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One hour of piano music for the wedding reception cocktail hour.

You can read the mother of the bride's kind review here.

A four day camp exploring the basics of writing music for piano. Learn more about Piano Camps at https://www.birchardpianostudio.com/

Hosted by the Birchard Piano Studio this four day piano camp teaches the basic elements of music composition, including melody, harmony, form, and color. Each student leaves the camp with a unique piece of music, written by them!

You can read the kind words from the bride's review here.

Visceral - Transforming Trauma Through Theatre

A special screening of Visceral to benefit two nonprofit organizations that serve veterans: Warrior Songs and the Feast of Crispian.

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Original Score by Rena Poling

Visceral - Transforming Trauma Through Theatre

"The invisible scars of PTS are embedded viscerally – deep in the tissues of their bodies’ system and begin to affect every aspect of their existence, leading to damaged relationships and shattering hopes for a meaningful life." 

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This feature-length documentary follows Carissa, Jon, Etiene and Charlie, who are living with the impact of complex post-traumatic stress (PTS). They discover that rage, isolation, physical pain, substance abuse, and poor mental health caused by PTS rob them of their health and their will to live. But when they perform in musicals, dramatic theatre and Shakespeare productions, they recapture their vital life force.

Original Score by Rena Poling

Ceremony music for the new bride and groom

Ceremony music for the new bride and groom

Ceremony music for the new bride and groom

Premiere of original arrangement of "Oh Thou Joyful, Oh Thou Wonderful"

Piano accompaniment for "Mary Did You Know"

"We Three Kings" for Handbell Choir

Ceremony music for the new bride and groom

Part of Knollcrest Music Camp's Afternoon Assembly Series

An exploration and discussion on the composers George Crumb, Meredith Monk, Steve Reich and Kristin Kuster.

High School Week July 29 - August 2

Instructor of "Music Major 101" course, covering the subjects of music theory, music composition, music history and music technology.

This summer experience promotes the musical, social, and spiritual growth of young musicians by helping them find their place within the amazing field of music.

https://calvin.edu/academics/departments-programs/music/events/knollcrest-music-camp/

Premiere vocal/piano solo performance of original song, "Giver of Rest." Words by J. Epo, Music by Rena Poling.

Program

"Book of Hours" by Rena Poling

    I.  Matins

   II.  Lauds

Deanna Birchard (piano)

Midnight Idyll by Richard Cerchia

Christy Thompson-Kliewer (flute)

Thomas Moss (piano)

"Go and Do Good Things" by Rena Poling

I. Passive

II. Active

Grace Kim, Christopher Martin (violins)

Leslie Van Becker (viola)

Will Preece (cello)

Edward Clifford (flute)

"Waltz/Nocturne" by Richard Cerchia

Thomas Moss (piano)

"Henry’s Song" by Rena Poling

Jon Karnes, Phil Bajema (trumpets) 

Lisa Honeycutt (french horn) 

Paul Keen (trombone) 

Matt Palmieri (tuba) 

"Three Hymns from the Sea" by Richard Cerchia

Jon Karnes (trumpet)

Lisa Honeycutt (french horn)

Paul Keen (trombone)

Living Room Concert at the Martins' home

"Serpent's Serpent" by Michael Malis

Michael Malis (Piano)

Marcus Elliot (Saxophone)

"Five Stations" by Michael Malis

Michael Malis (Piano)

Marcus Elliot (Saxophone)

Grace Kim, Christopher Martin (violins)

Leslie Van Becker (viola)

Will Preece (cello)

"Go and Do Good Things" by Rena Poling

Grace Kim, Christopher Martin (violins)

Leslie Van Becker (viola)

Will Preece (cello)

Edward Clifford (flute)

Three back to back recitals, each featuring the newly commissioned piano work for Deanna Birchard, "Lauds." This event will also include performances of "Dance for a Clock Tower" written by Rena Poling.

Candle light service featuring carols, hymns and a few specials, including "Of the Fathers Love Begotten" and "Arise, Shine," arranged and by Rena Poling.

"Of the Father Love Begotten" for voice and piano

Performed by Rena Poling

"Arise Shine" for six female voices

Performed by Deanna Birchard, Ami Boomsma, Christy DeMann, Christy Hurd, Andrea Pfaff, Rena Poling

"For Joy" for SATB chorus and flute

"For Joy" for SATB chorus and clarinet

"Arise Shine" for six female voices, arranged by Rena Poling. Original song by Harc.

November 8-11. Original music by Penelope Thwaites. Orchestrations for strings and woodwinds by Rena Poling.

Ceremony music for the new bride and groom.

Original arrangements for the wedding ceremony of two friends.

Modern classical music by Grand Rapids based composers. Featuring:

Richard Cerchia - "Midnight Idyll" for flute and piano, "Waltz/Nocturn" for solo piano

Rena Poling - "Henry's Song" for brass quintet, "Dance for a Clock Tower" for solo piano, "3 Themes for Short Films" for violin and piano

Dr. Gaylord Taylor - "Jesus, Why is it So?" "This Brief Day," "Outside of Christ," and "Destined," for voice and piano

"Henry's Song" For brass quintet

Micah Stoddard (trpt. 1)
George Mackellar (trpt. 2)
Anna Joy Morris (f. hrn)
Matt George (trbn.)
Mark Taylor (tuba)

"Dance for a Clock Tower" For solo piano

Deanna Birchard (pno.)

"3 Themes from Short Films" For violin and piano

Deanna Birchard (pno.)

Whitney Newberry (vln.)

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Open house style open-mic. Solo Piano performance of "Simple Bird" by Rena Poling.

Traditional piano arrangements and original music

Performing original songs. Nicholas Leimgruber on vocals, Rena Poling accompanying on keyboard.

"Strange" for voice and piano
Emily Page (alto)

Joyce Kash (pno.) 

Ceremony music for the new bride and groom

Nicholas Leimgruber on vocals, Rena Poling accompanying on keyboard

A display of art from the church's young adults group.

I will be giving a brief presentation on some of my music, and the process of creating it.

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Performance in the Kevreson Recital Hall, at the Earl V. Moore Building of the University of Michigan. Featuring "Go and Do Good Things" for Flute Quintet.

Classical and original music, brought to you by the Christian Creative Circle; Snacks and small gallery browsing to start and follow the concert.

Program:

Rena Poling - Sintel Theme (Anna Veldkamp, vln. Rena Poling, pno.)

Maurice Ravel - Sonatine, Movement 1 (Rena Poling, pno.)

Lindsey Stirling - Master of the Tide (Anna Veldkamp vln.)

Marilynn Ham - Children's Medley (Erika Spykman, pno.)

Dr. Gaylord Taylor - Four Songs (Mark Taylor, Tenor)

All He's Done, Sands O' Dee, Prayer of Martin Luther, The Shadow of the Cross

A few original arrangements for piano and cello, celebrating the union of some great friends.

Piano accompaniment and original arrangements for some dear friends.

Featuring the song "Great Expectations" co-written with members of the BHBC worship team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7kNo5XLY5c

The recording of my graduate thesis, "Against All Odds." Written for 52 piece orchestra. Featured in a King 5 News broadcast.

Recorded the music for the short film "Moira Mariella"