Audrey Cupples: News

Take a look at my new blog! I thought it would be fun to blog about everyday stuff... try it out!

http://audreysfancies.blogspot.com

So many people are purchasing Audrey's music from iTunes and other digital sources, we thought it'd be a good idea to give people buying her CD a break. That's why "Sunshine and Tears" is now on sale for $9.99 on this website. When you buy the CD version, you get the CD booklet that tells all about the recording, the pieces, and lots of photos. Take advantage of this now, because once these run out there are no more.

Thanks for everyone's support!

Audrey just wrote another new Saxophone Ensemble arrangement that was premiered at the Navy Band Saxophone Symposium last month. The instrumentation is for 2 sopranos, 2 altos, 2 tenors, 2 baris, and bass. It's a somewhat challenging and fun arrangement of Charles Ives' "The Alcott's." This piece is beautiful, emotional, and exciting. Look for it to be added in the BUY page and get your copy!

Audrey's article about being a saxophonist in the Marine Band is now published and out there! You can read about her trip to Russia in 1990, her experiences performing at the White House, and her experiences playing with well-known musicians. There's an online version, too!

http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/Publications/Forum/summer09/presidentsownband

I've been getting a lot of spam on my guestbook page. I was deleting the spam and accidentally deleted the entry from a man who enjoyed my rendering of the Lunde Sonata... along with his contact info. If you see this, could you please post again and enter your e-mail address again? Sorry about that!

I did it! I walked 26.2 miles last Saturday with only a few blisters and a few aches and pains here and there. Not bad! Thanks for your support!

I'm going to walk 39 miles in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I'm doing this in memory of my mom who died of breast cancer at the young age of 48! The walk is May 2-3, so I'll be training a lot over the next few months. Wish me luck!

I need to raise $1800 for this cause. If you would like to donate please go to:

http://info.avonfoundation.org/site/TR/Walk2009/WashingtonDC?px=4521359&pg=personal&fr_id=1760&s_tafId=321754

Thank you very much!

Inauguration is here again! It seems not very long ago that Audrey was performing at the Capitol for President Bush. Once again Audrey will be there for the ceremony and the parade on January 20th. Look for her (and her husband) on TV!

Thank you for all of your kind words and support throughout 2008!

Wishing you the best year yet,

Audrey

Blessings to all of you!

Audrey

Unfortunately, a great musician and a wonderful person, Al Gallodoro, passed away the morning of October 4th. It was peaceful and he was surrounded by loved ones.

The world of music will be empty without him! Prayers go out to his family.

Steve and I are performing a concert this week with John Williams conducting! He's a soft-spoken man who is a fabulous conductor! He was nice enough to talk with us, get his photo taken with us and autograph our memorabilia!

I graduated Friday morning. My family came to visit and celebrate... and my good friends were there to support me too! We had a great weekend and I never tired of hearing everyone call me Dr. Thanks to everyone for your support and encouragement!

I'm graduating May 23rd and will henceforth be Dr. Audrey! I love Dr. Who... "the Doctor"... now I can be called "the Doctor" too!

I had my defense Tuesday April 22nd. Things went well... and I passed! I can officially graduate now!

I had my final Dr.'s recital April 19th. I had fun playing works written for Mule or transcribed by Mule. I was shocked to find so much music dedicated to him! He really was a legend... he influenced so many composers and students. My defense theme is, "Marcel Mule: His Influence on Saxophone Literature."

I had a lot of fun playing for everyone who came to my recital last Saturday. It was great to get to speak with you after the concert! Be on the lookout for more performances...

Come hear Audrey play at the U of MD, in College Park...room 2200 (the lecture hall) in the School of Music... at 5:30 pm on March 29th. That's this Saturday! Should be a fun time!

Unfortunately, Audrey was very ill last weekend and could not perform her recital March 9th. She's building her strength back and will reschedule as soon as possible.