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Korean Independence Celebration Friday August 15 at 3700 Wilshire Blvd. and Serrano at 7 pm. The L.A. Philhamony Orchestra with Maestro Jae Kyung Lee in music by Weber, Dvorak, classic pops with choir and soloists, including Korean folksongs.

West Los Angeles Symphony Annual Free Concert!
Royce Hall, UCLA, SUNDAY April 13 7 p.m.
Angel Romero, Guest Conductor
Jens Lindeman, Trumpet
Angel Blue, Soprano

Please come and enjoy a really fun program under the baton of the fantastic guitar virtuoso, Angel Romero!! Your favorite Doc Foy will be sitting Principal Cellist for this yearly concert by the West L.A. Symphony. The program: Abu Hassan Overture by Carl M. Von Weber; Trumpet Concerto No. 1 by Johann Hertel; "Let the Bright Seraphim", from Samson, by George F. Handel; "Song to the Moon", from Rusalka, by Antonin Dvorak; Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from the Planets; L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2 by Georges Bizet, Musetta’s Waltz “Quando m’en vo” by Giacomo Puccini and the Carmen Fantasy for Trumpet and Orchestra by Frank Proto

Come and enjoy the musicmaking of the Masters' College orchestra and choir under the direction of Dr. Paul Plew and Dr. Steven Opfer this Friday April 11 at 7:30 p.m. It is a free concert. The performance will be of Mendelssohn's Elijah.

Hall of the Crucifixion & Resurrection Tickets: Free - call music office at College Directions to Glendale Forest Lawn’s Hall of the Crucifixion Exit Golden State[5] at Los Feliz Blvd East to S. Glendale Ave, go South (right), turn Left into Main Gate of Forest Lawn (Cathedral Drive), follow signs to Hall of C & R stay left of the 134

SGI-USA presents   M U S I C   F O R   P E A C E Sunday March 9, '08 2:00 p.m.

I would like to tell everyone that missed the Ikeda Kings Orchestra World Peace concert on March 9 that the audience went totally crazy with joy, excitement and appreciation for all of the different musical offerings. The New American Quartet's Nat King Cole Medley, by our fabulously talented arranger, Shelly Cohen received a hearty 'thank-you' with a standing ovation (our first!). We bowed many times to a capacity crowd of 1,200 in the house! Did I mention that the surprise guest artist was the Grammy ('08) winning artist Herbie Hancock who performed his own piano solo just before the New American Quartet and the Ikeda Kings Orchestra, led by saxophone virtuoso, Bennie Maupin, played the beautifully tranquil "Transitions" by Sherisse Rogers!?! Again, more enthusiastic applause. Just coming into the building the audience went wild over Herbie!

I thought that since our guest, the famous Mr. Hancock was a busy recording performing pianist he would say goodbye to all and then take off for more engagements. WRONG! He went from his piano bench on stage to the audience, sitting squarely directly in front of me, yours truly! At that point, Doc Foy was the soloist for Echo Serenade! I ripped into that flamenco number with such gusto that I even surprised myself, and my 'cello, Mr. Kiwi. After the twirl of my 'cello and the ole! at the end, I was again surprised by a boisterous round of standing audience members. I am still on cloud 9 and will be I think for the rest of my life.

Thanks to you Maestro Maupin for giving my Quartet and myself the opportunity to share in your A-1 music-making and spiritually very uplifting event for World Peace. It was truly a day never to be forgotten. Great musicians, appreciative audience, and all for global peace.

THE IKEDA KINGS ORCHESTRA Conducted by Bennie Maupin, Musical Director with special guest ensemble, the New American Quartet showcasing violinists Leola Wagner and Madeleine Eaton; violist Cliff Goodrich and 'cellist Dr. Janice Foy.

The featured piece is "Transitions for Big Band and String Quartet" by Sherisse Rogers. Shelly Cohen's arrangement of Nat King Cole Medley will be performed by the New American Quartet. The medley consists of: Stardust, Hoagy Carmichael/Mitchell Parish (‘57); Smile, Charlie Chaplin/John Turner & Geoffrey Parsons (in the movie, Modern Times); Mona Lisa, Ray Evans/Jay Livingston (‘50) (in the movie, Captain Carey); Tangerine, Victor Schertzinger/Johnny Mercer (‘41) and Unforgettable, Irving Forden/Nat King Cole (‘51). In addition to this there will be big band jazz music to highlight the Ikeda Kings Orchestra plus a flamenco styled 'cello solo by Dr. Foy in Ennio Bolognini's "Echo Serenade!

This is a FREE concert at the World Peace Ikeda Auditorium - 525 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401

About the New American Quartet:
The New American Quartet was founded by Dr. Janice Foy, ‘cellist, in 1994 (after the Northridge earthquake!), the year they premiered a cross-cultural work for Middle Eastern Oud & Strings with virtuoso soloist, John Bilezikjian. Since then they have done Master Classes, school assembly concerts & made appearances on College campuses; England and West Wales Tour in ‘97; cross-cultural concerts at Carpenter Hall & Cal Poly Pomona (So. Indian); TV appearances on Friends, Seinfeld & Pearl; concerts for the Sierra Club & Diplomatic circles; programs for the Sierra Club, Westlake Village Cultural Foundation, fundraising efforts for the Crippled Children's Society, and the Huntington Memorial Hospital; special concerts at the Braille Institute, Los Angeles Piano Club, Rose Garden of Exposition Park for Mother's Day; Kaiser Permanente and NEH grant lecture/demos for the 'Mozart Effect' at CSUN Cultural Center and the Baldwin Park Performing Arts Center; various concerts at the Motion Picture and TV Home, plus an invitation from Princess Cruises to open the Dawn Princess Line. The Quartet gave the premiere of the George Washington Quartet instruments for the Centennial of Forest Lawn, Hollywood in 2006 to a sell-out crowd. Their CD, “A Nod to Moussorgsky” is available at the Bravo! L.A. website: http://www.bravo-la.com Longtime arranger to ‘Doc Severinsen’s Big Band’ of J. Carson fame, Shelly Cohen, has been the quartet’s “in-house” arranger since its inception, with over 100 arrangements.

Bios of the New American Quartet members and their arranger S. Cohen:

Shelly Cohen arranger, composer, conductor, has for more than 25 years been a part of the American musical scene. Educated at Brooklyn College & at the Juilliard School of Music, Shelly became the Assistant Musical Director for the Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson & remained so for 30 years until Johnny’s ‘92 retirement. Other T.V. programs include: Music Coordinator for the Emmy Awards & the Today Show’s “Reflections of Irving Berlin & Richard Rodgers;” writer/producer of two Christmas Specials for NBC, “Christmas With Friends” & “Noel.” Shelly has been the Guest Conductor for the Los Angeles Pops, Virginia Pops & the Pasadena Pops orchestras.

In 1992 he formed the New Horizon Singers, an 80 voice choir which appeared at “Concerts in the Park,” the “Warner Center” & in 1995 they opened Pepperdine University’s Winter Concert Season at the Smothers Theater. He’s also the founder/conductor of the Pacific Pops Orchestra where his vision was to gather a group of versatile musicians to perform different styles of music, from Classical to Pops. Many compositions have been published & he has produced/recorded albums for various companies. Two of these albums were nominated for Grammys. His publications are with leading musicpublishers: Warner Brothers, Belwin Mills, North American Liturgy Resources, Gentry Music, Alfred Music & the Oregon Catholic Press.

Founder, Cellist Janice Foy, Ph.D.
Called a 'gem of a ‘cello coach' by actor Samuel L. Jackson, Montana-born 'cellist and pianist Janice Foy shares her gifts through performance and teaching. She received a special "Commendation from City Hall" for having championed American music globally, reflecting her goodwill tours abroad, multi-ethnic collaborations with Koreans, Croatians, Romanians, Germans, Polonia, and a Command Performance before HRH Prince Bandar bin Sultan. Dr. Foy has recorded music for & appeared on "Friends", "Seinfeld","Alias", Disney’s “What about Brian?”, consulted for "ER", and served as a guest artist/lecturer on radio stations & college campuses. Her New American Quartet recently premiered the George Washington Quartet instruments to a sell-out crowd at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills and subsequently, was hired by them to be their "in-house" ensemble. Promoting afterschool string programs and school assembly concerts, making musical excursions to hospitals, teaching/coaching young people, and serving as Principal ‘cellist in various orchestras, including the West L.A. Sym., L.A. Pilgrim Orch. and the Pacific Pops Orch., are some of her many accomplishments.
Janice earned her BA and MA in Music, ‘with Distinction’, from C.S.U.N and in 1990 she received a Ph.D. in music from UCLA, where she specialized in Ethnomusicology. As founder/director of Bravo! L.A., an umbrella organization for her ensembles, Dr. Foy offers a treasure trove of string music for the L.A. area in a multitude of styles for all of life's occasions! Dr. Foy hopes to organize a music school for the underserved who have no way of obtaining musical instruments nor have the funds to study music lessons with a professional teacher. The school would be centered in L.A. with satellite campuses around the world. A multi-ethnic globally organized orchestra would bring all the schools together at various times throughout the year. This school would build musical bridges to all cultures regardless of race, creed, color, or economic plight. The overriding focus would be to learn music, make music with your neighbor and then share it globally. Recently Dr. Foy recorded the music of Lalo Schifrin for the newest Jackie Chan movie, Rush Hour 3 at Sony and Fox studios. Dr. Foy accepted the Principal 'Cello position in the L.A. Phiharmony Orch. under the leadership of Maestro Jae Kyung Lee. Her 'cellistic skills were welcomed into the Kol Sephardic Choir by founder Raphael Ortasse and Maestra Erica Tannen where she jams with acclaimed violin virtuoso Hubert Pralitz, pianist Inna Royter, drummer Barry Saperstein, and wind doubler Dr. Robert Vinson. Dr. Foy looks forward to many more collaborations with Bennie Maupin following the Ikeda Strings World Peace concert, March 9. She has also collaborated with Flamenco dancer Jani Quintero for many ethnic organizations and will be starting up a new Violin/Cello duo with violinist Hubert Pralitz.

