A Crown of Feathers CD. New music by composer Howard Hersh.
"I Had to Go Down in the Mines to Climb Up to the Sky" for Solo Piccolo and 16 Pre-Recorded Piccolos, composed for and rendered by Lois Bliss Herbine.
To read more about Howard Hersh’s work for 17 piccolos and Lois’ recording project please visit:
"High Notes" the Flutist Quarterly Summer, 2018. p. 16
Canary in a Coal Mine Project, FluteView magazine, November 2107
Powell Flute Blog, July 16, 2015
"It was such a please to meet you and hear your concert! I heard many positive comments about your performance from audience members later in the festival, particularly in reference to Howard (Hersh)’s piece." - David A. Wells, Co-Director, Festival of New American Music
Howard Hersh's "I Had to Go Down in the Mines to Climb up to the Sky" with glimpses into my family's history in the coal mines of Wales and Pennsylvania that inspired the music. This is a 3 minute sample -the complete work (prior video) is 11:30 minutes. Scored for piccolo solo and 16-recorded piccolo accompaniment. 16 tracks recorded by Drew Taurisano. Premiere on the Festival of New American Music, Sacramento State University, November 2017. Sheet music available from the composer.
"Your concert was a fantastic success and I was very pleased with how everything came together." - Stephen Blumberg, Ph.D., Co-Director, Festival of New American Music
The power point introduction to the premiere of Howard Hersh's, I Had to Go Down in the Mines to Climb Up to the Sky at the Festival of New American Music, Sacramento California.