Hits of the 40s with Music of the 1740s at the River Concert was Great

 Larry Vote's Guest Conductor performance was enjoyed by many dedicated music lover's even in the rain that started halfway through the River Concert.  

 Kimberly Westcoat, Arts Alliance

 Arts Alliance Volunteers

 Jose Cueto

 Katelyn Aungst, soprano

 Roger Isaacs, counter tenor

 Jeffrey Silberschlag, trumpet soloist

 Larry Vote, guest conductor

Rain Didn't Stop This Dedicated River Concert Audience on July 6th

 The July 6th Hits of the 40's (1740's) was a success, even in the rain.  These are some of the dedicated music lovers at St. Mary's College of Maryland.  The show must go on was TRUE!  Much of the music was still popular today, Rondeau by Mouret (popularized as the theme to the Masterpiece Theater), Vivaldi's Spring from the Seasons, and Canon in D by Pachelbel were included, to name a few.  See my separate post to view the concert photos!

That's a lot of umbrellas!

Fireworks and Fun July 4, 2018

 

The River Concert Series Began June 29, 2018 with Patriotic Music and Jazz

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"

Cover Photo by Calm Reflections Photography for 20th Anniversary River Concert Series

The wonderful River Concert Series began on Friday, June 29th with the Chesapeake Orchestra, fireworks, patriotic music, jazz solos by Sara Jones, and a few ballet numbers by Ballet Caliente.  The free concerts are held at St. Mary's College of MD.

The Chesapeake Orchestra shared my Old Boat photo on the cover of the 2018 20th Anniversary River Concert program. 

I also have photos on pages 5, 7 tent, 14, 15 Jose, 18 Ad, 19 Adolph, 31, 32, 33,34, 35, 36, 40, and 42.

To access the whole program visit 

https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org/2018-season.html

The boat photo made me think of St. Mary's County and there was nice autum late day light available.  It was photographed at St. Mary's College of MD a few years ago.  The original photo is also available on my online collection at https://www.zazzle.com/old_boat_8x10_print-190112637160930443