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Restoration & Historically-Informed Facade Stenciling of 1905 Barckhoff Tracker at St. Joseph RC, Chenoa, IL[/two_thirds_last]
Restoration of the Façade of the 1905 Barckhoff Organ
Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Chenoa, Illinois
David Brown, Service Foreman
Buzard Pipe Organ Builders, Champaign, Illinois
It has been a great privilege for Buzard Pipe Organ Builders to undertake a complete phased restoration of the 1905 Barckhoff organ installed in St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, Chenoa, Illinois. Our firm cared for this organ in its deteriorating condition for many years. Within the last four years restoration work has been undertaken in five stages, as funds allowed. This article describes the project, with special attention given to the final phase of the project, the re-decoration of the organ’s façade pipes to their original pattern.
8’ Open Diapason
8′ Violin Diapason
4′ Flute Harmonic
Manual compass 61 notes
Pedal compass 27 notes
Mmechanical key, stop & coupler action
Tubular pneumatic Pedal Bourdon and façade offset action
Unison couplers controlled by on-off buttons in key slips
Double-rise reservoir with square feeders
3” wind pressure
pitch A-435 at 68 degrees F.
In 2008 we restored the original double-rise reservoir with its attendant feeders. This unusual double-rise reservoir was not constructed in the typical 19th century American manner with a set of inverted ribs for the top section, but rather two sets of regular ribs, such as found in Hook organs. Another unusual feature is the “square drop” feeders, instead of the usual wedge feeders. Because of this arrangement, a stout iron rocking frame is located on each side of the reservoir and connected to the short end of each feeder, making a very efficient, though rather stiff action. The original pump handle projecting from the organ’s casework had long since vanished, but we were fortunate that another Barckhoff organ in our care retains its pump handle, which we were able to borrow in order to make a duplicate. We provided a new electric blower to replace an ancient noisy machine, as well as an automatic one-way valve to facilitate hand pumping without losing wind to the blower.
During the second phase of work we restored the pedalboard, Pedal 16’ Subbass pipes and their tubular-pneumatic actions. The stoppers of these pipes required complete re-leathering and re-fitting; splits in the pipes themselves were repaired. The pneumatic touch-boxes and windchest actions were completely restored with certified pneumatic leather from Columbia Organ Leathers.
The third phase included restoration of the keyboards and the manual key actions, including complete re-bushing of the original keys, cleaning, re-buttoning, bushing and adjusting the action, as well as restoring and adjusting the manual and pedal couplers. This last detail also required some new “on” and “off” coupler thumb pistons to be made and engraved to replace missing originals, carefully replicated for us by Harris Precision Products.
The fourth phase featured complete restoration of the pipework, including straightening and repairing pipes that were damaged during former years of unprofessional tuning. Stopped wooden pipes were re-leathered and the whole was tonally regulated, carefully retaining the original voicing and scroll-and-cone tuning system. Our Tonal Director and his assistant demonstrated their advanced pipe-making skills in successfully making these repairs to pipes made of very brittle zinc and badly battered delicate pipe metal, keeping the organ at its original pitch and temperament. Cleaning the spotted metal pipes provided a special challenge, as many of the pipes had accumulated the residue of animal urine, as well as having considerable surface erosion from what must have been someone’s particularly acidic sweat. Our usual practice of washing the pipes in a mild detergent was insufficient. In past projects we had occasionally used what was available as “Chem-Clean” (which UPS no longer allows to be shipped in one-gallon plastic bottles). This product, Ethylenediaminetetreacetic Acid Tetrasodium Salt (C10H12N2Na4O8.2H2O), is available under the trade name Hampene (Versene, Kalex, Dissolvine), and is available in a shippable, commercial five-gallon pail. We secured this from Kraft Chemical Supply in Melrose Park, IL, and used a dilute solution which, with careful rubbing, removed all of the accumulated material on the pipe surface. Please be aware that it is absolutely necessary to rinse the pipes repeatedly in hot water and wipe them, in order to remove all traces of this substance. Otherwise any remaining residue will cause a white powder to eventually appear on the surface of the pipes.
The fifth and final phase, hinted at above, was the re-creation of the original decoration of the façade pipes. Even under the dirty and poorly applied former gold paint, it was always obvious that these pipes had originally been decorated with what appeared to be very beautiful and extraordinarily detailed stencils. This was obvious for two reasons; first, one could observe a well-defined “ghosting” of the original stencils through the layers of paint; second, we were able to examine a very similar Barckhoff, also in rural Central Illinois, built within a year or two of the Chenoa organ and with its original façade decorations intact.
The first step of this project was to carefully strip back the layers of paint applied over the original decorations in order to research colors, banding and stenciling positions. It appeared that the stencils of the Chenoa organ matched sample pipes borrowed from its sister instrument, which could provide samples from which to re-make stencils to apply to the Chenoa pipes.
For this initial and important research, we were most fortunate to engage the professional consultation services of Marylou Davis, who is well-regarded as an authority in the field of organ pipe decorations. Ms. Davis travelled to Illinois to see the organ, the church itself and our factory, to help us to identify the intimate details of the project. During her visit it was discovered, by very close inspection of the sample pipes, that what we had assumed were stenciled decorations were in fact decals. This fascinating discovery prompted a very different approach to the work of applying the decorations, though the work of applying base colors and bands remained the same. Ms. Davis’ expert opinion, in consultation with the Parish’s Priest, The Rev. Carl Lopresti, in conjunction with examination of the remaining original materials on the pipes, determined the colors to be used.
