Upcoming concert

 
"America!"



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Saturday, May 5, 2012
4:00 p.m.
First Baptist Church
In Dewitt Park, Ithaca, NY

Diana Geiger, music director
Leah Kaller, assistant conductor


Made possible with grant support from the Community Arts Partnership and from The Service League.

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Program

This concert features music from American composers and about America, celebrating diverse history from different eras.
The History Center in Tompkins County will collaborate with an exhibit. There will be readings from Dear Friend Amelia: the Civil War Letters of Private John Tidd.

Gould- American Salute
Ungar- Ashokan Farewell, with readings by Ken Campbell
Dvorak- American Suite, Op. 98
Lamb- Fast Freight Dream
Copland- Saturday Night Waltz and Hoedown from Rodeo
Berlin- Symphonic Portrait
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Joseph Rosenblum, violinist, was going to celebrate his 100th birthday in August 2012, and we had planned an early surprise party for him at the reception following this concert. Joe died on April 20, 2012, and so we will not be able to celebrate with him. Two years ago, his good friend Margaret Perry interviewed Joe and drafted an essay about his life. She has shared that with us, and we would like to share it with you. We take comfort in knowing that Joe was doing the things he loved to do, including playing his violin, right up until his death.  Read the interview.
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Refreshments served after the concert for all to enjoy!

There is a suggested $5 donation at the door.


Rehearsal Information

The ICO meets every Wednesday during the school year from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at the Cayuga Ridge Health and Residential Community on Route 96 near the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. All instrumentalists are encouraged to inquire as we have openings in winds, brass, strings and percussion. For more information, send an inquiry to the Music Director.