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Our own Kyra Klontz was a featured soloist with the Washington, D.C. area choral group called "Choralis. A local reviewer recalled memorable dramatic moments, referring to Kyra's singing as "pure and weightless" Read more here. |
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March 29, 2009 marked the Spring concert for the York County Choral Society where theyl featured one of our own. Among other selections, the group performed Requiem by Gabriel Fauré
Gayle Sawyer, Soprano
Eric Kesler, Baritone
accompanied by members of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Congratulations Eric! Read more here |
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Frank A. Heller, III and family mourned the loss of Frank's father, Frank Heller, Jr. who passed away on May 7, 2009. A graduate of the U of L, he served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years, and was president of Heller & Wooldridge CPA firm. Survivors include his wife, Jerilyn, 3 children, 4 stepchildren, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Kentucky Humane Society. Courier-Journal obituary here. |
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Hunter Borton received a rating of "1" at the Missouri state competition for vocal solos and small ensembles. Congratulations! |
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Dr. Robert Smith shared some recent research which recounts the summer that Wynonna Judd was a Windswept Music Workshop participant. Read an excerpt from her memoir "Coming Home to Myself" here. |
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Phyllis Pasley was named "Elementary Teacher of the Year-2008-2009" for the Pattonville School District. On 5/4/2009, she received the further honor of being named "Teacher of the Year" for 2009-2010 for her entire school district. more Congratulations! |
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Congratuations to Dylan King -who was named Drum Major for the 2009-10 school year for East Davidson High School marching band in Thomasville, NC. We are very proud of you, Dylan! |
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Adrianna Marie Hall, daughter of John and Robin Hall was born January 24, 2009! Congratulations! |
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Raychl Smith was named "Teacher of the Year for 2009-10." Pictured here is Raychl and the superintendent of Cabarrus County Schools, Barry Shepherd, who was a former music teacher himself. Congratulations, Raychl! |
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A message from Cynthia Young
Dear Friends, All Around this Beautiful Planet: Greetings and Happy New Year from the Young Family! We have had an enriching year; we have seen amazing wonders, met fantastic people and had powerful experiences. Please write me, at merrywesing@yahoo.com. Wishing you peace, joy, fun and love in 2009! |
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Windswept Veteran workshopper Jeremy Kelly sang the role of "Figaro" in the season opener for Opera Pacific’s 2008-2009 at Segerstrom Hall of the Orange County Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa, CA. The performance of Rossini’s "The Barber of Seville," October 22 - November 1, 2008 was well received. Read the promo or the review here. Congratulations, Jeremy! We are so proud of you. |
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Raychl Smith is engaged! She will marry Luke Woodward... The wedding date has been set - 10/9/09. (Raychl said they thought about 10/10/10, but decided they didn't want to wait!) Congratulations Raychl and Luke! |
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Louisville's Voces Novae under artistic director Frank A. Heller, III, premiered a new commission by artist-in-residence, Harry Pickens. This composition, "And All the Earth Shall Sing" featured the poetry of Kentuckian Wendell Berry, Other Windswept partiicipants who sang in the concert included: Becky Shafer, Christie Tompkins, and Judy Kelly. Read more here. |
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Ty Miller writes: Greetings! Even though I am not with you in person, I feel like I am as Creative Motion is a part of everyday of my life.
Larry and I are doing well...inspite of the fact that the condo is still not finished. The renovation has had some 'side trips' - which should not have been too big of a surprise, but still means that we are not settled in our home.