The pipes were carefully stripped of their additional layers of paint, so that what remained was as much of the original decoration as could be carefully retained for future documentation. From this layer, detailed measurements were taken and then the pipes were entirely sealed with a primer which not only prepared the pipes for their final paint scheme, but also safely preserved the remains of the original decorations for any future historic analysis. With the pipes thus primed, the feet, mouths and bodies were hand painted with their various hues. The casework consists of a large central flat of pipes flanked by two smaller flats with a slight variation in the colors between the two. The shading theme remains consistent in both, and moves from darker in the foot to lighter in the top of each pipe. With the paint applied, careful measurements and layout markings were made for the positions of the bands of color that would eventually become the backgrounds for each decal, as well as the positions of the gold-leafed bands which frame these areas. As we did not yet have decals to apply, the penultimate stage of work was to apply the genuine gold-leaf to these bands, as well as the mouths of the pipes. In this aspect of the work, I was pleased to have John-Paul Buzard as my teacher. John-Paul has tastefully gilded highlighted areas of the firm’s new organ cases, and he was happy to share his significant skills in this area with me. And so together we carefully applied gold leaf to these historic pipes; bright 23kt plain gold to the center flat of pipes, and a contrasting “red gold” to the corresponding positions of the side flats. The result of this decoration, even without the silver decals, was truly stunning. The pipes were carefully transported back to Chenoa and installed in the organ façade, much to the delight of Father Lopresti and the Parish at large.
During this work, we began to research the options for re-creating the four exquisite decals found on the sample pipes from the sister organ, which matched perfectly with what could be examined from the Chenoa pipes. We approached the Art Decal Corporation, of Long Beach, CA, who agreed to examine photographs of these decals and discuss the feasibility of their re-creation. They were able to determine exactly the type of process of manufacture and application of the original decals, but informed us that such decals had not been made in this manner for more than 50 years. Happily, though, they agreed to take on the project and set their talented artist Ms. Rebeca Hernandez to the task of turning our detailed photographs and measurements into computer generated images of the decals. This was no mean feat, as the photographs were taken of decals on the round surface of an organ pipe! However, Ms. Hernandez succeeded admirably and produced beautiful artwork of our completed decals.
Once this step was finished, a sample decal at 50% size was sent to us for testing and approval. We made various plywood panels, which replicated both the background color and the gold-leaf banding, and then applied sample decals. We then took an old zinc pipe from our stock (which proved once cut to length to be a 50% replica of the largest pipe in the Chenoa façade), painted and gilded it, and applied a 50% size decal sample to it. We were very impressed with the result and gave our approval to Art Decal Corp. to produce a full-size run of all four decal patterns.
Once the decals arrived, we promptly set about applying them to the pipes. Rather than risk damaging the painted pipes in transport back to our factory, we decided to carefully remove one pipe at a time and apply the decals in the gallery beside the organ. This process proved to be rather tricky at first, and I was happy to have a set of spare decals, as the first few were sacrificed as I developed my technique! However, with persistence all of the decals were applied within 3 days. The decals proved to be the crowning jewel of this work. Their striking metallic silver, fine black definition lines, delicate dotted brown shading and florid Victorian details are immediately eye-catching at a distance, and gorgeous at closer inspection.
Now, this fine instrument speaks and looks as well as it did 105 years ago. The Parish as well as Father Lopresti are overjoyed with the result, and proudly and happily share their restored pipe organ with the community and enjoy it in its primary function; giving Glory to God.
Barckhoff Church Organ Co., Pomeroy, Ohio – 1905 (date deduced from Pomeroy newspaper scraps found as Pedal Bourdon stopper packing)
Manual compass 61 notes, pedal compass 27 notes; mechanical key, stop & coupler action; tubular pneumatic Pedal Bourdon and façade offset action
Great 8’ Open Diapason (bass in façade) Swell 8’ Violin Diapason (1-12 capped)
8’ Melodia 8’ Stopped Diapason
8’ Dulciana (bass in façade) 8’ Salicional
4’ Octave 4’ Flute Harmonic
Pedal 16’ Bourdon Tremolo (general)
Unison couplers controlled by on-off buttons in key slips
Double-rise reservoir with square feeders – 3” wind pressure, pitch A-435 at 68 degrees F.


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PRISTINA, Serbia, Oct 23 (Reuters) - In a rare foray into politics, Islamic leaders in Kosovo on Monday added their voice to the Albanian majority's call for independence from Serbia.
Most of Kosovo's two million ethnic Albanians are nominally Muslim, but they are proud of the territory's secular tradition. This year's Ramadan passed with little trace of piety.
Marking the Eid al-Fitr feast in the capital, Pristina, the head of the Kosovo Islamic community, Mufti Naim Ternava, said independence for the breakaway Serbian province was the only acceptable outcome to talks expected to end within months.
"We are waiting for the U.N. Security Council to make its decision," he told worshippers at the 15th century Sultan Mehmet Fatih mosque. "The will and desire of the people should be respected. Independence is the only option."
Islamic leaders have little influence in Kosovo and rarely venture into politics, contrary to Serbia's warnings that an independent Kosovo would become a hotbed of extremism in Europe.
Ismail Hasani, professor of religion at Pristina University, said just 8-10 percent of people regularly attend prayers, "and the majority of these people are 50 and older."
"Albanians are too busy dealing with their economic, political and social status," he told Reuters. "The Islamic religion is accepted as a vehicle of culture and tradition."
Kosovo has been run by the United Nations since 1999, when NATO bombs drove out Serb forces accused of ethnic cleansing and atrocities against Albanians in a two-year war with guerrillas.
Talks on its "final status" began in February, with Western diplomats predicting some form of independence within months.
The Kosovo Albanians' secularism contrasts with the increasingly vocal role played by the Orthodox Church in Serbia's politics and society since the country emerged from 50 years of Socialist rule in the 1990s.
Many Serbs see Kosovo as the birthplace of their Orthodox faith, a land dotted with centuries-old monasteries.
Nationalists in the Church and political elite in Belgrade have tried to play up the Islamic angle to block Kosovo's bid for independence, warning of al Qaeda infiltration and Muslim radicalisation in Europe.

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Would you like to try hardanger ?
|Some of you have recently expressed interest in hardanger, so we decided to research the subject a little and look for a few products.
Hardanger is named after a region in Norway and was traditionally worked with white thread on white fabric. It is a drawn thread technique which can be used to decorate linen and clothing. More modern designs use colour and added cross stitch.
The fabric used must be evenweave and the satin stitches around the cut areas are always worked first rather like making buttonholes. Threads used can be pearl cottons or stranded cottons. After the edges of the design have been completed the threads are then cut with very sharp scissors and drawn out first in one direction and then in the other. The work can be decorated further with bars with picots or eyelets. More complicated designs can be worked by weaving on the remaining threads and give an effect like filigree work.
