Recent News & Media Articles

2010 NEWS

BOOSEY & HAWKES PUBLISHES "TWO DECEMBER CAROLS"
Posted February 1, 2010 by Carl Schroeder

My holiday choral work Two December Carols has just been published by New York and London-based Boosey & Hawkes. The two-movement work sets texts by Minnesota poets Joyce Kennedy and Shannon King. Two December Carols is my first commercially published work. A big thank you to Joyce and Shannon for providing the beautiful poetry, and to Carsten Slostad for initiating the project.

For more information, visit Boosey & Hawkes or Hal Leonard Corp. The work is now available for purchase at J.W. Pepper, and at many other online sheet music sites.

2009 NEWS

ASCAP AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Posted October 25, 2009 by Carl Schroeder

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced its 2008-09 ASCAPlus Awards, and for the third consecutive year I've been named as an award recipient.

For more information about ASCAPlus Awards, click here.
MINNESOTA SYMPHONIC WINDS SCHEDULED TO PREMIERE "REMEMBRANCE"
Posted August 18, 2009 by Carl Schroeder

I've just received word that the Minnesota Symphonic Winds, conducted by Timothy Mahr, are scheduled to premiere my newest concert band work, Remembrance, at their October 24 concert at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Remembrance, a tribute to the many who served in the American Civil War, was commissioned by Carl R. Schenker, Jr., and Susan Sherman Richardson, my aunt and uncle from Washington, D.C. Further information about the concert is available on my performance calendar.

The Minnesota Symphonic Winds have generously supported my music in recent years, having commissioned and performed my band work Agora in 2003 in addition to performing The Minnesota Portraits in 2005. I hope those of you in the Twin Cities area will be able to attend the October 24 concert!
"APRIL SKY" PREMIERES AT CARNEGIE HALL
Posted April 12, 2009 by Carl Schroeder

The Champlin Park High School Concert Orchestra, conducted by Judy Blomgren, has premiered my new string orchestra work April Sky at concerts in Minnesota and New York's Carnegie Hall. I was thrilled to be on hand at the New York concert, and the students performed beautifully. Thanks to Judy and her students for giving me the opportunity to write a new work for them!

2008 NEWS

NEW CD FEATURES "TWO DECEMBER CAROLS"
Posted December 15, 2008 by Carl Schroeder

My holiday choral work Two December Carols is featured on a just-released CD from the Wells Fargo Chorus titled Wells Fargo Chorus Celebrates 63 Years of Singing. The CD also features arrangements of holiday favorites such as Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, among other works. Two December Carols, which sets texts by poets Joyce Kennedy and Shannon King, was commissioned and premiered by the Wells Fargo Chorus in 2005.

For information on purchasing the new CD (makes a great holiday gift!), email Wells Fargo Chorus conductor Carsten Slostad at carstonian@hotmail.com.
SECOND ASCAP AWARD
Posted October 10, 2008 by Carl Schroeder

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced its 2007-08 ASCAPlus Awards, and I'm honored that I've been chosen as an award recipient for the second consecutive year.

For more information about ASCAPlus Awards, click here.
THREE CDs NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES
Posted June 15, 2008 by Carl Schroeder

MACH 12, my 2002 CD of original electronic music, is now available for download on Apple iTunes. If you have iTunes installed on your computer, you can click on the CD image at the right to visit the MACH 12 page on iTunes and listen to audio samples. If you don't have iTunes, you can click here to learn more about the MACH 12 CD.

