October 12, 2011
"First reading of new orchestral work & week in residence"
Nicholas McGegan, Conductor
California Symphony
Walnut Creek, CA

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October 15, 2011
House Concert
D.J. Sparr, guitar
Music of Reich and Lansky
Soquel, CA

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October 16, 2011
"DACCA:DECCA:GaFfA"
Nicholas McGegan, Conductor
California Symphony
Walnut Creek, CA

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October 16, 2011
"Prelude & the Velvet Fugue"
Miller Asbill, Conductor
Concordia Santa Fe
Santa Fe, NM

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October 29, 2011
"Schrödinger's Cat"
Dayton Philharmonic
Schuster Center
Dayton, OH

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November 8, 2011
"Sound Harmonies With Air"
GVSU New Music Ensemble
Shenandoah Conservatory
Winchester, VA

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November 9, 2011
"Sound Harmonies With Air"
GVSU New Music Ensemble
Mobtown Modern
Baltimore, MD

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November 10, 2011
Composition Seminar
Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

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November 10, 2011
"Sound Harmonies With Air"
GVSU New Music Ensemble
Atlas Performing Arts Center
Washington, DC

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November 11, 2011
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Melissa Suhr, flute
David Bertman, Director
University of Houston
Houston, TX

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November 12, 2011
"Sound Harmonies With Air"
GVSU New Music Ensemble
Settlement Music School
Philadelphia, PA

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December 5, 2011
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Baylor University
Isaiah Odajima, Conductor.
Francesca Arnone, Flute
Waco, TX

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December 11, 2011
"Sound Harmonies With Air"
GVSU New Music Ensemble
sight/sound*5+gvsunme
Division Avenue Arts Collective
Grand Rapids, MI

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January 6, 2012
D. J. Sparr, Guitar
Music of Bermel, Lansky, Reich, & Sparr
Special Guests: Levine School Advanced Guitar Ensemble & CounterPoint
Atlas Performing Arts Center
Washington, DC

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January 19, 2012
"Second reading of new orchestral work & week in residence"
Robert Moody, Conductor
California Symphony
Walnut Creek, CA

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February 28, 2012
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Belmont University
Barry Kraus, Conductor.
Carolyn Treybig, Flute
Nashville, TN

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March 2, 2012
"Carnal Node"
Rebekah Rota, Soprano
Great Noise Ensemble
Washington, DC

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March 3, 2012
"Carnal Node" Recording Session
Rebekah Rota, Soprano
Great Noise Ensemble
Washington, DC

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February 28, 2012
"Third reading of new orchestral work & week in residence"
Alastair Willis, Conductor
California Symphony
Walnut Creek, CA

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March 29, 2012
2012 CBDNA Southwest Division Conference
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Baylor University
Isaiah Odajima, Conductor.
Francesca Arnone, Flute
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

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May 4, 2012
World Premiere "Work TBA"
Donato Cabrera, Conductor
California Symphony
Livermore, CA

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May 5, 2012
World Premiere "Work TBA"
Donato Cabrera, Conductor
California Symphony
Walnut Creek, CA

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May 6, 2012
World Premiere "Work TBA"
Donato Cabrera, Conductor
California Symphony
Walnut Creek, CA

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May 25, 2012
"Music with a View"
D.J. Sparr, Danielle Schwob, & John Supko
Flea Theater
New York, NY

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PREVIOUS EVENTS:

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March 5, 2010
Michael Daugherty, "Gee's Bend" for electric guitar and orchestra
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Filharmonica Arturo Toscanini
Auditorium Paganini di Parma
Parma, Italy

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March 6, 2010
Michael Daugherty, "Gee's Bend" for electric guitar and orchestra
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Filharmonica Arturo Toscanini
Teatro Municipale di Piacenza
Piacenza, Italy

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March 9, 2010
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds" (World Premiere) for Donna Shin and the University of Washington Wind Ensemble
University of Washington
Seattle, WA

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March 17-27, 2010
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds" for Donna Shin and the University of Washington Wind Ensemble
University of Washington
Japan Tour: 03/20 Izumo Civic Hall; 03/21 Izumo Taisha Shrine; 03/23 Hyogo Cultural Gymnasium, Kobe; 03/24 Kyoto Festival Hall; 03/26 Osaka Castle

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March 27-April 5, 2010
"Silver Strettos"
Donna Shin, flute
China Conservatory of Music
Central Conservatory of Music
Central University for Nationalities School of Music
Beijing, China

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April 4, 2010
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Band of Chinese People's Liberation Army
Donna Shin, flute
Tim Salzman, conductor
Beijing, China

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April 5-8
"Silver Strettos"
Donna Shin, flute
Nanjing Arts Institute School of Music
Tianjin Conservatory of Music
Nanjing and Tianjin, China

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April 10, 2010
Guest Artist @ Salisbury University Guitar Festival
New Work premiere TBA
Salisbury, MD

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April 30, 2010
"The 41st Rudiment" for sculptured percussion and ensemble (World Premiere)
Great Noise Ensemble
Chris Froh Percussion
Terry Berlier, Sculpture Artist
Washington, DC

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June 7, 2010
"DACCA:DECCA:GaFfA"
Orchestra of the League of Composers
Miller Theater
Columbia University
New York, NY

Leauge of Composers Season Postcard

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June 30, 2010
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Timpview Wind Ensemble
Marianne Cutchins, flute
David Fullmer, conductor
Covey Center for the Arts
Provo, UT

