Cd: Music for Peace Iii

Abstract

The Outreach and CD project “Music for Peace III” completes the “Music for Peace” Trilogy. The initial CD “Music for Peace I” was inspired by “Remember Me” by David Maslanka, a composition I premiered in 2013 with Dr. Brian Lamb and the UCO Wind Symphony. The beauty of this score was overwhelming. Only later did I learn about the horrific scene described in his program notes. While struggling with this contrast I understood the music’s healing effects on the human soul, in Maslanka’s words: “Musical Vibration heals”. Shortly after the premiere I felt the mission to bring this concerto to more people, young students in particular, and my public schools concert initiative “Music for Peace I” was born. The public school students wrote touching testimonies about their thoughts and emotions while listening to this concerto. The Outreach and CD project “Music for Peace II” focused on bridging different cultures and religious beliefs. “Music for Peace III” addresses the strong need to create opportunities for creativity and self-expression for teenagers and young adolescents. This project seeks to inspire students to explore their own creativity and channel their emotions into creative projects. A carefully selected vocal program with instrumental accompaniment including compositions by UCO students was recorded and released on CD with Xolo, Germany and digital sites.