On the heels of their 2022 Billboard-charting and award winning album, Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost as the duo Double Keyed continue to delight audiences with their heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their unique and contemplative sound takes the listener on a journey that resonates long after their performances. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Their first album, Midwinter’s Gift, was recorded in 2022 in Nashville, TN and in November of that same year it was nationally recognized by reaching #13 on Billboard’s “Classical-Crossover” chart. A few months later, it was nominated by the Central Pennsylvania Hall of Fame for “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” and was also awarded “Best Classical-Crossover Album” of 2022. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Fast forward to 2025 - now you can join an exciting new adventure that provides sanctuary to souls and spreads the joy of music worldwide. Frances and Kirstin, along with Nashville’s Phillip Keveren, are collaborating to create a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. With Keveren’s renowned arranging and production skills, and the London Symphony Orchestra’s recording prowess, Double Keyed is already in the process of crafting a second captivating instrumental Christmas album. Once funding is in place for this epic album, recording dates will be set and hopes are for a 2026 holiday release.
Carlisle & Lancaster; You helped us raise $23,000! 🎉
A Moment We Won't Forget...Here's the insider's advantage to attending a live concert...somewhere in the final piece, Frances’s iPad decided it needed a dramatic moment and completely glitched. We now fondly refer to this moment as:
Feel free to include whichever one makes you smile. We’re choosing gratitude (and humor) over all of it. Kirstin wondering who these jokers are on the big screen...🤪 Thank YouThank you for believing in this project, supporting the dream, and being part of this extraordinary journey toward London. We are continuing to climb this Mt. Everest and are still hopeful for a 2026 release. This past weekend certainly gave us a big boost toward that goal. If you’d like to help us spread the word—please share this newsletter with a friend who loves music, artistry, or a good “Grand Pause.” 🎶😄 You're Invited This Sunday...Can you believe that Frances has a new album out? I know...this woman is the most driven person I know! I'm also pretty sure the entire album was conceived and recorded in ONE week this summer 😳 It is a beautiful album of Thanksgiving Hymn's ala Frances Drost style. Frances’s brand-new album release concert: Special Thanksgiving Hymn “We Gather Together” 📅 Sunday, November 23 If you can't make it to the concert, you can order the CD or digital downloads here:
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On the heels of their 2022 Billboard-charting and award winning album, Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost as the duo Double Keyed continue to delight audiences with their heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their unique and contemplative sound takes the listener on a journey that resonates long after their performances. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Their first album, Midwinter’s Gift, was recorded in 2022 in Nashville, TN and in November of that same year it was nationally recognized by reaching #13 on Billboard’s “Classical-Crossover” chart. A few months later, it was nominated by the Central Pennsylvania Hall of Fame for “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” and was also awarded “Best Classical-Crossover Album” of 2022. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Fast forward to 2025 - now you can join an exciting new adventure that provides sanctuary to souls and spreads the joy of music worldwide. Frances and Kirstin, along with Nashville’s Phillip Keveren, are collaborating to create a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. With Keveren’s renowned arranging and production skills, and the London Symphony Orchestra’s recording prowess, Double Keyed is already in the process of crafting a second captivating instrumental Christmas album. Once funding is in place for this epic album, recording dates will be set and hopes are for a 2026 holiday release.
Where Souls Find Sanctuary Dear Reader, We’re thrilled to finally share a milestone that has been years in the making. On April 9, 2026, Double Keyed will record the orchestral parts of our upcoming Christmas album at Abbey Road Studios, Studio One, featuring the London Symphony Orchestra. The entrance to Abbey Road Studios in London, England. Studio One is synonymous with some of the most iconic orchestral recordings in history, and stepping into it with the London Symphony Orchestra feels...
Where Souls Find Sanctuary Dear Reader, During a time of constant news and social media noise, I’ve felt the need to share an uplifting story I’ve been holding onto. Last August, a single message landed at exactly the right moment. What followed was a powerful reminder of how deeply this project is rooted in community. Read the Full Blog Here In the blog; a story of unexpected generosity Upcoming Appearance This Friday, February 6, we will be joining the ABC27 Good Day PA team in the 10:00...
Where Souls Find Sanctuary Dear Reader, With a snowstorm on the horizon, we wanted to share some light reading for the quieter days ahead. Frances recently published a blog, The Cycle Beneath the Cycle, which reflects on the deeper rhythms that shape creative work, those that we rarely see. If you're home and cozy, you can read it here: Read the Full Blog Here The process behind-the-scenes and how it changes when we bring others into our creative sphere. Upcoming Performances🎵🎵 ...and when...