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Seeking Director's Assistant
Location: Seattle, WA (Remote, Seattle area preferred for occasional on-site event support) Reports to: Markdavin Obenza Rate: $30.00 per hour Status: Independent Contractor (1099) Term: Seasonal (September – June) with a 3-month initial trial period. Start Date: March 2, 2026. Overview I am seeking a Director’s Assistant to assist with administrative and creative tasks for my work as Artistic Director ( Byrd Ensemble, Radiance Ensemble ) and Creative Director ( Scrib

Markdavin Obenza
Feb 112 min read


PREVIEW: Renaissance Music from Scotland & England (Feb 2025)
PREVIEW: Renaissance Music from Scotland & England (Feb 2025)

Markdavin Obenza
Jan 31, 20255 min read


How I lost 65 pounds.
I've tried low-carb, KETO, and exercise. This is what worked for me.

Markdavin Obenza
Oct 31, 20247 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
Jan 29, 20245 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
Nov 18, 20237 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
Oct 19, 20235 min read


Notes on Prince of Music: Palestrina
Notes by Kirin Nielsen, DMA

Markdavin Obenza
Apr 14, 20234 min read


Music for Holy Week, recorded by the Byrd Ensemble
A selection of Byrd Ensemble recordings and videos for Holy Week.

Markdavin Obenza
Apr 6, 20233 min read


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

Markdavin Obenza
Feb 11, 20234 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
Sep 15, 20222 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
Aug 29, 20223 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
Nov 30, 20215 min read
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