Violinist I, Leola Wagner
Leola Wagner, Violin I, was a protege of Josef Piastro, attended USC, & was an honor scholarship student at L.A. City College. She was Concertmistress & featured soloist with the Nevada Valley Orchestra, Sinfonietta Strings, the New Valley Symphony & Committee on the Arts Orchestra. As a young violinist she appeared on the Artists of the Future show and subsequently performed under: Metropolis, Heller, Strelitzer, Rachmilovich, Yanni, & Mauceri. Tours have been throughout California & Nevada with performances at major universities, stage shows, radio, the Los Angeles Ford Theater & the Carson Show.
Ms. Wagner has been a guest artist on cable TV & performed as soloist on the TV show JAG. She served on the New Valley Symphony Executive Board. Ms. Wagner is a pedagogue with a private music studio & she is busy as a freelance recording artist, chamber/orchestral musician here & abroad. Her recent posts as Concertmistress include the Pacific Pops Strings, the Pacific Pops Orchestra & Mesto, in which she led the group in a Command Performance for HRH Prince Bandar bin Sultan, ‘03, Beverly Hills. With Mesto Ms. Wagner toured Egypt and Jordan performing at their Opera Houses and for the Royal Community Center in Amman and the Amphitheater in Jerash.

Guest Violinist II Madeleine Eaton (sub for Sharon Cooper)
Violinist Madeleine Eaton has performed in the United States, Europe and Australia. While a student at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, she soloed with and played in several orchestras including the Universitätsorchester Mozarteum, the Junge Philharmonie Salzburg and Salzburger Hofmusik. An accomplished violinist in both the classical and jazz idioms, Madeleine has performed with the Nick Mancini Collective, the Richard Glaser Trio and in the Pasadena Jazz Institute, where she has also taught jazz violin. Madeleine is currently in the Rio Hondo Symphony.

Violist, Cliff Goodrich
Cliff Goodrich studied violin and viola at University of Nevada, Reno, where he was principal violist of the Reno Chamber Orchestra and played backup to many celebrities in the area's casinos. He came to Los Angeles to study with Myra Kestenbaum. After developing an interest in early music, Mr. Goodrich played in the Los Angeles Baroque Orchestra, Musica Angelica, and the Collegium San Diego. He has also been a participant in the Amherst Early Music Conference, Albuquerque Baroque, and Early Music Prague. He is finishing a Master's degree in violin performance at California State University, Long Beach, where he studied with Phillip Levy. Mr. Goodrich is also a student of Elizabeth Blumenstock on Baroque violin.

Saturday February 9 - 2 p.m. at Rhoda Tuit's residence - 2601 Pearl St., Santa Monica 90404. Please RSVP to Dr. Foy, 818-892-8737 Studio. $5 admission which includes a post concert reception and dialogue with the artists! The Dominant Women's Club, a professional women's musical organization since 1906, will be featuring the music of Pauline Delmonte with soprano Lynda Sue Marks-Guarneri and 'Cellist DR. Janice Foy, accompanied on piano by Fern Fay. Also, Dr. Foy will perform with dancer Jani Quintero in various numbers including Ennio Bolognini's Echo Serenade, and popular Latin favorites Besame Mucho, Malaguena, and Bizet's Habanera!

News Flash ! ! !

Violinist Hubert Pralitz and 'Cellist Janice Foy were recently the guest soloists at Hollywood's Hope Lutheran Church on Family Day, December 30 during their morning service. The violin/cello duo performed Ciacona by Prinus Dietze. Pralitz and Foy are gearing up many full-length programs to take overseas in the upcoming months. Stay tuned for more on this dynamic Duo!!

Kol Sephardic Choir presents an evening of Sephardic Romanceros.  Janice is the newest member to join the Kol Sephardic Choir instrumentalists.

Please join us Thrusday, December 6th, 2007 at the Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library 1740 Sunset Blvd, LA, 90046 at 6:30pm.  Visit their website for additional information: www.kolsephardicchoir.com 

The L.A. Phiharmony Orchestra with Maestro Jae Kyung Lee, will present a concert on Sunday Nov. 11 at 7 pm at the World Vision Church located at: 19514 Rinaldi St., Northridge 91326 The program is FREE!!!! and parking is very accessible. The Saint Paul Oratorio by Felix Mendelssohn is the main work and the featured Korean artist for the evening is Dr. DongSuk Kim, professor of Korean music, at UCLA. He will perform on the gayageum a traditional Korean zither-like string instrument with 12 strings.

