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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:37:28 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Updates</title><link>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:24:33 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Bay Area Rainbow Symphony</title><dc:creator>Jessica Bejarano</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:52:57 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/2011/11/3/bay-area-rainbow-symphony-1.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1094437:12682766:13588397</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, geneva, Arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><img src="http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/f/2/f/f2f3d151a7/4efd04c7dd/847e7b6d91/library/EmailBanner1.jpg" border="0" alt="EmailBanner1" width="700" height="92" /><span style="font-family: Verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #696969; font-size: xx-small;"><span><em>Experience our September 10th performance with good company:</em></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: #696969; font-size: xx-small;"><span><em>&nbsp;</em></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span><em><a href="http://oi.vresp.com/f2af/v4/send_to_friend.html?ch=4efd04c7dd&amp;lid=1590037569&amp;ldh=e418e75323" target="_blank">Forward this message to a friend</a></em></span></span></span></p>
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Verdana, geneva, Arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><em><span style="color: #696969;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, geneva, Arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us for the exciting<br /><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><span><strong>BARS November Concert</strong></span></span><br /><span style="color: #009900; font-size: small;"><span><strong>Saturday, November 12, 8p&nbsp;</strong></span></span><span style="color: #009900; font-size: small;"><span>at</span></span><span style="color: #009900; font-size: small;"><span><strong>&nbsp;Calvary Presbyterian Church</strong></span></span><span style="color: #009900;"><br /></span><span style="color: #009900; font-size: small;"><span>a part of Calvary ConcertConnect, benefiting Larkin Street Youth Services.</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BayAreaRainbowSympho/4efd04c7dd/e418e75323/6a9d4b85b4/Event=353597" target="_blank"><img src="http://img-ak.verticalresponse.com/media/f/2/f/f2f3d151a7/4efd04c7dd/847e7b6d91/library/03cg_ReserveButton_2.jpg" border="0" alt="Reserve your Tickets" width="170" height="65" /></a><br />or call 1.800.595.4TIX<br /><br />
<div>Don't miss this night of musical highlights, including:</div>
<div><br /><img src="http://pr.ak.vresp.com/5594567e5/bars-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rainbowicon.png" alt="Part of the BARS LGBTQ Composer &amp; Performing Artist series" width="17" height="12" />Poulenc's&nbsp;<em>Suite Fran&ccedil;aise, Jessica Bejarano, Assistant Conductor</em></div>
<div><em>&nbsp;</em><img src="http://pr.ak.vresp.com/5594567e5/bars-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rainbowicon.png" alt="Part of the BARS LGBTQ Composer &amp; Performing Artist series" width="17" height="12" />Poulenc's Organ Concerto with&nbsp;Jonathan Dimmock, organ,<br />and Beethoven's Symphony No.7&nbsp;</div>
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<div><em>Admission includes BARS' famed post concert reception!</em></div>
<div align="left"><br /><img src="http://pr.ak.vresp.com/5594567e5/bars-sf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rainbowicon.png" alt="Part of the BARS LGBTQ Composer &amp; Performing Artist series" width="17" height="12" /><span style="color: #696969; font-size: xx-small;"><span><em>BARS' LGBTQ Composer and Performing Artist Series, which strives to redefine perceptions of LGBTQ music and increase awareness of the beauty, talents, and accomplishments of LGBTQ artists.</em></span></span></div>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/rss-comments-entry-13588397.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>West County Winds</title><dc:creator>Jessica Bejarano</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:46:05 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/2011/11/3/west-county-winds.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1094437:12682766:13588347</guid><description><![CDATA[<p class="concertHeading"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 355px;" src="http://www.jessicabejarano.com/storage/wcw%20peg.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321485862422" alt="" /></span></span></p>
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<p class="concertHeading">Sunday, December&nbsp;4,&nbsp;2011&nbsp;at&nbsp;3pm</p>
<p class="concertHeading">Performing&nbsp;Arts&nbsp;Theater, El&nbsp;Cerrito&nbsp;High&nbsp;School &nbsp;</p>
<p class="concertHeading"><span><span><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp;hl=en&amp;msa=0&amp;msid=114374652003775978316.00047927f57233398d653&amp;ll=37.904725,-122.303066&amp;spn=0.016287,0.019548&amp;t=h&amp;z=16">map and directions&nbsp;to ECHS&nbsp;Performing&nbsp;Arts&nbsp;Theater</a></span></span></p>
<p><strong>Program</strong></p>
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<li><em>Fanfare and Allegro</em>, Clifton Williams</li>
<li><em>Roumanian Rhapsody No. 1</em>, Georges Enesco</li>
<li><em>Slavonic Dances</em>, Antonin Dvorak; arr. James Curnow</li>
<li><em>Hungarian Dances, No. 5 &amp; 6</em>, Johannes Brahms; arr. S. J. Price</li>
<li><em>Marche Slave</em>, Peter Tchaikovsky; arr. L. P. Laurendeau</li>
