#45 - A Nonagenarian - Eileen Laurence - "Bringing Love"

Eileen  received her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the Juilliard School of Music with a major in voice and Opera Theater and a minor in organ and church music. She retired August 2014 from her position as Director of Music at the First Presbyterian Church in Katonah, NY after having served there for 38 years. She has frequently served as a clinician and conductor at Area, National, and international festivals.  She is a published composer of multicultural handbell music.  Her Contrasts was the winner of the composition contest sponsored by Handbell Ringers of Japan at the 8th International Symposium in Makuhari, Japan.  She was given the honor of conducting the premiere performance at that Symposium in 2000. Eileen presently lives at the Willow Valley Community in Lancaster, PA where she conducts The Willow Bells and serves the Lancaster area as a substitute organist. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe!Web: mikeyopp.comTwitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcastFB: coffintalkpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe