THE HILLS: Shaking the Tree with Kevin Siegfried

Start: Saturday, February 27, 2021 7:00PM
End: TBD

The Hills: Shaking the Tree with Kevin Siegfried The quiet humility of Shaker music takes on a new dimension surrounded by the alpine lakes and forests of the North Cascades. We'll learn about the history of the Shakers and their deep musical tradition, then embark on a choral adventure to perform hymns and new arrangements by guest composer Kevin Siegfried. Kevin Siegfried (b. 1969) is a composer of distinctive and engaging musical works. His music was recently described as “hypnotic and beautifully written” by The Boston Musical Intelligencer, and is known for its direct expression, lyricism, and accessibility. Siegfried is actively involved in the research and performance of early American music and his arrangements of Shaker music have been performed and recorded by choirs across the globe. The Tudor Choir’s “Gentle Words” CD, the premiere recording of Siegfried’s Shaker arrangements, received wide acclaim and was praised as “a stunning addition to the repertoire” by FanfareMagazine. In recent years, Siegfried has performed at the Maine Festival of American Music, where he has presented concerts in collaboration with Brother Arnold Hadd, one of the few surviving Shakers at Sabbathday Lake, Maine.Since 2014, Siegfried has served as Composer in Residence for the Capitol Hill Chorale in Washington, DC. While currently based in Boston, where he is a Professor at the Boston Conservatory, Siegfried began his choral composition career in Seattle, and maintains a close connection with many choral groups and directors in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how you can help:1. Consider purchasing a "ticket" for this concert.2. Make a donation. Thank you for your support. Virtual - $20 suggested ticket price - $0.00