This was my view while conducting Brigadoon at the Kirkland Performance Center in September 2007. Several people asked me for an explanation of the wired contraption you see in the middle of the photo. One child in particular spent most the show trying to figure it out and had some great guesses about it. The [...]
Muahaha! My friend from the Great White North just sent me this. Now you need to realize that I recently posted an entire gallery of Happy Bunny graphics, and also conducted Brigadoon (including bagpiper) wearing a kilt – So this is all that craziness combined. Thank you!
Some photos in the orchestra pit at McIntyre Hall of our Brigadoon musicians. Click images for full size resolution. Brigadoon Orchestra Conductor in a kilt! Fight Scene Choreography Practice
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I don’t normally post comments about shows I work on because it seems a bit haughty with me being part of the production team. But Brigadoon 2007 at McIntyre Hall really is a fine production. On the music end, the orchestra is really incredible. Not too far a stone’s toss from a 5th Avenue pit [...]
 Troy Wageman and Megan Chenovick from Brigadoon Mists of the Highlands Reach Skagit by Bev Crichfield – Skagit Valley Herald www.GoSkagit.com  Mount Vernon, WA – Welcome to the Scottish Highlands, where the mists of the moors hide a magical town called Brigadoon, and weary travelers can spend a day enjoying good music, friendship [...]
Brigadoon opens again July 7-9 and 14-16 at the Kirkland Performance Center, Kirkland, WA. Previously Brigadoon had opened July 13, 2007 for a three week run at McIntyre Hall, Mount Vernon, WA. Click the Brigadoon poster for full size image. July 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 2007 (Fri-Sat-Sun). Conrad Askland will be conducting a fine orchestra for [...]
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Some of the musical terms used in the original orchestra score for Brigadoon. Mosso – Rapid. Meno mosso, less rapid. Piu mosso, more rapid. Morendo – gradually dying away Colla Voce – Follow the voice. A directive to the musican (normally accompanist) to perform the indicated passage in a free manner following the tempo and [...]
So the mystery is finally solved about the Piano part in the orchestration for the Brigadoon musical. I just received my scores. The piano part is “boom-chucks” during the cut time pieces, glissandos into sections and occasional celeste parts. I wouldn’t say it’s an essential part, but definately will add to the rhythm section. The [...]
This is the full orchestration list for Brigadoon performance with orchestra. There is also a stage band orchestration available (but not as cool as using the orchestra). Our upcoming presentation of Brigadoon uses the full classic orchestration (because we’re just cool like that). Â BRIGADOON ORCHESTRATION 2Â Â Â Â Violin I 1 Â Â [...]
What makes an accent real, and what makes it phony? What is really a Southern accent in the United States and what is someone doing a vocal caricature. What is a true cockney accent and what mistakes do Americans typically make with English accents on stage? I have no idea. But here is a variety [...]
UPDATED 06/28/07 – Please check for updates. Brigadoon Musicians – this is your official page with all the info you need for our 2007 run with Lyric Light Opera of the Northwest. Please bookmark – all changes and updates will be done on this page. Read about Brigadoon on Wikipedia SHOW DATES OPENING NIGHTS – [...]
 The Brigadoon Cast List has been posted at the Lyric Light Opera of the Northwest website. Please visit that link for updated casting information. Cast List as of 02/19/07 Thank you to all who auditioned for Brigadoon! And, congratulations to those who made the cast list: Tommy Albright – Troy Wageman Understudy – John [...]
Brigadoon Auditions 2007 Lyric Light Opera of the Northwest All roles needed! All lead roles, supporting roles, ensemble members, townspeople, etc.  Please prepare a song and to do some cold reading. A monologue is optional. Please see below for a detailed list of characters. Auditions for Brigadoon: Saturday, January 27th 10am – 4pm Sunday, [...]
You may copy, distribute and perform these two pieces freely, I just ask that you link to this page so people come here for the source material. More info on Scottish Poet Robert Burns and the annual Burns Supper. Choir music for A Toast to the Lassies (Male Choir -Tenor/Bass) and a Toast to the [...]
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Audition dates for Brigadoon have been posted on the Lyric Light Opera of the Northwest website. Performances will be in July 2007 at McIntyre Hall (Mount Vernon, WA) and September 2007 at Kirkland Performance Center (Kirkland, WA). Rehearsals will probably not start until April so if you’re commmitted to a show now please consider auditioning.
Rumor mills in theater are nothing new. I wanted to clear the air and let people know that the Lyric Light Opera of the Northwest production of Brigadoon is NOT pre-cast. At this point all roles are open and will be decided at auditions. We do have a Scottish choir rehearsing for a concert, but [...]
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I found Brigadoon sample MP3 music clips online at Yahoo shopping. Don’t know how long this link will work but thought I’d post it for easy reference. It is the 1991 studio cast of Brigadoon. These are not full clips, just samples to give you the feel of the songs. I don’t know if they [...]
UPDATE: Check out free new music to perform at your Burns Dinner! Mount Vernon, WA – Vocalists welcome to join us as we prepare music for the Robert Burns supper at Lincoln Theater, Mount Vernon WA, on January 20, 2007. Robert Burns is the national bard of Scotland from the late 18th century and the [...]
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*Update: Check out new music I’ve written specifically for the Robert Burns Supper!* I am preparing music presentations for a local Robert Burns dinner. It is a long tradition of poetry and art in tribute to the Bard of Scotland. I like to research everything I do, so here is information I’ve found along the [...]
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