As I reflect on the past four years, I can't help but think of Congressman John Lewis' powerful words, "Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year, it is the struggle of a lifetime.”

"Morricone Segreto" - a reminder of the Maestro's brilliance. Love this album.

Excited to be a part of a wonderful ONLINE concert this coming weekend performing a new solo flute piece by Alexandre Desplat. This concert features exquiste solo works performed by members of the RSO. Info below! Meet RSO Principal Flutist: Sara Andon redlandssymphony.com/articles/meet-…

Georgia O’Keeffe on How to Be an Artist artsy.net/article/artsy-… via Artsy

Today is #WorldSleepDay. Did you know: Rochester is a world-renowned center for sleep research? And our researchers say that sleep is critical to the brain’s ability to efficiently wash away waste & toxic proteins. So stop scrolling and get some sleep.   urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/not…

Sneak peek! Check out the link below-small sneak peek of an Incredible concert featuring 128 musicians from all over the world! Online now thru April 10th! Link in my IG BIO! Ihab Darwish Abu Dhabi Festival @mubadala instagram.com/stories/saraan…

In honor of NATIONAL FILM SCORE DAY *AND* ELMER BERNSTEIN'S 99TH BIRTHDAY! From the album THE WILD SIDE honoring Elmer's iconic jazz film scores! instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0…

An amazing behind-the- scenes video of a phenomenal concert of epic proportions: "Hekayat-Symphonic Tales" connecting 20 countries on this magical virtual stage! instagram.com/stories/saraan… Ihab Darwish Abu Dhabi Festival

FINAL DAY TO VIEW! SAT. APRIL 10 UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT!(PDT) LINK IN MY 'IG' BIO! 128 artists from 20 different countries coming together on this magical virtual stage! Don't miss it! instagram.com/p/CNMSV14Jnty/…

This was a fun weekend!

A magnum opus has arrived from the great James Newton. Equal parts late Coltrane, J.S., Messiaen and ALL James N.!!! (Only truly fearless orchestras/choruses need apply!)

Brightwork newmusic is the featured ensemble for the CSUF new music festival concert which will premiere tomorrow at 3pm! Sara Andon, FLUTIST Shannon Nelson Nick Terry Aron Kallay Cal State Fullerton School of Music

A little teaser of a full video coming tomorrow! "ISLA for FLUTE, MARIMBA and LIVE INTERACTIVE ELECTRONICS" by composer @iandicke part of the online CSUF New Music Fest with Brightwork New Music Ensemble Brightwork newmusic 🤩💥

Sometimes you just need to stop and watch the clouds roll by... on Mars. Cloudy days are rare here because the atmosphere is so thin and dry, but I've been keeping my cameras peeled and wanted to share some recent pictures with you. go.nasa.gov/3vuWQb2 (1/4)

So sorry to say that we’ve lost another member of our orchestra, the incredible Dave Stone. He played bass on just about everything I’ve done here in LA. ALIAS, LOST, and every movie since. We will miss you Dave.

🎶 New Music Alert!🎶 Link is below to the Brightwork Highschool Composition final concert! Hear the 15 new pieces composed by high school students for the Brightwork Ensemble mentored by Nina Shekhar! Premieres today at 3pm!! youtu.be/2D7KpJ23MrA

Are you in high school and interested in composing for live instruments? APPLY to the Brightwork Highschool Composition Initiative! Compose and workshop a piece for small ensemble and hear your new piece performed and recorded in a public concert! Apply ⬇️ brightworknewmusic.com/hsci/

Event of the Summer! THIS FRI. JULY 22 @8PM! The Walt Disney Hall! *BASIL POLEDOURIS-THE MUSIC AND THE MOVIES"! Featuring the Los Angeles Film Orchestra, SoCal Chorale & many special guests! Produced/hosted by Robert Townson Productions. FULL DETAILS/TIX: lafilmorchestra.com Hope 2CUthere!

If you love new music, then you will love Brightwork newmusic, our next featured group of the #CAFestival! Take a listen to their performance of "Isla" by Ian Dicke below, performed by Sara Andon, FLUTIST on flute and Nick Terry on vibraphone! For more info, head to brightworknewmusic.com!

Join me in raising money for Brightwork newmusic! via Givebutter givebutter.com/TAMS23