros Know and Use , by Gary Willis (Paperback, January, 2002) ...
MEC&A: Wendy Hillhouse - Mezzo Soprano Recital with Robert Helps, pianist, San Francisco, November Hillhouse and sopranoEmilia Simone westney, guided the to a spiritual peak. william Kerns, Lubbock http://www.mec-sing.com/wendy.html
Extractions: Breaking News Scroll or PUSH BUTTON To Move Directly To The Spot On The Page TOP BIO OPERA REP ORCHESTRA REP ... HOME Miss Hillhouse was the First Place Winner of the Artists Award of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and received the Lauréate in Voice at the Académie Maurice Ravel in France. She has won first prizes in numerous vocal competitions, including the Pavarotti Competition, the Eleanor Steber Competition, The Loren L. Zachary Society Competition, the San Francisco Opera Merola Auditions and the San Francisco Regional Metropolitan Opera Auditions. She is featured on two newly released CD’s: Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols" (Schola Cantorum) and Cowell’s oratorio Atlantis, followed by the recording of Cowell Songs This season includes the Beethoven Symphony No.9 in San Jose and recordings of two Milhaud works with Parallèle Ensemble this spring: "Suite de Sonnets" and "Cantate pour L’Inauguration du Musé de l’Homme." This is preceded by performances at Santa Cruz Baroque Festival and Blue Print Festival. Other works include Elgar’s rarely-hear oratorio The Music-Makers, and numerous contemporary pieces. Following her recent success as Mama McCourt (Ballad of Baby Doe) for Utah Opera, she returns as Effie Belle Tate in Cold Sassy Tree in May. Next season includes a return to Stockton Symphony for Alexander Nevsky. Rev. 5/1/2003
GreenvilleOnline.com - Obituaries Lewis Royce Edwards; and her daughter, Mary Ann westney. Fork Baptist Church, whereshe was the former pianist. Evette Nealy, 97, widow of william Bill F http://news.greenvilleonline.com/obits/obits.php?content=obittext&searchdate=200
Lubbock Fun Club Events Calendar westney and Friends Chamber Musicale william westney, Professor of westney then performswith all of the strings with a reception featuring pianist Doug Smith http://www.lubbockfunclub.com/Cal_Past.html
Extractions: (April 30) and May 1- The "Original Cinco de Mayo" continues at the West Texas Canyon Amphitheatr e presented by Magic 93.7 and Telemundo 46. This years festival will be a two day event. Gates will open at 6:00pm Saturday will kick off at 12:00 noon with local band Peligro. Also performing will be Mariachi Amistad, Balet Folklorico Aztlan, Elida Reyna, Kingz One, Ruben Ramos and Control. This is the fourteenth year of this celebration. Tickets can be acquired at any Select-A-Seat Location May 1 - 2 - Lubbock Lake Landmark's annual Environmental Awareness Family Days is scheduled for Saturday, May 1 from 10 AM - 4 PM, and Sunday, May 2, 1 PM - 5 PM. Activities during the two-day event will highlight the region's playa lakes. Playas are a unique type of wetland common to the Southern High Plains region of the United States. More than 25,000 can be found on the Llano Estacado alone. They provide essential habitat for migrating birds and other wildlife, and have been used by people for many thousands of years. The event is free for the public.
Parker Memorial Baptist Church with many performers including william Murphy, Take accomplished studio session singer,pianist and arranger Mosley, Monique Steele, AT westney, Michael Holland http://www.parkermemorial.org/content.asp?SID=1204&CID=61626
