Composition, Conferences, National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI), Performance, World Premieres

Goldspiel’s Golus I Has World Premiere at National Conference

Lori Ardovino, Laurie Middaugh, and Brittney Patterson

Dr. Alan Goldspiel’s Golus I had its World Premiere on Saturday, October 12th, 2019 at the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors (NACWPI) Conference at the University of Northern Iowa’s Bengtson Hall at 8:30 p.m.

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Performance, The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band

Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band Joins Chez Lulu Fall Festivities

15 October, 2019

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The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band in a Van

The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band was honored to be invited to join in on the Chez Lulu Fall Oohlala! Lantern Parade and Harvest Party last month. It was quite a unique performance at the Chez Lulu restaurant with belly dancers, poetry readings, and a parade throughout the Village as well.

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Performance, Teaching

Boaz High School and Snead State Community College Adventures

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Professors Laurie Middaugh, Alan Goldspiel, Melanie Williams, Lori Ardovino at Snead State

On Tuesday, September 17th, Professors Alan Goldspiel, Melanie Williams, Lori Ardovino, and Laurie Middaugh set off on an adventure to promote the pursuit of music careers and the University of Montevallo to students at Boaz High School and Snead State Community College.

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Birmingham Holocaust Education Center (BHEC), Performance, The Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band

Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band Helps Bring L’Chaim 2019 To Life

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Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band performing at L’Chaim 2019  (Photo Credit: BHEC)

On August 19th, 2019, the Magic Shtetl Klezmer Band was pleased to perform at the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center’s (BHEC) annual L’Chaim ceremony.

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American Village - Montevallo, AL, Performance

Goldspiel Performs For 4th Year At American Village’s Independence Day Celebrations!

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Goldspiel poses in the Colonial Chapel at American Village after performing on July 4th.

4 July, 2019

Dr. Alan Goldspiel returned for the fourth year in a row to perform as an 18th Century Spanish Guitarist during the Independence Day celebrations at American Village in Montevallo, Alabama.

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BMI, National Association of Composers, USA, Performance

NACUSA New Music Through The South Tour 2019 – 5 Concerts, 3 States, 3 Days!

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Dr. Alan Goldspiel prepares backstage at University of Montevallo during NACUSA Tour

The 2019 National Association of Composers USA (NACUSA) Mid-South Chapter New Music Through The South Tour was a whirlwind of 5 performances that spanned 3 states in 3 days!

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