Daniel Pearl World Music Days

SGI-USA Presents The American Victory Orchestra Conducted by Patrick Scott ‘Handel to Hancock’ Program, with an international flavor, includes: Handel, Bach, Lauridsen, Puccini, Lara, Mozart, Falvo/Schubach, Hancock.

Sunday • October 7, 2007 • 2:00pm at the World Peace Ikeda Auditorium 525 Wilshire Boulevard Santa Monica 90401 Free parking in structure behind 7-11 on Wilshire and 7th Street.

Admission Free

Featuring Soprano Elise Richel and Special Guests:

Loyola Marymount University Consort Singers, with Dr. Mary C. Breden Flamenco Dancer Claudia De La Cruz , John Simpson, guitarist, & Co. Soka University Indian Dance Club ‘Ghungroo’ Dr. Miri Hunter Haruach, Original Songs with the Tar

Also Enjoy ‘From a Culture of Violence to a Culture of Peace: Transforming the Human Spirit’ Exhibit in the Lobby

Visit www.musicdays.org for more information • 818-992-8342 or 818-591-0679 • avorchestra@earthlink.net

Janice will help say farewell with Mr. Kiwi! (Mr. Kiwi, her New Zealand Cello! made by the genius of Graeme Thatcher)

On Sunday August 26, '07 there will be a farewell party for the Hollywood Professional School. The "farewell" is a little late--the school closed in 1984. However, the building has now been razed in readiness for new construction. The Champagne Party, 2-5 p.m., will be held on that site, 5400 Hollywood Blvd., at the corner of Serrano. A time capsule will be dedicated commemorating the school and its students. Alumnus Robert Granite is organizing, and alums wishing to attend should contact him at hpssiteparty@yahoo.com. Former SAG President and alumnus Barry Gordon will officiate. Among the tales they'll probably recall is how Errol Flynn would deliver and pick up his (very young) girlfriend Beverly Aadland at school--but across the street in the alley. The school, which bowed in 1935, includes among its alumni: Natalie Wood, Connie Stevens, Peggy Ryan, Tatum and Ryan O'Neal, Donald O'Connor, Judy Garland, Betty Grable, Karen Sharpe, Linda Blair, Jimmy Boyd, Annette Funicello, Melanie Griffith, Jil St.John, Val Kilmer, Mickey Rooney and hundreds of others.

May I suggest to you Rush Hour 3 with the great Jackie Chan and the very funny, Chris Tucker. The DIRECTOR is Brett Ratner who also did the other two Rush Hours.

I saw it at Graumsn's Chinese Theater and only paid $2 for a 4 hour validated parking. Admission is $12.75 plus a $2 surcharge, for adults at Grauman's and less for Seniors. The movie is short - 1 1/2 hours long. I would suggest getting your ticket in advance online and then bring the card you used to buy it online to the Theater to get your ticket! No waiting.

You will love the film if you like a lot of laughs interspersed with great action and much drama. LAPD detective James Carter (Chris) and Chinese Chief Inspector Lee travel to Paris to battle a wing of the Chinese organized crime family, the Triads, situated in France. The French cab driver turns out to 'save the day' on many occasions - and he really wants to be an "American spy" so he can "kill for nothing" like the US did in Vietnam and Iraq - a bit of a jab to our foreign policy!

Lalo Schifrin is the mastermind behind the exciting musical support that propels the action even more than you see on the screen. I just wish the mixers would have given more presence to the music as I had to stuff my ears with kleenex during the loud promos and of course, the loud sound in general throughout the movie. Now I remember why I don't miss going 'to the movies' but of course made an exception here since I was one of 8 'cellists in the Rush Hour 3 orchestra which recorded at Sony then at Fox studios.

Now go out and enjoy it!

Semel Institute Noontime Concert Series Presents: Music Gypsies Love!
 

Geoffrey Aymar, piano; Leola Wagner, violin and Dr. Janice Foy, 'cello

WHAT: This free noontime concert sponsored by the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA will feature: Geoffrey Aymar on piano; Dr. Janice Foy (alum!) on 'cello and Leola Wagner, on violin. The Cello and Violin Duo will perform Hungarian Gypsy music; Geoffrey will perform some of his own compositions; Dr. Foy will feature a solo 'cello flamenco piece by Ennio Bolognini; then Dr. Foy and Mr. Aymar will treat everyone to a special rendition of Summertime and the whole trio will join for a grand finale of a Tango by David Schubach, the former Vice President of the Professional Musicians Local 47.
 

WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 29.

WHERE: The Louis Jolyon West Auditorium, C-level of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, 760 Westwood Plaza, UCLA campus.

BACKGROUND: Semel Institute Concert Series events take place several times throughout the year and feature professional artists, senior and graduate level music students, and musicians from UCLA’s professional staff. The first concert each year is held in honor of the late UCLA psychiatrist Dr. Faustino Lopez-Rodriguez.

COST: The concert is free!! Parking on campus is $8.

INFORMATION: Sandra Dewar, (310) 794-9528; sdewar@mednet.ucla.edu.

MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Wheeler, (310) 794-2265, mwheeler@mednet.ucla.edu
 

ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Geoffrey Aymar, pianist, In the competitive world of the Los Angeles music scene, pianist and composer Geoff Aymar has successfully carved a niche for himself for over twenty years.  He’s been playing some of the finest hotels, clubs, and exclusive private events in Los Angeles and his long tenure at a number of venues is a testament to his musicianship and his loyal following.

Originally from Connecticut, Geoff studied jazz guitar privately while also playing in various rock/pop bands as a teenager.  His interest in improvising and composing music of all genres was his passion from the beginning.  Upon being accepted to the prestigious Berklee College of Music as a guitarist, Geoff switched over to the piano which he had already begun teaching himself. After a short stay in Boston, Geoff moved to Los Angeles and landed his first steady gig just four days after arriving. Since then he has been making a living playing music five to seven nights a week at top establishments such as The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, The Fairmont Miramar and the Four Seasons.

His first two jazz CD’s of standards with his trio (Geoffrey Aymar Trio Vol. One and Vol Two) received solid reviews and airplay on KLON (KJJZ) and a number of other stations around the country.  Geoff has performed internationally at the La Plata International Jazz Festival in Argentina as well as the Grand Formosa Regent in Taipei, Taiwan. His composing has included the satirical song "Me" sung by Meryl Streep that opened the movie "Death Becomes Her" as well as commercial pop songs and instrumental jazz and theme songs for various TV/internet projects.

"Can’t Stop Now" on Rigamarole Records is Geoff’s first all original CD which features renowned guitarist Larry Koonse, bassist David May and drummer Kendall Kay. It is a melodic brew of smooth Bossa Novas, evocative ballads and toe tapping blues thrown into the mix.  It was produced by legendary producer/engineer Malcolm Cecil (Stevie Wonder, Gil Scott Heron). "Can’t Stop Now" is available online at CDbaby.com/geoffaymar and can also be found on various downloading sites such as Itunes.com

Over the years Geoff has played with some of the finest jazz musicians in Los Angeles including Eugene Wright (Dave Brubeck), Johnny Kirkwood (Louis Jordan, Dinah Washington), Larry Koonse, Luther Hughes (Gene Harris), Al Mckibbon (Thelonious Monk), Ron Eschete, Andy Simpkins (George Shearing, Gene Harris), Kendall Kay, John Pisano, Paul Kriebech, Robert Kyle, Frank Potenza among many others. The list of people Geoff has performed for make up a "who's who" of the entertainment and political world, from Arnold Schwarzenegar and Elizabeth Taylor to England's Prince Andrew and William F. Buckley Jr. and for the Bohemian Club.

Geoff continues to play a long running gig with his trio every Sunday for brunch in the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Producer Malcolm Cecil says  "Geoff Aymar is an extremely talented musician with a beautifully melodic, sensitive yet always swinging style whose compositions have a mysterious, haunting quality that reaches out and touches the soul".

Leola Wagner, Violin, was a protege of Josef Piastro, attended USC, & was an honor scholarship student at L.A. City College. She was Concertmistress & featured soloist with the Nevada Valley Orchestra, Sinfonietta Strings, the New Valley Symphony & Committee on the Arts Orchestra. She performed under Metropolis, Heller, Strelitzer, Rachmilovich, Yanni, & Mauceri. Tours have been throughout California & Nevada with performances at major universities, stage shows, radio, the Los Angeles Ford Theater & the Carson Show. Ms. Wagner has been a guest artist on cable TV & performed as soloist on the TV show JAG. She served on the New Valley Symphony Executive Board. Ms. Wagner is a pedagogue with a private music studio & she is busy as a freelance recording artist, chamber/orchestral musician here & abroad. Her recent posts as Concertmistress include the Pacific Pops Strings, the Pacific Pops Orchestra & Mesto, in which she led the group in a Command Performance for HRH Prince Bandar bin Sultan, ‘03, Beverly Hills. Ms. Wagner premiered the George Washington Quartet instruments with the New American Quartet (Violin I), for the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Centennial, February 26, ‘06. This summer Ms. Wagner will leave on tour with the Multi-Ethnic-Star Orchestra, co-founded by Dr. Foy, for a concert tour of Amman Jordan and the Jerash Festival.

Called a ‘gem of a ‘cello coach’ by actor Samuel L. Jackson, Montana-born ‘cellist/pianist Janice Foy, Ph.D., has performed globally, championing American music & will do so with ASCAP composer Larry Mumford’s Rhapsody. She gave West Coast premieres of sonatas by Ginastera & Overton with pianist Zita Carno, formerly with the L.A. Philharmonic & with whom Dr. Foy formed, "Trio of the Americas." Clarinetist William Powell joined them for concerts throughout California. In Croatia, Janice gave ‘goodwill’ concerts in the Dalmatia/Zagorije areas & finished her Ph.D. research, "The Croatian Sacred Musical Tradition in Los Angeles - History, Style and Meaning." She holds Principal ‘cello chairs in various orchestras (W.L.A. Sym. & others) & is a tenured ‘cellist with the Glendale Symphony. Dr. Foy has recorded music for & appeared on TV (Friends, Seinfeld, Alias); consultant for ER; guest artist on all radio stations, & she has lectured at CSU Bakersfield, UCLA, CSUN, Cal Poly Pomona, the Masters College & APU. She has won many awards/grants as ‘cellist & pianist, an NEH Affiliate Grant for research on the ‘Mozart Effect’ & she was the GSO orchestral delegate ‘05 for the A.C.S.O.

In 1997 she was awarded Special Commendation "for her musical contributions" from the L.A. City Council. Dr. Foy gave 63 concerts in the GUSD for the GSO Womens’ Committee. She has a Masters’ in ‘Cello Performance (CSUN) with Honors & a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology, UCLA. She's on Executive Boards for the L.A. ‘Cello Society; USC’s Friends of Polish Music; & directs the String Scholarships for Phi Beta's Pi Iota Chapter. Her Bravo! L.A. ensembles were funded through the L.A. Cultural Affairs, the L.A. County Arts Commission, & the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Funds. From ‘01-‘03 Dr. Foy was the Glendale Brand Library’s Music Coordinator.

She performed Ennio Bolognini’s "Echo Serenade" in a Command Performance for HRH Prince Bandar, Saudi Ambassador to the U.S., Sept. ‘03. Her paper, "From the Pampas to the Bullring: ‘Cellist-Conveyor of the Tradition!" was chosen for College Music Society’s Intl. Meeting, Madrid, Spain '05 & debuted at Disney Hall in '07 under Manhattan Concert Prod. Mgmt. with Maestra Doreen Rao. Her New American Quartet premiered the George Washington Quartet instruments to a sell-out crowd in '06, Forest Lawn, Hollywood & for former Pres. J. Carter. '07. Dr. Foy has recorded movie music for John Williams, Lee Holdridge, Bruce Broughton, Maurice Jarre and most recently for Lalo Schifrin (Rush Hour 3, with Jackie Chan).

Plans are in the air for Dr. Jihad Racy’s Middle Eastern Orchestra (UCLA organization), to premiere Mr. Mumford’s Concerto Rhapsody for Solo Cello in 2008, co-conducted by Dr. Sami Asmar.

CD’s of the New American Quartet, the Ascending Wave, Gypsy Gold, and others, are available online at Dr. Foy’s website for Bravo! L.A., www.bravo-la.com and you may email for your orders at musicalmenace@earthlink.net

Special world premiere of Leonard Bernstein's Mass in a Choral Suite rendition at Disney Hall, June 9, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Foy also makes her debut appearance in Disney Hall with the Windsong Chorale Orchestra.

Manhattan Concert Productions presents: The National Festival Chorus in a world premiere Choral Edition of the Leonard Bernstein Mass arranged by composer and conductor Doreen Rao, from the University of Toronto. Windsong Southland Chorale will also be part of the chorus of the MASS. Paul Harms will be one of the Mass soloists.

Windsong Southland Chorale will begin the concert with a solo performance presenting LUX AETERNA by Morten Lauridsen and ANTIPHON by Ralph Vaughan Williams conducted by Dr. Janet Harms and Kaori Cooke at the organ.

Also featured on this concert will be the St. Louis Children's Choir and renowned conductor from Michigan State University, Dr. Sandra Snow. Other pieces to be performed will feature works by David Brunner, Stephen Paulus and Francisco Nuñez.

Contact: Stephanie Campbell Director of Public Relations, Windsong Southland Chorale (909) 908-9378 stephanie@brightprospect.org

Ticket prices and locations available at Ticketmaster.

FRONT ORCHESTRA - GARDEN US $60.00 FRONT ORCHESTRA - STAGE US $60.00 ORCHESTRA US $50.00 TERRACE - WEST US $40.00 TERRACE - EAST US $40.00 TERRACE US $40.00

Windsong Southland Chorale

Dr. Foy joins the Los Angeles Camerata and Windsong Chorale in an exciting upcoming May 20th Concert!