Here's a simple example.
On 28 count fabric, work the satin stitch blocks in the shape shown on the left using No.5 pearl cotton and a no. 20 tapestry needle. This should be worked on an embroidery frame.
The satin blocks are worked over seven spaces since there's one each side of the threads to be cut and you have to take great care to keep these stitches straight and not to miss a space as it starts to get a bit crowded because the cotton is thicker than you would normally use for the spacing.
You will then be left with single threads to work the woven bars as shown followed by four sided filling stitch, using either no. 2 pearl cotton or stranded cotton and a no. 24 tapestry needle.
- Take the fabric from the frame and complete the stitching without a frame.
- Carefully cut the 6 central horizontal threads and pull them out followed by the six central vertical threads.
- Then the four blocks so that you have five square holes in all.
Four sided filling stitch
- Two twisted bands are worked by carrying the yarn diagonally across the space, entering the fabric and twisting the yarn over the first thread back to the starting point.
- The twisting of the second bar is taken only to the centre.
- Then the yarn is passed over and under the bars twice in a circular motion and then under and over twice.
- Finally the other half of the second bar is completed.
Common hardanger Stitches
Here are some diagrams of other common hardanger stitches cording and woven bars with picot. Buttonhole stitches are often used in edgings to give a patterned edge.
These photos show weaving in a more detailed pieces, where larger areas have some threads drawn and the remaining threads then have stitching woven in layers often giving the final appearance of leaves and flowers.
Hardanger Charts and Kits
We have found some hardanger booklets, three by Linda Driskell, a Christmas design with holly and berries from Cross 'N Patch and a collection of Christmas ornaments from Hermanson Hardanger.
Linda Driskell gives very clear instructions with detailed diagrams and her booklets are really aimed at teaching the art.
Cross 'N Patch gives detailed instructions with stitch diagrams but Linda Hermanson of gives no stitch diagrams assuming that the readers are not novices at hardanger.
Permin of Copenhagen supply several hardanger kits and we have chosen three small pillows in white, which would make an interesting introductory project, and four larger table runners and table centres for stitchers who feel confident about working in this style. Permin kits have some stitching instructions but only in diagram form and are not very detailed.
If you do decide to have a try at this style of embroidery, the most important tool is a good pair of sharp scissors. One trick is to use a large needle to enlarge the space where you want to cut to make room for the scissor point.
I'm sure you will find the finished article worth the effort.
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The Tunisian Duel: Ride The Desert
Submitted by Andrew | Posted: 3 years ago
This is something a little different that I just had to share. Paramotor champion Pascal Vallée and enduro motorcycle champion Fabien Couderc challenge each other to a duel in Tunisia to promote their respective sports. This creative concept was captured by the talented Shams Prod, the man behind the popular "Showtime" edit.


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This little elixir contains two powerful adaptogens, maca powder and ashwagandha, which have been shown to regulate the release of the unpleasant stress hormone cortisol, increase energy levels, and even have a positive effect on libido! A delicious warm or icy energy drink is the perfect way to start your morning.
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Maca powder contains fatty acid amides, alkaloids, amino acids, vitamins B, E, C, minerals: iron, calcium, magnesium, iodine, zinc. Due to the complex interaction of all its constituent substances, poppy provides a powerful stimulating effect on the body. It strengthens the immune system, tones, rejuvenates. Maca enhances metabolic processes, improves the condition of the skin, hair, nails. In men it improves potency, increases the number of active sperm. This powder will also be very useful for women. Maca reduces or even relieves pain during critical days, improves hormones. It has a beneficial effect on the intestines, circulatory system, thyroid gland, improves overall well-being.
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At Forrester, Eric has the footage shot at Stephanie's party and debates whether to show it to her. Rick, Hope and Pam urge him to watch it first and then decide. Kristen and Tony's message to Stephanie plays first, and is followed by heartfelt messages from Thorne, Felicia, Bill, Dayzee, Donna, Rick, Marcus, Steffy, Taylor, Pam, and Eric.
Taylor talks to Katie about her post-partum depression in the hospital. Katie asks her to help her. They discuss Will and Katie's concerns. Taylor asks if she really wants Will to grow up not remembering his mother's love. Katie feels she's been selfish, and cries that she wants her baby. They see Donna appear with Will outside the room. Donna comes in, and Taylor convinces Katie she did nothing wrong where Will was concerned. Katie approaches Donna and Will, noting he looks bigger. She takes him in her arms. "Mommy's here."
At Big Bear, Brooke snuggles with Stephanie and asks her if she can wait for Eric to get there. Stephanie coughs and urges Brooke to take the ring off her finger. "That ring is for you; I want you to have it." Brooke sobs in gratitude. Stephanie teases, "You got all of my men." She then soberly tells Brooke she hurt her, but she also saved her. Brooke offers to read to her some more. Stephanie asks her to make up the ending. Brooke recounts a tale that sounds a lot like her, Ridge, and Stephanie's story. Brooke says to Stephanie that she didn't know what love was, until she realized she loved her. She apologizes for what she put her through over the years. Stephanie replies, "No. It all adds up to now." Stephanie dozes and asks for Eric. Brooke says he'll be there soon. Stephanie quips, "Never around when you need him." She husks that she is tired - so tired. She tells Brooke she'll miss her, and says, "Sing me to sleep, baby girl." As Brooke sings Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Stephanie dies. Brooke sobs and kisses her forehead.
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In late 2018, Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon Wear 3100, a smart watch processor with new features. The main and perhaps the most important was the coprocessor for low-performing tasks and designed to extend autonomy. For its new batch of processors, Qualcomm has taken up this idea and improved it. Thus is born the family Snapdragon Wear 4100, consisting of Snapdragon Wear 4100 and Wear 4100+, the latter being the most interesting.
