On Monday, 21 May 2012, in recognition of her accomplishments as musician, educator, and community engagement activist, violinist Midori was awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree (Mus.D.) by Yale University. Since 1702, Yale has conferred honorary degrees in order to recognize individuals of extraordinary accomplishment and service. This year, Midori joins eight other honorees whose work has made a significant impact in one of the ten fields in which Yale awards honorary degrees:

Other Minds Festival 17:

Composers, Fellows, Concert Details

San Francisco new music exponent Other Minds has issued details of its 17^th annual Festival, to be held from 1-3 March 2012, with a special Fellows' concert on 29 February.

Prestigious Crystal Award in Recognition of Community Engagement Work

Om 17, Scenes from a Séance and Historic Ruggles Re-issue

3-Day Celebration Includes Performances, Films, Exhibition,

Special Guests Alison Knowles & Hannah HigginsTrek to Nordic Music Days Festival in Iceland 1-10 Oct 2011

Adds Yoko Ono Homage to John Lennon on Videy IslandOM Inks Distribution Deal with Naxos

Sahan Arzruni in Program of Piano Works for Centenary Year

Two World Premieres

"Bill Holman is that rarest of jazz entities - a true original. His music should be heard at every available opportunity." -Don Heckman, International Review of Music

International Contingent of Eight Composers in Residence

OM Inaugurates Composer Fellowship

Los Angeles-The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), announces Iannis

Xenakis: Composer, Architect, Visionary, on view at the MOCA Pacific Design Center from

November 6, 2010-February 4, 2011. The exhibition will explore the sketches, drawings, and musical scores of Iannis Xenakis (1922-2001), one of the most important figures in late twentieth-century music. Xenakis originally trained as an engineer and was also known as an architect, developing iconic designs while working with Le Corbusier in the 1950s.

On Friday, 09 July 2010, the legendary Bill Holman Band will make its first appearance at Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club, increasingly recognized as an essential venue on the jazz scene in Los Angeles. Bill Holman, recipient in 2010 of the National Endowment for the Arts NEA Jazz Masters Award, has for decades led this 16-piece band, known to pack a thrilling punch with tight execution, nimble ensemble, and virtuosic soloing. Vitello's music director April Williams says "We have long wanted to present this exceptional band, and we're celebrating their first appearance at Vitello's with a champagne toast to start the evening!" Show times on 09 July are at 8pm and 10pm. Reservations - highly recommended - can be made by calling 818-769-0905 (specify "Upstairs at Vitello's") or online at www.ticketweb.com. Cover: $25; minimum: $13. Vitello's is located at 4349 Tujunga / Studio City, CA 91604. Valet parking is available.