Upcoming events

Sep
23
to Sep 27

Tour with Jeiran Hasan, flute

Welcoming my friend Jeiran back to the Midwest with a five-concert whirlwind tour, featuring a recital of recent flute and piano works by American and Azerbaijani women.

Monday, September 23, 2024 - 5:00 pm
West Virginia University - Morgantown, WV

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Miami University of Ohio Center for Performing Arts, Souers Recital Hall - Oxford, OH
https://events.miamioh.edu/event/emely-phelps-and-jeiran-hasan-guest-recital

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 8:00 pm
Ohio University, Glidden Recital Hall - Athens, OH

Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Ohio State University - Columbus, OH

Friday, September 27, 2024 - 4:30 pm
Oberlin College and Conservatory, Stull Recital Hall - Oberlin, OH
https://www.oberlin.edu/events/guest-recital-jeiran-hasan-flute

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Oct
4

Unlocking New Music

Presentation at the Ohio Music Teachers Association fall conference. Click here for more information and to register for the conference!

“Unlocking New Music” will seek to take the fear out of new music, teaching interpretative strategies and practical tips for more expedient learning. Exploring works by Widmann, Martino, and Crawford, participants will learn to overcome notational challenges and find the essence of the music within, freeing the concept of dissonance from its often-negative connotations and realizing instead its endlessly colorful, expressive potential. The session will conclude with a discussion about new-to-us music, the challenges of an imperfect editorial and recorded legacy, and the value of interpreting and advocating for this music beyond limitations.

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Oct
25
to Oct 26

Residency at Grand Valley State University

Thanks to my friend Sookkyung Cho for the invitation!

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 3 pm
Masterclass

Friday, October 25, 2024 - 7:30 pm
Solo Recital "Pondering the Infinite”

Robert McClure Celestial Miniatures
J.S. Bach Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911
Ruth Crawford Seeger Selected Preludes
Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111

Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 9 am - 4 pm
Adjudicator for 20th/21st Century Piano Festival

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Nov
4
to Nov 8

Brass Music in Brazil!

  • Brasilia and São Luis Maranhão Brazil (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

November 4-5, 2024 - Brasilia, Brazil
Recital with trombonist Lucas Borges, tubist Jason Smith and other artists
Performances and teaching at Brasilia Music School as part of Band Week 2024


November 6-8, 2024 - São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
Recital with trombonist Lucas Borges and other artists as part of of IV Encontro de Trombonistas

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The Music of Jane Austen
Sep
14

The Music of Jane Austen

Excited to be part of this event celebrating the release of Women and Music in the Age of Austen, edited by Ohio University Professor of English, Dr. Linda Zionkowski. The program will feature presentations by Dr. Zionkowski and Dr. Vladimir Marchenkov, Professor of Aesthetics, as well as a performance by the British Country Dancers. Soprano Debra Rentz and I will be the guest musicians for the afternoon, offering a brief selection of songs from the Georgian era.
https://events.myacpl.org/event/music-jane-austen-live-musical-performances-30208

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Jul
21
to Aug 4

Anchorage Chamber Music Festival

  • 1855 W 15th Ave Anchorage, AK, 99501 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

So excited to be visiting Alaska for the first time this summer! Concert information below, or click here for more information about the festival and chamber music intensive.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 7:30 pm Anchorage Museum
Bach Goldberg Variations (string trio/piano)
(with Christine Harada Li and Luri Lee, violin; Hezekiah Leung and SoHui Yun, viola; Nathaniel Pierce and Lauren Peacock, cello; and David Fung, piano)

Saturday, July 27, 2024 - 7:30 pm UAA Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall
Brahms Piano Quartet No. 3 in C Minor
with Minchae Kim, violin; SoHui Yun, viola; and Lauren Peacock, cello)

Monday, July 29, 2024 - 7:30 pm House Concert
Ornstein Piano Quintet
with Alex Ayers and Minchae Kim, violins; SoHui Yun, viola; and Lauren Peacock, cello)

Friday, August 2, 2024 - 7:30 pm UAA Fine Arts Building, Recital Hall
Amy Beach Romance, Op. 23
with Christine Harada Li, violin

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Jun
23
to Jul 13

Icicle Creek Chamber Music Festival

Thrilled to be back at this magical place as the Chamber Music Festival and Institute celebrates their 30th anniversary season! In-person OR livestream tickets available here

Friday, June 28, 2024 - 7:00 pm Canyon Wren Recital Hall
R. Schumann Märchenbilder, Op. 113, with Rose Hashimoto, viola