The Snapdragon Wear 4100+ is based on Snapdragon Wear 3100 hybrid architectureIn other words, it has a fast SoC and an Always On coprocessor, but it jumps to 12 nanometers. It is true that in smartphones, we are already opting for the seven nanometers and that the five nanometers are on our doorstep, but this is quite an evolution compared to the previous generation, which was built at 28 nanometers.
Introducing the Snapdragon Wear 4100+
Snapdragon Wear 4100+ overview.
To better understand this new family of processors for smartwatches, we will focus on the Snapdragon Wear 4100+. The fundamental difference is that the Snapdragon 4100+ includes the main processor, the coprocessor and all the additional chips, such as PMIC, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and RFEE, while the Snapdragon Wear 4100 includes the main processor and the additional processors, but not the coprocessor. In addition, the Wear 4100 supports Wear OS and AOSP and the Wear 4100+ only Wear OS.
That said, we start by reviewing its components. The Snapdragon Wear 4100+ is built on a 12 nanometer process and consists of four ARM Cortex A53 cores at 1.7 Ghz “optimized for wearables”. The main processor can be an SMD529W or SDA429W, while the coprocessor will be a QCC1110.
Changes from Snapdragon Wear 3100.
This secondary processor will be responsible for delivering Always On experiences, such as ambient mode, sports modes, and traditional watch mode. It can operate on its own when tasks do not require raw power from the main processor. This was already done by its predecessor, but there are important changes: instead of being able to represent only 16 colors in ambient mode, can now display 64,000; It has digital kerning to improve the visibility of these, it can display maps and update steps and heart rate in ambient mode, among others.
RAM has also been improved, it’s now 750 MHz LPDDR3 instead of 400 Mhz; and the GPU, which happens to be the Adreno 504A instead of the Adreno 304. Also new in the ISP, which becomes dual and supports cameras up to 16 megapixels. How does all this translate? Compared to the Snapdragon Wear 3100, 85% faster processor and memory speeds, a 2.5 times faster GPU and a camera with twice the resolution, according to the manufacturer.
Performance improvements, according to Qualcomm.
Qualcomm also claims to have improved energy efficiency, offering dynamic clock speeds, voltage scaling, low-power geolocation support and an “improved Bluetooth 5.0 architecture”. All of this, says American society, result in a 25% reduction in energy consumption compared to the previous generation.
In terms of connectivity, the Snapragon Wear 4100+ integrates up to Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi in the 2.4 GHz band, NFC, GPS (GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo) and the X5 LTE modem. This will allow manufacturers to opt provides global Cat 4/3/1 LTE connection in two or one antenna configurations.
Improved energy consumption.
And speaking of manufacturers, Qualcomm took the opportunity to announce that imoo and Mobvoi (the company in charge of TicWatch) will be the first to bet on the Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform in a series of products that will see the light in the end. imoo will launch the Z6 Ultra within 30 days, while Mobvoi will deploy the latest version of Qualcomm in the new Tic Watch Pro.
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Amazing, direct Gulf of Mexico views from this beautifully updated one bedroom condo in the sought out E building of Seascape on Bonita Beach. Meticulously maintained home is move-in ready. Improvements include updated kitchen with granite countertop, wood cabinets and upgraded appliances, updated bath with granite countertop, full size washer & dryer in unit, solid wood interior doors, and new WiFi enabled Honeywell Thermostat. The lanai has also been glassed in with Hurricane impact slider windows, providing additional under-air living space year-round. Seascapes' 6.5 beautifully maintained acres sprawl from Bonita Beach to bay with fabulous amenities - a Beachside heated pool and shuffle board, and Bayside tennis & pickleball courts, fishing pier, boat slips that may be available for purchase, gas grills with picnic tables, basketball hoop and car wash area. Socially active and friendly community located on the quiet north end of Little Hickory Island on Bonita Beach in Bonita Springs. Paradise found!!
This Bonita Beach beauty will knock your flip-flops off! Located on the quiet north end of Little Hickory Island directly on Bonita Beach on the Gulf of Mexico in the sought-after SeaScape community. Seaside cottage decor with a major WOW factor! No detail was overlooked with this renovation....
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In this week’s edition of Outta Bounds, we break down our best and worst from Week 10 in the NFL as well as give our thoughts on our biggest surprises from the early part of the NBA season. And in our Two Minute Drill segment, we get into a passionate discussion surrounding the latest news from the Ben Simmons saga. Does Ben Simmons deserve sympathy? Or is he simply the cause of his own demise?
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32:20 Biggest Surprises in the NBA Thus Far
46:00 Does Ben Simmons Deserve Sympathy?
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COUNTY OF UNION ANNOUNCES NEW ROUND OF“GREENING UNION COUNTY” Freeholder Board continues the goal of planting trees throughout Union County
through Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund
Elizabeth, NJ -- The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders today announced it is making available an additional $150,000 in matching Open Space Trust Funds for municipalities to plant trees, as part of its “Greening Union County” initiative.
The grant program is designed to match every municipality tree-for-tree for which it purchases.
“For the past five years, Greening Union County has served to improve the environment tree by tree -- by lowering air pollution, creating cleaner air, lowering energy costs, and improving the overall quality of life,” said Freeholder Chairman Al Mirabella.
The program includes installation by forestry professionals with a one-year maintenance guarantee.
The program was originally one of Freeholder Angel Estrada’s initiatives while Chairman in 2004. The County used Trust Fund monies to plant 5,415 trees across Union County over this span.
Applications were mailed out and are available at the County. The deadline to file applications with the County is August 1st.
Applications can be requested by calling (908) 558-2277 or by visiting the Office of Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation on the sixth floor of the Union County Administration Building in Elizabeth.
The Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund, approved by Union County voters in 2000, assesses a levy of 1.5 cents per $100 of total equalized real property valuation for a period of 20 years. It provides funds to protect open space, improve parks and recreational facilities and preserve the County's historic treasures.


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SpectralMeat wrote on Jan 6, 2015, 18:52:
Yeah I am running rail guns on the Viper which may be my problem.
Maybe I trade it for a Cobra and do an all rail setup I saw Tim did in his video.
Problm is the Cobra needs so much money to get upgraded to my Viper's level it is not even funny and it still feels weak compared to the Viper.
