Christian Hebel at YoungArts Week 2015

It was YoungArts Week January 4-11, 2015  in Miami where we selected the 2015 Presidential Scholars in the Arts. There were a pool of over 11,000 young artists this year from across the country. That number was reduced to just under 200 students who were in Miami. Twenty (20) were chosen as Presidential Scholars and invited to perform and show their art at the White House. The students have been creating, writing and collaborating  every day this week and they are crazy talented.

I taught a MasterClass on January 9, 2015 for some incredibly gifted and cool young musicians. It was a true honor to once again work with the gifted artists of YoungArts Foundation. 

Christian Hebel teaches MasterClass at YoungArts Week in Miami, FL. January 9, 2015.

Photo by Jason Koerner

Christian Hebel at YoungArts MasterClass Miami, FL January 9, 2015. Photo by Jason Koerner

Christian Hebel with MasterClass students at YoungArts Week in Miami, FL. January 9, 2015.

Photo by Jason Koerner

YoungArts is the signature national organization that recognizes and supports America’s most talented 15-18 year old artists in the visual, literary and performing arts. For more information, visit their website - www.youngarts.org.

Christian Hebel attends YoungArts Backyard Ball

After teaching a MasterClass, I attended the YoungArts Backyard Ball on January 10, 2015. It was the culmination of National YoungArts Week, celebrating the nation’s most talented emerging artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts. 

During the evening, three prominent awardees were recognized for their invaluable commitment to the arts:

• Jeff Koons; renowned visual artist 
• Josh Groban; Grammy-nominated recording artist, YoungArts Master Teacher and 1999 YoungArts Winner in Theater
• Chris Young: Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and 2003 YoungArts Winner and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, 

Christian Hebel with Josh Groban YoungArts Backyard Ball January 10, 2015 Miami, FL. Photo from Contact Music. 

The evening was emceed by YoungArts Alumna and Master Teacher, actress Zuzanna Szadkowksi and included a post-dinner performance directed by renowned Tony Award-winner, dancer, choreographer and YoungArts Artistic Advisor, Bill T. Jones. The performance featured YoungArts Alumni in music, voice, theater and dance from around the nation.

For more information on YoungArts, visit their website, www.youngarts.org

Christian Hebel on CBS Sports Dec. 14 5pm ET

Catch all the action and watch Christian Hebel participate in the Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest in Park City Utah. The Deer Valley  Celebrity Skifest will be on CBS Sports on Sunday, December 14 at 5pm ET or check local listing for time/channel. 

The Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest was held on December 5-8, 2014 benefiting Waterkeeper Alliance. For more information, check out Waterkeeper Alliance at www.waterkeeper.org.

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Christian Hebel at the Deer Valley Celebrity Skifest Park City, UT

Christian Hebel performing at Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton

Celebrate Halloween 2014 with Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton, a unique concert with the Hollywood Studio Symphony and choir conducted by John Mauceri at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Friday, October 31st; Saturday, Nov 1 and on Sunday, Nov 2 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. 

Christian Hebel will be performing at the concert featuring an 87-piece orchestra and 45-person choir. The orchestral performance will include music from Batman, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Alice In Wonderland and others on the program.   

Elfman himself will perform his songs from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”  He was the singing voice of Jack Skellington in the 1993 classic film.  The concert will be accompanied with large screen film clips, and the artwork of Tim Burton.

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For ticket information - Nokia shows  

For ticket information - Honda Center

Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics CD

Earlier this year, Christian was part of the recording of Aretha Franklin's latest CD "Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics". This CD includes covers of songs including “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “Rolling in the Deep.”  Aretha's upcoming album is available for pre-order now on iTunes & Amazon Music ahead of it's 10/21 release. 

Track Listings

1. People

2. Rolling In The Deep (The Aretha Version)

3. Midnight Train To Georgia

4. I Will Survive (The Aretha Version)

5. At Last

6. No One

7. I'm Every Woman/RESPECT

8. Teach Me Tonight

9. Keep Me Hanging On

10. Nothing Compares 2 U

Check out the first single from this new album, Rolling in the Deep (The Aretha Version)

Hi guys!

Hi guys! I've been traveling the last couple weeks and just want to check in with you all and get you up to speed. I had the honor of attending the wedding of two of closest friends David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris. It was one of the most magical experiences of my life. Five days of love, amazing food, friendship and laughter at a castle in the middle of the Italian countryside. I will check in again soon after I recover.

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Photo by Christian Hebel

Barbra Streisand "Partners" Album

Christian has been in the studio the past few months recording Barbra's latest album which will be released on September 16, 2014.  Pre-order the album now at Amazon.com and iTunes .

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Columbia Records has announced the upcoming release of Barbra Streisand’s “Partners” album, to debut on September 16th, 2014, featuring 12 inimitable new Streisand duets with the world’s greatest male vocalists.

