Personal Information
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First Name
Richard Allen
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Last Name
Roe
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Gender
Male
Location
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Country
United States
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State
Maryland
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City
Rockville
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Website
www.theadventproject.net
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About Me
I am the Founder, Artistic Director, and Conductor of The Advent Project (www.theadventproject.net), a professional project choir and orchestra headquartered in metropolitan Washington, DC. The Advent Project has drawn hundreds to its exciting performances of classic choral and choral-orchestral repertoire.
Prior to forming The Advent Project, I led a Bach Cantata series at First Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Washington, DC. I was the conductor of Bach to the Future (now the Tidewater Chamber Singers) on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and founded The Choir and Orchestra of St. Jude's, a professional project ensemble in Dallas, TX.
I taught choral music and choral conducting at York College of Pennsylvania, and as a graduate student at Indiana University and the University of Iowa. My undergraduate and master's degrees are from the University of North Texas and Southern Methodist University, and I completed all courses and qualifying examinations leading to the Doctor of Music degree in choral conducting at Indiana University. As a professional choral singer I concertized, recorded and toured with the Gächinger Kantorei Stuttgart. I had the great honor and privilege of studying conducting with Anshel Brusilow, Henry Gibbons, and Helmuth Rilling.
Outside of my work, you can find me spending lots of time with my guitars, playing everything but classical, especially jazz, blues, rock 'n roll, and country/bluegrass. I am also active with my dog, a Samoyed named "Starbuck," and I do the cooking for my wonderful family.
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1 member
The Advent Project is a professional project choral and orchestral ensemble. It does not meet on a regular basis, but comes together for short, intensive work periods, culminating in performances, or “projects.” The majority of its musicians are recruited... moreThe Advent Project is a professional project choral and orchestral ensemble. It does not meet on a regular basis, but comes together for short, intensive work periods, culminating in performances, or “projects.” The majority of its musicians are recruited from the metropolitan Washington, DC and Baltimore areas, but some come from as far away as New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We offer high-quality performances of significant choral, and choral-orchestral music, concentrating especially, but not exclusively, on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. We supplement our gifts to the community with unique experiences, such as our “Conversation Concerts.” We also offer advanced training opportunities in our specialized choral and choral-orchestral repertoire for young conductors and singers, through our workshops and performances. less
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The Advent Project is a professional project choral and orchestral ensemble. It does not meet on a regular basis, but comes together for short, intensive work periods, culminating in performances, or “projects.” The majority of its musicians are recruited... moreThe Advent Project is a professional project choral and orchestral ensemble. It does not meet on a regular basis, but comes together for short, intensive work periods, culminating in performances, or “projects.” The majority of its musicians are recruited from the metropolitan Washington, DC and Baltimore areas, but some come from as far away as New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. We offer high-quality performances of significant choral, and choral-orchestral music, concentrating especially, but not exclusively, on the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. We supplement our gifts to the community with unique experiences, such as our “Conversation Concerts.” We also offer advanced training opportunities in our specialized choral and choral-orchestral repertoire for young conductors and singers, through our workshops and performances. less
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