PRINT MUSIC PUBLISHERS
I received my 18th consecutive annual ASCAP Award in 2007. My compositions are published by the following companies:

Alfred Music (Myklas Music)
Composer America Editions
Lorenz (Heritage Music)
JEMS Publications
(includes works by Roth and Ellen and former Linen Press titles)
Kjos Music Company
Shawnee Press

NEWS
I now have an official MySpace page, which you can access here: www.myspace.com/janeellenmusic; you can also find me at Classical Lounge: www.classicallounge.com/janeellen. Jane's Journal is now hosted by WordPress.com, and I am incredibly pleased with their service. In addition to subscriptions, the Journal supports a complete archive of posts, and comments are enabled. I write on a variety of subjects, and you can see all of my latest postings, as well as subscribe via RSS, at janesjournal.wordpress.com, or by accessing "Journal" (under Jane Ellen/News) from the drop-down menu above. I'm also a blogger for The Silly Points cricket website; if you're in love with this most beautiful sport, be sure to check out their terrific forum and blogspace.

The anticipated change of address for my postbox is effective immediately. Please note the letter "D" in the street address. The new address is:

Jane Ellen
2270D Wyoming NE #182
Albuquerque, NM 87112
USA

PERFORMANCES, APPEARANCES and COMPOSITIONS
On October 27th, I was privileged to be a part of a celebration in recognition of those who have donated their time, talent and treasure to OASIS over the past year. A lively crowd filled the local Mennonite Church for the event and I shared tracks from my latest CD, performed a few numbers, and spoke a little bit about my time at OASIS.

I am happy to announce that I have been awarded my 18th consecutive annual grant from ASCAP, and long-time friend and frequent collaborator Claire Roth, was the recipient of her sixth award as well.

Recently I received an email from Gonçalo Lourenço, director of the ensemble Coro Odyssea in Lisbon, Portugal, announcing the group's concert repertoire for the next three years. The Eternal Ring, featuring a text by frequent collaborator Claire Roth, has been chosen for the 2009 concert series. The group has an absolutely beautiful sound, and you can listen to mp3s of some of their work by visiting their website at www.coroodyssea.com.

COMMISSIONS
I've begun work on two new accordion commission, one duo and one ensemble, one of which will be a medley of African-American spirituals. I hope to have both completed as soon as possible.

RECORDING PROJECTS
My third recording project, Flowers in Winter, was officially released October 21st, 2007. Packaged in an environmentally-friendly, retro-style jacket, the CD is selling for only $10 plus postage. You may also order directly through CD Baby.com. Single will are available from my SnoCap store, hosted on my MySpace page, and it is my hope that the album is available through iTunes as well as other digital distributors.

To my great excitement, I finally received a copy of Chris Dale's radio programme 'Elaine'. The soundtrack is comprised of pieces taken from the album Seasons of the Heart, and unlike his last production (which used music from my first CD, and a play by 'History Boys' author Alan Bennett), this one features an original script by Chris. He has given his permission for me to include excerpts from the programme on my website; these excerpts will soon be available.

LECTURE SCHEDULE
I present lectures on musical and religious subjects to various groups and organisations. Currently I am a resident instructor at OASIS (Older Adult Service and Information System). Here is the schedule for the Albuquerque campus, which is located on the second level of Macy's Department Store, Coronado Mall:

03 Apr: Here Be Dragons
15 Apr: Ancient Music: Mankind's Earliest Sounds pt II
23, 30 May; 06, 13 Jun: Immigrant Experience: Film Series
04 Jun: Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year
09 Jun: Steal Away Home: Introduction to Spirituals
19 Jun: Der Bingle: Bing Crosby Swings
02 Jul: Lady Sings the Blues: Billie Holiday
17 Jul: Whose Bible Is It, Anyway?
30 Jul: World Music 104: Popular Styles
05 Aug: Jazz Legend: Bix Beiderbecke
14 Aug: Magic Serpents: Wings, Feathers or Scales?

I am also frequently scheduled as a guest lecturer and performer for the Albuquerque Unitarian Universalist Fellowship which meets at the Peace and Justice Centre near the University of New Mexico.

06 Apr: World Peace Sunday Concert
27 Apr: The Big Band Era
04 May: performance
18 May: lecture, TBA
01 Jun: performance
15 Jun: lecture, TBA
06 Jul: lecture, TBA
20 Jul: performance
03 Aug: performance
17 Aug: lecture, TBA

MISCELLANEOUS APPEARANCES

20 April: Guest appearance, Elizabeth Middleton Concert, 3pm, First Unitarian Church, Albuquerque