The Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers
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CFAMC LISTENING PAGE #34: Carol R. Daggs
A monthly musical offering by a composer member of the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers. Both your listening and comments are encouraged.
AUGUST 19, 2007
"Loveable" performed by Carol R. Daggs - piano & voice, James A. Daggs - upright bass, Joshua Kiggans - drum set
PROGRAM NOTES
I had the pleasure of meeting Carol Daggs last year at ther SCI region 2 conference in Hamilton NY. Carol performed with her ensemble a wonderful modern jazz number entitled "Actions Speak Louder than Words". In conversing with her during the conference, I discovered she was a quite genuine and turned-on Christian, and I asked her if she would share a work of hers with us on our CFAMC Listening Page. Carol chose "Loveable" from her album unveiled. In it's clear and easy-going 3/4 manner, "Loveable" comes across as a subtle love song to Jesus. -BILL VOLLINGER
FAITH STATEMENT BY THE COMPOSER
The African Adinkra symbol above represent the concept of Sankofa, which means that we may rectify our mistakes and learn from the past while yet moving forward. “I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth”. Psalm 34:1
With the world in such a major state of chaos and turmoil, it is often difficult to stay in forward motion without feeling discouraged. -Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it”. (Psalm 34:14). “Because of the Lord's great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness”. (Lamentations 3:22-23). This year has been a continued journey of learning that beyond what I can and try to do for myself; GOD truly has HIS time to reveal the blessings HE has for us. It is not about what we want when we want it, but GOD still has a divine purpose, design and direction for each of us. “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”. I Thessalonians 5:16-18
So often life brings major challenges, trials and tribulations. Sometimes 'going through' may seem impossible and unbearable. The beauty in having soul salvation in JESUS CHRIST, is knowing that all things are possible. We are always totally possible for the abundance of blessed everything that GOD promises. We always have a new opportunity to be the best we can in and through Christ, and that is a blessed assurance beyond anything else I know.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF THE COMPOSER
Carol R. Daggs received her undergraduate education at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. Miss Daggs completed her language studies during the January Term IRHS - (Inter Regional Hispanic Studies) in Mexico. Miss Daggs holds a B.S. in Music Education and has enjoyed success in the elementary, secondary, community college and university Music classrooms. Presently Miss Daggs is pursuing graduate study and also concentrates on performance and professional development. An accomplished vocalist and pianist, Miss Daggs successfully auditioned for and attended the 1999 International FAME Festival Center for Jazz Studies, Directed by trombonist and Grammy-winning Producer, Mr. Delfeayo Marsalis. Since then, Miss Daggs twice obliged invitation to sing with ensemble instructor and Saxophonist extraordinaire Mr. Donald Harrison at the former Sweet Basil - now Sweet Rhythm, in New York City. Additional honors include: an October 2002 guest spot on Albany, New York's - 90.3 fm radio WAMC's 'Performance Place' hosted by Mr. Paul Elisha, receiving a 2002 and 2004 New York Foundation for the Arts 'Strategic Opportunity Stipend' award, and attending the 2002 and 2005 'Jazz in July' summer workshop at UMASS/Amherst. 'Jazz in July' During July 2004, Miss Daggs participated in the 2004 IBLA Grand Prize in Ibla-Ragusa, Sicily and received the 2004 IBLA Honorable 'Special Mention' for performing solo - (piano and voice) jazz standards and original compositions. Miss Daggs' is leader of the newly formed group "Jazzage" Miss Daggs is a member of ASCAP and Society of Composers, Inc. This summer her group debuted on the New York City Jazz mobile in Harlem's Morningside Park, and opened for Kevin Mahogany at the Jazz in the Valley festival at Williams Lake Resort in Rosendale, New York on August 26, 2006. Miss Daggs was also selected as an Associate Artist to attend residency at Atlantic Center for the Arts where she studied, composed and performed with Master Artist, Mr. Sam Rivers. Most recently, Miss Daggs presented original work during the November 10-11, 2006 SCI Region II conference held at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.
- - - SOLI DEO GLORIA! - - -
For comments, e-mail Carol directly at: cdjazmania@hotmail.com
Visit Carol's webpage at: http://www.albanyjazz.com/musicians/caroldaggs.html
If you are a member composer interested in submitting a composition for an upcoming monthly CFAMC listening page, please contact Bill Vollinger at: WilliamVollinger@aol.com
For recent CFAMC Listening Pages, go to the following links:
July 2007: Marek Hijleh
"O Ignis Spiritus"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cfamc/message/1693
June 2007: David Horace Davies
"A Minimally Conscious State"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cfamc/message/1689
May 2007: Adam Sovkoplas
"Sorrow"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cfamc/message/1685
April 2007: Larry Warkentin
from "Eleven Little Love Songs"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cfamc/message/1682