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Oxford University Press has published "I give you a new commandment", a new anthem by Dominick DiOrio (MM '08, MMA '09). Originally the last of his "Four Sacred Songs", this piece is set for SATB a cappella. Premiered by Yale's Marquand Chapel Choir in 2007 and then performed by Marguerite Brooks and the Yale Camerata on the 2007 Advent Concert, this is DiOrio’s first anthem with the publishing company. A score can be seen here. (posted September 17, 2009)
While on sabbatical leave from his position as music director and organist of Church of the Holy Communion (Episcopal), Memphis, Tennessee, David Perry Ouzts (MM '87) studied systematic and liberal theology at the University of Oxford, England, as an Oxford Foundation Fellow. Dr. Ouzts has also been recently appointed to the Professional Concerns Committee of the Association of Anglican Musicians. (posted September 17, 2009)
Mark Ring (MM '90, MMA '91, DMA '96) has begun a new position as Director of Music Ministries at St. George's Episcopal Church, Nashville. He conducts the semiprofessional St. George's Choir, oversees the In Excelsis Concert Series, and administers the music ministry music staff that includes a vigorous RSCM program. In addition to weekly services, the choirs sing monthly Evensong and Compline, produce commercial recordings and tour internationally. He and his wife, the Rev. Gretchen Person (YDS STM '90), have two children, Trevor and Karis. (posted October 9, 2009)
Paul Weber (DMA '08) has been named music director of the Pittsburgh Compline Choir, a semi-professional ensemble sponsored by Lutheran Campus Ministry at the University of Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Compline Choir sings the office of compline every Sunday evening during the at Heinz Chapel on the University of Pittsburgh campus. Paul continues to work on the faculty of Franciscan University of Steubenville (OH), where he directs the organ program and conducts the Schola Cantorum Franciscana and Franciscan Chamber Orchestra. (posted September 17, 2009)
Russell Weismann (MM '07) has been appointed Adjunct Professor of Sacred Music at Georgetown University. He continues his work as University Organist and Director of Music and Liturgy at Georgetown as well. (posted October 9, 2009)
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