Record #:

1761

Author(s):

Kahn, Elizabeth; Kahn, Joe

Abstract:

Aurora Musicalis, founded by Jimmy Gilmore and Elizabeth Beilman of the N.C. Symphony, is a Raleigh-based chamber music ensemble that allows orchestra players to express their own musical thoughts and ideas instead of having them dictated by a conductor.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 27, July 1994, p18, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Aurora Musicalis (Raleigh); Beilman, Elizabeth; Gilmore, Jimmy; Chamber music groups--Raleigh

Record #:

3237

Author(s):

Kahn, Elizabeth; Kahn, Joe

Abstract:

The Basic Education Program has music objectives at every grade level. However, at some Triangle schools, limited funding for resources and teachers, lack of time, and scheduling can make meeting objectives difficult.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 8, Feb 1997, p15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Music in education; School music--Instruction and study

Record #:

3362

Author(s):

Kahn, Elizabeth; Kahn, Joe

Abstract:

While the Triangle's sports facilities are abundantly funded, the area's resident and visiting music groups go begging for good concert facilities.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 36, Sept 1995, p25, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Performing arts--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Music-halls--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

3547

Author(s):

Kahn, Elizabeth; Kahn, Joe

Abstract:

Government funding for the arts ebbs and flows. For example, in 1965, Congress funded the National Endowment for the Arts, yet voted to end it in 1997. Such instability makes it difficult for local art groups to plan, develop, and continue programs.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 44, Oct 1997, p23-25 Day 29 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Art and state

Record #:

3859

Author(s):

Kahn, Elizabeth; Kahn, Joe

Abstract:

Rodney Wynkoop, who came to Duke University in 1984 to conduct the Duke Chorale and to teach, is a musician who is much into his art. He currently conducts six choral organizations of varying sizes, including the Duke Chamber Choir, the Schola Cantorum, and the Vocal Arts Ensemble.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 16 Issue 34, Sept 1998, p39, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Choral singing--Durham; Wynkoop, Rodney; Duke University. Department of Music

Record #:

5002

Author(s):

Kahn, Elizabeth; Kahn, Joe

Abstract:

On February 21, 2001, the North Carolina Symphony played the grand-opening concert in the new Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. This is the first time in its 68-year history that the symphony has its own performance hall. The Kahns describe the concert and how the music sounds in the new building.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 9, Feb 2001, p45, 47, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Symphony Orchestra; Meymandi Concert Hall (Raleigh)