Two of my previous CDs, The Minnesota Portraits and other music by Carl Schroeder and 88 Keys: Piano Music by Carl Schroeder, are also available on iTunes. Clicking the links above will take you directly to iTunes.
"THE MINNESOTA PORTRAITS" PERFORMED ON STATE'S SESQUICENTENNIAL
Posted May 13, 2008 by Carl Schroeder

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Minnesota's statehood, the Calhoun-Isles Community Band performed a special program at Minneapolis' Ritz Theater on May 11 that included many works honoring Minnesota, including the first and third movements of my concert band suite The Minnesota Portraits, with Matt Dockendorf conducting. The Northeast Community Band also performed at the same concert. The Calhoun-Isles Community Band commissioned and premiered The Minnesota Portraits in 2003.
"REMEMBRANCE" COMMISSION COMPLETED
Posted January 1, 2008 by Carl Schroeder

I'm pleased to announce the completion of my tenth commissioned piece, Remembrance, a concert band work honoring the many who served in the American Civil War. The piece was commissioned by Carl R. Schenker, Jr., and Susan Sherman Richardson, my uncle and aunt. The Minnesota Symphonic Winds, a Twin Cities-based civic wind ensemble under the direction of Dr. Timothy Mahr, tentatively plans to premiere the work sometime in 2009.

Thanks to Carl, Susan and the Minnesota Symphonic Winds for inspiring this new work!

2007 NEWS

ASCAP AWARD RECOGNIZES COMPOSITION ACHIEVEMENTS
Posted October 17, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced its 2006-07 ASCAPlus Awards, and has chosen me as an award recipient. ASCAPlus Awards recognize achievement in music composition and writing. I'm honored to receive recognition from such an excellent organization!

For more information about ASCAPlus Awards, click here.
MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA JOB COMBINES MUSIC, WRITING
Posted September 1, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

In news that is not directly related to my composing career, I have recently accepted a full-time position as Staff Writer for the Minnesota Orchestra, an exciting opportunity for me to combine my interests in music and writing. In my new capacity, I will regularly contribute to the Orchestra's monthly program magazine, Showcase, and write various other materials in support of the organization's publicity and publication operations. I will continue pursuing composing and performance opportunities in my spare time.

If you attend Minnesota Orchestra concerts, look for my name in Showcase starting this month!
CAPSTONE RECORDS FEATURES "88 KEYS" ON NEW CD
Posted July 23, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

A new nationally-distributed CD recording from Capstone Records features my piano composition 88 Keys, an "88-tone row" for solo piano that uses the instrument's keys once each. The recording, titled Musings, is the 22nd release in the SCI (Society of Composers, Inc.) CD Series, and features new music by ten composers from around the world.
NEW BAND COMMISSION WILL EXPLORE CIVIL WAR THEMES
Posted June 21, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

Carl Schenker and Susan Richardson of Washington, DC have commissioned me to write a new concert band work reflecting on the U.S. Civil War. I've scheduled time this summer to compose the new work, which will be my 10th piece written on commission. Thanks to Carl and Susan (my uncle and aunt) for this commission. Watch this page for additional information about the project!
PIANO SOLO "88 KEYS" PUBLISHED IN MUSIC JOURNAL
Posted May 15, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

My piano composition 88 Keys, an "88-tone row" for solo piano that uses the instrument's keys once each, has been published in the newest volume (#39) of the internationally-distributed music journal SCI (Society of Composers, Inc.) Journal of Music Scores. The journal is published twice annually by European American Music and is distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation.
KENWOOD ORCHESTRA PREMIERES "BIRMINGHAM"
Posted May 7, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

The Minneapolis-based Kenwood Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Stirling, performed the world premiere of my newest orchestral work, Birmingham, at a series of concerts on May 1 at Ramsey International Fine Arts Center and May 6 at Annunciation Catholic Church, both in Minneapolis.

Birmingham was composed in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and incorporates spoken excerpts from his 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Chief Judge Edward Toussaint of the Minnesota Court of Appeals was the special guest narrator for Birmingham.
BOOSEY & HAWKES TO PUBLISH "TWO DECEMBER CAROLS"
Posted April 8, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

New York and London-based publisher Boosey & Hawkes has announced plans to publish my two-movement holiday choral work Two December Carols. Two December Carols, which sets texts by Minnesota poets Joyce Kennedy and Shannon King, will be my first published work.

