Professor Emeritus Honor
Hey, I made the cut! Heidelberg University has provided me with a new title: Professor Emeritus of Composition and Music. The honor was...
Eurydice Opens at Heidelberg February 11
Work continues on the Heidelberg production of Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl, directed by my good friend and colleague, David Cotter. The cast...
Redefining a Classic Story
Jean Raoux, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Even in retirement, I intend to continue my work as a composer. Coming in February 2022:...
The Teasdale Project Expands…..
Two years, ago, soprano Carol Dusdieker and I began a long-term project; to develop a body of song based on the poetry of Sara Teasdale....
Making Music with “The Dream Team”
From left: John Fidial, Chi-Chen Wu, Josh Heaney, Seth Innis, Gail Levinsky, Cynthia Ramsdell, Jackie Edwards Henry, Doug, Carol...
Heidelberg Retirement Recital | Program Notes: October 3, 2021
Program Notes Doug McConnell, composer October 3, 2021 Video Connection: Heidelberg School of Music and Theatre Facebook Pablo’s Waltz...
The Helios Trio takes on While I Run This Race
The Helios Trio: John Fidial, violin, Beth Vanderborgh, cello, and Chi-Chen Wu, piano, after a very successful Heidelberg recital....
" I Can't Breathe........"
You know the story if you live in this country. On May 25, 2020, a Minneapolis police officer ended the life of George Floyd during an...
The Teasdale Project
For many years, I have read and enjoyed the poetry of Sara Teasdale. Her overall style is most lyric, one that lends itself to musical...
Opening the Lockless Door......
Heidelberg graduate Ben Lupo wanted to commission a choral work for his a cappella choir at Bryan High School in Bryan, Ohio. Ben was one...
