Just Announced!
Michael was named winner of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers (AGEHR) Area XII Competition, with his original piece "Renewed Spirit" for 3-5 octaves of handbells. This is his 5th competition win for original handbell compositions since 2003; quite a streak going! Michael wins a cash award, the piece will be published through AGEHR, and will be performed at the June 2010 Festival at the University of California, Davis.
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For all the concert organists out there looking for interesting and challenging repertoire, the new Complete Gospel Preludes by William Bolcom is now available, edited by Michael Mazzatenta. What were previously published in 4 separate books of 3 pieces each have now been combined into a single collection. (Contact your favorite music dealer; distributed by Hal Leonard, published by E.B. Marks Music.)
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| New Jazz-Hymnal Published
Michael's Latin-jazz arrangement of the traditional hymn "Open My Eyes That I May See" is now available as part of a new, spiral-bound resource called Swing a New Song to the Lord; Resources for Jazz Worship. Dozens of jazz hymns and original worship music are included in this resource, including new music by Dave Brubeck. Please click www.presbybop.com for more information and for purchasing copies. Also available at www.cokesbury.com.
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Sign Up For Class Piano!
Have you always wanted to play the piano?
Michael is teaching Class Piano at the Pecos Campus of Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Four class levels are offered (from beginner to advanced) which meet every Monday and Wednesday morning/daytime. For information on registering for this semester, Spring 2010, please click: http://www.cgc.maricopa.edu/
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