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Double Keyed, LLC

Kirstin Myers, oboe | Frances Drost, piano

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 2026 - 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. In April 2026 they met with the London Symphony at Abbey Road Studios as they recorded they recorded the orchestral parts to this cinematic masterpiece. The album is on track for a November 2026 release. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on this epic adventure!

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A Gift for You 🥳

Dear ReaderAs we get closer to the November 6 release of Joy! we're uncovering more exciting things along the way! Since today is my birthday, instead of sharing my age, we are sharing TWO other, certainly more, important things... The Unboxing of Joy! A few weeks ago, Frances and I got together at The Meeting House in Carlisle, where our November 15 event will take place, and for the first time saw our CDs. We wanted to share that moment with you, which you will find in the video below. BTW,...

4 days ago • 2 min read

Dear ReaderWe have been enjoying truly beautiful fall weather here in central PA - and for Frances and I, that makes us think...well, it's only 77 days until...Christmas! Well. I guess we're always thinking of Christmas, but, I digress... The Journey to Joy Events! The big news for today, though, is that tickets for our album release events, the Journey to Joy! are now available! This week went to The Meeting House Sanctuary in Carlisle to start preparing for the events and we decided to send...

14 days ago • 2 min read

Dear ReaderToday is the day! After years of dreaming, planning, fundraising, recording, traveling, praying, and wondering how all of the pieces would come together, we finally get to share the cover of our new Double Keyed Christmas album: This project has taken us across the pond to Abbey Road Studios in London, down South to Nashville, and into a musical wonderland we will never forget. We created Joy! to offer something unique, beautiful, and joyful for the Christmas season. The album is...

21 days ago • 2 min read

Countdown to Double Keyed/LSOCD & Digital Download Pre-Order! Dear ReaderWe just wanted to send you a reminder that THIS FRIDAY, October 2, pre-orders will open for our new Christmas CD, digital downloads as well as iTunes and Amazon Music 🥳!! By pre-ordering, you are guaranteed to get your CD on or before the release date (Nov 6). 🎉 We will also be revealing our album artwork and title. We are EXCITED!! 🎄Be on the lookout for an email from us on Friday! Pre-ordering is incredibly helpful to...

23 days ago • 2 min read

Speakeasy Recording Studio, TN📸 Erick Anderson Dear ReaderAs you are one of biggest supporters, we have lots of exciting updates for you this week! First, we are thrilled that WHTM ABC27 is, once again, our media sponsor - not only for our release events but this time it coincides with the release of our new Christmas album! Here is what you need to know about our fall lineup:October 2 - Pre-Orders for the CD and digital music open. This day will also be the big reveal of our album artwork...

about 1 month ago • 2 min read

Speakeasy Recording Studio, TN📸 Erick Anderson Dear ReaderWe hope you've been well! Although we've been quiet, this fall we're about to make some noise... Please understand you'll be the first to know,but in the meantime...click below: On September 17th you will have more dates(!) to add to your calendar, but for a current full listing of our future events, click here. Fundraising Progress: 92%! We now have 262 donors! Our goal is to get to 300 - and that's with a donationin any amount. With...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

The Double Keyed Nashville TeamSpeakeasy Recording Studio, TNJuly 30, 2026L-R: Phillip Keveren, Frances Drost, Kirstin Myers, Kent Hooper Dear ReaderIt's been a few weeks since we've returned from our Nashville recording sessions, and in some ways, I think we're both still recovering! After three intense eight-hour days in the studio, it's looking like we'll have an album ready for our holiday release. We're now in the thick of listening to mixes and creating the final album art - which means...

2 months ago • 1 min read
Frances and Kirstin of Double Keyed show the London Symphony Orchestra a list of their 258 supporters for their album project at Abbey Road.

Dear ReaderWelcome to Postcard #8 from Abbey Road! This is the final installment in our London postcard series. This postcard belongs to you. As we've been thinking about how to bring these postcards to a close, we kept coming back to one moment inside Studio One at Abbey Road that meant more than either of us can adequately put into words.(Although, to be fair, when I introduced us to the orchestra, I literally couldn't find the words as I was on the brink of hyperventilating! 😵💫 But I...

3 months ago • 1 min read
Frances Drost and Kirstin Myers sitting at Kensington Gardens, London UK the day after their Abbey Road an London Symphony recording sessions April 2026.

One week from today...we record. Dear ReaderWelcome to Postcard #7 from Abbey Road! One week from today, Frances and I will begin recording our own parts in Nashville for our upcoming Christmas album with the London Symphony Orchestra. As that milestone approaches, I've been reflecting on our week in London while the orchestra recorded at Abbey Road - and on the unexpected little gifts we discovered along the way. Swans.A ladybug.A feather.A rainbow. Looking back, I don't think they were...

3 months ago • 1 min read
The percussionists of the London Symphony Orchestra as they record Double Keyed's 2026 Christmas album.

Dear ReaderHaving chosen an instrument that's...well...for lack of a better word at the moment, a bit obscure (no, it's not a clarinet—nor a bassoon!), I'm rather used to interesting reactions when I tell people I play the oboe. Or perhaps, when I simply play it for people, they might tell me how much they liked the flute I just played. I get it! It is beautiful, but it's not a very common instrument. Well, now that I think of it, maybe I really was born with a tad bit of resilience—my name...

3 months ago • 4 min read