Vita Musica

Linda M. Khandro MAT, CMP
6615 E. Ranchero Dr.
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2Y5
Canada
250-517-9547
lmk@lindakhandro.com
www.lindakhandro.com

EDUCATION:

1981 - 2008
Formal and informal ongoing study of voice, percussion, Celtic harp, harmonic theory, music in therapeutic context (Woodstock NY, Seattle, WA, Salmon Arm, BC)
1953 - 1980
Formal and informal study of voice, piano, guitar, cello, percussion, Classical Indian vocal music and tamboura, music theory, composition and improvisation (Vancouver, BC)

PERFORMANCE:

1992 - 2008 (Seattle, WA & Salmon Arm area, BC)
Solo harp for hospices, hospitals, memorial and funeral services, hospice remembrance services
Solo and accompanying harp for church services
Solo harp performance for retirement and nursing homes
Solo harp performance for various special events:  auctions, private parties, spas, festivals, gallery openings, weddings, open mic’s, Coffee House events, etc
Tamboura accompaniment for classical Indian musicians
Percussion accompaniment for various rhythm ensembles
Ambient musical accompaniment for Lola Tarot (www.lolatarot.org) performances; outdoor summer theatre (Mid-Summer Nights Dream, Alice in Wonderland, Wind in the Willows, etc).
1999 – 2006 (Seattle, WA)
Harp, voice, percussion, tamboura, dousongoni ambient musical performance and recording with Samsara Meditation Ensemble, World Meditation Ensemble.
1981 – 1991(Woodstock, NY)
Harp, voice, percussion, and tamboura performance with Creative Music Studio student orchestras and guest musicians
Choral singer with small and large ensembles, Ulster County Community College
1953 – 1980 (Vancouver, BC)
Solo and choral vocal music performance
Tamboura accompaniment for classical Indian music
Harp performance with New Orchestra Workshop

PRESENTATIONS AND TEACHING:

1999- 2008 (Seattle, WA, Sicamous, BC)
Rhythm Circles:  MHTP Conferences, Ananke Productions, Crystal Mountain Harp Retreats, various children’s and adults’ rhythm circles
1999 - 2004
Music for Healing and Transition presentations:  Washington Hospice Conferences

RECORDINGS:

Solo and accompanied harp: Transition (Dec 2001); Full Hearts, Empty Mind (Dec 2003)
With ShAnLi (Shiho Kurauchi, Ann Lindquist, Linda Khandro):  Tethys (Dec 2007)
In process as accompanist:  with flutist Ann Lindquist; with singer/songwriter/guitarist Doug Benecke
With Jan Kraft: Meditative Affirmations (Aug 2002)
With World Meditation Ensemble: Spirit Fusion (Dec 2003), Sacred Sojourn (Sept 2006)
With Do Peterson:  Science Groove (August 2004)
With New Orchestra Workshop and Creative Music Studio: unreleased archives

PUBLIC USE OF TRANSITION and FULL HEARTS, EMPTY MIND cds:

2002:  KUPS 90.1 FM radio station (Tacoma, WA):  unusually high volume of listener response
2003:  Under consideration by Seattle-area radio astronomy show
2004:  Growth House Radio
2004-06:  Featured artist:
Webcds.com "Artist of the Day", repeat occurrences.
"Harpestry" program: www.krvs.org

PRODUCTION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS WORK:  NON-PROFIT MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS

2007 – present (Sicamous & Salmon Arm, BC)
Secretary for and performing with Sicamous Visual and Performing Arts Society (SVAPAS)
1981 – 1985 (Woodstock, NY)
Producer (concerts, festivals, workshops) and publicist at Creative Music Studio
Bookkeeper for independent musicians and artists
1977 – 1981 (Vancouver, BC)
Producer (concerts, festivals, workshops) and publicist for New Orchestra Workshop
Assistant publicist for Vancouver Chamber Choir

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