Dr. Janet Harms, Conductor of Windsong Southland Chorale

Windsong Southland Chorale and the Los Angeles Camerata May 20, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center 12505 Cultural Center Drive Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

Windsong Southland Chorale, founded and directed by Maestra Dr. Janet Harms, is in its twelfth season of performing locally, nationally and internationally. The Chorale, based in Ontario, has toured Greece, Scandinavia, Russia and Australia, while being a repeat favorite at Carnegie Hall. Dr. Foy will join the Los Angeles Camerata as their Principal Cellist, under Dr. Vincent Mitzelfelt, when they join forces with Windsong for a moving and memorable musical experience. This will be the fifth time that Windsong will collaborate with the Los Angeles Camerata, founded in 1973. The Camerata has performed nationally and internationally in Europe, Russia, Israel, and China. The featured work will be the stunning and ethereal Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen, whose premier recording in 1998 garnered a Grammy nomination for the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Windsong Southland Chorale had the honor of giving this work’s debut performance on the stage of Carnegie Hall in New York in 2003. Local audiences are in for a treat to hear this encore performance. Counterbalancing the modern tonalities of the Lux Aeterna will be Josef Haydn’s Mass in Time of War, written in 1796 as Napoleon was advancing on Vienna, where it was to be performed. The opening and closing sections feature militaristic trumpet fanfares and tympani rolls that inject a hint of anxiety and desperation into the final soothing prayer for peace. (source: Wikipedia) Bridging the unique musical styles of Haydn's Mass to Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna will be Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs. It was composed in 1911 and debuted the same year at the Worcester Three Choirs Festival. The first four songs are personal mystical meditations, while the fifth is a triumphant hymn. Mozart's Concerto for Flute and Harp will complement these choral works featuring flautist Judith Hopf.

Dedicated in 2006, the Lewis Family Playhouse is an intimate, 'state of the art' Performing Arts Center which showcases the best local talent. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what the buzz is all about.

Advance tickets are $20, $17 for seniors, $10 for youth, and a special family price of $40 including parents and all children under 18. All tickets are $25 at the door ($45 for the family group). Call (909) 263-8488 to order tickets.

Janice will offer an international array of musical gems as solo 'cellist during the Saturday May 5, '07 event at the New Center for Psychoanalysis. Her CDs will be on sale there.

New Center for Psychoanalysis (NCP) in conjunction with MOCA’s exhibition: "Wack! Art and the Feminist Revolution" (March 4th to July 29th at the MOCA Geffen Contemporary) and in collaboration with the Simms/Mann – UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology presents

BEYOND WORDS AND TIME WOMEN FIGHT CANCER THROUGH ART Opening Reception May 5th • 3:30 – 6:30 pm - New Center for Psychoanalysis • 2014 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles Exhibit runs from April 30 to June 30, 2007 - Monday - Friday 10 am to 5 pm

This exhibition focuses on a contemporary feminist revolution — women fighting cancer.

Art making in a group setting makes the cancer experience more transparent for the woman with cancer, her family and other fellow patient-artists. The art expression also creates opportunities for healing, formation of a new healthy identity, greater control, spiritual quests, expression of unconscious fantasies and fears, and a way to mourn losses. The healing power of art is a complementary, active approach to illness integrated within traditional medicine. Art making is a powerful tool for self-expression and self-awareness and a cultural phenomenon that raises awareness of physical vulnerabilities.

With gratitude to the Melissa Kravetz Memorial Foundation Curator/Coordinator: Esther Dreifuss-Kattan, PhD

Dr. Foy to take part in roundtable discussions regarding the entertainment industry!

Entertainment Networking Night: Wednesday, April 11, 6 - 9 p.m. at UCLA James West Alumni Center

UCLA Alumni Entertainment Networking Night is a high-profile Student Alumni Association event that gives students the opportunity to learn about careers in the entertainment field by interacting with UCLA alumni in the industry. From actors, producers and directors, to writers, network executives, lawyers and more – this event offers a unique opportunity for students to converse with alumni professionals in an informal roundtable discussion.

Agenda:
5:45 p.m. - Alumni Check in, James West Alumni Center
6 – 6:50 p.m. - Alumni Reception/Dinner and Networking, James West Alumni Center
7 – 9 p.m. - Roundtable Discussions, Ackerman Grand Ballroom (Students will be free to move from table to table, mingling with alumni and asking questions about their various fields in the entertainment industry)

Complimentary parking will be provided in Lot 6 which is located on Westwood Boulevard, just north of Strathmore.  UCLA campus map. A parking attendant will be present at the entrance to Lot 6, so it is not necessary to visit another kiosk beforehand. Simply mention to the attendant at Lot 6 that you are attending Entertainment Networking Night.

