From Nora McCarthy & the People of Peace CD, blesSINGS. Arrangement, and lyrics by Nora McCarthy. Melody on music box: Butch Morris. Music box crafted by Mark Gerring. Featuring clips from The Chorus of Poets.

Lawrence D. "Butch" Morris is recognized internationally as the principal theorist and practitioner in the evolution of Conduction®, and a leading innovator in the confluence of jazz, new music, improvisation and contemporary classical music. Mr. Morris's work redefines the roles of composer, conductor, arranger and performer, and bridges the gap between the composer, interpreter and improviser. (www.conduction.us)

As a voice, improviser, poet and assistant to Mr. Morris, Nora McCarthy was an honored member of the illustrious Chorus of Poets from 2005 to 2010. "Lawrence D. "Butch" Morris and his conduction methods changed how I perceived and heard music as well as advanced my improvisational and poetic concepts to a higher level". Nora McCarthy. Below is a list of performances she participated in.

LAWRENCE D. “BUTCH” LAWRENCE - THE CHORUS OF POETS PERFORMANCES

CONDUCTION® No. 187, Erotic Eulogy

VISION FESTIVAL, New York, New York, 9 June 2009

CHORUS OF POETS: Yasha Bilan, Mark Gerring, Chavisa Woods, Nora McCarthy, Justin Carter, Alex Bilu, David Devoe. String Ensemble: Nicole Federici, Jason kao Hwang (viola), Shawn McGloin, Jane Wang – bass Skye Steele, Charlie Burnham (violin), Greg Heffernan, Alisa Horn (cello), Text by Allan Graubar

CONDUCTION® No. 187, Erotic Eulogy

ISSUE Project Room, New York, New York, 17 April 2009

CHORUS OF POETS: Yasha Bilan, Mark Gerring, Chavisa Woods, Nora McCarthy, Justin Carter, Alex Bilu, David Devoe. String Ensemble: Nicole Federici, Jason kao Hwang (viola), Shawn McGloin, Jane Wang – bass Skye Steele, Charlie Burnham (violin), Greg Heffernan, Alisa Horn (cello), Text by Allan Graubar

CONDUCTION NO. 183, The Bible of Wall Street, Part 2

The Stone, New York, New York, 2 December 2008

A CHORUS OF POETS: Nora McCarthy, Helga Davis, David Devoe, Alex Bilu, Barbara Duchow, Susan Kitamer, Alva Rogers, Yasha Bilan, Jessica Eubanks, Justin Carter, Mark Gerring, Chavisa Woods, Eri Yamamoto (Piano).

CONDUCTION NO. 183, The Bible of Wall Street, Part 1,

The Stone, New York, New York, 30 November 2008

A CHORUS OF POETS: Nora McCarthy, Helga Davis, David Devoe, Alex Bilu, Barbara Duchow, Susan Kramer, Alva Rogers, Yasha Bilan, Jessica Eubanks, Justin Carter, Mark Gerring, Chavisa Woods

CONDUCTION NO. 148, CHARLIE PARKER

Tribes Gallery, New York, 27 August 2005

A CHORUS OF POETS: Amy Ouzoonian, Merry Fortune, Anyssa Kim, Fay Victor, Justin Carter, Chantal Ughi, Mark Gering, Yascha Janet Bilan, Kimberly Amante, Alexander Bilu, Nora McCarthy (voices).

CONDUCTION NO. 149, TRIBES

Nuyorican Poets Café, New York, NT, 28 June 2005

A CHORUS OF POETS: Melanie Goodreaux, Jessica Eubanks, Nora Mc Carthy, Merry Fortune, Anyssa Kim Gallo, Connie Macnamee, Fay Victor, Chantal Ughi, Mark Gering, Kimberly Amante, Alexander Bilu (voices).

CONDUCTION NO. 172, WHERE IS PEACE

The Living Theatre, New York, New York, 15 October 2007

A CHORUS OF POETS: Nora McCarthy, Justin Carter, Chavisa Woods, Yasha Bilan, Alexander Bilu, Mark Gerring, David Devoe, Barbara Duchow, Alva Rogers, Eric Mingus, Elliot Levin, Fay Victor.

CONDUCTION NO. 171, (The) DESICCATE ABLUTION

Klean & Kleaner, New York, New York, 7 September 2007

A CHORUS OF POETS: Nora McCarthy, Jessica Eubanks, Helga Davis, Chavisa Woods, Jameel Hobbins, David Devoe, Alexander Bilu (voice).

CONDUCTION NO. 157 (2), Freedom Club

Brecht Forum, New York, New York, 8 October 2006

A CHORUS OF POETS: Nora McCarthy, Yasha Bilan, Alexander Bilu, Justin Carter, David Devoe, Merry Fortune, Mark Gering, Jameel Hobbins, Anyssa Kim, Golda Solomon, Chantal Ughi, Fay Victor, Chavisa Woods (Voices).

CONDUCTION NO. 157 (1), Freedom Club

Brecht Forum, New York, New York, 7 October 2006

A CHORUS OF POETS: Nora McCarthy, Yasha Bilan, Alexander Bilu, Justin Carter, David Devoe, Merry Fortune, Mark Gering, Jameel Hobbins, Anyssa Kim, Golda Solomon, Chantal Ughi, Fay Victor, Chavisa Woods (Voices).

CONDUCTION® No. 145, IN THE UPPER ROOM

River To River Festival, New York, NY, 2 & 3 June 2005

A CHORUS OF POETS: Amy Ouzoonian, Melanie Goodreaux, Jessica Eubanks, Nora McCarthy, Merry Fortune, Anyssa Kim-Gallo, Connie Macnamee, Fay Victor, Lindsay Campbell, Justin Carter, Chantal Ughi, Mark Gering, Jascha Janet Bilan, Makeda Christodoulos, Kimberly Amante, Tracie Morris, Alexander Bilu (voices).

CONDUCTION® No. 144, FLOATING STONE

The Stone, New York, NY, 5 June 2005

ENSEMBLE: Steve Smithie (guitar), Dylan Willemsa (viola), Aki Onda (electronics), Chantal Ughi, Justin Carter, Fay Victor, Nora McCarthy (voices).