Monthly Archives: December, 2022

S07 Ep18: Turning Time

Published - December 30, 2022

“Everything passes, but nothing entirely goes away.”  – Jenny Diski   We are at a tipping point, that moment when one year turns to the next.  As we head into the next decade, we’ll take a trip through time, from Medieval days to modern.  It’s music that is sacred and secular, including the latest Pulitzer Prize-winning work from Ellen Reid.  We’ll also take note of what the future has in store.   “Turning Time”   Hildegard of Bingen:  Kyrie Oxford Camerata; Jeremy Summerly, conductor “Heavenly Revelations” Naxos 550998 Caterina Assandra:  Salve Regina Cappella Artemisia “Rosa Mistica” Tactus 600003 Caterina Assandra:  In Dulcis Amor Jesu Cappella

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Central Current Radio – Yolanda Stewart

Published - December 29, 2022

In this episode of Central Current Radio, Host Rick Wright and Central Current Editor-in-Chief Julie McMahon introduce us to Yolanda Stewart, who has joined CentralCurrent.org as an Arts and Culture reporter. For the latest coverage from the Central Current team click here.  

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Innovate to Educate, Episode 4 – Career and Technical Education

Published - December 29, 2022

Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Family Consumer Sciences…just three of the “life’ topics being taught in Cazenovia Central Schools’ Career and Technical Education program. In this episode of Innovate to Educate, host Jody Manning speaks with Caz teacher Christina New, Counselor Bobbey McCarthy, and with 7th Graders Jacob Burch and Bryce Wilkinson about this program, one of only two in our region designed for middle schoolers.    

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S07 Ep17: Christmas

Published - December 24, 2022

“Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past. Today’s Christmas should mean creating happy hours for tomorrow and reliving those of yesterday.”  – Gladys Taber   A special Christmas edition with works and performances from women celebrating the holidays. “Christmas” Paul Sullivan, arr. by Christa Grix:  Moonlight On Snow Christa Grix, harp “Moonlight On Snow” Independent Maria Schneider, poems by Ted Kooser:  Winter Morning Walks Dawn Upshaw, soprano Australian Chamber Orchestra “Winter Morning Walks” ArtistShare 121 Rebecca Clarke:  Combined Carols (Get ’em over all at once) Julstrom String Quartet “Clarke: String Chamber Music” Centaur 2847

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Check It Out – Free Fun at the Libraries During Holiday Break Week

Published - December 21, 2022

Get out of the house or away from the family (we know you still love them) with free programs for all ages at Onondaga County Public Libraries’ branches. Check It Out’s Tom and Maggie share some highlights and tell you how to find out about them all.

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S07 Ep16: Words and Music, Part 4

Published - December 17, 2022

“Winter’s dance is quite a show.”  – Patricia L. Cisco     A simple pairing of women’s poetry and women’s music on today’s episode. “Words and Music, Part 4”   Joanna Marsh:  O magnum mysterium Somerville College Choir; Will Dawes, director “The Dawn of Grace” RES 10310 Anna Thorvaldsdottir:  In the Light of Air International Contemporary Ensemble “In the Light of Air” Sono Luminus 92192 Joanna Marsh:  In Winter’s House Tenebrae “In Winter’s House: Christmas with Tenebrae” Signum 690 Kelly-Marie Murphy: Huron Carol Interlude La Pieta; Angele Dubeau, conductor “Noel” Analekta 28730 Jessie Montgomery:  Peace Anthony McGill, clarinet; Gloria Chien, piano

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December 15, 2022: Grant Cooper, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra

Published - December 15, 2022

    Grant Cooper is conducting the Holiday Celebration this weekend with the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, including a side-by-side performance with the CCO Youth Orchestra and CCO Youth Concerto Competition winner, cellist Jason Jang.  Grant spoke to us about the concert, the importance of these side-by-side concerts, and even gave us some insight how conducting gives him insight to help in his compositions.   More about the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra concert is available here.

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December 14, 2022: Erick Kroll, Messiah Sing!