I can sit there being shot at by Asps, Federal Drop ship or even Anaconda and I know I can take them out, in the Cobra a few shots and I gotta run or my ship gets blown into pieces.
Hahaha. I would recommend you keep your Viper, because it's awesome and fun and you love it. Save up and buy a type-6. Use that to do your trading...it doesn't take much $$$ to get the cargo space going. I sold my guns on it to lighten the weight and increase the jump range without having to buy a new frameshift drive.
Most upgrades less than 'A' aren't that expensive (comparatively). The type-6 doesn't take much. I think I upgraded the capacitor to 'A', which is the cheapest of all the upgrades. Then you get ~2 boosts with your engine capacitor full. You can run like brave Sir Robin from Monty Python.

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I finished the basic construction for the stool just now.
It’s got toothpick legs with little bars across for extra support.
It fits well with the bedside desk, but it’s too dark for photos that aren’t grainy.
The top bit is three layers of cardboard, although I could’ve done two.. Eh. It’s only about mid-thigh height, and she sits really well on it.
As for the title, I’m sitting on the fence as to what colour I paint it. Any ideas?
Also, why is Monday so far from Friday and Friday so close to Monday? It doesn’t make sense.


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The netting covering clementine boxes is fabriclike and fun to work with.
Hold the card open and flat, face up.
Measure and cut a square piece of netting that is slightly smaller than the card.
Fold the square in half and cut a heart shape from the center, being sure to leave some netting at the top and bottom so the square remains as one piece.
Open the square and place in the center of the card.
Sew a straight line from the top center of the netting, over the netting, through the empty heart space, and over the netting again to the bottom of the netting.
Using the presser foot of the sewing machine as a guide, sew additional lines to the right of the first line, until the right side is attached to the card.
Repeat, using the presser foot of the sewing machine as a guide, sewing additional lines to the left of the first line, until the left side is attached to the card.
Trim the ends of any loose threads on the front and inside of the card.


DMR reports on opening day of shrimp season
GULF OF MEXICO — The 2010 Mississippi shrimp season opened at 6 a.m. yesterday in Mississippi territorial waters west of the East Biloxi ship channel to stormy weather and eager shrimpers. The opening was approximately 10 days early.
The Department of Marine Resources’ (DMR) Marine Fisheries staff was on the water conducting interviews and surveying shrimp boats the morning of opening day. A flyover was conducted to determine the number of shrimp boats on the water. The flyover showed 47 boats, but the weather prevented flying west of the Gulfport ship channel. An additional 20 boats were counted off of Long Beach Harbor by the DMR Shrimp and Crab boat. The actual number of shrimp boats is still undetermined due to the weather.
Despite the weather, shrimpers reported they were catching high numbers of 60/70-count brown shrimp, and there were numerous reports of 40/50- and 50/60-count brown shrimp.
“We opened the season early to give our shrimpers the opportunity to work as much as possible, in the event that oil makes its way into the Mississippi Sound,” DMR marine administrator Mike Brainard said. “The storms kept many fishermen away, but overall it looks like it could be a great season.”
Shrimp tissue samples from across the Mississippi Sound were sent to be analyzed prior to the opening, and results showed no detectable levels of hydrocarbons. DMR and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality staff continue to take water and seafood samples regularly and are carefully monitoring the situation in the Gulf.
As of June 3, the number of commercial resident shrimp licenses sold was 446. The number of out-of-state commercial shrimp licenses sold was 102.
The DMR’s Marine Patrol was out in full force starting at 6 p.m. June 2 and worked around the clock to ensure a smooth shrimp season opening. This included 29 officers, three reserve officers and three dispatchers. Marine Patrol officers conducted patrols from 14 patrol boats throughout the Mississippi Sound.
“Compliance rates were excellent,” said Lt. Col. Claude Pittman, assistant chief of the DMR’s Marine Patrol. “Even with the bad weather, (as of 3:30 p.m.) there have been no accidents and we’ve received no calls of boaters in distress.”
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Project budget– 12 million THB
Project location – Thailand
Donor- Shiok Meats Pte, Ltd., Singapore
Project duration – 1 Dec 2021 – 30 Nov 2026
Description- The project aims to carry out research on stem cells of shrimp, crab, tilapia, etc. Suitable for growing them in the lab. It is expected to provide the basis for lab seafood. The research objectives include growing aquatic animals for sourcing stem cells, isolating and characterizing the cells, and nutrient profiling and feed development.

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|Founder(s)||B.A. Siriwardena, H.G.S. Ratnaweera|
|Publisher||Pragathi Press (Pvt.) Ltd|
|Associate editor||Aga Jayasena|
|Staff writers||Saman Jayakody, Dakshina Kankanamge, Widuneth Siyambalapitiya, Chalaka Lunuwilage, Saalani Abeysundara, Danushi Jayawardhana|
|Circulation||5,000 (Now) (41,000 in 1971)|
|Sister newspapers||Forward, Deshabhimani|
Aththa (Sinhalese: ඇත්ත, 'Truth') was a Sinhala-language daily newspaper, published from Colombo by the Communist Party of Sri Lanka between 1964 and 1995. The name was borrowed from the Russian newspaper Pravda. As of 1971, it had an edition of around 41,000. It had a special Sunday edition. As of the early 1970s, B.A. Siriwardena served as editor-in-chief of the newspaper, Newton Seneviratne as its news editor and Surath Ambalangoda as its features editor. As of the mid-1980s, H.G.S. Ratnaweera was the editor-in-chief of Aththa.
Aththa emerged as an important new element of Sinhala journalism. The financial backing the publication received from the Communist Party was an important reason behind its impact. But the style of journalism and coverage of day-to-day affairs were also notably different from other contemporary publications, and won respect well beyond the party ranks. According to Mervin de Silva, Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake was a frequent reader of Aththa.
The Sunday edition of Aththa in particular became known as a prominent example of vocal journalism. Aththa was known for its "vigorous writing and pithy headlines". Aththa editor H.G.S. Ratnaweera explained that the newspaper was successful because: "[u]nlike many bourgeois publications with their pseudoscholarly and grandiloquent style, Aththa speaks in the simple, direct and pithy language of workers. In many schools, teachers use it as the model of modern Sinhala newspaper style."
