Posts by shem guibbory
Journey #54 – West Jordan & Copper Hills High Schools – Utah. January 22, 2026
This group of young musicians all arrived early for our 7:30am session, instruments ready, focussed, and totally open for our work – they are wonderful. My performance was only one part of our 85’ session. We began by working with some advanced listening skills that I have developed over my many season in the MET…
Read MoreJourney #53 – Otisville Center for Art Music and Spirituality – January 16, 2026
This sold-out performance was given in conjunction with Bassist Mark Helias. The program began with my solo Bach Partita, and after a brief intermission Mark Helias played two *amazing solos, followed by a duet of my composition Ocean, and his composition 4 Entr’acts. Relying on the confidence I gained from my previous performance in Chicago,…
Read MoreJourney #52 – Chicago, private performance October 26, 2025
Today’s performance was pivotal. This room was filled with professionals from music, theater and visual arts. I took a chance and let myself play the entire Partita without modifying my impulse to align with what I think some of my colleagues might say – colleagues whose playing and musical knowledge I respect. We all shared…
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