Northwinds Symphonic Band
Friday, May 17 - 8:00 PM
The Northwinds Symphonic Band opens the
Arts Council's 2002 Summer MusicFest season with "Stars, Stripes and
Sousa!" on Friday, May 17, 2002. In the reprise of its role as The
John Philip Sousa Band, Northwinds will present an all new Sousa concert
utilizing Sousa's eclectic mix of all styles of music. Northwinds
Symphonic Band founder and conductor, Ronald J. Evans says of Sousa,
"he did more to eliminate "musical snobbery" than any other
conductor of his time and that his penchant for patriotism earned him the
title of 'Salesman of Americanism.'" Evans will also don his John
Philip Sousa persona to conduct this entertaining outdoor concert at the
Smithgall Arts Center in downtown Gainesville. Selections for the May 17th
concert include Franz von Suppe's overture "The Poet and
Peasant", Hebert L Clarke's cornet solo "The Bride of the
Waves", Rossini's overture "William Tell",
"Serenade" form Romberg's "Student Prince", and form
"La Traviata" the soprano solo "Ah, fors' e lui".
Featured soloists and guest artists include Dr. James Zingara playing the
role of Hebert L. Clarke the famed cornetist with the Sousa Band. Making a
guest appearance singing the music that made Mario Lanza a household name
is Dr. Sandy Calloway, Tenor, and Chair of the Truett-McConnell College
Music Department. Playing the role of another Sousa Band member is Ryan
Bybee, Principal Trombonist with the University of Georgia Wind Symphony,
portraying Mr. Author Pryor whom Sousa referred to as the "Paganini
of the Trombone." And also returning to the Sousa Band persona is
soprano Kelli E. Bolin recreating the role of the great Metropolitan Opera
Star, Estelle Liebling, who sang with the Sousa band in over 1,000
concerts.
Another featured portion of the program will be a "Tribute to the
Armed Forces" with a special arrangement by conductor Ronald Evans.
Members of the Armed Forces will be on hand as we salute the service
branches on the eve of Armed Forces Day. Retired History Professor,
Heyward Gnann will narrate "America The Beautiful" during a
special tribute to the United States. Enjoy a May evening under the stars
at the Smithgall Arts Center with the Northwinds Symphonic Band's
"Stars, Stripes and Sousa!" concert on May 17th beginning at
8PM. Tickets are only $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for
students. For an additional $30 you can reserve a table for six or for $40
you can reserve a table for eight. The Turnstile Deli will once again be
the on-site caterer of Summer MusicFest 2002. Selections available include
a BBQ plate or summer combo salad. Summer MusicFest 2002 continues on June
14th with the world-renowned Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and tickets are
$35 for adults and $28 for students. The Gainesville College Jazz Band
makes its 5th annual appearance at Summer MusicFest 2002 on Friday July
12th and tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $10 for students.
Summer MusicFest series tickets for all three performances are $55. To
reserve your tickets today or for additional information please call
770.534.2787 or visit us online at www.theartscouncil.net.
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Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Friday, June 14 - 8:00 PM
Not looking forward to driving to
Atlanta's Chastain Park to hear the world-renowned ASO perform under the
stars? Then problem solved: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform
its second outdoor concert at the Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center in
Gainesville.
 The ASO will be under the baton of Alexander
Mickelthwate, newly
appointed Assistant Conductor of the ASO. Mickelthwate was born in
Germany. After winning a Peabody merit scholarship he came to America to
study with Frederik Prausnitz at the Peabody Institute of Music in
Baltimore. His awards include a conducting fellowship for the Tanglewood
Music Festival in the summer of 2000 and a fellowship with the National
Conducting Institute in Washington, DC, which concluded in his debut with
the National Symphony Orchestra. Last year Mickelthwate toured America as
conductor of the American Russian Young Artist Players.
As at all outdoor concerts at the Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center
tables may be reserved for the ASO concert with your ticket order. Tables
are $30 for a table of 6 and $40 for a table of 8. A table-decorating
contest will be conducted and prizes awarded. For information
regarding table decoration themes, please call 770.534.2787 or email us at
info@theartscouncil.net
Order
tickets
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Gainesville College Jazz Band
Friday, July 12 - 8:00 PM
The ever-popular performance by The Gainesville
College Jazz Band on Friday, July 12th marks its 5th
year of partnering with the Arts Council’s Summer MusicFest series.
The theme for this summers concert is “Anything Goes”. . so be
prepared for just about anything musically from this entertaining jazz
ensemble. The Gainesville
College Jazz band is under the direction of Dr. Andrew Santander,
associate professor of Music - Gainesville College. Selections to be performed include: Cole Porter’s
“Anything Goes”, “Rhythm of Our World” by Arturo Sandoval
featuring many styles of Latin dance and the Gershwin classic
“Fascinating Rhythm.”
Individual tickets for the Gainesville College Jazz Band are $15
for adults, $13 seniors and $10 for students.
Tables for six (6) or eight (8) are also available to rent for each
performance. Prices are $30
per performance for a table of 6 and $40 per performance for a table of 8.
The concert begins at 8PM and the gates and box office opens at
6:30PM. The Turnstile Deli
will once again be the on-site caterer of Summer MusicFest 2002.
Selections available include a BBQ plate or summer combo salad.
To order your tickets and for additional information, please call
770.534.2787 or email us at info@theartscouncil.net.
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