Joseph Martin Waters composed the NWEAMO 2020 piece Shouldn’t,
performed by the SWARMIUS ensemble, featuring guest vocalist Nina Deering
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He also composed Things which will be presented during the livestream concert on May 16th at 6 PM PST at NWEAMO.org

Shouldn’t — from the musical theater work “El Colibrí Mágico (The Magic Hummingbird) — A California Story”
is the defining aria for Clara, the leader and moral compass of a trio of Southern California teenage rockers
whose partying adventure to Tijuana takes a surreal turn and transforms into a life defining vision quest …

Musicians:
vocalist Nina Deering and
bassist Harley Magsino
performing with members of the SWARMIUS Ensemble
Todd Rewoldt — Alto Saxophone,
Ian Buss — Tenor Saxophone,
Daniel Pate — Vibraphone,
Geoffrey Burleson — Piano