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Daniel is pleased to announce that his orchestrations can be heard in the new Paramount feature film, The Dictator, releasing in theaters nationwide May 16th.

August 1, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TRAVELSCOPE® Wins EMMY® for Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Photography

Los Angeles – June 17, 2011 – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) tonight announced Travelscope, the PBS travel television series hosted by award-winning travel journalist Joseph Rosendo and now in its sixth season, as one of the winners of the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards.

In his acceptance speech from the podium at the grand gala for more than 1,000 attendees at the Westin Bonaventure in downtown Los Angeles, Zebediah Smith, Travelscope’s primary shooter, editor and production supervisor, said, “Thank you for the personal recognition. Yet, I also want to thank Julie and Joseph Rosendo and everyone associated with Travelscope, because it takes an entire crew of creative individuals to make an entertaining and culturally-rich show like Travelscope.”

After the awards ceremony, Joseph Rosendo, Travelscope’s Host and Executive Producer, offered the following remarks, “We are grateful that each week Travelscope has the opportunity to prove the words of Mark Twain that, ‘Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness’. My producer and wife, Julie Rosendo and I are grateful to Zeb and everyone that made this great honor possible — including the Academy members and PBS viewers everywhere.”

Watch some of Travelscope’s many award-winning episodes at this link.

Daniel Scores Award-Winning Episode of Travelscope

March 31, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TRAVELSCOPE RECEIVES FOUR TELLY AWARDS INCLUDING THE PRESTIGIOUS SILVER TELLY AWARD

The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional and cable television programs and commercials, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web. Since 1978, their mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity.

This year’s 32nd Annual Telly Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents. Travelscope is honored to have been awarded The Telly’s highest honor – a Silver Telly Award in the Film / Video category for “Crossing the Swiss Alps,” which is airing on PBS television stations nationwide as part of Travelscope’s 4th season.

Distributed in the United States by American Public Television to more than 500 PBS stations and world-wide by Pop Twist Entertainment, Travelscope’s Crossing the Swiss Alps and 64 other Travelscope episodes may be seen on PBS and are available on Amazon’s Video on Demand.
Additionally, Travelscope was honored with three Bronze Telly Awards for Guatemala – Seeking the Past in Tikal and Yaxha; New Brunswick, Canada’s Acadian Festival; Germany’s Winter Carnival.

Executive Producer and Host Joseph Rosendo is a member of the prestigious Society of American Travel Writers. In addition to this year’s Silver Telly Award, Joseph is the recipient of an Emmy nomination, 7 Telly Awards, Canada’s Globe and Mail Travel Media Award and Northern Lights Broadcast Awards, as well as several Lowell Thomas Journalism Awards for video and audio broadcasts and numerous awards from the Society of American Travel Writers. Joseph is also the recipient of the Medaille d’Or du Tourisme from the French Government.

Producer and Marketing Director Julie Rosendo is a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. In addition to this year’s Silver Telly Award, Julie is the recipient of an Emmy nomination, 7 Telly Awards, a Lowell Thomas Journalism Award for video broadcast, the PBS Award for Advertising & Promotion, as well as 5 PBS Awards for Excellence.

In its 6th season of production, Travelscope Television is underwritten by DK Eyewitness Travel Guides and Rosetta Stone Ltd. Travelscope videos, blogs, pod casts, eMagazines and background information can be found online at www.Travelscope.net. For more information, photos and interview opportunities contact Julie Rosendo at info@travelscope.net.

Carnegie Hall Press Release

October 28, 2010

TRAVIS COTTRELL and MELINDA DOOLITTLE PREMIERE at

CARNEGIE HALL, NYC – OCTOBER 18, 2010 – 8:00pm

As a part of the Sacred Heritage Series, True North Presents featured…

Travis Cottrell and Melinda Doolittle IN CONCERT at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Monday, October 18, 2010, at the Isaac Stern Auditorium performing with full symphony orchestra and the 245-voice New American Chorus. The symphony and chorus was conducted by renowned Maestro Eric Dale Knapp of New York City. The New American Chorus was comprised of singers from 15 church choirs and choral organizations from all across America.

In their Carnegie Hall debut, Travis and Melinda delivered stunning performances of selected repertoire arranged by noted composer/arrangers David Hamilton, Daniel Semsen and Phillip Keveren, much of which was arranged specifically for this outstanding concert, most notably, the stirring symphonic overture created by Daniel Semsen. This unique concert program allowed the audience a window into the broad vocal range and stylings of both artists, while staying true to Travis and Melinda’s natural ability and desire to point listeners to the sacred focus of this inspiring concert.

Travis Cottrell is well-known for his prolific songwriting and worship leading, particularly as worship leader for Beth Moore Living Proof Conferences, which have taken Travis’ ministry influence around the world inspiring and encouraging many thousands of believers with hope, joy and purpose. There is a tenderness, joy and awesome strength in Travis’ singing…showing not just the versatility of a well-trained voice but the deep passions of a soul. Travis’ anticipated new book, Surprised by Worship. is in recent release.

Melinda Doolittle became a household name after a third-place finish on Season Six of American Idol. Since her stunning debut on American Idol, Melinda has earned an enduring following with her soulful singing, exuberant love of music and sophisticated repertoire. Her debut album, Coming Back to You (2009) was met with rave reviews. Melinda has recently released her new book, Beyond Me, sharing many of her life stories and offering practical guidance and advice for overcoming obstacles and achieving higher goals.

This Sacred Heritage Series event was produced and promoted by True North Presents, Dr. Roy J. Hayes, Artistic and Managing Director. 615.775.1088 www.TrueNorthPresents.com

Carnegie Hall

August 17, 2010

Daniel is currently working on arrangements and orchestrations to be performed at the world renowned Carnegie Hall in New York City this October. The New American Symphony Orchestra will be performing an original overture of Daniel’s, and his choral arrangements will be performed by a 200-member choir. Dove Award-winner Travis Cottrell and American Idol favorite, Melinda Doolittle will be featured performers at this special event produced by True North Presents. Tickets for the concert are available at the Carnegie Hall box office, or on their website. (photo courtesy of Carnegie Hall, © Jeff Goldberg/Esto, used by permission)

DANIEL SEMSEN

ORCHESTRATOR COMPOSER ARRANGER

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