Bio

  Biography Hailed by the Washington Post as an “up-and-coming conductor” and a “true star” of the podium, Kenneth Woods has built a reputation as a multifaceted musician whose credits range from the Mahler symphonies to collaborations with members of James Brown’s...

Composition is …what?

…. notation? * Back in Music History class we all learned how philosophers used to differntiate between “music of the spheres” and “practical music.” The now-quaint terminology masks a somewhat interesting and important differentiation that is actually an...

YouTube- the orchestra strikes back

This arrived in my inbox this morning. Well worth checking out if you need a one minute time waster today. It’s amazing how realistic the animation is- everyone is moving perfectly in synch with the music and everything’s going in the right direction. The only problem...

Press

    Critical Praise “The true stars of the evening followed intermission. Kenneth Woods was confident on the podium, clear and economical in his gestures and knew when to actively lead and when to allow his players freedom to phrase. He delivered a Strauss...

Upcoming Concerts

  Concert Calendar April 18, 2009 Oregon East Symphony Beethoven- Symphony no. 2 in D major Mozart- Requiem Esther Mae Moses- soprano, Emily Muller Calendar- mezzo, Nick Fichter- tenor, Steve Muller- bass May 9-16 2009 Ischia Chamber Music Festival Wednesday May 14,...