American Anthem — the picture book!

The song American Anthem featured on the National PBS Memorial Day Concert from Washington, DC is being published as an inspirational children’s picture book! Based on the song that President Joe Biden quoted in his inaugural address, this book celebrates the beauty and diversity of this country and the legacies on which we build our future. Order American Anthem: A Song of Our Nation now from Amazon.com.

It’s a Wonderful Life opens at the San Francisco Opera on Nov 17th 2018!

A San Francisco Opera Co-Commission. Meet Clara, a second-tier angel desperate to earn her wings by doing good deeds, and the man she chooses to save: George Bailey, a down-and-out businessman ready to leave this world behind. Based on Frank Capra’s beloved film, this timeless story of second chances debuts just in time for the holiday season. Come witness the magic as Clara sets out to change George’s life in this high-flying spectacle.

2 Grammy Nominations for Cold Mountain! Best Contemporary Classical Composition (Jennifer Higdon, composer; Gene Scheer, librettist) and Best Opera Recording

BEST CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL COMPOSITION “Higdon: Cold Mountain” — Jennifer Higdon, composer; Gene Scheer, librettist (Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Jay Hunter Morris, Emily Fons, Isabel Leonard, Nathan Gunn and the Santa Fe Opera) BEST OPERA RECORDING “Higdon: Cold Mountain” — Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor;