More Music from the Chair (Gaucho)

More Music from the Chair (Gaucho)

From SICA-USA Chair, Señor Hamilton Cheifetz: Way back in January 1989, I played a recital at the Sydney Opera House which was produced by SICA International.  A few days later during the world congress I played Serenata del Gaucho by Ennio Bolognini.  An unpublished...
Prelude from Bach’s Suite in C Major

Prelude from Bach’s Suite in C Major

SICA-USA Chair Hamilton Cheifetz performing the Prelude from Bach’s Suite in C Major followed by some demonstrations which reveal the hidden melody, from an Inside Chamber Music class on April 1, 2019 for 100 music lovers.  These annual classes have been going...
Hamilton Cheifetz on Whitacre’s Sleep

Hamilton Cheifetz on Whitacre’s Sleep

On March 1, I had a very inspiring experience performing with Eric Whitacre, the most famous living choral composer, known for his TED talks and for creating a Virtual Choir which included people in over 70 countries singing together online.  Eric conducted several of...
New SICA-USA Website

New SICA-USA Website

From Hamilton Cheifetz, SICA-USA Chair: We are very happy to announce that SICA USA just launched our newly designed website, managed by Paul Nelson and created by Philip Brautigam.  Since taking on the job of SICA Chair almost five years ago, I have been part of a...
Inspiration for Inmates

Inspiration for Inmates

From SICA-USA Chair Hamilton Cheifetz: November 20, 2019:  Four Portland State University students and I played for 90 women inmates at Coffee Creek tonight. Bach, Haydn and Mendelssohn. I am grateful to Lauren Grant, John Hongel, Keely McMurry and Ben Batten for...