Saturday, June 29, 2024 - 7:00 pm Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Fauré Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15
with Blaise Magnière, violin; Rose Hashimoto, viola: and Meta Weiss, cello

Friday, July 5, 2024 - 7:00 pm Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Chausson Chanson perpétuelle
with Caitlyn Babcock, mezzo-soprano; Greg Abrell and Mikhail Shmidt, violin; Rose Hashimoto, viola; and David Requiro, cello

Schoenfeld excerpts from Five Days from the Life of a Manic-Depressive
Metamorphoses on “I’m Crazy ‘Bout My Baby” with Alex Fang, piano
Elegy with Lior David, piano

Saturday, July 6, 2024 - 7:00 pm Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Mozart Piano Trio in E Major, K. 542
with Mikhail Shmidt, violin; and Meta Weiss, cello

Sunday, July 7, 2024 - 2:00 pm Canyon Wren Recital Hall
C. Schumann Piano Trio in G Minor, op. 17
with Taylor DeCastro, violin; and Renee Edson, cello

Friday, July 12, 2024 - 7:00 pm Canyon Wren Recital Hall
F. Mendelssohn Hensel Three Pieces for Piano Four Hands
with Oksana Ezhokina, piano

Saturday, July 13, 2024 - 7:00 pm Canyon Wren Recital Hall
Schubert Lebensstürme, D. 947
with Oksana Ezhokina, piano

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Mar
17

Performance at MTNA National Conference

Huge congratulations to my friend and colleague Rob McClure who was named the MTNA Distinguished Composer of the Year! I am honored to be performing Rob’s Celestial Miniatures at his commissioned composer showcase concert at this year’s national conference.

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Mar
3

Solo Faculty Recital

Bach Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911
Schumann Variations in E-flat major, WoO 24 “Ghost Variations”
Widmann Elf Humoresken
Beethoven Piano Sonata No. 32 in C Minor, Op. 111

Free, no tickets required

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Feb
11

Recital with Rebecca Rischin, clarinet

  • Ohio University School of Music, Glidden Recital Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kovács Ich begrüße Sie, Herr Johann Strauß!
Müller Drei Fantasien nach Cavatinen von Rossini
Weiner Búsoló Juhász and Csürdöngölo (Woeful Shepherd and Barn Dance)
Sargon Klezmuzik
Shulman Rendezvous

Free, no tickets required

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Nov
3
to Nov 4

Society of Composers, Inc. Region V Conference

November 3rd at 10:30 am
Kian Ravei Unstoppable with clarinetist Emily Talley, violinist Nathan Southwick, and cellist José Rocha

November 3rd at 7 pm
Robert McClure Celestial Miniatures

November 4th at 10:30 am
Paul Sain Polestar with clarinetist Rebecca Rischin
Paul Osterfield Quicksilver with violinist Nathan Southwick and cellist José Rocha

November 4th at 2:30 pm - (Note: this concert takes place at First UMC, 2 South College Street)
Matthew Slazik Annihilation

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Oct
19

Solo and Collaborative Recital at Kent State University

Solo piano:
R. Schumann “Ghost Variations” and Jörg Widmann Elf Humoresken

Clarinet and piano, with clarinetist Rebecca Rischin:  
Shulman Rendezvous, Weiner Búsoló Juhász and Csürdöngölo (Woeful Shepherd and Barn Dance), Müller Fantasie nach Di piacer mi balza il cor from Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra, Sargon Klezmuzik, Kovács Ich begrüße Sie, Herr Johann Strauß!

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Oct
18

Masterclass and Solo/Collaborative Recital at University of Akron

This residency will include a piano masterclass from 3-5 pm, and a solo piano/clarinet and piano recital at 7:30 pm in Guzzetta Recital Hall featuring the following music:

Solo piano:
R. Schumann “Ghost Variations” and Jörg Widmann Elf Humoresken

Clarinet and piano, with clarinetist Rebecca Rischin:  
Shulman Rendezvous, Weiner Búsoló Juhász and Csürdöngölo (Woeful Shepherd and Barn Dance), Müller Fantasie nach Di piacer mi balza il cor from Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra, Sargon Klezmuzik, Kovács Ich begrüße Sie, Herr Johann Strauß!

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Oct
17

Solo and Collaborative Recital at Youngstown State University

  • McDonough Museum of Art - Youngstown State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This residency at Youngstown State University will feature a chamber music masterclass from 4-5 pm at the McDonough Museum of Art, followed by a recital in the same venue at 6 pm.

