July Newsletter
July Newsletter
Meet our July featured alums: Lux Onigman and KiMani Bridges
In January, Lux Onigman (‘20) became the first winner of the UUCWC Crossing Chorale Commission. This is a new commission for Wildflower alums sponsored by the members of the Crossing Chorale, a volunteer choir at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing. The winner receives a $400 commission to write a new work for SATB choir with optional piano accompaniment. Lux’s commissioned work, “A Welcome Thought”, was premiered on July 3rd.
About the piece, Lux says:
“The text of this piece is based on the central principles of Unitarian Universalism, and the music is meant to help connect and develop the bonds of community as more people join in the song.”
Congratulations, Lux!
In May, KiMani Bridges (‘21) had her first orchestral commission and premiere with the Louisville Orchestra.
KiMani says:
“My orchestral premiere was wonderful! This was my first time writing for orchestra and the experience was very professional. I was, and still am, impressed by the amount of dedication and effort but into the piece by the orchestra. With STATiC, I was able to create a collection of textures, dive into graphic notation, explore the capabilities of the orchestra, and what sounds can be created with the instruments and the performers themselves.”
Congratulations, KiMani!
