Ten long years without Robert. Imagine what those years would have contained.
TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
We sadly remember 4-20-06, the day our music man died. Robert, you are forever in our hearts and we will always remember your warm smile, bearhugs, and booming voice.
KeyChanges-The Musical includes Robert posthumous recognition for initial musical arrangements
Dr. Michael Ellison from Bowling Green University produced a musical off-broadway in July called KeyChanges. Robert is listed in the credits of the production. I just happened across this information and I'm not sure how this came about, but how wonderful that Robert's talent lives on!
Tree Dedication at Indiana University
To commemerate the Fourth Anniversary of the Airplane Tragedy and the death of Robert, Chris, Zach, Garth, and Georgina, the University planted trees and had a dedication ceremony. Clayton and I didn't attend this year's events.
New Pictures Added
Please see new pictures added to the photo gallery. We will be adding additional photos shortly.
AIRPLANE CRASH
THE LOSS OF FIVE TALENTED PEOPLE WITH BRILLIANT FUTURES.
Cantabile begins in January
Beginning on Tuesday, January 3rd, Bloomington's public radio station - WFIU 103.7 - will begin to carry Cantabile. Hosted and produced by Robert Samels, Cantabile is an hour-long program that features all things vocal. Each program contains a mix of new releases and historical recordings, and selections are drawn from art song, opera and choral music. You can hear Cantabile on WFIU every Tuesday night beginning at 10:12 p.m. You can listen to the program live on the internet (with Real Audio or…
Read moreSamels selected to attend Wolf Trap
From May-August of 2006, Robert Samels will be in residence with the prestigious Wolf Trap Opera Company in Vienna, Virginia. You can read more about the Wolf Trap Opera Company by visiting their website.
Samels wins Met Opera Award
At the Indiana District of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions on Saturday, October 29th, Robert Samels was awarded an Encouragement Award by a panel consisting of the artistic directors of both Glimmerglass and Santa Fe opera. The award includes a cash prize.
Pilatvs world premiere a success
Over 50 musicians gathered to give the world premiere of Robert Samels' new opera "PILATVS" on Sunday, September 4th in the Indiana Memorial Union at Indiana University. The two-act opera, with music by Samels and libretto written and compiled by Samels and Jake Sentgeorge, deals with the life of Pontius Pilate and his struggles with power and ambition. You can read a review of the performance here. Check back to this website soon to hear sound clips from the premiere and to get the latest news on…Read more