After the
rained out concert on June 22nd, the Chesapeake Orchestra began their annual
series last Friday at 7 PM at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
It was humid
and sunny and the expected crowd showed up to hear the patriotic music composed
by Sousa and Tchaikovsky, as well as famous pieces by Leonard Bernstein (West
Side Story) and of course, followed by fireworks.
Jeffrey Silberschlag, music director
An introduction by Tuajuanda Jordan, President of St. Mary's College of MD
Barbara Bershon, Maryland State Arts Council
Robert Hayes, pianist
Suzanne Orban, cellist
Woodwinds
Trombones
Arts Alliance volunteers
Student volunteers
After missing their performance last year,
Ballet Caliente (artistic director Sheryl-Marie Dunaway) performed 2 numbers to
rousing music in colorful costumes.
What a crowd!
I love bubbles!
Sunset at intermission
The
featured soloist was Sara Jones, lovely jazz singer and alumna of St. Mary’s
College of Maryland. Some of her music included Cole Porter's "I've Got You Under my Skin" and the "One Note Samba"
She was
accompanied by Michael Miller on bass and electric guitar, along
with a pianist
And Don Stapleson on flute.
Dresses anyone? Sidewalk Vendor
The exciting ending with Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"
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