Last fall Two December Carols was released on the commercial CD Holidays of the New Era, a compilation of modern holiday music performed by Ukraine's Chamber Choir Kyiv and the Kiev Philharmonic.
"CHRISTINE'S LULLABY" PERFORMED AT LINCOLN CENTER
Posted March 28, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

On March 26, the Fox Lane High School Symphonic Band of Bedford, New York premiered my new concert band arrangement of my 2001 orchestral work Christine's Lullaby in a special concert at New York's Lincoln Center. The performance was conducted by Dr. Paul Tooker, who generously arranged for me to attend the performance as a guest of the band.

Christine's Lullaby was composed to honor Christine Lee Hanson, the youngest victim of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The March 26 performance marked the first time any arrangement of the work has been publicly performed in New York.
UPCOMING PIANO PERFORMANCE PREVIEWED IN ARTICLE
Posted March 10, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

The current issue of the Northeaster newspaper includes an article detailing the March 29 Spiritual Arts Festival in Northeast Minneapolis, which will include a concert performance of my solo piano suite A Celestial Triptych. Click here for the article, or visit my performance calendar for information on the March 29 performance.
SOUTHWEST HS COMMISSIONS REVISED BAND WORK
Posted February 10, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

The Minneapolis Southwest High School Wind Ensemble, conducted by Keith Liuzzi, has commissioned a revised version of my 2001 band work The Eagle's Island. The original version of this work won First Place in the 2002 MMEA Collegiate Composition Contest, and was recorded by the St. Olaf Norseman Band for my 2004 CD The Minnesota Portraits and other music by Carl Schroeder. Watch for further news about The Eagle's Island in the coming months!
FREELANCE JOURNALISM UPDATE: TIMOTHY MAHR PROFILE
Posted February 6, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

Occasional freelance journalism work is one way I support my composing career. Sometimes my music and journalism interests overlap, as in my recently-published profile of St. Olaf Band director and composer Timothy Mahr, who is one of my former composition teachers. Fans of the Minnesota classical and contemporary music scenes may enjoy reading the article, "A Musical Mind," which appears in the January 2007 issue of the St. Olaf Magazine.
NEW BAND WORK "MONUMENTS" SCHEDULED FOR DEBUT
Posted January 30, 2007 by Carl Schroeder

My newest concert band work, Monuments, will receive its public debut at a reading session of new elementary concert band music at the 2007 MMEA (Minnesota Music Educators Association) Mid-Winter Clinic on February 17 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Full details are available on my performance calendar.

Monuments was commissioned by the Carondelet Catholic School Concert Band, which tentatively plans to premiere the work in concert later this spring.

2006 NEWS

"TWO DECEMBER CAROLS" BROADCAST IN 3 U.S. STATES
Posted December 24, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

DECEMBER 24 -- As you celebrate the holidays, tune in to your local classical music radio station and you may hear an airing of my two-movement choral work Two December Carols, which is included on the new internationally-distributed CD Holidays of the New Era. So far this month, Two December Carols has been aired in Georgia (Georgia Public Broadcasting), Minnesota (Minnesota Public Radio) and New Jersey (WRPB 103.3FM).

I'm also pleased to announce that Two December Carols has received the ERM Media Masterworks Prize in conjunction with its recording and release on the CD Holidays of the New Era.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone celebrating the season!
"88 KEYS" NAMED TOP PICK BY SOLO PIANO PUBLICATIONS
Posted December 4, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

My recent CD 88 Keys, which features ten original solo piano works, is listed as a "Reviewer's Pick" for the month of December by Solo Piano Publications. In a generous review, critic Kathy Parsons writes: "Schroeder is a young artist with a unique vision and voice... an accomplished pianist who obviously feels very much at home with the instrument. [88 Keys ranges] from smoothly melodic to more experimental... Very highly recommended!"

