From: Dana Friedman Date: Mon, 15 Apr 96 15:50:33 -700 Subject: Revised CyberQueers computers and music workshop announcement for 4/18/96 NYCQ NYCQ@nycnet.com NYCQ@aol.com New York CyberQueers, the Northeast's leading computer organization of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community, is pleased to announce: Music in CyberSpace )A workshop on music and computers Thursday, April 18, 1996 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Lesbian & Gay Community Services Center 208 W. 13th Street, Manhattan Cost: $7.00, general; $5.00 for NYCQ members (includes a beverage) The presenters, David Leighton (internationally renowned conductor, instructor, pianist, and producer) and Patrick Casey (performing artist, actor, instructor, and co-producer), will show how computers can help professionals assume greater creative control of music/multimedia projects, and help composers save time and increase their creative freedom. David Leighton has appeared with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Dallas Opera, the Nashville Opera, Chatelet, Theatre Musicale De Paris, and the Florentine Opera, among others. He has concertized widely with stars of the Metropolitan Opera, including Luciano Pavarotti, Renata Scotto and Sharon Sweet. David has toured internationally and been seen on American, Japanese, French, German and Middle Eastern television. His talents have been consistently sought out by such luminaries as James Levine, Beverly Sills and Sir Georg Solti. J. Patrick Casey --author of "A Little Dedication: Craft, Artistry & Success for Opera Singers and Other Performers," is known for his unusual and fascinating interpretations of opera, musicals and theater pieces. A member of the famed Actor's Studio, Patrick is also an accomplished scenic designer and musician. His latest project is an adaptation of sampler and synthesizer techniques to Classical music. Together, Patrick and David have formed Star Within Enterprises )a production company bringing the finest quality orchestral and popular music to audiences all over the world, both live and recorded. Their twist: The orchestra consists of two computers! David & Patrick will also take questions about music production and automation, and will allow you to get an up-close and personal look at a wide variety of computer and computer-related musical paraphernalia.