Solo piano:
R. Schumann “Ghost Variations” and Jörg Widmann Elf Humoresken

Clarinet and piano, with clarinetist Rebecca Rischin:  
Shulman Rendezvous, Weiner Búsoló Juhász and Csürdöngölo (Woeful Shepherd and Barn Dance), Müller Fantasie nach Di piacer mi balza il cor from Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra, Sargon Klezmuzik, Kovács Ich begrüße Sie, Herr Johann Strauß!

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Oct
14

Recital with Rebecca Rischin at the Athens Public Library

Rebecca and I will offer a unique joint recital, featuring solo piano music on one half and works for clarinet/piano on the other.

Solo piano: R. Schumann “Ghost Variations” and Jörg Widmann Elf Humoresken
Clarinet and piano:  Shulman Rendezvous, Weiner Búsoló Juhász and Csürdöngölo (Woeful Shepherd and Barn Dance), Müller Fantasie nach Di piacer mi balza il cor from Rossini’s La Gazza Ladra, Sargon Klezmuzik, Kovács Ich begrüße Sie, Herr Johann Strauß!

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Oct
13

World Premiere of Robert McClure's Celestial Miniatures

I’m honored to premiere Robert McClure’s new work for solo piano, Celestial Miniatures, at the 2023 Ohio Music Teachers’ Association State Conference. Rob is a brilliant composer - and a wonderful friend - and I’ve had the privilege of playing four of his works (two solo piano, two chamber) over the past few years. If you are looking for some awesome new music, be sure to check out his website: https://www.robertwmcclure.com

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Sep
28

Recital with Lucas Borges at Ohio University

An encore performance of our Athens Library program, this time at Ohio University - still free, and no tickets required!

Program will feature:
Crawford Seeger Selected Preludes (solo piano) and a short solo work for trombone
Mary Mixter Elegy and Castigation
Lima Sonatina for Trombone and Piano
Guastavino Sonata for Trombone and Piano

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Sep
23

Recital with Lucas Borges at the Athens Public Library

Lucas and I are excited to return to the Athens Public Library to kick off their 2023-2024 chamber music series.

Program will feature:
Crawford Seeger Selected Preludes (solo piano) and a short solo work for trombone
Mary Mixter Elegy and Castigation
Lima Sonatina for Trombone and Piano
Guastavino Sonata for Trombone and Piano

Free and open to the public!

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Sep
23

OhioMTA SE District Fall Conference

I’ll be offering tiny snippets of Rob McClure’s Celestial Miniatures as he shares his compositional process - and a bit of science - with the OhioMTA SE District. “Insights into Celestial Miniatures” will be featured from 10:10-11:10 am, and the conference begins at 9:00 am with a presentation by Katherine Fisher on composition in pedagogy and as pedagogy.

https://sedistrictohiomta.weebly.com/upcoming-events.html

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Aug
3

Performance at National Flute Association Conference

Hannah Porter Occeña and I are proud to be part of “Beyond the Shadows: A Celebration of Women Composers” at the 51st annual NFA conference . We’ll be performing:

Chen Yi Three Bagatelles from China West
Undine Smith Moore Three Pieces for Flute and Piano
Gertrude Rivers Robinson Moods

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Jun
23

Contrasts

Thrilled to return to Electric Earth Concerts again this summer! Please visit their website for more information, and to purchase tickets!
https://electricearthconcerts.org/event/contrasts/

Bartók Contrasts
Crumb Eleven Echoes of Autumn
Undine Smith Moore Afro-American Suite

Benjamin Fingland, clarinet
Maiani da Silva, violin
Laura Gilbert, flute
Jonathan Bagg, viola
Emely Phelps, piano

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Solo Recital
May
6

Solo Recital

I’m extremely excited to present Ruth Crawford Seeger’s complete preludes for piano in the town where she was born, East Liverpool, Ohio - and at the very church where her father, Rev. Clark Crawford. served as pastor from 1898-1903. Enormous thanks to Rev. Stephen Knisely and the congregation of First United Methodist Church for making this visit possible.

http://www.eastliverpoolhistoricalsociety.org/seeger1.htm

McClure Variations for Piano
Crawford Seeger Preludes for Piano
Ives Selected Songs, with soprano Debra Rentz
Crumb Makrokosmos, Book 2

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Music of War
Apr
27

Music of War

Prokofiev Violin Sonata No. 1 and Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 with violinist Christine Harada Li, and cellist Nathaniel Pierce

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