Click here to read the complete review, and please consider sticking around the site to read other great reviews of new classical and solo piano CDs.
NEW HOLIDAY CD INCLUDES "TWO DECEMBER CAROLS"
Posted November 3, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

A new CD of modern holiday music, titled Holidays of the New Era, includes my two-movement choral work Two December Carols, a setting of texts by Minnesota poets Joyce Kennedy and Shannon King. The two-disc set, produced by ERM Media, is the first internationally-distributed commercial CD to feature one of my works. Click here for more details and info about ordering CDs.
COMMISSION ACCOMPLISHED: PART 2
Posted September 21, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

For the second time this month, I'm pleased to announce the completion of a commissioned piece - this time, it's a three-movement solo piano suite titled A Celestial Triptych. It was anonymously commissioned, and inspired by an intriguing series of space landscape paintings by Minneapolis-based artist Kendall Bohn. The movement titles are "Shadows of Ancient Stone," "Ringworld" and "Reflections at Nightfall."

If you're in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, I hope you'll consider attending the premiere of A Celestial Triptych on Sunday, October 1, part of a concert of my piano music in conjunction with an exhibition of Kendall Bohn's art at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation in St. Louis Park, MN. Full information on that event can be found on my calendar of upcoming performances.

COMMISSION ACCOMPLISHED: PART 1
Posted September 5, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

I'm very pleased to announce the recent completion of my tenth work for concert band, titled Monuments. It's a 3-minute work written on a commission from the Carondelet Catholic School Concert Band of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is a very special commission for me, since Carondelet (formerly Christ the King - St. Thomas the Apostle) was my elementary school and the site of some of my first premieres as a budding composer. Its band is conducted by Jeffrey Ruhnke, who began leading the group when I was in 8th grade.

The premiere is not yet scheduled, but is slated for sometime during the 2006-2007 school year. I'll add details to my performance calendar later this year.

MIDWEST RECORD RECOMMENDS RECENT CD "88 KEYS"
Posted August 27, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

Midwest Record gives 88 Keys, my newly-released CD of original piano music, a generous thumbs-up in its new review, declaring "...with a bunch of recognition already under his young belt, [Schroeder is] more impressionistic than George Winston, less new age than Yanni, not jive cocktail and just plain good... [88 Keys is] warm, up close and personal... This is a cat to watch for."

Thanks for the kind review! Visit Midwest Record to read reviews of other new CDs released by regional and independent labels.

"CHRISTINE'S LULLABY" EXCERPTED IN 9/11 DOCUMENTARY
Posted August 22, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

Excerpts from the Minnesota Youth Symphony Orchestra's performance of my orchestral elegy Christine's Lullaby, which was composed to honor Christine Lee Hanson, the youngest victim of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, are used as background music in "Flight 175: As the World Watched," a new cable documentary from ABC News Productions. The documentary, which tells the story of the 2nd plane to hit the World Trade Center on 9/11, airs on The Learning Channel (TLC) at 8pm Central on Wednesday, August 30.

In coming weeks, as the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks approaches, please take a moment to remember the victims and their families.

PIANO SOLO TO APPEAR IN MUSIC ANTHOLOGY
Posted August 1, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

My piano composition 88 Keys, an "88-tone row" for solo piano that uses the instrument's keys once each, will be published in a forthcoming issue of the SCI (Society of Composers, Inc.) Journal of Music Scores, an anthology of music published twice annually by European American Music. Separately, the work will be recorded for the Fall 2007 SCI Compact Disc Series, released on the Capstone Records label.

ORCHESTRAL WORK HONORS MARTIN LUTHER KING
Posted June 4, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

I've recently completed my fifth orchestral piece, titled Birmingham. It's a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and incorporates spoken passages from his 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail," which Dr. King's estate generously granted permission to use.

NEW CD "88 KEYS" RELEASED; JUNE 25 CONCERT PLANNED
Posted May 21, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

My new CD of original piano music, 88 Keys: Piano Music by Carl Schroeder, is now available. You can listen to samples from each track on my CD recordings page, and I will be performing music from the CD at the official release concert on Sunday, June 25 at Christ the King Church in Minneapolis. For more info on that event, visit my performance calendar.

