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January 8, 2013
Wishing You a Happy and Musical New Year! Later this month I'll be in Manhattan recording David Del Tredici's "A Field Manual" for Koch Records with the Fireworks Ensemble, baritone Michael Kelly, and conductor Steven Mercurio. We had a blast performing this piece at (le) poisson rouge last spring for David's 75th birthday celebration. Also later this month, I look forward to working with one of my favorite conductors (and people), Andrew Megill, on Mozart's Requiem with the Masterwork Chorus and Orchestra. Hope to see you there! The Healing Power of Music in Action Thank you to the many friends who supported our Christmas concert in Poughkeepsie, New York to support the Wonderly kids. Hudson Valley musicians joined together with Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church, raising over $2,200 for two precious children who survived the August crash that took their parents. More importantly, it was a wonderful opportunity to surround a family facing a tough Christmas with love and community support. 7-year-old Matthew gave us a fantastic review: "Cool!" Thank you to the church and our many generous volunteers: Audrey Babcock, Drew Minter, James Ruff, Christia Nastasi, Polly James, Gretchen Gould, Susan Seligman, Alexander Farkas, Rachel Handman, Nanette Koch, Sylvia Bucelli, Maria Hickey, Shona Tucker, Denise Summerford, and Jenn Mille. Also thanks to Lisa Fister, Robert Gropper of "My Brother Bobby's Salsa," Molly Duncan of Hudson River Yoga, and Beth Madsen of Elizabeth Boutique. November 3, 2012 Sleep joins Sandy relief efforts Our collaborative lullaby CD Sleep is Behind the Door makes a great gift for Christmas, baby, or any music lover, and has raised thousands in relief for Haiti, Chile, Pakistan, and others. The majority has gone to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (http://www.umcor.org), which gives 100% of their donations to actual relief. We have also raised funds for the Red Cross , Médécins sans Frontieres, and others. To order your copy, send your tax-deductible donation (checks made out to UMCOR) to Lullabies for Disaster Relief, Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church, 2381 New Hackensack Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-4260. A separate check for $4.95 made out to Courtenay Budd to cover Priority Mail shipping is not required but appreciated. Be sure to include your mailing address. Your cancelled check is your receipt. You will received on CD for every $15 donation. Thank you for reaching out to our neighbors in need. April 3, 2012 Celebrating Del Tredici's 75th The celebrations were kicked off with a gangbuster recital at Symphony Space on March 15. The New York Times' Anthony Tommasini raved: nytimes.com/2012/03/17/arts/music/david-del-tredici-and-courtenay-budd-at-symphony-space.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=courtenay+budd&st=cse They continue next month with a performance of his "Field Manual" at Le Poisson Rouge with Fireworks Ensemble, baritone Michael Kelly, and conductor Steven Mercurio, followed by a recording for Koch Records. Happy Birthday, David! August 30, 2011 Courtenay's New Blog! Check it out. And let us know what you think! courtenaybudd.blogspot.com August 3, 2011 Fille du Régiment with Sugar Creek Festival this weekend Courtenay marches and hits all the high notes this weekend, starring as Marie, the Daughter of the Regiment, with Sugar Creek Festival in Illinois. Don't miss it! See the schedule page for more info and tix. March 14, 2011 Help Japan with Sleep is Behind the Door lullaby CD Courtenay is busy singing opera concerts in south Florida, and looks forward to appearances later this month of David Del Tredici's music at the Guggenheim Museum. In the meantime, during the months of March and April, 100 percent of proceeds from our lullaby CD Sleep is Behind the Door will go to help Japan relief efforts. The CD has already raised over $3500 in relief for Haiti, Chile, and Pakistan. It makes a wonderful baby gift or gift for anyone in need of comfort. For your copy, send your tax-deductible check, made out to United Methodist Committee on Relief (www.umcor.org) to the following address: Lullabies for Disaster Relief c/o Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church 2381 New Hackensack Road Pougkeepsie, New York 12601. Price is $15 per CD. A check for $4.95 made out to Courtenay Budd to cover Priority Mail shipping is not required but appreciated. February 27, 2011 Sleep Continues to Provide Aid and Comfort Our lullaby CD Sleep is Behind the Door has raised over $3500 in relief for Haiti, Chile, and Pakistan. The CD makes a wonderful baby gift or gift for anyone in need of comfort, and provides aid for victims of natural disasters. For your copy, send your tax-deductible check, made out to United Methodist Committee on Relief (www.umcor.org) to the following address: Lullabies for Disaster Relief c/o Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church 2381 New Hackensack Road Pougkeepsie, New York 12601. Price is $15 per CD. A check for $4.95 made out to Courtenay Budd to cover Priority Mail shipping is not required but appreciated. August 18, 2010 How to help Pakistan while being sung to sleep Our lullaby CD Sleep is Behind the Door has raised over $3500 in relief for Haiti and Chile. During the months of August and September you can help Pakistan with each CD purchase. Send your tax-deductible check, made out to United Methodist Committee on Relief (www.umcor.org) to the following address: Lullabies for Disaster Relief c/o Poughkeepsie United Methodist Church 2381 New Hackensack Road Pougkeepsie, New York 12601. Cost is $15 per CD. A check for $4.95 made out to Courtenay Budd to cover Priority Mail shipping is not required but appreciated. August 18, 2010 Budd and Del Tredici return to rock the Barge Pianist/composer David Del Tredici and I are thrilled to be returning to Bargemusic on September 24. We will perform his cycle On Wings of Song, as well as a repeat performance of his settings of the poetry of Colette Inez: Miz Inez Sez. Come out to enjoy the New York skyline while literally rocking to some great music. February 4, 2010 Sleep to help Haiti I am grateful to announce that the CD Sleep is Behind the Door has raised over $2000 in relief for Haiti. The majority has gone to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (http://www.umcor.org), which gives 100% of their donations to actual relief. We have also raised funds for the Red Cross and Médécins sans Frontieres. You can donate to the relief agency of your choosing, and receive a CD as my thanks. To see how, visit http://www.singforhope.org. Thank you so much for reaching out to our neighbors in need. February 4, 2010 Bargemusic Concert in Brooklyn Don’t miss my concert with composer David Del Tredici at Bargemusic in Brooklyn on Saturday, May 29. I am especially excited about this opportunity to work with a favorite composer of mine at the piano. Together we will perform his cycles “Miz Inez Sez” and “Lament for the Death of a Bullfighter,” both of which include some of the most exciting, moving, and challenging music I’ve ever had the privilege to sing. Enjoy the Manhattan skyline as a backdrop to the music. February 4, 2010 Sing for Hope Video Courtenay appears with pianist Miriam Charney in this latest video for Sing for Hope, bringing music for healing to Mt. Sinai Hospital: http://www.singforhope.org/news. October 25, 2007 Chronogram Reviews Sleep Chronogram has reviewed Sleep is Behind the Door. Please check it out: February 16, 2007 Sleep Wins Award CDBaby awards Sleep is Behind the Door Lullaby Album of the Year! Visit Press page for more details. December 13, 2006 Sleep is Behind the Door: Lullabies for Disaster Relief is Released Courtenay's own lullaby CD, Sleep is Behind the Door: Lullabies for Disaster Relief, will be released on December 20, 2006! Produced by seventeen-time Grammy winner Max Wilcox, the disc includes musical contributions by: Featuring twenty-seven lullabies in twelve languages, the cd provides a sleepy hour of beautiful music to be enjoyed by both adult and child. All profits from the sale of this CD will support domestic and international disaster relief. This will make a great baby gift! For more information, visit www.lullabiesfordisasterrelief.org. |
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