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	<title>Eric Hirsh &#187; Blog</title>
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		<title>Community Chorus Project endorsed by R.E.M.</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2011/08/18/community-chorus-project-endorsed-by-rem/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:30:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Artistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local Art and Artists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Beast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[all-star kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[choral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[community chorus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Everybody Hurts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R.E.M.]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[REM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shana Tucker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teaching]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This summer I was commissioned with Shana Tucker to co-arrange two pop songs for high school chorus and band.  The end result after two weeks of rehearsal at a summer camp would be a fully produced recording session and music video.  The &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2011/08/18/community-chorus-project-endorsed-by-rem/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Eric receives fellowship from NC Arts Council</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2011/08/15/eric-receives-fellowship-from-nc-arts-council/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Artistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[award]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[composer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am thrilled and humbled to announce that I have been named as one of two composer recipients of a $10,000 fellowship from the North Carolina Arts Council to support creative development and the creation of new work.  From the press &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2011/08/15/eric-receives-fellowship-from-nc-arts-council/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>As A Sideman</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2011/08/01/as-a-side-man/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Artistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local Art and Artists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Greg Humphreys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new music]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recording]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shana Tucker]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sideman]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you ever find yourself looking at the discography of a jazz artist, you&#8217;ll often see at least two sublists: &#8220;as a leader&#8221; and &#8220;as a sideman.&#8221;  The second list is usually longer, as this reflects the way in which &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2011/08/01/as-a-side-man/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Two Recent Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2011/04/25/two-recent-interviews/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Local Art and Artists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orquesta GarDel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charanga Carolina]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interview]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[press]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Real Player]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WXYC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[zenph]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I haven&#8217;t spoken as myself in public lately.  Most of my efforts have been administrative, refining the underpinnings of The Beast and Orquesta GarDel, letting those entities speak on my behalf.  Each band has developed a nice blogging presence on &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2011/04/25/two-recent-interviews/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Freedom Suite, new album from The Beast and Nnenna Freelon</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/11/19/freedom-suite-new-album-from-the-beast-and-nnenna-freelon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/11/19/freedom-suite-new-album-from-the-beast-and-nnenna-freelon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 21:50:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[The Beast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[9th Wonder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carlitta Durand]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freedom Suite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Herbie Hancock]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Okayplayer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Phonte]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Revivalist]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I am thrilled to (belatedly) announce my biggest project of the 2010 calendar year: The Beast&#8217;s second album, which is a collaboration with Nnenna Freelon, entitled Freedom Suite.  The album is being offered as an exclusive free download from The &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/11/19/freedom-suite-new-album-from-the-beast-and-nnenna-freelon/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Zenph website relaunch and live show</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/11/09/zenph-website-relaunch-and-live-show/</link>
		<comments>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/11/09/zenph-website-relaunch-and-live-show/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Zenph Sound Innovations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apollo theater]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[art tatum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[re-performance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[show]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[zenph]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.erichirsh.com/blog/?p=408</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Greetings all, I am back after another blog hiatus to bring you exciting news as the year accelerates to an end.  I have wonderful things to share from each of my musical endeavors and from Zenph Sound Innovations, where I &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/11/09/zenph-website-relaunch-and-live-show/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>GarDel interview in Carrboro blog</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/08/01/gardel-interview-in-carrboro-blog/</link>
		<comments>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/08/01/gardel-interview-in-carrboro-blog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 01:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Orquesta GarDel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carrboro Citizen]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interview]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[press]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I probably should have posted this a week or so ago, but it is still worth sharing.  I was recently interviewed on behalf of Orquesta GarDel by The Mill, the online blog of The Carrboro Citizen newspaper.  I thank Ashley &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/08/01/gardel-interview-in-carrboro-blog/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Return of the Blog</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/07/20/return-of-the-blog/</link>
		<comments>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/07/20/return-of-the-blog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:13:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Artistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Orquesta GarDel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Beast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[9th Wonder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beast]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[countdown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[EP]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mixtape]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After a spring hiatus to focus on songwriting with my bands and research with Zenph, I am happy to return to the blogosphere.  The rest of the year will feature countowns to some projects I am very excited to share &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/07/20/return-of-the-blog/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Eric receives the 2010 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composers Award</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/02/25/eric-receives-the-2010-ascap-foundation-young-jazz-composers-award/</link>
		<comments>http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/02/25/eric-receives-the-2010-ascap-foundation-young-jazz-composers-award/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Artistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ascap]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[awards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Betty Carter]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am extremely honored and proud to be a winner in the 2010 ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composers Awards.  This marks the second time I have won the award (as well as having twice twice received Honorable Mention).  I submitted &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2010/02/25/eric-receives-the-2010-ascap-foundation-young-jazz-composers-award/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Top Five Artists Whose Work I WishTo Explore Deeply in 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.erichirsh.com/2009/12/27/top-five-artists-whose-work-i-wish-to-explore-deeply-in-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.erichirsh.com/2009/12/27/top-five-artists-whose-work-i-wish-to-explore-deeply-in-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eric</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Artistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2010]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[appreciation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[artist development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[charles ives]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[classical]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[composition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exploration]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[king tubby]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[listening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lists]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new music]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Over a year ago I wrote a post about my top 10 favorite albums, mostly with a metric of personal fondness more than any sort of aesthetic consideration. As I look ahead to 2010, I see a very busy technologist &#8230; <a href="http://www.erichirsh.com/2009/12/27/top-five-artists-whose-work-i-wish-to-explore-deeply-in-2010/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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