Act 1: As a student at Elizabethtown Area High School, Class of 1976, I identified with the school’s colors, Blue & White. I went on to Northwestern University for two degrees, where I sang, “Hail to Purple, Hail to White! Hail to thee, Northwestern!” Act 2: From 1982-2013, I proudly wore the Blue & Gold …
WSW performance at Carnegie Hall on June 13!
Q: “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?”A: “Practice, practice, practice!” In my case, I guess that’s true — but it’s a lot more involved than that! I’ve been so fortunate over the past 4+ …
WSW returns Saturday at 8:00 pm!
My wonderful community wind ensemble, the Westchester Symphonic Winds, is performing again this Saturday evening at 8:00 pm at Tarrytown Music Hall. This wonderful program, “Polkas and Other Stories,” is filled with exciting and joyous …
WSW Concert Web Streaming on Sunday!
I’m thrilled to be leading the Westchester Symphonic Winds in our first concert since February 2020 this weekend on Sunday, November 14 at 3:00 pm. We have been rehearsing in half-ensemble sectionals since September and …
Emerging from the pandemic
I haven’t posted to my blog since January 2020 — before COVID-19 changed our lives — partly because of the pandemic and partly because of issues with WordPress. Fortunately, both issues are receding into our …
Farewell 2019, Welcome 2020!
End-of-year news I haven’t posted on my blog site since April 2018, and I’m way overdue. Having sent Christmas cards late (after the holiday) and with no newsletter this year, I thought it was about …
Double Milestones
WSW 30th Gala/my 10th year as conductor It’s hard to believe, but I’m completing my 10th season with the Westchester Symphonic Winds this season. And on May 12, the ensemble is celebrating its 30th year …
Framing Failure
I hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday. I have much to be thankful for: my family, friends, and the privilege of working with some of the nation’s finest musicians, near and far. My TEDx Talk …
May 17 2013
WSW 25th Anniversary & NVOT Finale
- By Curt Ebersole in Slider
Two wonderful concerts are just around the corner. If you live in the area, I hope you will be able to join us. First, tomorrow evening, my wonderful Westchester Symphonic Winds celebrate their 25th Anniversary with a not-to-be-missed Gala Concert. Featured are guest conductors Mallory Thompson and Tom McCauley and guest soloists Lois Hicks-Wozniak, alto …
Mar 17 2013
Prism XXII and June events
- By Curt Ebersole in Slider
Prism XXII This Tuesday, I will conduct my final Prism Concert at NVOT, the twenty-second such concert I’ve produced there. If you have never seen this type of concert, I encourage you to join us — Tuesday, March 19 at 8:00 pm, at Northern Valley-Old Tappan. The concert features the NVOT Wind Symphony, Concert Band, String …
Feb 12 2013
Prelude to Act Three
- By Curt Ebersole in Slider
If the news did not make its way through the grapevine to you yet, please know that I have decided to retire from Northern Valley on June 30, 2013. In my letter to Dr. Nagy yesterday I said: I value my primary, secondary, undergraduate, and graduate education as Act One of my life. Northern Valley …
Feb 07 2013
WSW Winter Concert
- By Curt Ebersole in Slider
Paycheck shrinking? Temperatures falling? Gas prices rising? Snowstorm oncoming? Maybe you need some favorite things to perk you up! This Sunday afternoon, February 10, at 3:00 pm, I will be conducting the Westchester Symphonic Winds’ Winter Concert, Our Favorite Things. The program is fun, challenging, and includes standards, new works, and brilliant guest artists. Our guest conductor …

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