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'American Coastlines'
featuring world premiere of 'American Coastlines'
Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Choir
Darlene Popkey-Pianist

Darlene Popkey and Tim Keyes

'Poverty Requiem'
To bring awareness of world poverty, musicians from the tri-state region gathered to perform the Poverty Requiem in Bethlehem, PA on October 17, 2007. The work features hundreds of singers and dancers.

'Inspired by America'
featuring world premiere of 'Mighty Mississippi'
Concerto for Cello, Orchestra and Choir
Sofia Nowik-Cellist
June 22, 2007

Richardson Auditorium, Princeton, NJ

St. Patrick's Breastplate
March 16, 2007

Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Plainfield, NJ

Tenebrae
March 25, 2007

St. St. Joseph Church, North Plainfield, NJ

Tenebrae
March 4, 2007

St. Brigid
Peapack, NJ

Nativitas
November 26, 2006

Richardson Auditorium
Princeton, NJ

November 26, 2006 the Tim Keyes Consort performed Nativitas at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton, NJ. This performance marked the 10th anniversary of the first performance of the piece.

The Consort was pleased to host two fine young violinists from Poland who are here in America studying with Itzhak Perlman at the Juilliard school in New York City. Ania and Piotr performed solo sections with their accompanist, Yi-Fang Huang, and then joined the orchestra for 'Nativitas'.

Ania Filochowska, Tim Keyes, Piotr Filowchowski
www.aniafilochowska.com

Concert of Remembrance
September 11, 2006

The Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi in Metuchen, NJ

September 8, 2006 The Tim Keyes Consort performed the 'Concert of Remembrance' at the Academy of St. Mary in Watchung, NJ as part of a series of concerts for the 5 year anniversary of 9/11.

On May 5, 2006 the Tim Keyes Consort performed in concert with the world renowned percussionist and Marimba virtuoso Simon Boyar. The musical program included Eric Ewazen's Concerto for Strings and Marimba. Also featured was The Tim Keyes Consort principle flautist Paulette DiNardo performing the suite for flute and orchestra, 'Now Until Twilight'

The Tim Keyes Consort at
Richardson Auditorium at Alexander Hall in Princeton, NJ

Cellists Gabriel Frangakis and Jun Jensen in a preshow soundcheck

On March 17, 2006 the Tim Keyes Consort performed Stanford's 'Irish' Symphony, no. 3 in F minor and the world premieres of Tim Keyes' settings of 'St. Patrick's Breastplate' and 'The Irish Blessing. The performance was an overwelming success with an uproarious standing ovation and 5 curtain calls.

St. Joseph's in North Plainfield, NJ

Soloists Daria Dragan and Victoria Lotkowictz

St. Joseph's in North Plainfield, NJ

The Tim Keyes Consort

St. Charles in Montgomery Township, NJ

In December the Tim Keyes Consort performed the Christmas Oratorio 'Nativitas' for a number of communities in New Jersey. These marked the first performances of the complete work in over 5 years.

In June Tim Keyes brought together musicians from the Tim Keyes Consort to record 3 works for the upcoming release 'Now Until Twilight.' The 3 day recording session included performances of the Flute Suite 'Now Until Twilight, the French Horn Concerto 'The Battle' and the Symphonic Poem 'The Garden at Gethsemene.

May 2005

Tim conducting the orchestra and choirs of St. Charles Borromeo in the new St. Francis Hall during the dedication of the new twenty thousand square foot facility.

Flautist Paulette Dinardo performing Tim's new Suite for flute and Orchestra titled "Now Until Twilight"

Tim conducting the orchestra of St. Charles Borromeo

On May 20, 2005 the parish community of St. Charles Borromeo dedicated a new twenty thousand square foot facility with evening prayer celebrated by Bishop Bootkoski, Bishop of Metuchen. The evening included music provided by the orchestra and choirs of St. Charles Borromeo under the direction of Tim Keyes. The evening culminated in a spectacular performance in the newly dedicated St. Francis Hall.