Barbra took to Instagram on August 11th to announce to the world the official September 16th release date for “Partners.” All those who pre-order the album will receive a new downloadable song “New York State Of Mind,” with Billy Joel. The Lionel Richie duet of the classic “The Way We Were” will be also be made available to pre-ordering fans on August 26. The third Instant Grat track, the Michael Bublé duet “It Had To Be You,” - will be downloadable via pre-order on September 2.

The inspired new musical pairings on “Partners” include, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, Jason Gould, Josh Groban, Billy Joel, John Legend, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton, Stevie Wonder and a breathtaking virtual duet with the King of rock n’ roll, Elvis Presley. The new album, which is executive produced by Barbra and Jay Landers, is produced by ‘Babyface’ and Walter Afanasieff.

Track listing

1. It Had To Be You (w/ Michael Bublé)

2. People (w/ Stevie Wonder)

3. Come Rain Or Come Shine (w/ John Mayer)

4. Evergreen (w/ Babyface)

5. New York State Of Mind (w/ Billy Joel)

6. I'd Want It To Be You (w/ Blake Shelton)

7. The Way We Were (w/ Lionel Richie)

8. I Still Can See Your Face (w/ Andrea Bocelli)

9. How Deep Is The Ocean (w/ Jason Gould)

10. What Kind Of Fool (w/ John Legend)

11. Somewhere (w/ Josh Groban)

12. Love Me Tender (w/ Elvis Presley)

Thank you

Last night was the perfect end to our Summer Symphony Tour. We could not have asked for a better finish than performing with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops. To Josh, the crew and the rest of the band I say thank you. It was an honor sharing the stage with you. And thank you to all our wonderful fans who come out to see us. We wouldn't be doing this without you all.

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Christian at Mohegan Sun

Christian Hebel, Josh Groban and Sweeney

Watch what Sweeney (Josh Groban's dog) says about Christian's violin playing.

Hello from Wolf Trap

Christian Hebel at Tour Rehearsal

See you on the road! 

Summer Tour Setlist Revealed

Want to know this summer tour's setlist -watch the video!

Meet Josh Groban's Band

Meet the band. 

Summer Tour Rehearsals

Rehearsal with Josh Groban - you can see, we are serious at rehearsals! 

AreYou Ready?

Summer Tour 2014 coming soon..

Summer Tour 2014

I am happy to announce our tour dates for Josh Groban and the band next month. Hope you can come out and join us.  

• August 16, 2014 Cary, NC - Booth Amphitheatre
• August 19, 2014 Vienna, VA - The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
• August 20, 2014 Vienna, VA - The Filene Center at Wolf Trap
• August 22, 2014 Canandaigua, NY - Constellation Brands Marvin Sands PAC
• August 23, 2014 Bethel, NY - Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
• August 27, 2014 Philadelphia, PA - The Mann Center for the Performing Arts
• August 29, 2014 Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena
• August 30, 2014 Lenox, MA - Tanglewood

For more information, check out the current show page - click here 

Photo by Danette D

New Videos

From Christian Hebel's solo performance with Symphoria conducted by Sean O'Loughlin in Syracuse, NY May 16, 2014; Cortland, NY May 17, 2014; and Rome. NY May 18, 2014. 

Violin soloist Christian Hebel performs Theme from Cinema Paradiso by Ennio Morricone with the Syracuse Symphony. Arranged by William Ross. Conducted by Sean O'Loughlin. May 18, 2014 Capital Theater, Rome, NY.

Violin soloist Christian Hebel performs Theme from Schindler's List by John Williams with the Syracuse Symphony. Arranged by John Williams. Conducted by Sean O'Loughlin. May 18, 2014 Capital Theater, Rome, NY.

Violin soloist Christian Hebel performs Tango Por Una Cabeza from Scent of a Woman with the Syracuse Symphony. Arranged by John Williams. Music by Carlos Gardel. Conducted by Sean O'Loughlin. May 17, 2014 Cortland, NY.

Violin soloist Christian Hebel performs Suite from Fiddler on the Roof with the Syracuse Symphony.  Arranged by John Williams.  Music by Jerry Bock.  Conducted by Sean O'Loughlin.  May 18, 2014  Capital Theater, Rome, NY

Christian Hebel attends TrevorLIVE NY

TrevorLIVE is a signature semi-annual event of The Trevor Project, the nation’s leading provider of crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. 

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Jane Lynch, Christian Hebel, Rachael Harris, Arianna Huffington, Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, Abbe Land on Red Carpet at TrevorLive June 16, 2014.            

Photo credit: Dave Kotinsky 

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Christian Hebel, Rachael Harris, Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka an the Red Carpet @TrevorLive June 16, 2014

 Photo credit: Dave Kotinsky 

For more information about the event, please visit  www.TheTrevorProject.org/TrevorLIVENY.

In Theaters Now....

Christian Hebel was in the recording sessions for the film soundtrack of 3 movies in theaters now. Don't miss out, go watch and listen!

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