"PORTRAITS" SCHEDULED FOR SUMMER PERFORMANCES
Posted May 17, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

My three-movement concert band work The Minnesota Portraits will be performed by the Minneapolis-based Calhoun-Isles Community Band, conducted by Paul Kile, during its summer 2006 outdoor concert season. The Calhoun-Isles Community Band commissioned the work in 2003 and is currently celebrating its 25th season. Visit my performance calendar for dates, locations and more details.

TRACK LISTING ANNOUNCED FOR UPCOMING PIANO CD
Posted May 4, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

I'm pleased to announce a track listing for my upcoming CD 88 Keys: Piano Music by Carl Schroeder. CDs will be available later this month, and an official CD release concert release will be held on Sunday, June 25. CDs can be ordered through this form, and will be delivered by mail as soon as they arrive.

   88 KEYS: PIANO MUSIC BY CARL SCHROEDER
   1) Mississippi River (2004) 2:08
   2) Jenny's Song (1998) 3:29
   3) Birmingham (2006) 6:40
   4) Fenn's Theme (2000) 3:11
   5) 88 Keys (2004) 1:35
   6) Memories from the Hill (2005) 8:38
   7) Christine's Lullaby (2005) 4:35
   8) Snowflake Song (2005) 2:39
   9) Wisdom (2005) 2:55
   10) Switch Track (2006) 4:49

"TWO DECEMBER CAROLS" CHOSEN FOR COMMERCIAL CD
Posted April 4, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

My two-movement work for SATB choir and piano/harp, Two December Carols, has been selected for inclusion on "Holidays of the New Era," a new Christmas release from ERM Media, producers of the groundbreaking "Masterworks of the New Era" CD series. Recording will take place in Prague from May 2-12 with the Kyiv Municipal Chamber Choir performing, and the CD will be released in November 2006.

FINAL RECORDING SESSION HELD FOR UPCOMING CD
Posted March 30, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

MARCH 30 -- Today I recorded seven new piano works for my upcoming CD of original piano works, tentatively titled "88 Keys: Piano Music by Carl Schroeder." The CD, which will feature ten tracks of music, is scheduled for release in summer 2006, and is being recorded and produced by Joshua Wyatt of Pacific Rim Sound. Watch this page for more details in coming months.

PIANO SOLO "88 KEYS" PICKED FOR COMPOSER'S CONCERT
Posted March 22, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

My piano composition 88 Keys has been selected for performance at the inaugural concert in the American Composers Forum's new Sound Check series featuring music by Minnesota composers. The concert will take place on April 11 at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis. Visit my performance calendar for more details.

NEW "CHRISTINE'S LULLABY" ARRANGEMENT COMPLETED
Posted March 1, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

I have completed a concert band arrangement of my orchestral work Christine's Lullaby at the request of Dr. Paul Tooker, conductor of the Fox Lane High School Wind Ensemble in Westchester County, NY. The ensemble tentatively plans to premiere the band arrangement in a special concert at Alice Tully Hall in New York's Lincoln Center in March 2007.

"AGORA" TO RECEIVE FIRST EAST COAST PERFORMANCE
Posted February 20, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

My good friend Andre Feagin, a talented young conductor I met through the 2004 National Band Association Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project, has contacted me with the good news that he plans to program my concert band work Agora at next month's Randolph County Senior High All-County Band performance in Asheboro, NC, where he will be a guest conductor. Watch for Andre's name in the future -- he's a rising star!

CONCERT BAND WORK NAMED COMPETITION FINALIST
Posted February 9, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

My concert band work Agora has been named a finalist in the 2006 Penfield Music Composition Contest, sponsored by Penfield High School Wind Ensemble in Penfield, NY.

FREELANCE JOURNALISM UPDATE: JANIS HARDY PROFILE
Posted January 7, 2006 by Carl Schroeder

Occasional freelance journalism work is one way I support my composing career. Recently the St. Olaf Magazine published my profile of Twin Cities-based soprano Janis Hardy, titled "All the world's a (lyric) stage." Fans of the Minnesota classical and contemporary music scenes may enjoy reading the article.