Janice will be one of several featured musicians on the new sitcom, The Wedding Bells, TBA, on channel 11 (FOX) at 9 p.m. The series creator is TV producer David E. Kelley, known for his legal dramas: Boston Legal, The Practice, and Ally McBeal.

Janice Foy will be the featured solo 'cellist for the upcoming fundraising event for the organization which has been helping developmentally challenged individuals for over 50 years - New Horizons will hold their gala fundraiser on Friday March 16, 2007 at the Ronald Reagan Library in Simi Valley. Dr. Foy will be the entertainment with a kaleidoscope of musical styles including music from various countries such as Korea, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Spain, France, and of course, Americana tunes from the U.S.A! Janice looks forward to this special event since she feels music has all the ingredients necessary to elevate the soul and create hope and peace within each individual, no matter what seems to be ailing the mind and the body. Music is God's gift to all humanity.

Check their website to find out more about New Horizons

Janice Foy, with members of her New American Quartet, will be joining the Pacific Pops String Orchestra under the direction of Shelly Cohen, in this special event to benefit the Stagecoach Inn Museum. Here is the information for the March 18th show from the website for the Thousand Oaks Arts Plaza:

FROM THE SILVER SCREEN TO BROADWAY
Presented by The Stagecoach Inn Museum Foundation

Sunday, March 18th, 2007 at 2:30 PM

Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre (Concerts)

The Stagecoach Inn Museum Foundation proudly presents “From the Silver Screen to Broadway” on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. at the Scherr Forum Theatre in Thousand Oaks.  The concert features The Pacific Pops String Orchestra under the direction of Shelly Cohen, The San Fernando Valley Male Chorus, The New Horizon Singers, Singer Talya Ferro and pianist John Rodby with music “From the Silver Screen to Broadway.” All proceeds benefit The Stagecoach Inn Museum Foundation.  This energetic local organization is a support group for The Stage Coach Inn Museum.  This concert is the second in a series of events designed to entertain and increase public awareness of the Stagecoach Inn Museum Complex, and show its importance in our community.

Tickets: $30.00 are available at the Civic Arts Plaza Box Office in person, or visit Ticketmaster

Above ticket price includes $4.00 facility charge

On Sunday April 1, 2007 at 7 p.m., Royce Hall will be the venue for the West. L.A. Symphony Orchestra's Spring concert. Dr. Foy will continue as their Principal 'Cellist and the conductor will be Lawrence Leighton Smith one of America's most respected conductors! This is the maestro's first appearance with the West L.A. Symphony Orchestra. Bring your friends to this fantastic FREE concert.

Program: (co-sponsored and paid through the Music Performance Trust Fund)

        Triumphal March, Aida - Verdi
        English Dances, Set #1 - Arnold
        Suite #1 for Variety Orchestra, Waltz #2 ONLY - Shostakovich
        Ziegeunerweisen - Sarasate
        Bacchanal from Samson & Delilah - Saint-Saens
        Coppelia Suite #2, Selections - Delibes
        Bolero - Ravel

Janice is the featured online artist for the Association of California Symphony Orchestras Newsletter, Summer 2006. ( www.acso.org click on page 4 for the interview).

Westminster Gardens, a retirement oasis in Southern California, has invited The Smetana Trio, members of Bravo! L.A., to perform for their monthly Wednesday concert series on February 7, 2007, at 3:30, in Packard Hall. Leola Wagner, violin, Louise King, piano and Janice Foy, 'cello will perform various works including, Hungarian Gypsy music for violin and 'cello; the Brahms Hungarian Rhapsody No. 7 for piano solo, Echo Serenade for solo 'cello by Ennio Bolognini and they will conclude with Bedrich Smetana's only Piano Trio.

The program is free and the address is: 1420 Santo Domingo Avenue in Duarte, CA 91010-2698 Tel: (626) 358-2569

Janice was the featured 'cello soloist for the High Holy Days for Yom Kippur Eve at the Skirball Cultural Center Sunday October 1, 2006 for both the 6 pm and the 9 pm services. (Stephen S. Wise Temple) The organist was Marylee Mistretta and the esteemed Cantor featured during the High Holy Day services was Cantor Nathan Lam.

Janice performed for Yom Kippur Day services at the Westwood Sanctuary of Stephen S. Wise Temple: Monday October 2 Services at 8:30 am - 10:45 am; 11:45 am - 2:15 pm and Yizkor/Neilah from 4:15 - 7 pm. The Stephen S. Wise Temple website should be checked for upcoming events.

From the premiere concert of the George Washington Quartet instruments at Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn in the Hollywood Hills. February 26, 2006 with the New American Quartet, sponsored by the Glendale Symphony Orchestra.

L-R: Leola Wagner, Violin I; Sharon Cooper, Violin II; Judy Garf, Viola and Dr. Janice Foy, 'cello. (George Washington quartet instruments are in the background!)

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