Using eye-catching headlines and sensationalist exposés, Aththa ridiculed corruption amongst high-level politicians. When governments censored articles in Aththa, the newspaper responded by leaving vast white spaces in the place of the censored texts. The blank fields would include a small commentary, saying "this news was eaten by dogs". During the time of the United Front government (in which the Communist Party participated), the wording used in a blank space on the front was "our own dogs have chewed us up". At the time, Aththa was controlled by the faction inside the Communist Party which was critical of the United Front coalition.
Aththa was the sole Sinhala-language newspaper to cover the burning of Jaffna library. An Aththa photographer captured the event. Following the publication of the photograph, the government decided to shut down Aththa and Communist Party members were arrested. Soon, however, the government did a volte face and decided to blame the Left for the destruction of the library instead.
Aththa suffered from pressure from governments and also faced persecution: companies were threatened with bad consequences if they advertised in the newspaper and newspaper dealers were pressured not to sell it. In 1992, Aththa cartoonist Jiffrey Yoonoos was stabbed and threatened with death if he did not stop drawing caricatures of President Ranasinghe Premadasa. In the same year, following publication of a testimony regarding the killings by the pro-government 'Black Cat' paramilitary group, a lawsuit was launched against Aththa. The article was based on a list of 830 people who, according to the former head of the Bureau of Special Operations, Deputy Inspector General of Police Premadas Udugampola, had been killed by the 'Black Cats' between July and November 1989.
- Wiswa Warnapala, W. A. Politics in Sri Lanka: A Collection of Essays on Personalities and Issues. Colombo: S. Godage & Bros, 2001. p. 177
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Music has played a big part in Murrays life from a very early age. Music of different variety has always appealed to him and an interest in the soulful, the experimental and the obscure, remains with him still today.
His first memory of taking an interest in music comes from playing early TwoTone records with The Specials, The Selector and The Beat being his first major influences, along with Devo and The Clash.
1987 was his first experience of house through the early Trax and DJ International sounds and having been involved in night clubs in Ayr, Scotland, from a young age; it was the original Streetrave “West Coast Jams” at Ayr pavilion that turned him onto the music that still captures his heart today.
Having spent many years living in the capital of Scotland, he quickly established himself as one of the worlds best up and coming house DJs, crafting his deep house style at his early residencies, Genus and Zodiac, before going onto dj in some of the worlds coolest clubs and now with Murray being based in Spains most upfront city Barcelona he is perfectly poised for world domination.
After seven years of playing out, the world of house music is now finally getting to realize Murray’s potential and since wining the prestigious “Muzik” magazine, bedroom bedlam award early in his career, there has been no holding this dj back.
Murray has spread his talent with guest spots all over the world, playing in some major cities such as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Barcelona, Lisbon, Prague, Moscow, Johannesburg, Capetown, Munich, Warsaw, Bogota, Madrid, Paris, Verona, Ibiza, Brussels, Belgrade, Tokyo, Sydney and Melbourne, to name just a few.
Close to Murrays heart is his own wicked deep house night, Rebel Waltz, which he has ran himself for nearly four years and which became a major part of the British deep house scene and helped him become an integral part of the British deep house sound. Now in Spain Murray is spreading his deep house vibe with his “Rebel Waltz” night rocking Barcelona and providing the city with one of its best underground house nights with fellow “Rebel Waltz” resident, Stuart Patterson (Soulsonic / Faith).
As with any good DJ, he possesses superb technical ability and a hunger for new sounds. What really sets him apart from many of the other up and coming young guns is his ability to remain part of the vibe and place himself on the dancefloor with his crowd, which is no surprise as thats exactly where you will find him if he’s not on the decks himself – this is no moody DJ. When you watch him play you know he loves what he’s doing.
Murray spends most of his spare time at present locked into the recording studio as he works on his own production career.
Originally recording as H.O.W Project. for “Finiflex” records back in 1996, the first release, “Listen Carefully”, marked the start of his collaboration with John Vick [ex Finitribe].
In 1998, Murrays debut solo recording was picked up by Clive Henry and Rockys London based label Low Pressings, with the track getting a full international release. On a deep house vibe, the track We Came In Peace by Spacejunk kick started his solo production career and Murray is now signed to two of Britains brightest house labels, “20:20 Vision” and “Low Pressings” as well as producing previously for the now defunct “Creative” records and currently for one of Spains newest house labels. D.Press Industries. Murray also compiled his first mix compilation cd entitled “House Of Ill Repute” which was released on the internationally known Kickin records in 2001.
With plans well and truly underway for his own house label, this is one busy guy but he realizes that his strength is in his DJing ability as he embarks on a crusade to rock the deeper dance floors across the entire galaxy.
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Murrays latest mix tape is one of the best tapes from a new dj we have heard in ages. – Ralph Lawson [20:20 Vision Records] / Muzik Magazine
Rising star and renaissance man of the Scottish house scene, currently making foundation shaking vibrations around the country. – Sean Mccarthy / The List
Its good to see that DJs like Richardson are prepared to put in the hard work and create a scene of their own, rather than following what everyone else is doing. Definitely one to watch. – Jim Byers / DJ magazine
Deep house genius in the making – Rob Da Bank (Radio 1) / Muzik Magazine
One of the best new DJs Ive heard. – Justin Robertson / Muzik Magazine


Genuine multiparticle azimuthal correlations have been used in anisotropic flow analyses to study the properties of the Quark-Gluon Plasma (QGP) produced in ultrarelativistic nuclear collisions. A recently introduced set of observables, based on the measurements of the correlated fluctuations of two different flow harmonics, has allowed the application of new constraints on the properties of the QGP. These two-harmonic observables have been named the Symmetric Cumulants.
The generalisation of Symmetric Cumulants has been proposed very recently. The new set of observables is sensitive only to the genuine correlations between three or more flow harmonics and has been dubbed higher order Symmetric Cumulants. They provide information which is inaccessible through individual flow harmonics or correlated fluctuations of only two flow harmonics, and in turn yields additional and independent constraints on the properties of the system produced in heavy-ion collisions.