2005 NEWS

CALIFORNIA BAND PICKS "AGORA" FOR MARCH CONCERT
Posted November 7, 2005 by Carl Schroeder

My concert band work Agora, composed in 2003 in celebration of the 25th anniversary season of the Minnesota Symphonic Winds, has been chosen as one of three pieces to be featured at the California State University (Bakersfield) Band's 2006 Guest Composer Concert in March 2006, with Dr. Patricia Childress conducting. I will be a guest composer of the ensemble in Bakersfield, CA from March 3-6, 2006 and will introduce my work to the audience at the March 5 concert.

INTRODUCING A NEW WEBSITE SECTION
Posted November 1, 2005 by Carl Schroeder

This new section of the website will feature brief updates about new compositions, upcoming projects and performances and other news. In recent years, I've been fortunate to have many fine performances and opportunities come my way, and I hope to share news of continued success on this page. As always, the Performance Calendar page will contain the most recent information about all upcoming performances that have a confirmed date.

MEDIA ARTICLES & CD REVIEWS

    Sept. 11, 2007 -- "Local musicians perform tribute to 9/11 victims" (Joy Powell, Star Tribune)

    March 23, 2007 -- "Spiritual art to be displayed in Minneapolis" (Staff Report, Star Tribune)

    March 14, 2007 -- "Concert Recap" (Chris Porter, Band Director Blog)

    March 7, 2007 -- "Juried Spiritual Arts Show will be at St. Boniface, March 23-30" (Nancy Sartor, Northeaster)

    Dec. 2006 -- CD Review: 88 Keys (Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications)

    Nov. 22, 2006 -- "Appalachian Concert Band performs Nov. 29" (Appalachian State University News)

    Sept. 11, 2006 -- "Alumnus composition part of Sept. 11 documentary" (David Gonnerman, St. Olaf College News) Article no longer online

    Sept. 8, 2006 -- "A musical memorial" (Michael Anthony, Star Tribune) Article in paid archives

    Aug. 21, 2006 -- CD Review: 88 Keys (Chris Spector, Midwest Record Recap) Article no longer online

    June 16, 2006 -- "A new classic" (Michael Metzger, Southwest Journal) Article no longer online

    April 14, 2006 -- "St. Olaf composer honored victims" (Aisha Aedy, Star Tribune) Article in paid archives

    Sept. 12, 2005 -- "Pain gives way to memory" (Glenn Howatt, Star Tribune) Article in paid archives

    Sept. 9, 2005 -- "Business owner produces annual 9-11 Tribute with community's help" (Roxanne Furlong, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal)

    Feb. 9, 2005 -- "Composer visits PAHS band practice" (Michael Jacobson, Paynesville Press)

    Jan. 27, 2005 -- "Nebraska Wind Symphony sets sights on youths" (Kim Roberts-Gudeman, Omaha World-Herald)

    Aug. 28, 2004 -- "Mentoring the Leaders of Tomorrow" (Elizabeth Dallman, BandDirector.com)

    July 21, 2004 -- "A Weekend for the Books" (Kim Ode, Star Tribune) Article in paid archives

    May 2004 -- "Student composer hits high note with compositions, leadership" (Anna Palmer, St. Olaf Magazine)

    April 30, 2004 -- "St. Olaf student, alumnus, selected for prestigious mentoring project for musicians" (David Gonnerman, St. Olaf College News)

    Sept. 12, 2003 -- "Ceremonies, Dedications Honor Mass. Sept. 11 Victims" (WHDH-TV)

    Sept. 11, 2003 -- "Butterflies make Easton couple's heart flutter" (Bill Bittar, Fairfield Minuteman)

    May 5, 2003 -- "The Bleat" (James Lileks, Lileks.com)

    May 4, 2003 -- "Big impact felt in post-9/11 work by budding composer" (Gwendolyn Freed, Star Tribune)

    April 27, 2003 -- "Three musical anniversaries held this week" (Michael Anthony, Star Tribune) Article in paid archives