River Concert: Mass in Blue July 8, 2016

Larry Vote was guest conductor for the yearly choral concert at St.Mary's College of Maryland on the green.  The concert featured Lena Siekely, mezzo-soprano and the RCS chorus of mostly students and alumni.  A current student, Joey Haavik sang a duet with Ms. Siekely.

The crowd patiently endured several rain showers before and during the concert, and the sun even set beautifully.  

    

   Larry Vote, guest conductor and Lena Seikaly

     Rain go away

     Lena Seikely, mezzo soprano

     RCS Choir

     RCS choir

     Cool vendor

     Cool clouds

     Tod Simon, Pianist

     Victor Dvoskin, Bass

      Kathy Birch, Cellist

      Katherine Lawhead, Violist

     Joey Haavik, Lena Seikaly, Larry Vote

     Lena Seikaly, Jose Cueto, Larry Vote

Calm Reflections Photography Art Gallery Reception Today 5-7 pm

Lexington Park Library Art Gallery Reception for Calm Reflections Photography 5-7 pm today.  Sponsored by the St. Mary's County Arts Council and St. Mary's County Library.  Light refreshments.

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival and Fireworks July 2, 2016

Fun was had by all.  Lots of patriotic clothing, fun rides, good food, good music, exciting fireworks.

River Concert: Brass and Blues ... Plus Fireworks

Defying the possibility of thunderstorms, the July 1st River Concert went on with occasional strong gusts of wind and a little light rain.  We even had sun for a sunset.

The concert at St. Mary's College of Maryland was held Friday on the green as usual and featured Blues musician Linwood Taylor, trumpeters Amy McCabe, Zachary Silberschlag and Jeffrey Silberschlag, trombonist Bryan Bourne and saxophonist Rick Humphries.  Some of the music included "Trumpeter's Holiday", "Spinning Wheel" by Blood, Sweat and Tears, "Uptown Funk" and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"

And Fireworks!!!!!

      Jeffrey Silberschlag, conductor

      Arts Alliance of St.Mary's College of MD

      Wind

      Trumpeters Amy McCabe and Zachary Silberschlag

   Zachary Silberschlag and Bryan Bourne

     Rickk Humphries

      Rain and sun

     Linwood Taylor

     Linwood Taylor

     Pianist

     Bass guitarist

     Jeffrey Silberschlag

     Fireworks!

Happy Independence Day!

My toy poodle is celebrating.  She even watched some fireworks (scary!). Her photo is part of my photography exhibit at the Lexington Park Library which has been extended through mid August.  Please comment and share!

River Concert: The Essential Element of Jazz June 24,2016

Fun Photos from last Friday's concert by the Chesapeake Orchestra at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Jim and I are the official photographers for the concerts, so we try to attend each concert.  We have some amazing talent here in St. Mary's County.

    Jeffrey Silberschlag conducting

    Matt Sargent, 2006 alumnus from St.Mary's College of MD and composer

    Regino Madrid, violin

    Heather Haughn with violin

    Jennifer Rende, viola

    Zachary Silberschlag conducting

To see more photos visit:  https://www.facebook.com/CalmReflectionsPhotography/posts/10153440029001572

Or the Chesapeake Orchestra facebpok site.

Fireworks this Friday, July 1st!  My photo exhibit opens at the Lexington Park Library Friday too for the next month. 

River Concert June 17th Features José Cueto

The Chesapeake Orchestra held their first  concert of the 2016 season at St. Mary's College of MD on the green.  José Cueto was the featured violinist for a Night in Old Vienna with music by Johann Strauss Jr. , Tomasso Vitali, Johannes Brahms and Franz Schubert.  The weather was delightful after earlier predictions of rain, although the ground was a little soft in places.

Lovely night, lovely music!  I'm partial to "On the beautiful Blue Danube"

    Tuajuanda Jordan, St. Mary's College of MD President opening the concert

     José Cueto

     Horns and trumpets

     Jeffrey Silberschlag, Music Director

     Basses

     Conducting

     Bows