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<p><em>All concerts are FREE.</em></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/rss-comments-entry-13588347.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Peninsula Symphony</title><dc:creator>Jessica Bejarano</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:43:34 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/2011/11/3/peninsula-symphony.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1094437:12682766:13588330</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.jessicabejarano.com/storage/PSO 2011holiday-stanford.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320363926631" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/rss-comments-entry-13588330.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Community Womens's Orchestra</title><dc:creator>Jessica Bejarano</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:41:34 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/2011/11/3/community-womenss-orchestra.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1094437:12682766:13586190</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.jessicabejarano.com/storage/CWO_SetOneS27_Flyer1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1320363794341" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/rss-comments-entry-13586190.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>A TRIO OF NONETS</title><dc:creator>Jessica Bejarano</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:01:40 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/2011/10/26/a-trio-of-nonets.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1094437:12682766:13467408</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">The Rainbow Chamber Players present <br /><br /><strong>A TRIO OF NONETS</strong><br /><br />Friday February 19, 8:00pm<br /><a href="http://www.mccsf.org">Metropolitan Community Church-SF</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">150 Eureka St @&nbsp; 18th St<br /><br />Jessica Bejarano, Conductor.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Featuring Bay Area Rainbow Symphony (BARS) musicians:&nbsp; Thomas Alexander (violin), Russ Bartoli (cello), Fred Fox (oboe), Tom Hill (bassoon), Don Hubert (viola), Jeff Johnson (horn), David Latulippe (flute), Gene Nakajima (clarinet), and Steve Willis (bass).&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Doors open at 7:15p, Music from 8:00 to 9:15p, &nbsp;<br /><br />Feel free to bring food or drink to share at a reception at the church immediately following the concert.&nbsp; Afterparty at Blush Wine Bar, 476 Castro @ 18th.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br />&nbsp; Voluntary donations accepted for BARS. &nbsp;<br /><br />Artwork by Thomas Hill, Velvet da Vinci Gallery,<br />2015 Polk Street, <a href="http://www.velvetdavinci.com">www.velvetdavinci.com</a><br /><br />If you can&rsquo;t make the concert, the Dress Rehearsal will be on 2/18.&nbsp; Please email for details. <br /><br />Additional info at email&nbsp; <a href="mailto:artistic@bars-sf.org">artistic@bars-sf.org</a> website <a href="http://BARS-SF.org">http://BARS-SF.org<br /></a></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/rss-comments-entry-13467408.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Picture this... A Classical Zoology!</title><dc:creator>Jessica Bejarano</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:56:36 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/2011/10/25/picture-this-a-classical-zoology.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1094437:12682766:13467367</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.peninsulasymphony.org">Peninsula Symphony</a><br /><br /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Picture this... A Classical Zoology!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br /><strong>A Family Concert for all!</strong><br /><br />Seating is limited - Please contact the office to reserve your FREE tickets: (605) 941-5291<br /><br /><strong>Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 - 3:00 pm</strong><br />College of San Mateo<br />1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo<br /><br /><br /><strong>Jessica Bejarano, Conductor &amp; Narrator<br /></strong><br /><br />Program:<br /><br /><em>Saint-Saens:</em> The Carnival of the Animals<br /><br /><em>Rossini:</em> Overture to The Barber of Seville<br /><br /><em>Mussorgsky:</em> Pictures At An Exhibition<br /><br /><em>Chopin</em> Piano Concerto No. 1 with Theodora Martin<br />&nbsp; winner of Marilyn Mindell Piano Competition 2010<br /><br /></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/rss-comments-entry-13467367.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The Red Violin</title><dc:creator>Jessica Bejarano</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 03:50:39 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.jessicabejarano.com/updates/2011/10/25/the-red-violin.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1094437:12682766:13467284</guid><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href=" www.peninsulasymphony.org">Peninsula Symphony<br /></a><br /><strong>The Red Violin</strong><br /><br />Violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn performs in partnership with one of the world's most legendary instruments, the Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius of 1720, the inspiration of the Academy Award-winning film "The Red Violin".<br /><br /><strong>Friday, Mar 19, 2010 - 8:00 pm</strong><br />San Mateo Performing Arts Center<br />600 N. Delaware St., San Mateo<br /><br /><strong>Saturday, Mar 20, 2010 - 8:00 pm</strong><br />Flint Center/DeAnza College<br />21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., De Anza College, Cupertino<br /><br /><br />Program:<br /><br /><em>Aaron Copland:</em> Suite from The Red Pony (excerpts)<br /><br /><em>John Corigliano:</em> Red Violin Chaconne<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin <br /><br /><em>Maurice Ravel:</em> Tzigane<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Elizabeth Pitcairn, violin <br /><br /><em>Felix Mendelssohn:</em> Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56 ("Scottish")<a href="http://www.peninsulasymphony.org"></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Community Women's Orchestra Winter Concert <br /><br /><a href="http://communitywomensorchestra.org/wordpress/next-concert">INTERNATIONAL WOMEN&rsquo;S DAY CONCERT<br /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Sunday, March 7, 2010 4:30 P.M.</strong></span><br />Lake Merritt United Methodist Church<br />1330 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA<br /><br /><em><strong>Parade</strong> (2010)<br />by Mary Watkins &ndash; world premiere<br /><br /><strong>Clarinet Concerto</strong> (1948)<br />by Aaron Copland (1900-1990)<br />Karen Fisher, clarinet solo<br /><br /><strong>Czech Suite, Op. 39</strong> (1897)<br />by Anton&iacute;n Dvoř&aacute;k (1841-1904)</em><br /><br />With special guests:<br /><a href="http://www.voiceslce.org/">VOICES Lesbian Choral Ensemble</a><br />Jessica Bejarano, Music Director</p>
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