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SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE Your Letterhead Here Media Advisory For immediate Release until (date after event) WHO: Contact: name phone number/email times of day phone is answered your website WHAT: SINGING THE SONGS OF HILDEGARD VON BINGEN An introductory and participatory session of music-making based on chants written by the 12th century mystic and abbess Hildegard von Bingen. This afternoon includes everyone learning to sing at least two sacred songs by Hildegard. WHEN: day, date, time beginning and ending WHERE: name of location, address, city COST: general and special prices if any for students/seniors SPONSORED BY: name of organization TEXT: The rising popularity of chant and interest in that historical era has brought the works of Hildegard von Bingen again to the forefront. She was, in her own time of the 12th century, one of the dominant religious and social figures in Europe. Acclaimed as a seer, the founder and abbess of two monasteries for women, the composer of the first known opera, she was also a poet and author of nine books. Soprano Norma Gentile leads a special session of music making dedicated to sharing Hildegard's music with other singers. During this session everyone will have the opportunity to learn to sing two chants by Hildegard. Being able to read music is helpful, but not essential. Musical scores will be provided to all. You may also wish to include some quotes from Reviews