In this poster, we present the first experimental results for these multi-harmonic correlations in the Pb-Pb collisions collected by ALICE. In particular, the centrality dependence of higher order Symmetric Cumulants involving three or more different flow harmonics is presented. The comparison with predictions from state-of-the-art hydrodynamic models is shown as well.


(This page has been updated as of December 21, 2022)
Registration for the 27th Annual UNT Vocal Jazz Educator Seminar at The University of North Texas will open at https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops.
If you have questions, please email: firstname.lastname@example.org or call 940-369-6541
The 26th (almost, except for COVID!) annual UNT Vocal Jazz Summer Workshop will be held in the College of Music on the campus of the University of North Texas. The workshop begins with registration on Sunday, June 25 at 3 p.m. and concludes with a final concert on Thursday afternoon, June 29, ending by 3 p.m. Family and friends are invited to the concert! This year's faculty will include UNT Director of Jazz Voice Jennifer Barnes, Principal Lecturer of Jazz Voice Rosana Eckert, and Vocalist/Songwriter/Musician/Educator Alison Wedding.
All experience levels are welcome, from age 14 - 99! For information on costs, travel, and other details, please read the information below carefully, including the "FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)" section, which probably will answer most questions you may have.
For four days, participants are involved in every aspect of vocal jazz, from solo performing skills and voice pedagogy to songwriting and jazz theory, as well as the opportunity to join together and sing in an ensemble.
- Solo coaching sessions prepare singers for their evening solo performances.
- Classes in theory and improvisation for several levels
- Daily jam sessions to try out solo singing and improvisation skills with a live rhythm section
- Daily listening sessions to guide participants to both HOW to listen well and what to listen to for inspiration
- Songwriting classes taught by Rosana Eckert and Alison Wedding
- Everyone will sing in one large ensemble, for which you'll receive your music and recordings to help you prepare in advance
- Tuition (cost of instruction): $595
- "Early Bird" Tuition if registered and paid by March 15: $545
- Combined tuition for educators who also attend the Vocal Jazz Educator Seminar: $795
- Lodging (includes parking permit) for 4 nights (Sunday, June 25 to checkout on Thursday, June 29; Workshop concludes by 4 p.m. Thursday); 1 additional night (Thurs., 6/29) available for additional cost:
- Youth (under 18) Double (shared room and bath): $140 ($35 for extra night)
- Adult Double (private room with shared bathroom): $200 ($50 for extra night)
- Adult Single (private room with private bathroom): $240 ($60 for extra night)
- Meals (MANDATORY FOR UNDER-18 STUDENTS STAYING IN CAMPUS HOUSING, optional for all others): $108 for 12-meal plan (Sunday dinner through Thursday lunch; additional meals may be purchased at the dining hall for $10/meal
- Under 18 supervision fee: $35
- Commuter parking permit: $15
- Shared airport ride (for under 18 only, adults will arrange their own Uber/Lyft or ride of choice): $25 each way, $50 round trip
- Continuing Education Units Certificate for educators (optional): $15
- Acceptd.com application fee: $20
Notes regarding lodging: Early check-in to the residence halls will be permitted on Sunday, June 25 as early as 10 a.m.; unfortunately we will be unable to offer check-in on Saturday or prior to 10 a.m. Sunday. Also please note that linens are not provided, so attendees must bring their own sheets & towels.
- Full payment is due at the time of registration.
- Full refunds less a 2.9% + $0.30 credit card processing fee and initial Acceptd application fee of $20 will be honored until May 26 when registration closes. After that date, we regret that no refunds will be able to be made.
- The reason for these policies and deadlines is that we must adhere to deadlines related to housing, meals, and staff/faculty hiring, which is determined by the number of participants who commit to the registration process.
What is the registration deadline?
May 25, 11:59 pm (one month prior to the start of the workshop)
Are there scholarships available?
In order to keep the tuition fees as low as possible, we are not able to offer scholarships. Our tuition is very low compared to similar workshops offered around the country, and we believe the value of what we offer is far more than the tuition we charge....past attendees have agreed (see testimonials below)!
I'm coming from out of town, so into which airport should I fly - DFW or DAL (Love Field)?
You can fly into either DFW or DAL. DFW is the larger airport that most people use, but either one works.
How can I get from the airport to campus?
Most people use Uber or Lyft for the ease of use of those apps. We will also provide a shuttle van service for a fee for those under-18 students who wish to use it from DFW or DAL to campus and back. The shuttle will make a maximum of two trips two and from the airport on the start day and day after the conclusion of the workshop, so you may be required to wait or go earlier to the airport than you would prefer.
Where will I stay while at the workshop?
Some attendees commute each day, some stay in local hotels, but most find that staying on campus is the most convenient and economical option. There is dormitory housing available very close to the music buildings on campus.
Do I have to be there ALL day, EVERY day of the week? What is the daily schedule like?
We request that everyone plan to attend ALL of every day and night, whether you commute or stay in on-campus housing. The daily schedule is quite full and goes from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. with a variety of activities and breaks for meals and solo performance coaching sessions. You will have a specific daily schedule made available to you after registration.
I am a classically-trained singer/educator with very little exposure to jazz so far, but would like to learn more about jazz so I can sing/teach it; is this workshop for me?
Yes! Although some familiarity with jazz is helpful, all that is required is a desire to learn and a willingness to TRY new things! In addition, you would likely find it beneficial to attend the Vocal Jazz Educator Seminar that precedes this workshop. See below for more information.
I heard there's also a shorter seminar you offer just for educators. What's that about and which one should I attend if I'm a teacher?
