CHESS

Rob will be playing the role of Walter de Courcey in Prima Theatre's upcoming production of "CHESS in Concert."  It is a fascinating show - a sort of minor "hit" on Broadway and the West End in the 1980's with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, formerly of ABBA, and with lyrics by Tim Rice.  You might remember the hit song "One Night in Bangkok"  from the original production.  The cast is amazing - some of the very best musical theater professionals in the area - so if you are in or around Lancaster this October, come catch a show!

Singin' in the Snow

Rob is currently conducting "Singin' in the Rain" at Lancaster Bible College. 

Here he is with the leads from the show on WJTL.

For tickets, please visit events.lbc.edu

Old "Good News"

In the realm of the information age, this is old news. However, considering how often I update this site, this is practically a "scoop." Adam Young is a successful pop artist - basically a one man band called "Owl City." He is also a Christian. What I like about his recent blog post is not simply that it reveals his faith, but that it reveals his faith simply. No flashy TV evangelism here. Just a man whose cup overflowed with the Gospel. Well done, Adam.

http://owlcityblog.com/2010/10/25/my-hope-is-found/

Scattered Pianos

Just further proof that Lancaster is the coolest city this side of Seattle..."Keys for the City" - dozens of decorated upright pianos placed in various locations throughout downtown. This video features several Lancastrian pianists including my friend, Matt Monticchio, at the 33 second point (on the left).

The Pirates have left the building!

The Cast and Crew of Lancaster Bible College's "Pirates of Penzance"


I just finished conducting a three week run of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance." It was the college's first operetta, and was a great success with over 3,000 people seeing the 6 shows. Exciting things are happening at LBC including a new Musical Theatre Emphasis under the Vocal Performance Major. Oh, and it's snowing (again).

Chamber Singers Photo

This is one of my favorite promo photos ever. This is actually of last year's group but most of them are still around.

Vocal Sphere

Rob and Kendra are singing with a new chamber ensemble called "Vocal Sphere." It is one of several "Sphere" chamber groups founded by composer, pianist, and countertenor Matt Monticchio. Vocal Sphere's first public performance (beside a Sunday morning at Matt's church, Wheatland Presbyterian) was for Lancaster Bible College's "Faculty and Friends Concert" last week. Although the acoustics of the Good Shepherd Chapel don't exactly lend themselves to Renaissance vocal music, the group was very well received.

Here is Vocal Sphere performing "O quam gloriosum" at the Faculty and Friends Concert. Rob is singing bass and Kendra is singing alto. Enjoy!