It’s only halfway through February, and it’s already been quite a musical year! I was up in Occidental at the Volti Choral Institute, Jan 31 – Feb 2. Thankfully, myContinue readingChoir and Jazz
Post-Concert-Weekend High
I think I’m finally coming down from the post-concert-weekend high. The performances went really well, as evidenced by the endless gushing on Facebook – from performers as well as audienceContinue readingPost-Concert-Weekend High
Happy New Year!
The new year is here, and I am once again faced with the self-imposed challenge of keeping up with my blog. Let’s see if 2014 will prove a success inContinue readingHappy New Year!
Volti – 1 down, 2 to go
I’ve not been good about keeping up with writings, and I failed to say anything about our Volti concert in Palo Alto this past Sunday. Thankfully, a review was writtenContinue readingVolti – 1 down, 2 to go
“The End of the Beginning”
“Sharmila will begin her first season with Volti, a 20-voice vocal ensemble whose mission is to foster and showcase contemporary American music and composers. The ensemble will perform at theContinue reading“The End of the Beginning”
First show with Volti
I’m very excited to be singing my first concert THIS SUNDAY with Volti, the 20-voice new music ensemble led by Robert Geary. We will be performing for the final (FREE!) concertContinue readingFirst show with Volti
bio rewrite
“150 words or less.” This phrase has been known to strike fear in some hearts – or at the very least, make one feel the weight of a tedious burden. Continue readingbio rewrite
LAMC’s latest recording
Our closing concert of last year’s season was a “Tribute to Górecki.” We ended with his “Miserere.” Lovely, lovely music. Two days after that, we began 3 days of recordingContinue readingLAMC’s latest recording