The 2023 UNT Vocal Jazz Summer Workshop will be preceded by a Vocal Jazz Educator Seminar from Thursday afternoon through Saturday, June 22 - 24. It will be led by UNT Vocal Jazz Director Jennifer Barnes and Heather Nail (Director of Vocal Music, Valley High School, West Des Moines, IA) on the campus of the University of North Texas. The seminar will be packed full of content relevant to current and future teachers who either are already working with students on vocal jazz, are thinking about starting to explore vocal jazz with their students, or any teachers who want to know more about: rhythm sections, repertoire, sound reinforcement, rehearsal techniques, auditions, warm-ups, etc., and everyone will come away with materials to take home with them and use in their teaching immediately. Attendees will also have the option of staying for the Vocal Jazz Summer Workshop at the conclusion of the seminar for even MORE immersion in all things vocal jazz, for a reduced combined tuition rate. You may attend either or both! See this page for more info: UNT Vocal Jazz Educator Seminar
How can I confirm that my payment has been received?
The Acceptd system will automatically keep in touch with you about your payment, and once you receive confirmation from them, you can rest assured that you are all set!
What people are saying about the UNT Vocal Jazz Summer Workshop
“Thank you again for all the training and information you have imparted to us. I said it last year and must say it again, that I have not gained so much knowledge from any other sessions, seminars or workshops as the UNT VJSW. Truly amazing environment and learning!” Sarah S. (High school educator, 2012 & 2013 Workshopper)
“Thanks again and congratulations on a great jazz week, I really enjoyed myself! Good to sing, good to exchange ideas (and ohhh the handouts), good to see old friends and make few new ones too.” Rita S. (High school educator, 2012 Workshopper)
“[My daughter] had so many positive things to say about the camp and I'm certain she'll want to return next year! Being so far (NC), I wasn't able to attend the performances, but with the recordings, I was able to get a feel for the quality of instruction and I am VERY impressed! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!” Sheryl C. (mother of high school-aged Workshopper)
“Thank you and all the instructors for hosting an amazing camp program. [My daughter] can't stop talking about how much fun she had and how much she learned. In the few hours she's been home, I've seen YouTube video of all the instuctors, heard funny stories, seen great pictures and even heard [her] sing! If she had her way, she'd be with you another week. I appreciate the organization and professionalism of your camp. Money well spent!” Mia J. (mother of high school-aged Workshopper)
Adult vocalists say…
“I found the workshop hugely inspiring in so many ways. The piece that [Jennifer] and Rosana created on the spot that brought to mind a pair of songbirds in the woods -- took my breath away. Circle singing. New music to explore, thanks to guided listening. I could go on and on...glad I took the plunge and ever grateful for your encouragement.” Gita M. (adult 2012 Workshopper)
“Just wanted to drop a line and say thanks again for the wonderful workshop…tons of information, terrific faculty, and well worth the money! : ) Very happy camper here (pun intended).” Wendy H. (Educator/Vocalist Workshopper)
“Words cannot express how much I enjoyed the camp. I learned so much and I am excited for the journey of jazz. :) Thanks for everything!” Alyssa R. (Adult Workshopper)
“Thank you so much for the great week, I had a fantastic time and I learned so much! It was really helpful to realize how much I don't know. And now that I do, I can improve and learn and be better by the next time I see you. Thanks for all the fun times and new knowledge.” Amy A. (High school-aged Workshopper)
For further information, you may contact Jennifer Barnes: email@example.com
Alison Wedding began her music career at age two, singing for family and friends in church and at home. But it was not until she walked into a jazz ensemble at her fine arts high school in Dallas, Texas, that she first discovered her love for jazz. The harmonies, chord progressions, and rhythms fascinated her. She listened constantly to horn players, learning their solos, and with the help of her mentor Dave Alexander, Alison began to explore improvisation which now has become one of her greatest skills. Her early influences included vocalists Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan, and horn players Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, and Michael Brecker. She went on to study jazz at the University of North Texas under the guidance of Paris Rutherford and began to sing professionally in the Dallas area. One of her career highlights was singing with the One O'Clock Lab Band with the late Gerry Mulligan. Upon receiving her Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies, Alison moved to Los Angeles to further develop her career. There she spent four years performing professionally, both live and in the studio, as well as teaching voice and piano. Career highlights included touring as a back-up singer with Kevyn Lettau and recording with artists such as Andy Summers (formerly of The Police) on his CD Peggy's Blue Skylight.
After moving to Australia in January 2001, in addition to teaching at major music schools in Melbourne, she was fortunate to play with amazing musicians including Sam Keevers, Jamie Oehlers, Colin Hopkins, Peter Knight, Bob Sedergreen, Joe Chindamo, Kate Ceberano, and Richard Clapton. Alison's first solo CD, The Secret, was released in 2003, on the ABC Jazz label. She toured Australia celebrating this release, and shortly thereafter, The Secret went on to win the 2004 Bell Award for the Best Vocal Jazz Album in Australia. Alison’s second CD , Sometimes I Feel, was released on the label Jazzhead in 2005. Later that same year, Alison was named a semifinalist at the Wangaratta Jazz Competition, and the following year she won the Gibson-May award at the London International Vocal Jazz Competition. It was during this time that Alison met and began studying with master vocal improvisation teacher and singer, Rhiannon. Alison's association and work with Rhiannon changed her approach to her own music, her improvisation, and her teaching.
Alison moved back to the U.S. in 2007, choosing NY as her new base to continue her musical journey. There, as both a solo artist and background singer, she performed at various venues including Rockwood Music Hall, Cornelia St. Cafe, and The 55 Bar. Her 4th album, This Dance, featuring strings and special guests Chris Potter, Lionel Loueke, and Theo Bleckmann, was released on the GroundUP label in May 2012. Also, she toured multiple times as an opening act for the three-time Grammy award-winning group, Snarky Puppy.
In the fall of 2008, Alison joined the faculty of Berklee College of Music as an Assistant Professor in the Voice Department where she taught for the past eleven years. While still in New York, Alison also began studying with Jeanie Lovetri, the creator of Somatic Voicework and eventually became certified in all three levels of this method. Alison relocated to Miami to join the Frost School of Music faculty as a Jazz Lecturer in 2019, teaching Jazz Ear Training, Jazz piano, voice lessons, and small ensembles. Her latest album, On The Brink, was released in November 2019. Alison currently resides in the Dallas area and teaches at The Dallas School of Music as well doing studio work and other diverse musical projects.
To hear Alison's music:


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