It’s becoming a summer solstice tradition – a huge series of free musical events across New York city under the name Make Music New York. And this year, to celebrate composer Philip Glass’s 75th birthday, one of the events will be a performance of a brand new choral arrangement of Glass' "The New Rule." That's going to be right smack in the middle of Times Square on Thursday, June 21st -- and you can join in! We talk with conductor Kent Tritle to find out more.
Instructions for singers (amateur or professional!):
1. Download the score at the NPR website.
2. On June 21st, come to Broadway and W. 46th Street by 6:30PM, ready to sing.
- "Come Sing In A Philip Glass World Premiere - In Times Square!" (NPR Music)
- Download the score for "The New Rule"
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