Published - December 14, 2022

  **Please note – the organ mini-concert mentioned in this interview will be taking place after the Messiah Sing!, not before.** After a 2-year hiatus, the Zion Episcopal Church in Rome is hosting their 34th Messiah Sing!  Zion organist Erick Kroll came to the studios to talk about the return of this popular event, and how the public can not only listen, but sing as well!   Information about this event is available by e-mail to ZionChurch@twcny.rr.com

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CNY Latino Podcast, Episode 11

Published - December 14, 2022

(#11, 12/17/22) Welcome to another episode of the CNY Latino Podcast project. In this episode, we are going to talk to 2 Venezuelan professionals, one is an Attorney Hector Benites that will explain special issues about Immigration…and the other one is a cosmetologist Carlos Balbuena, that will talk about Healthy Skin. Both interviews were done and based during the past COVID Pandemic in 2020. Bienvenidos a otro episodio del proyecto podcast de CNY Latino. En este episodio, vamos a hablar con 2 profesionales Venezolanos, uno es un abogado Héctor Benites, acerca aspectos especiales de Inmigración…y el otro es un Cosmetólogo

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Central Current Radio – Alex Lawson of Uplift Syracuse

Published - December 14, 2022

In this episode of Central Current Radio (recorded December 6), Host Rick Wright and Central Current Reporter Chris Libonati talk with Alex Lawson, who serves on the Transportation Committee for the community advocacy group Uplift Syracuse. Alex also operates the website In the Salt City. The three discuss the I-81 plan, the need for more and better public transportation, and ramifications of Micron’s decision to locate a massive microchip plan in the Town of Clay. For the latest coverage from the Central Current team click here.  

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Check It Out – Children’s Room at Liverpool Public Library

Published - December 10, 2022

This week, Tom and Maggie take us to the Liverpool Public Library, where you have to visit their fantastic Children’s Room. Check It Out!

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S07 Ep15: Bold and Brassy, Part 4

Published - December 10, 2022

“Be bold enough to use your voice, brave enough to listen to your heart, and strong enough to live the life you have always imagined.”  – Anonymous   Despite our best efforts, there is still a gender bias for aspiring brass players.  One way to overcome this bias is simply by visibility – seeing women in roles that are unexpected, and make aspiring musicians realize they can follow that same path.   “Bold and Brassy, Part 4” Nicolo Paganini:  Caprice No. 24 Alison, Balsom, trumpet “Caprice” Angel/EMI 53255 Herman Bellstedt:  Piece de Concert Raquel Rodriquez, cornet Jan Corrothers, piano “Cincinnati Virtuosity – The

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December 9, 2022: Lindsay Deutsch, TAKE3

Published - December 9, 2022

  TAKE3 is not your typical piano trio.  They are coming to the MWPAI Institute this weekend, and founder/violinist Lindsay Deutsch took some time before hitting the road to chat with mid-day host Diane Jones about the group – how it evolved, their approach to performance, and the incredible touring schedule they maintain.   The TAKE3 website can be found here.

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Thursday Morning Roundtable, OCC and the Community, 12/8/22

Published - December 8, 2022

Thursday Morning Roundtable on December 8 welcomed panelists from Onondaga Community College. The discussion focused on K-12 partnerships, the Community Care Hub, partnerships that provide student supports, and workforce programs. Panelists from OCC included Dr. Warren Hilton, president, David Furney, Dean of Instructional Services, Erika Sheets, Director of Counseling and Community Care Hub, and Flagan Price, Director of Secondary Schools and K-12 Partnerships. TMR is a weekly public service program, sponsored by Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement, which features experts speaking on local, state, and national issues of concern to the community. For a complete listing of TMR sessions,

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December 8, 2022: Victor Vallo, Auburn Chamber Orchestra

Published - December 8, 2022

  Victor Vallo, music director of the Auburn Chamber Orchestra, came to the studios to talk about the holiday concert this weekend.  He shared his ideas for choosing the works for each concert, and spoke of the incredible support the orchestra gets from it’s board members. He also talked about the importance of music in bringing a community together. More from the Auburn Chamber Orchestra is available here.  

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