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“A Patchwork of American Music” Concert
Sunday July 24, 2011
5:00 – 7:00pm
Pioneer Park
corner of Park Avenue and Nimrod Street, Nevada City, CA
FREE
This is a terrific family concert that will appeal to all ages.
View the program in PDF format.
With the theme "A
Patchwork of American Music,"
this family-friendly outdoor concert features music
representing American styles and composers.
Come to Pioneer Park early to enjoy
your picnic dinner on the grass,
or treat yourself with goodies from the hot dog or ice cream vendors.
Bring your family and friends!
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Bring your lawn chairs and
a picnic dinner to the band concert in the park. And this year’s band will be even bigger and better than
ever. The Nevada County Concert
Band presents its second of three Picnic & Pops Concerts at Nevada City’s
Pioneer Park on Sunday July 24, and promises “A Patchwork of American Music.” “Our current band is over
60 members strong already, and then we invite musicians from other bands to
join us for this day,” says conductor Cheryl Woldseth. This is the eighth year that our
county band has hosted an invitational event at the July concert. “That brings us to about 140
musicians this year, happily playing our hearts out in the Pioneer Park
bandshell at a free concert.” And they come symphonies, community bands, jazz ensembles, and schools
from all over California. “Most
bands take the summer off, but the Nevada County Concert Band is at the
height of their performance season now,” says Woldseth. “Our guest musicians represent 70
other musical organizations, and we have some really talented
performers. It is like a reunion,
with musicians returning again and again because they enjoy our beautiful
town and people.” |
Of course, the music itself
draws them to come, just like it does the audience to hear it. The program will explore the music
Americans have created, from jazz to movie soundtracks to spirituals,
including works by Duke Ellington and George Gershwin, plus a medley of John
Williams’ screen favorites including “Harry Potter.” There are Broadway showtunes from
“Oklahoma,” and greatest hits from the showman himself, Elvis Presley. But it’s the special touches that keep the audience and musicians coming
back for more. The band
interacts with the audience to make it more of an event. Expect to see the Saxophone section
out front in their feature number “Shenandoah,” as well as the Dixieland
ensemble, and a musical tribute to our Armed Forces. There’s a lot of action, with various
band members standing for spot solos, and the audience dancing off to the
side. Come with your picnic or
enjoy treats from the hot dog or ice cream vendors. And the concert is free, accessible, and great for all
ages. |
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The Star Spangled Banner Citation American Spirituals Highlights from “Oklahoma” Shenandoah The Symphonic Duke |
Armed Forces Salute Pop and Rock Legends: A Tribute to Elvis Rhapsody in Blue Dixieland Jamboree Young Person’s Guide to John Williams Stars and Stripes Forever |
