Hands Down on Reverbnation We, at Hands Down Creative Productions, are anticipating a stellar new year. Although, according to the Mayan calendar, 2012 is supposed to be the end of all things, for us it is an opportunity to set our sails to catch the winds of change.
First there is GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC, a haunting musical journey that has been 20 years in the making. We are in the process of casting and recording a two-disc collectible CD using stars from both the Broadway and Opera worlds, plus featuring new, upcoming talent. The release of the CD will be accompanied by a series of promotional videos featuring highlights from this extraordinary and unique musical work. Also, symphony orchestras around the country are considering GHOSTS OF THE TITANIC as an addition to their seasons; these include the Detroit Sy
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mphony and Choir, and the Salisbury Symphony and the Charlotte Symphony of North Carolina. Follow the GHOSTS at www.ghostsofthetitanic.com for breaking news. Ghosts on facebook
HANDS DOWN PRESS has published two books in Amazon.com’s Kindle library. Both books, JOANNA’S DAY and THE HIDDEN LIE are available for .99 ¢. We will be publishing more books throughout the year, including DROP DEAD GORGEOUS and ZEUS: The Dog that Talked and Saved a Life.
Finally, we are delighted to be partnered with EMMA Z, a thrilling new talent from Down Under. Emma, who writes all her own music and lyrics, is working on her debut CD with her accompanist and arranger, Stephen Downs, who EMMA has dubbed SIR STEPHEN. EMMA Z and SIR STEPHEN can be seen at various NYC venues throughout the year; check in with EMMA at her website http://emzmusic.com for details. Emma Z homepage
We will be updating our website on a regular basis, so check back to find out the dates of Stephen Downs’ return engagement at Don’t Tell Mama’s, where he will be introducing 14 year-old sensation Hannah Rubie. Toni and Stephen have been very successful teaching voice, piano, guitar and acting to young people in and around Westchester, NY; Hannah is their latest discovery. Home Page