Nick Strimple: composer, conductor, scholar, author of the critically acclaimed book 'Choral Music in the Twentieth Century' and faculty member at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music.


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BIO CATALOGUE EVENTS REVIEWS AVAILABILITY CONTACT PRESS HOME	Hailed by the LA Weekly as a musician “whose praise is too seldom sung,” Nick Strimple is not only a respected Holocaust music expert, but an imaginative and prolific composer, conductor and scholar. His latest book, Choral Music in the Nineteenth Century, is available now. (photos courtesy of Annie Appel Photography) His own compositions as well as recordings made under his baton may be heard on the Naxos, Music & Arts, and 4-Tay labels. Strimple’s constant drive for vocal perfection and clarity may be heard in numerous choral and orchestral concerts under his direction given each year. In his pursuit of understanding and tolerance, Strimple is a sought-after Holocaust music scholar, giving guest lectures at Yale University, Oxford University, the University of Miami and Wellesley College among others. Working with both private and government organizations, he regularly presents and performs Holocaust music education programs throughout the United States and Europe. . . . Read more about Nick Strimple on the Bio page 5 Nick Strimple rehearsing with Mozarteum Orchestra and soloists in the Collegiate Church, Salzburg, 1982.	NEWS Sept 2008 - London *Recording Sessions* Strimple traveled to London where he conducted the London Symphony Orchestra and London Voices in a recording of his Christmas Cantatas, Mother and Child and Nativities. Featured soloists included Rod Gilfry and Kelley O'Connor. Watch for more details including CD release date. May 2008 - Worldwide *Choral Music in the Nineteenth Century* Strimple's second book reviews one-hundred years of choral music literature, offering a straightforward text that is gratifying and enlightening. Order at Amazon.com On-line Visit Artistshousemusic.org to hear Strimple discuss his career, choral music, holocaust music, writing, recording and church music on the Artists House Music video channel. SOME UPCOMING EVENTS November 200 - Beverly Hills, CA *ADL National Convention* March 2009 - Beverly Hills, CA *Sixth Annual Interfaith Symposium and Concert* HIGHLIGHTS *Christmas* As a consultant, Strimple worked on American Idol star Kimberly Locke’s 2007 holiday album. *Choral Music in the Twentieth Century* "Full of insight, analysis, and informed opinion. . . Strimple has done us a huge service with this consolidation of the last century's choral literature." *[Timothy Sharpe, Choral Journal, October 2003]* Read More Reviews About Strimple's Work More Upcoming Events Review Previous Events
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