Lots of love to all,
Ty |
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Mary Cohen continues her outreach to prisons with music. The Chicago Tribune featured an article - click here to read it! |
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Paula Pepperstone (WMW '07) has moved to a new home near Cleveland, OH and has welcomed another new addition to the family. You may email her at cantorpepperstone@gmail.com New address is: 2861 Shaker Crest Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122 |
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Karen Moyer (WMW'07+) has recently moved to an assisted living facility which better suits her recovery needs from a stroke she suffered on 9/2/08. Rehabilitative therapy continue. Karen's address:
c/o Vickery Towers
5623 Belmont Av Apt. 101B
Dallas TX 75206 Email: Karen kemandkamr@aol.com |
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Doug Jones begins his doctoral program in Lexington, KY. Best wishes, Doug! His new address: 430 Redding Road #2202, Lexington, KY 40204. You can email Doug at doug.jones3@insightbb.com |
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Just as Windswept 2008 was set to begin, we learned of the passing of Rachel Sherman, long-time Creative Motion teacher and colleague. An obituary article from the Columbus, Ohio may be read by clicking here. Rachel will be missed, but we celebrate her very long a productive life and many fondly recall her contributions to Creative Motion. Another article celebrating her painting which was published in August, 2007 is excerpted here. |
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Windswept 2007 was dedicated to Rachel Sherman - long time teacher of Creative Motion who celebrated 100 years in 2007. (She was born in January 1907!)
Workshop participants prepared a special gift for her. Her reply to Marilyn Alcala follows:
My Dear Marilyn,
I thank you for the beautiful books which I received in the mail. I was truly overwhelmed by your thoughtfulness, the beautiful paper throughout where each wrote a note and the DVD where I come face to face with all of my dearest friends at Windswept. What have I done to deserve this? 100 years is possible but I do not recommend this many years for everyone. You need an energized body that Creative Motion provides. I want to thank every one of you for remembering me and for the gifts.
Love, Rachel |
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Robert A. Pohl, passed away on March 13, 2008. Bob, for the past 31 years was the husband of long-time Creative Motion instructor Doris Pohl. You can read Bob's obituary here.
Doris has since moved to a new home. If you need her contact info, let Phyllis know. |
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More composers in the CMA family! Mary Ann Fritz has recently been published. Her composition "Wondrous Grace" is now in print. It appears in the March-April 2008 issue of The Church Pianist (Lorenz). Congratulations! |
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Long-time teacher of Creative Motion and charter member of the Creative Motion Alliance, Inc. Gay Arnoldi-Browne passed away in February 23, 2008. She is survived by her husband John, daughter Amy and two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. To read more about Gay, click here.
A message from Gay's husband Jon Browne:
I just want to thank you for your concern and your kindness... Gay's life had become terribly uncomforable and she needed release. I encourage her to take release and she did. It goes beyond any expression how grateful I am for the love affection and companionship we had, and I must add, still have.
Thanks again, -Peace and love, Jon. |
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Jennifer Isenhour's 6th Grade Beginning Middle School Band (130 strong) performed "Little Drummer Boy" among other selections on 12/7/07. Hear a bit of the performance on YOU TUBE - here. |
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Callie Barbour has relocated to Sunny California. For more info - email Callie! |
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Veteran workshoppers may remember Evelyn Walker, and the workshop in 1999 which was dedicated to her memory. Please visit her bio page to read about her granddaughter, Julie Walker. In the introduction to a recent article she recently credited Evelyn and her introduction to Creative Motion. It is amazing to see how the tiny seed of Creative Motion blossom and grow in so many different ways. Thanks, Julie - and Virginia Brown Murphy for pointing out this great article to us. |
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Congratulations to 2006 Windswept Student Monitors Dan and Beth Dodson whose twin boys arrived March 27, 2007! The couple is busily caring for the little ones. Asher William and Alex Prentice Dodson. To see more pictures, click here. |
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Lora Little and her husband Greg have been leading the Edgar Cayce organization's (A.R.E.) search for evidence of the legendary island empire of Atlantis in the Bahamas, Yucatan, and Guatemala since 2003.Their underwater explorations are featured in documentaries currently being aired. For more information access the Ancient Mysteries website at www.edgarcayce.org |
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Dr. Jane Andrews performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in spring, 2007. For more than 20 years she has accompanied the Arlington Master Chorale, a Dallas/Ft. Worth area choir and will join them on their travels and at their New York debut. Congratulations, Jane! |
