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The January 2012 Newsletter

1. HELLOS AND GOODBYES

2. CONCERT FOR CINDY

3. NEW SONGWRITERS-IN-THE-ROUND SERIES AT LLM/MACUNGIE INSTITUTE

4. APACHE MOON DVD IS HERE!

5. THANKS AND BLESSINGS

6. JT'S FAVE-FIVE

7. SCHEDULE

1. HELLOS AND GOODBYES —

Until change is upon us, we can never predict how life will turn nor how we will respond to those turns. A few weeks ago, my friend Rich Martin lost his life at the wheel of an oncoming drunk driver. The suddenness of this tragedy is only tempered knowing he was instantly killed - mercy from the Spirits who came for him that night. I beg you - do not drink and drive - limit yourself to one glass of anything or appoint a designated driver. My dear friend left a beautiful wife and small child of his own. The reason: someone drove after drinking. The man didn't mean to kill Rich and a family's dreams that night. But he did. Please. Think of your loved ones at this holiday.

In gratitude, as well, I have a dear friend who is recovering from a deadly disease. She is being given back her life to live after fearing she might not. Truly the great mystery is around us and within us at all times.

In our lives, there will be success, and there will be significance. Count yours and be in Balance.

Highlightin January: a benefit concert for a friend in her efforts to stay free of breast cancer! Please join me in Doylestown, PA for this special concert at Pebble Hill Church. Details below! Wishing you a joyous holiday and welcome to the year 2012!

Mitakuye Oyasin – We are all related!

Jacqline Wolf Tice

2. CONCERT FOR CINDY, Saturday, Jan 28, 7:30pm —

Please join Jackie and surprise musical guests for a special benefit concert to help Cindy continue follow-up care after breast cancer treatment. Many of us realize the importance of nutrition and supplementation to maintain a healthy immune system. Jackie will perform this concert free of charge asking for donations for her dear friend, Cindy Greb! Pebble Hill Church, Doylestown PA. Truly love offerings are significant!

3. NEW SONGWRITERS-IN-THE-ROUND SERIES AT LLM/MACUNGIE INSTITUTE, Saturday, Jan 21, 8pm —

LISTEN LIVE MUSIC has moved its concert series to Macungie Institute between Allentown and Emmaus. This premier night features four outstanding individual writers you won't want to miss!! Joining Jackie will be Kerrville Award winner, wordsmith extraordinaire, Bill Hall; Andrew Dunn, NJFF-favorite, and one of Jackie's favorite songwriters (which tells you something about him!). Also performing will be LLM-regular, Bob Grover. Expect a night of fun, poignancy and inspiration with some ensemble harmonizing and drop-down, incredible songwriting!! Only $10 tickets! Bring your friends!

4. APACHE MOON DVD IS HERE! —

The DVD “Apache Moon - Live from Serravalle” has arrived!! Filmed at one of last year’s concerts held in Switzerland at the Serravalle Castle under a Full Moon, it is produced by Davide Buzzi, beautifully-edited and we are so happy to share this with you! Accompanied at times by Steelrider, a full band from Ticino, Switzerland, the concert runs a little over 100 minutes.

You can get a DVD from Jackie - $19.75 + $1.50 shipping and handling (US customers only) via PayPal!

5. THANKS AND BLESSINGS —

Life is so good! In gratitude, I am blessed to continue this musical pathway. In gratitude, I honor you for being part of the path with me. May you walk well in this new year - 2012 - opening your heart and your mind to your own worth and the beauty living within and around us all. Aho!

6. JT'S FAVE-FIVE! —
Check out these websites for inspiration and education!

6. SCHEDULE—

22 September 2006

Yesterday was the International Day of Peace. Yesterday the Touring Choir of the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for Performing Arts and I sang Trail of Tears to nearly 1,000 people at the United Nations in NYC. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, Michael Douglas, Yo Yo Ma, Jane Goodall, and Sheika Heya Rashed Al Khalifa, President of the 61st General Assembly of the UN, were among those who listened and remembered on this day of Global Ceasefire, declared as such by the UN in 2001, but originally launched in 1982.

People in Kosovo, Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo were listening and watching via a live videocast. The streaming webcast on the Internet was watched and heard all over the world – our sacred Mother Earth.

The Touring Choir was riveting and professional under the direction of conductor, Dr. David McConnell. The choral version of this song, arranged by my friend, composer and music-for-Peace advocate, Ellen Walter, is a solemn chant naming 30 war-torn countries around our world where religious, ethnic and political oppression and violence has been perpetrated against innocent people. The emotional middle-section roll call of countries, dramatically recited, soars from a merciful plea to the ultimate demanding question, “Who remembers, who remembers?”

Panel speaker and Messenger for Peace, Yo Yo Ma, spoke of his foundation, which is using music as a vehicle of Peace. He acknowledged our performance, commenting on the “Beautiful singing…” and encouraging the dedication of all musicians to find their individual voice and to pursue the honesty, openness and generosity inherent in that search, to forge a pathway to Peace.

Questions, comments and short videos from our friends in Kosovo, Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo made us aware of the awesome blessing we have in our lives to not live in a country war-torn on its own soil. We also were moved by the testimony of the many youth represented in the short films. Their suffering has been extreme and their resilience, equally strong.

During the Peace Flag Ceremony, we all sang the “Peace Chant” I wrote on a plane while traveling to, and returning from, the Indian Summer Music Awards in Milwaukee on 9/11/06. With flags waving from countries across the globe, the realization of my continuing purpose of Art for the Sake of Peace was being met. I am humbled, grateful and honored to have this opportunity and accept the responsibility with trust and open arms.

For all of our Brothers
May Peace Prevail on Earth
For all of our Sisters
May Peace Prevail on Earth
For all of our Elders
May Peace Prevail on Earth
For all of our Children
May Peace Prevail on Earth

~jackie tice, 2006