Meeting at the Lindeblad School of Music, 101 US Highway 46 E., Pine Brook, NJ 07058, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12.
Zoom Meeting at 4:00 p.m. (eastern time), Sunday April 27.

Other April Events
Book Releases, and more
Meeting at the Lindeblad School of Music, 101 US Highway 46 E., Pine Brook, NJ 07058, 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 12.
Zoom Meeting at 4:00 p.m. (eastern time), Sunday April 27.
March 9 Zoom Meeting
Gad Berger
• Solitude – Frederick Noad
• Un Día de Noviembre – Leo Brouwer
Shane McKevit
• Julia Florida (Barcarola) – Agustín Barrios Mangoré
• Hymne á l’amour – Édith Piaf & Marguerite Monnot, Arranged by Roland Dyens
Gary Lee
• J.S. Bach: Largo from Violin Sonata No. 3, trans. M. Barrueco
This meeting was hosted by Gad Berger. The cost of using Zoom in 2025 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Gary Lee and Candace Wang, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, and Shane McKevitt.
Annual Lasagana Meeting in Hopewell, March 16
Rick Florio
• Andante Largo Op 5 No 5 – Fernando Sor
• Yanvalloux from Haitian Suite – Frantz Casséus
Duo Migliore (Rick Florio and Valerie Nelson)
• Gavotte Rondeau – Robert de Visée
• Minuet in Canon – Wendell von Radolt
• Recercate Concertante – Francesco da Milano & Johannes Matelart
• Incantation – Richard Charlton
Irene Ey (soprano), Valerie Nelson (alto) and Robert Ey
• Somewhere Along the Road – Rick Kemp, arr. Robert Ey
Robert Ey
• Give Me Your Hand – “Rory Dall O’Cahan,” arr. Glenn Weiser
Marsha Rohe
• Waltz – Smile – Tatiana Stachak
• Waltz on a Melancholic Note – “
• Frosted Waltz – “
Jeff Griesemer
• Let Us Break Bread Together – African-American Spiritual, arr. Jeff Griesemer
Zoom Meeting on Sunday, February 12, at 4:00 p.m. (eastern time).
Duo Migliore (Rick Florio and Valerie Nelson)
• Waltz Op 44b No 4 – Fernando Sor
• Grave – Wolff Jacob Lauffensteiner
• Nocturne, Op 37 No 5 – Antoine Lhoyer
This meeting was hosted by Rick Florio. The cost of using Zoom in 2025 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Gary Lee and Candace Wang, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, and Shane McKevitt.
Meeting at the Puddingstone Community Club in Randolph on Sunday, February 16, at 4:00 p.m.
Duo Migliore (Rick Florio and Valerie Nelson)
• Waltz Op 44b No 4 – Fernando Sor
• Grave – Wolff Jacob Lauffensteiner
• Nocturne, Op 37 No 5 – Antoine Lhoyer
Robert Ey
• Nowhere – Angela Mair
Marsha Rohe
• A Traditional Spanish Fandanguillo
• Un Dia De Noviembre by Leo Brouwer
• Lotus Pool by Lance Bosman
Jeffrey Wilt
• Prelude, BWV 998 – Johann Sebastion Bach, arr. E. Lopes
• Home – Andrew York
• Squares Suspended – Andrew York
Doug Munch
• Maria Louisa – Julio Sagreras
• Estudio – Francisco Tárrega
Victor Keremedjiev
• Breath – Victor Keremedjiev
Gemma Keremedjiev (voice) and Victor Keremedjiev
• Autumn Leaves
• What if I Never Speede – John Dowland
Rick Florio
• Allemande and Courante from Cello Suite #1 BWV 1007: – JS Bach, arr. Stanley Yates
Rick Florio
• The Girl with the Flaxen Hair – Claude Debussy, arr. Jack Marshall
Victor Keremedjiev
• Un Dia De Noviembre – Leo Brouwer
• Verano Porteno – Astor Piazzolla
Joseph Carbone
• A Map of the World – Pat Metheny
• Letter from Home – Pat Metheny
• While We’re Young – Wes Montgomery
Carmine DeMarco
• Adelita – Francisco Tarrega
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGj9rALWzFo
Jim Tosone
• Barbara Allen – Traditional, arr. W. Stanford
https://youtu.be/yk3ym_5jWqc?si=4H28jMTuHh1x2huO
• The Skye Boat Song (Theme from Outlander) – Traditional, arr. J. Tosone
https://youtu.be/9CPlVTmfOjw?si=iB7EH4or5L1SIYaL
• Can You Feel the Love Tonight (Lion King Soundtrack) – Elton John, arr. S. Madsen
https://youtu.be/wLCcbpnm9XQ?si=9HgVjQJDJ5k89eFA
This meeting was hosted by Gad Berger. The cost of using Zoom in 2025 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Gary Lee and Candace Wang, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, and Shane McKevitt.
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, the Annual Lasagna meeting originally planned for January 19 is rescheduled for March. Stay tuned!
December 8 Meeting in Randolph
Duo Migliorare (Rick Florio and Valerie Nelson)
• Galopade – Wilhelm Neuland
• Golliwog’s Cake Walk – Claude Debussy, arr. Allen Matthews.