March 2005

Tim Keyes and Maestro Fernando Raucci preparing the choir and orchestra for the March 20th concert

Tim Keyes conducting "Meditation on the Passion"

The Chamber Choir of the Diocese of Metuchen

The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra and the Chamber Choir of the Diocese of Metuchen joined forces in March of 2005 to present a concert entitled "Entering the Mystery: A Concert For Holy Week". The Concert featured Tim conducting the world premier of his new composition "Meditation on the Passion". The new work was well received with over 600 in attendance. Other works on the program included Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus and an exciting performance of the last movement "Worthy is the Lamb/Amen" of Handel's Messiah.

Tim recording the complete oratorio, Resurrexi. Pictured is the Tim Keyes Consort.

Tim Keyes, Hope Cannon

Tim Keyes, Lauren Milewski

Tim Keyes, Maestro Fernando Raucci

At a recent gathering Tim Keyes presented autographed scores to the musicians involved with his latest compositions. 'Colorado' was composed for violinist Hope Cannon. 'One Fine Summer Day In America' was composed for clarinetist Lauren Milewski. Maestro Raucci conducted the first performance of 'Colorado' with Hope Cannon as soloist.

From left: GPYO Orchestra Manager Melinda Strauss, Recording Assistant Jon Darios, Conductor Maestro Fernando Raucci, Tim Keyes, Violinist Hope Cannon, and Percussionist Cliff Ramsay

The GPYO Recording Colorado

The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra recorded the new violin concerto 'Colorado'. Projected release date is May 15, 2004 which will coincide with the World Premiere performance at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton, NJ.

from left: Hope Cannon, Tim Keyes

Tim Keyes puts the finishing touches on "Colorado", his newest composition for violin and orchestra. The featured violin soloist Hope Cannon found time to review the final preparation of the score with Tim before the Orchestral rehearsals begin. The premiere is scheduled for May 15, 2004 in Princeton, NJ under the musical direction of Maestro Fernando Raucci leading the accomplished Greater Princeton Youth Symphony.

June 10, 2003

Patrick Bamburak and Cliff Ramsay joined Tim Keyes in the studio to put the finishing touches on an unplugged recording in support of the recently released "Sketchbook" Album. Three songs, (Missing You, Paint the Rain, Higher Ground) were recorded as part of the promotional set.

The Unplugged recordings will be released as both MP3's and Single CD's.

Tim Keyes, Cliff Ramsay, Patrick Bamburak

Back Row: Tim Keyes, API Records VP Meg Poltorak, Sketchbook Producer Patrick Bamburak
Front Row: Merlin Music President and Mastering Engineer Paul Goodrich, API VP of Creative Development AP Ferullo

Artists and staff from API Records were on hand at Merlin Music in NYC for the mastering of the new Tim Keyes release "Sketchbook". Mastering engineer Paul Goodrich (bottom left) mastered the album and put the final touches on sequencing and disc preparation. The marketing pre-release of "Sketchbook" will be available shortly.

Tim Keyes, Patrick Bamburak, Jon Darios

Long time associate and recording artist Patrick Bamburak's reaction was "man, I'd like to produce this record!" My reaction to him was a resounding yes. Another great surprise on the project was drumming newcomer Cliff Ramsay. He is one of the finest drummers I have ever heard and is destined for great things!"

Stay tuned for more about SKETCHBOOK!


News and Happenings

	November 1, 2008
	'American Coastlines' featuring world premiere of 'American Coastlines' Concerto for Piano, Orchestra and Choir Darlene Popkey-Pianist
		Darlene Popkey and Tim Keyes

	'Poverty Requiem' To bring awareness of world poverty, musicians from the tri-state region gathered to perform the Poverty Requiem in Bethlehem, PA on October 17, 2007. The work features hundreds of singers and dancers.



	'Inspired by America' featuring world premiere of 'Mighty Mississippi' Concerto for Cello, Orchestra and Choir Sofia Nowik-Cellist June 22, 2007 Richardson Auditorium, Princeton, NJ
	St. Patrick's Breastplate March 16, 2007 Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Plainfield, NJ
	Tenebrae March 25, 2007 St. St. Joseph Church, North Plainfield, NJ
	Tenebrae March 4, 2007 St. Brigid Peapack, NJ
	Nativitas November 26, 2006
	Richardson Auditorium Princeton, NJ
		November 26, 2006 the Tim Keyes Consort performed Nativitas at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton, NJ. This performance marked the 10th anniversary of the first performance of the piece. The Consort was pleased to host two fine young violinists from Poland who are here in America studying with Itzhak Perlman at the Juilliard school in New York City. Ania and Piotr performed solo sections with their accompanist, Yi-Fang Huang, and then joined the orchestra for 'Nativitas'.
	Ania Filochowska, Tim Keyes, Piotr Filowchowski www.aniafilochowska.com

	Concert of Remembrance September 11, 2006

	The Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi in Metuchen, NJ

	September 8 , 2006

	September 8, 2006 The Tim Keyes Consort performed the 'Concert of Remembrance' at the Academy of St. Mary in Watchung, NJ as part of a series of concerts for the 5 year anniversary of 9/11.

	May 5, 2006

	On May 5, 2006 the Tim Keyes Consort performed in concert with the world renowned percussionist and Marimba virtuoso Simon Boyar. The musical program included Eric Ewazen's Concerto for Strings and Marimba. Also featured was The Tim Keyes Consort principle flautist Paulette DiNardo performing the suite for flute and orchestra, 'Now Until Twilight'

	March 17, 2006
	The Tim Keyes Consort at Richardson Auditorium at Alexander Hall in Princeton, NJ
	Preshow soundcheck	Cellists Gabriel Frangakis and Jun Jensen in a preshow soundcheck

	On March 17, 2006 the Tim Keyes Consort performed Stanford's 'Irish' Symphony, no. 3 in F minor and the world premieres of Tim Keyes' settings of 'St. Patrick's Breastplate' and 'The Irish Blessing. The performance was an overwelming success with an uproarious standing ovation and 5 curtain calls.
	December 2005
	St. Joseph's in North Plainfield, NJ
	Soloists Daria Dragan and Victoria Lotkowictz St. Joseph's in North Plainfield, NJ	The Tim Keyes Consort St. Charles in Montgomery Township, NJ
	In December the Tim Keyes Consort performed the Christmas Oratorio 'Nativitas' for a number of communities in New Jersey. These marked the first performances of the complete work in over 5 years.
	June 2005

	In June Tim Keyes brought together musicians from the Tim Keyes Consort to record 3 works for the upcoming release 'Now Until Twilight.' The 3 day recording session included performances of the Flute Suite 'Now Until Twilight, the French Horn Concerto 'The Battle' and the Symphonic Poem 'The Garden at Gethsemene.


	May 2005 Tim conducting the orchestra and choirs of St. Charles Borromeo in the new St. Francis Hall during the dedication of the new twenty thousand square foot facility.
	Flautist Paulette Dinardo performing Tim's new Suite for flute and Orchestra titled "Now Until Twilight"	Tim conducting the orchestra of St. Charles Borromeo
	On May 20, 2005 the parish community of St. Charles Borromeo dedicated a new twenty thousand square foot facility with evening prayer celebrated by Bishop Bootkoski, Bishop of Metuchen. The evening included music provided by the orchestra and choirs of St. Charles Borromeo under the direction of Tim Keyes. The evening culminated in a spectacular performance in the newly dedicated St. Francis Hall.
	March 2005 Tim Keyes and Maestro Fernando Raucci preparing the choir and orchestra for the March 20th concert
	Tim Keyes conducting "Meditation on the Passion"	The Chamber Choir of the Diocese of Metuchen
	The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra and the Chamber Choir of the Diocese of Metuchen joined forces in March of 2005 to present a concert entitled "Entering the Mystery: A Concert For Holy Week". The Concert featured Tim conducting the world premier of his new composition "Meditation on the Passion". The new work was well received with over 600 in attendance. Other works on the program included Mozart's Ave Verum Corpus and an exciting performance of the last movement "Worthy is the Lamb/Amen" of Handel's Messiah.

