Nice article about the Decorah Bald Eagle Violin Concerto by Madelyn Byrne in the Union Tribune: Violin Concerto.

Great night of free improvisation with Joshua White-piano, Mark Dresser-bass, Kjell Nordeson-percussion, Stephanie Richards-trumpet, Ellen Weller-winds/toys. Robert Bush captured it perfectly in his article on NBC San Diego.com Joshua White Debuts New Quintet.

The Palomar Symphony Orchestra, directed by Ellen Weller, will be presenting a program of music inspired by Jewish culture March 29 and 30, 2014. The programs will feature the Second Avenue Klezmer Ensemble, a San Diego-based group co-directed by singer Deborah Davis and clarinetist Robert Zelickman, with guitar virtuoso George Svoboda, 21st century contrabass icon Bertram Turetzky and drumset mast Bob Weller. The Klezmer group will be joined by Maestra Weller on piano, then the full orchestra in Myron Fink's concerto, "A Bintl Lieder." Rounding out the performance will be the "Theme from Schindler's List" by John Williams, the third movement of Mahler's Symphony No. 1, and a surprise! The full season can be found at PSO Season Calendar. Contact Ellen Weller if you are interested in joining!

The Palomar Symphony Orchestra, directed by Ellen Weller, announces openings in the string section, and its exciting 2013-2014 season in the newly renovated Howard Brubeck Theatre and Performing Arts Complex. October 25-26: Bach to Brubeck, teaming up with the Palomar Brass Ensemble and featuring music by Howard Brubeck, Madelyn Byrne and Aaron Copland's Four Dance Scenes from Rodeo. Then, December 6 and 7 is "Fate and the Orchestra," with music by Verdi, Bizet and ending with Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. The full season can be found at PSO Season Calendar. Contact Ellen Weller if you are interested in joining!

Nice review by Robert Bush - Ellen Weller and Joshua White - of the concert last Thursday, March 14 2013 at Palomar College Concert Hour - 50 minutes of pure improvisation heaven!