Iris Araki, Author at NYS Music

NYC Singer-Songwriter Ren Genevieve Releases Liberating Single, “gods to ground,” From Upcoming Debut EP

Iris Araki January 16, 2025 No Comments

NYC-based singer-songwriter Ren Genevieve explores living unapologetically in her heartfelt single “gods to ground,” set to release on all streaming platforms on January 16. “gods to ground,” the second single…

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Names Rocky Point Elementary’s Craig Knapp as Recipient of the “Educator of Note” Award

Iris Araki January 15, 2025 No Comments

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) announced the 18th recipient of the “Educator of Note” award to Rocky Point Elementary Music Teacher and Department Chairperson Craig…

Capital Repertory Theater’s Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill Announces Plan to Step Down

Iris Araki January 15, 2025 No Comments

Albany’s Capital Repertory Theater’s Producing Artistic Director Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill has announced that she will step down from the position at the end of 2025. In the past 20 years, Mancinelli-Cahill…

Bloomingdale School of Music Celebrates 60 Years of Academic and Community Excellence

Iris Araki January 14, 2025 No Comments

Bloomingdale School of Music, located on the Upper West Side, celebrates their 60th anniversary of togetherness through assuring affordable music education for all. Founded in 1964, the school has committed…

New York City Opera Announces “Music of Survival: Works by Weinberg, Korngold, and Rovne” at Carnegie Hall

Iris Araki January 13, 2025 No Comments

The New York City Opera (NYCO) has announced “Music of Survival: Works by Weinberg, Korngold, and Rovne,” a performance celebrating “survival and perseverance through the universal language of music,” slated…

Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2025 Inductees

Iris Araki January 11, 2025 No Comments

Saratoga Springs’ Universal Preservation Hall announced the seventh class of the notable Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame (the Eddies) 2025 inductees, including eight artists and bands. The…

Oobleck Releases New Single, “Purse Candy,” Plus Upcoming Performances

Iris Araki January 10, 2025 No Comments

Albany-based funk band Oobleck released their new single “Purse Candy” on all streaming platforms on Jan. 8. The band has also announced upcoming performances in Albany and Clifton Park. Oobleck…

Billy Joel and Rod Stewart Announce Yankee Stadium Show

Iris Araki January 10, 2025 No Comments

Billy Joel has announced a one-night-only concert with two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Friday, July 18. With their powerful…

The Orchestra Now Announces Performances in Notable New York Venues and Debuts International Location in 2025 Season

Iris Araki January 9, 2025 No Comments

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) has announced their 2025 winter/spring season, including performances located in Manhattan, Upstate New York and Germany. The graduate program from Bard College celebrates its 10th anniversary…

Ithaca’s Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Announces Two Performances for January 2025

Iris Araki January 8, 2025 No Comments

The Ithaca-based Cayuga Chamber Orchestra (CCO) has announced their Mozart and Shaw Chamber Music Series and the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra’s Youth Orchestra (CCOYO) annual Spring concert, featuring CCOYO concerto competition…

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