	June 2004

	Tim recording the complete oratorio, Resurrexi. Pictured is the Tim Keyes Consort.

	May, 2004

	Tim Keyes, Hope Cannon	Tim Keyes, Lauren Milewski
	Tim Keyes, Maestro Fernando Raucci
	At a recent gathering Tim Keyes presented autographed scores to the musicians involved with his latest compositions. 'Colorado' was composed for violinist Hope Cannon. 'One Fine Summer Day In America' was composed for clarinetist Lauren Milewski. Maestro Raucci conducted the first performance of 'Colorado' with Hope Cannon as soloist.

	April 27, 2004

	From left: GPYO Orchestra Manager Melinda Strauss, Recording Assistant Jon Darios, Conductor Maestro Fernando Raucci, Tim Keyes, Violinist Hope Cannon, and Percussionist Cliff Ramsay	The GPYO Recording Colorado
	The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra recorded the new violin concerto 'Colorado'. Projected release date is May 15, 2004 which will coincide with the World Premiere performance at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton, NJ.

	March 7, 2004
	from left: Hope Cannon, Tim Keyes
	Tim Keyes puts the finishing touches on "Colorado", his newest composition for violin and orchestra. The featured violin soloist Hope Cannon found time to review the final preparation of the score with Tim before the Orchestral rehearsals begin. The premiere is scheduled for May 15, 2004 in Princeton, NJ under the musical direction of Maestro Fernando Raucci leading the accomplished Greater Princeton Youth Symphony.

	June 10, 2003 Patrick Bamburak and Cliff Ramsay joined Tim Keyes in the studio to put the finishing touches on an unplugged recording in support of the recently released "Sketchbook" Album. Three songs, (Missing You, Paint the Rain, Higher Ground) were recorded as part of the promotional set. The Unplugged recordings will be released as both MP3's and Single CD's.	Tim Keyes, Cliff Ramsay, Patrick Bamburak

	March 31, 2003

	Back Row: Tim Keyes, API Records VP Meg Poltorak, Sketchbook Producer Patrick Bamburak Front Row: Merlin Music President and Mastering Engineer Paul Goodrich, API VP of Creative Development AP Ferullo
	Artists and staff from API Records were on hand at Merlin Music in NYC for the mastering of the new Tim Keyes release "Sketchbook". Mastering engineer Paul Goodrich (bottom left) mastered the album and put the final touches on sequencing and disc preparation. The marketing pre-release of "Sketchbook" will be available shortly.

	February 3, 2003
		Tenor and Vocal Coach Jon Darios stopped by the studio to review the mixes for the new Tim Keyes album-Sketchbook. The mixes were finalized on February 1, 2003, bringing to a close the six month process for creating the project. Paul Goodrich at Merlin Music in NYC is slated to master the project mid-February. Sketchbook is scheduled for release in March of 2003.
	Tim Keyes, Patrick Bamburak, Jon Darios

	August 15-31
		Production began on the forthcoming Tim Keyes solo album entitled SKETCHBOOK. The sessions began with a two week studio lockout for trap set and percussion tracking. Over 300 tracks of percussion were committed to tape to create the sonic foundation for this ambitious project. Tim Keyes says about the project: "This is one of the most exciting and ambitious projects I have worked on to date. After finishing the demos in July, I proceeded to play them for various industry friends and colleagues for feedback. All of the feedback was WOW!
	Long time associate and recording artist Patrick Bamburak's reaction was "man, I'd like to produce this record!" My reaction to him was a resounding yes. Another great surprise on the project was drumming newcomer Cliff Ramsay. He is one of the finest drummers I have ever heard and is destined for great things!" Stay tuned for more about SKETCHBOOK!

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