Monthly Note | July 2024

This month we are excited to share two stories featuring Craig and Considering Matthew Shepard. ABC Affiliate KVUE featured Craig Hella Johnson as part of their Austin Pride series in this story. The Austin-American Statesman' named Considering Matthew Shepard a "must see" and shares the story behind the music in this feature.

Inside Craig's Studio will return in August. Revisit past Inside Craig's Studio on this YouTube Playlist.

Watch the KVUE Story

Read Statesman Feature

High Notes

Austinites lifted their voices at the Austin Central Library for the Summer Big Sing. Conspirare's Rick Gabrillo led singers in favorite songs and a new round called "We Sing for Peace and Justice Bright" by Craig Hella Johnson. We loved welcoming the A Cappella Texas singers to their first Big Sing! Thank you to Symphonic Choir for serving as hosts.

An octet of Conspirare Artist Citizen Choral Collective singers brought melodies of Josquin, Hella Johnson, Parker and Old McDonald to the Dell Children's Medical Center lobby in June. CACCC also recorded songs in the Dell Children's TV Studio that will be broadcast to the entire hospital. Thank you to the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease for hosting us a part of our Deep in the Heart partnership.

Conspirare artists and fans gathered to celebrate the release of Earth Vigil at KMFA on online. Soprano Awet Andemicael and Craig Hella Johnson wowed attendees with Handel arias and were joined by composer Robert Kyr for a conversation led by Rod Caspers. Everyone enjoyed appetizers provided by Flavor + Co. Stream or order your copy in our shop.

Calling Austin-area Choral Singers

Conspirare Symphonic Choir is an auditioned chorus under the direction of Craig Hella Johnson. If you are an Austin-area singer with significant choral experience, we hope to hear you. Learn more about the audition process and sign up here.