Mood Indigo premieres

Yesterday was the inaugural Mood Indigo jazz jam at UE. We had a good crowd in the Ridgway Center. Today we continued our musical adventures as the pre-show act for WUEV's "Happy Holidays and All That Jazz" concert.

Pictured: Lauren McMillen a.k.a Zooey Deschanel

Singing for our Veterans

This week it was my pleasure to sing at UE's Veteran's Day service. Thanks to all of our veterans (including my uncle Harold Smith). I performed the Star Spangled Banner and "He's Gone Away," which makes me think of Civil War as depicted in the film Cold Mountain.

Making an Impression

On November 3, the University of Evansville's Music Department presented its monthly First Tuesday concert. This month's focus was Impressionism. With my colleague, pianist Anne Fiedler, I performed 3 of Debussy's Ariettes oubliées: Il pleure dans mon coeur, Green, and Spleen. I love these evocative songs!

Photo: with my voice colleague, tenor Dr. Gregory Rike (who sang Duparc)