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"Choral Music In The Nineteenth Century” On Sale Now

Strimple's second volume is an indispensable resource for choral conductors, a valuable guide for choral singers and other music lovers, and an essential text for educators seeking to challenge their students. As with his first book, Nick Strimple’s articulate examination and commentary reviews one-hundred years of choral music literature, offering a straightforward text that is gratifying and enlightening all at once. . . read more about Strimple's second book, "Choral Music in the Nineteenth Century"

Watch a video clip featuring Strimple talking about his second book "Choral Music in the Nineteenth Century". . . www.artistshousemusic.org

World Premiere Music Event in Amarillo

Amarillo native, Nick Strimple, will conduct the World Premiere of his new work, Harpsichord Concerto. Additional sacred music written by Strimple will be conducted by Lanny Allen. Featured on the program are members of the Amarillo Symphony Orchestra, the First Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir, and organist/harpsichordist David Lowe performing on a 1994 Richard Kingston harpsichord. . . read more about the World Premiere of "Harpsichord Concerto"

Powerful Memorial to Holocaust Victims

Miami Herald coverage on 18 October 2006. . . read the article by Lawrence Budmen

Festival Miami - Florida Premiere of “The Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps”

World-renowned Holocaust music scholar, Nick Strimple and University of Miami Frost School of Music faculty led by Jo-Michael Scheibe join together to present Mothers, Fathers, Sisters, and Brothers. Featured on the program is the Florida premiere of The Holocaust Cantata: Songs from the Camps. . . read more about the Florida Premiere of "The Holocaust Cantata"

REVIEWS

Book: Choral Music in the Nineteenth Century

"Through a scholarly yet accessible writing style, Nick Strimple has illuminated 19th century choral repertoire for all levels of choral musicians.  An outstanding guide with a vast knowledge of choral works and composers, Nick leads us effortlessly through the terrain of the richest and most gratifying choral music of the Romantic era.  It's a must have for anyone in choral music."

[Paul Salamunovich]

"Nick Strimple's Choral Music in the Nineteenth Century will be a most welcome addition to the library of all choral artists who desire a well-researched and highly readable overview of this crucial era in music. Following his seminal survey of Twentieth Century choral music, Dr. Stimple now examines the works of earlier European and American choral composers, offering insights into each composers'  contributions to the repertoire as well as their historical contexts. . . For choral conductors, singers and program annotators, Choral Music of the Nineteenth Century will be an oft-referenced and treasured companion." [Morten Lauridsen. Distinguished Professor of Composition, USC Thornton School of Music. Recipient, 2007 National Medal of Arts.

Book: Choral Music in the Twentieth Century

“Everyone with a love of choral music – whether composer, conductor, singer or just fond admirer – should have this eloquent book in their library. Strimple, a gifted and articulate writer, has produced a volume that is easy, enjoyable and enlightening to read . . . Finally, the strongest endorsement I can offer is that this text is required reading for my graduate students.” [James Dearing, American Music Teacher, April/May 2006]

Recording: Judith Lang Zaimont: Meditations for the New Year

“Nick Strimple’s Choral Society of Southern California gives a tremendous choral performance. With crisp diction, the sense that they know what they’re singing about, and an heroic job of maintaining pitch.” [Classical Archives, January 2006 (#94)]

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PHOTOS FROM THE ARCHIVE 

§ Nick Strimple and Kelley O'Connor following a Hollywood Bowl performance, 2007.