Valerie Nelson
• Rondo – Ferdiando Carulli
Robert Ey
• Mountains and Valleys – Angela Mair
• Nowhere – “”
Marsha Rohe
• God Rest ye Merry, Gentlemen – Arr., Stephen Siktberg
• Deck the Halls – “”
Jim Tosone
• Minuet in Am, Z. 649 – Henry Purcell, arr. Jim Tosone
• Air in the G String, BWV 1068 – J. S. Bach, arr. Simon Powis
Cris Colicchio
• The Shape of My Heart – Sting
Dave Starbuck
• Estudio en forma de minuetto – Francisco Tarrega
• Maria – “”
• Capricho Arabe – “”
Svetlana Lerman
• Can’t Help Falling in Love – Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss
• Sleepers Awake – Johann Sebastian Bach
• Boceto Analuz – Bartolomé Calatayud
Jeffrey Wilt
• What Child is This? –Anonymous, with Francis Cutting variations
• Silent Night – Franz Gruber, arr. Per-Olov Kindgren
• Villancico de Navidad – Agustin Barrios Mangore
Victor Keremedjiev
• Sarabande – J.S. Bach
• Canarios – Francisco Guerau
• Un Dia De Noviembre – Leo Brouwer
December 29 Zoom Meeting
Joseph Carbone
• Deepening – Andrew York
• Recuerdos de la Alhambra – Francisco Tarrega
• Valseana – Sergio Assad
Duo Migliorare (Rick Florio and Valerie Nelson)
• Galopade – Wilhelm Neuland
• Golliwog’s Cake Walk – Claude Debussy, arr. Allen Matthews
This meeting was hosted by Rick Florio. The cost of using Zoom in 2024 was covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, Gary Lee, and Shane McKevitt.
Jim Tosone
• Fuga I por primer tono, al ayre Espanol – Gaspar Sanz, arr. Jean-Francois Delcamp
• Fantasia del quarto tono – Luis Milan, arr. Emilio Pujol
Dana Hamilton
• Estudios Sencillos #6 – Leo Brouwer
• Come Sunday – Duke Ellington, arr. Dana Hamilton
Rick Florio
• Suite del Plata No 1 – Máximo Diego Pujol
Marsha Rohe
• Last Rays of Summer – Marianne Vedral, from the suite Last Days of Summer
• Autumn Melancholy – “”
• A Little Waltz – “”
Program
Victor Keremedjiev
• Guardame las Vacas – L.de Narvaez
• Cancion del Emperador – L.de Narvaez
• Fantasia V – Alonso Mudarra
Robert Vierschilling
• Prelude – Robert Vierschilling
• Waltz – “”
• Sentimental Song – “”
This meeting was hosted by Gad Berger. The cost of using Zoom in 2024 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, Gary Lee, and Shane McKevitt.
Weiwei Zhai, piano & José Maldonado, guitar
Lindeblad School of Music Showroom
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/C66OUZXgANQ
Friday, October 11th, 2024, 7:00pm
Free Admission (donation for artist welcome!)
Lindeblad School of Music proudly presents the Piano and Guitar Duo “Weiwei & José” as part of its Artist Concert Series. This captivating program will feature a mix of beloved classics and diverse folk traditions, including the works of Bach, Giuliani, Ponce, as well as Chinese and Puerto Rican folk songs
About the Artists: Weiwei & José are an exciting classical duo, combining the talents of pianist Dr. Weiwei Zhai and guitarist Dr. José Maldonado. Together, they create a vibrant fusion of Chinese folk music, Latin rhythms, and classical masterpieces. This unique blend highlights their versatility and passion for connecting diverse musical traditions. Join Weiwei & José for an unforgettable performance, where their love for teaching and performing comes to life! They are accomplished musicians based in NYC and inspire audiences of all ages with their infectious energy and dedication to education. Perfect for families, this is an event everyone can enjoy.
About the Program: The evening will include a wide array of works for piano and guitar, including a special arrangement of Bach’s Trio Sonata No. 5 in C Major, BWV 529, Manuel María Ponce’s Preludium, the evocative Boatman Song by Chinese composer Liu Qing, and a few significant works from the 19th century. More Information:https://www.lindebladmusic.com/lsm-artist-series
Please see The Guitar Garden for more October concert listings.
The intention is for the audience to Listen & Lunch. Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy some great music while you eat! Performances will run from 12:15-12:45 PM and will take place in the back of our Readers Services area. Attendance is free and seating is first come, first seated.
More Information: https://www.mclib.info/Events/Adults/2024-Fall-Lunchtime-Concerts
Please see The Guitar Garden for more October concert listings.
Rick Florio
Stella Kosim
Joe Carbone
This meeting was hosted by Rick Florio. The cost of using Zoom in 2024 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, Gary Lee, and Shane McKevitt.
Duo Migliorare (Rick Florio and Valerie Nelson)
Robert Ey
Jim Tosone
Marsha Rohe
Kevin Lutke
Jeffrey Wilt
September 15 Fall Picnic in Hopewell Borough.
Program
Valerie Nelson
Duo Migliorare (Rick Florio and Valerie Nelson)
Rick Florio
Robert Ey
Jeff Griesemer
Gary Lee
Zoom Meeting Sunday, September 22, 4:00 p.m. (eastern time).
Program
Shane McKevitt
Gary Lee
This meeting was hosted by Steve Walters. The cost of using Zoom in 2024 is covered by generous contributions from Ming Chao, Dana Hamilton, Rick Florio, Jeffrey Wilt, Jeff Griesemer. Valerie Nelson, Robert Ey, Gad Berger, Dave Starbuck, Steve Walters, Gary Lee, and Shane McKevitt.