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...
I'm Just A Squeeze-box in an All-Polka Band
You have probably seen the infamous cartoon: a robber invades a private home, ties up the woman of the house and begins to ransack the...
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....
Taking a Chance with the "Scottish Play"
Macbeth is coming your way in November, 2025, with incidental music by Doug McConnell.
" 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...