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July 16, 2010
"Vim:Hocket:Calm (chamber version world premiere)"
Hexnut
Louise Shonk Kelly Recital Hall
Dublin, NH

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September 28-30, 2010
Residency
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

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October 1, 2010
"Vim-Hocket, Calm"
Alias Ensemble
Alison Gooding, vln + D. J. Sparr, guitar
Turner Hall, Blair School of Music
Nashville, TN

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October 14, 2010
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Dr. Deanna Little, flute
Dr. Reed Thomas, conductor
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

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November 5, 2010
"Sound Harmonies With Air"
eighth blackbird + D. J. Sparr, guitar
Third Practice Festival
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA

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November 12, 2010
Moderator, Baltimore Alumni Composers Forum
Walden School
Peabody Preparatory Towson Campus Recital Hall
Towson, MD

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November 21, 2010
"Fanfare for St. John's on Church Hill" (World Premiere)
Richmond Symphony Orchestra's "Come and Play"
Siegel Center
Richmond, VA

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November 22, 2010
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Dr. Kathryn Thomas Umble, flute
Dr. Stephen L. Gage, conductor
Youngstown State University Wind Ensemble
Youngstown, OH

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December 3, 2010
Steve Mackey: Deal
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Chris DeChiara, Drummer
Great Noise Ensemble
Catholic University
Washington, DC

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Jan 10, 2011
"Catch That Catch Can" (World Premiere)
Williamsburg Symphonia
Kimball Theatre
Williamsburg, VA

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January 11, 2011
"Catch That Catch Can"
Williamsburg Symphonia
Kimball Theatre
Williamsburg, VA

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January 25, 2011
"Vim:Hocket:Calm (chamber version European premiere)"
Hexnut
Badcuyp Centrum voor Muziek
Amsterdam, Netherlands

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January 27, 2011
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Dr. Kathryn Thomas Umble, flute
Dr. Stephen L. Gage, conductor
Youngstown State University Wind Ensemble
North Central MENC/Ohio Music Educators Association Convention
Cincinnati Convention Center
Cincinnati, OH

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February 26, 2011
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Ms. Stephanie Jutt, Flute
Dr. Scott Teeple, conductor
University of Wisconsin-Madison Wind Ensemble
Mills Hall
Madison, WI

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February 28, 2011
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Jill Pauls, Flute
Dr. Chris Chapman, conductor
Oregon State University Wind Ensemble
Corvalis, OR

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March 23, 2011
3:30-6:00 : Guitar Master Class, University of Dayton
7:30pm: Open Rehearsal, Dayton Philharmonic

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March 24, 2011
3:15-4pm: Improvisation Master Class , Centerville High School

concert: Michael Daugherty, "Gee's Bend" for electric guitar and orchestra
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Dayton Philharmonic

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March 25, 2011
Sparr: "Superstring Serenade" (World Premiere)
Michael Daugherty, "Gee's Bend" for electric guitar and orchestra
Dayton Philharmonic

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March 26, 2011
Michael Daugherty, "Gee's Bend" for electric guitar and orchestra
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Dayton Philharmonic

March 26, 2011
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Dr. Donna Shin, flute
Dr. Steven Morrison, conductor
University of Washington Wind Ensemble
CBDNA 2011 | College Band Directors National Association Conference
Meany Hall
Seattle, WA

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April 14, 2011
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Conor Nelson, Flute
Dr. Joe Missal, conductor
Oklahoma State University
Seretean Center Concert Hall
Stillwater, OK

April 14, 2011
"Precious Metal: a concerto for flute and winds"
Dr. Kristen Stoner, flute
John M. Watkins, Jr., Associate Director of Bands
University of Florida
Jacksonville, FL

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April 18, 2011
"Penelope" by Sarah Kirkland Snider
New Music Raleigh
D. J. Sparr, electric guitar
Raleigh, NC

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May 1, 2011
"Schrödinger's Cat"
"MWI"
"The Wow! Signal"
Richmond Youth Symphony Orchestra & Camerata Strings
Erin Freeman & Rebecca Jilcott, Conductors
Carpenter Theatre
Richmond, VA

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May 22, 2011
"Schrödinger's Cat"
Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program
Camerata Strings
Rebecca Jilcott, Conductor
Carpenter Theatre
Richmond, VA

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July 2, 2011
Radio Broadcast, 10:00am
Michael Daugherty, "Gee's Bend" for electric guitar and orchestra
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Dayton Philharmonic
WDPR 88.1 Dayton, OH

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July 27, 2011
"Carroll Canons" (a round)
Children's Chorus of Carroll County
The Children's Choir Festival at Canterbury Cathedral & London
Quire of the Canterbury Cathedral, United Kingdom

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August 11, 2011
"Vim-Hocket, Calm"
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Justin Bruns, Violin
Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Music in the Mountains
Los Gatos, CA

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August 13, 2011
Michael Daugherty, "Gee's Bend" for electric guitar and orchestra
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Marin Alsop, Conductor
Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Santa Cruz, CA

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August 23, 2011
Radio Broadcast, 10:00pm (EST)
KUSP 88.9
Michael Daugherty, "Gee's Bend" for electric guitar and orchestra
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Marin Alsop, Conductor
Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music
Santa Cruz, CA

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August 27, 2011
Radio Broadcast, 10:00am (EST)
Sparr: "Superstring Serenade" (World Premiere)
Michael Daugherty, "Gee's Bend" for electric guitar and orchestra
D. J. Sparr, Electric Guitar
Dayton Philharmonic
WDPR 88.1 Dayton, OH

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