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Markdavin Obenza

Oct 317 min read

How I lost 65 pounds.

I've tried low-carb, KETO, and exercise. This is what worked for me.

Markdavin Obenza

Jan 295 min read

Byrd Ensemble - III. Digital media, money, and our first break (2008-2010)

In 2008, Facebook and YouTube were new. Only the young and trendy spent time on these platforms, documenting too much of their private lives

Markdavin Obenza

Nov 18, 20237 min read

Byrd Ensemble - II. Summer of Love (2004-2007)

Flying high from our inaugural concert in 2004, we were determined to keep going.

Markdavin Obenza

Oct 19, 20235 min read

Byrd Ensemble - I. Byrdlings (2000-2004)

I was a star Soprano in the Northwest Boychoir—at least it seemed that way.

Markdavin Obenza

Apr 14, 20234 min read

Notes on Prince of Music: Palestrina

Notes by Kirin Nielsen, DMA

Markdavin Obenza

Apr 6, 20233 min read

Music for Holy Week, recorded by the Byrd Ensemble

A selection of Byrd Ensemble recordings and videos for Holy Week.

Markdavin Obenza

Feb 11, 20234 min read

In the Midst of Life

About program "In the Midst of Life," Feb 11, 2023.

Markdavin Obenza

Sep 15, 20222 min read

Recording Recap - Penitence and Lamentation

THE HARDEST THING ABOUT RECORDING from a Producer’s perspective, is knowing (very quickly) the things you can fix and the things you...

Markdavin Obenza

Aug 29, 20223 min read

GOAT Rocks ROCKS

AS IF MY MOUTH WAS A SPACE STATION, about a mile in our hike an unidentified flying bug docked right on my tongue.

Markdavin Obenza

Nov 30, 20215 min read

Trip to the Enchantments 2021

FULL VIDEO September 18-22, 2021 Shot on iPhone 12 Day 1: To Colchuck Lake and up Aasgard A test of physical and mental strength. Our 4.5...

Markdavin Obenza

Oct 20, 20212 min read

Sight-reading. A barrier.

Sight-reading. Many (perhaps most) singers dread it—I hear you. However, I see the lack of proficiency in this skill as the biggest...

Markdavin Obenza

Jun 29, 20212 min read

HIKE 06: Ira Spring Trail - Mason Lake (Snoqualmie Pass, WA)

My brother scored tickets to hike the enchantments this September 2021 and I’m going on a bunch of hikes to get my butt in shape. Will be...