MUSICIANS' CHOICE CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 2018-19
This season our acclaimed Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series featured four intimate concerts performed by smaller ensembles.
The Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series is made possible with the generous support of Dick and Judy Sphon.
The Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series is made possible with the generous support of Dick and Judy Sphon.
We've had a great season of chamber music concerts this year. With jazz, folk, modern, and classical genres; from narrated stories to history lessons; a tribute to a legendary pedagogue; and entertaining oral program notes, the Musicians' Choice Chamber Music Series was an all around treat. Be sure to get your season tickets for next year's Chamber Music Series.
The elmira trombone choir
Friday, april 5, 2019 at 7:30 PM
The Rockwell Museum, Corning
The Elmira Trombone Choir presents a diversified program mix from Baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, and modern eras as well as entertaining arrangements of folk and popular music. Following in the tradition of the world famous Eastman Trombone Choir founded by Emory Remington in 1941, The Elmira Trombone Choir has grown to include many of the best trombonists in central New York, including members of the OSFL, Binghamton Symphony, Tri-Cities Opera, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, Williamsport Symphony, as well as faculty from Hartwick College, Binghamton University and Mansfield University. Performed by a harmonious blend of 8 trombones and bass trombones, this performance showcases the OSFL trombone section: Norman Wilcox, Duane Smith, and Craig Harrigan.
Listen to the interview with Norman Wilcox that was aired on WSKG radio.
For a short time, you can hear the audio recording of this concert at
https://soundcloud.com/user-705785148/elmiratrombonechoir04052019/s-WZuiK
For a short time, you can hear the audio recording of this concert at
https://soundcloud.com/user-705785148/elmiratrombonechoir04052019/s-WZuiK
Previous Concerts from This Season
Kin Szeto, conductor
Aileen Razey, clarinet David Resig, bassoon Jeff Stempien, trumpet Craig Harrigan, trombone Emily Ickes Jackson, percussion Avner Finberg, violin Spencer Jensen, double bass Marc Webster, narrator Nick Duffin, narrator |
This narrated composition spins the tale of a soldier who trades his violin for a magic book that can tell the future and make him rich. He soon discovers he has made a deal with the devil and that money does not bring happiness. With this performance we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and the 100th anniversary of this composition written by Igor Stravinsky in 1918.
jazz meets the classics
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mark twain's music box
Friday, february 8, 2019 at 7:30 PM
The park church, elmira
Completed and first performed in 2008, Mark Twain’s Music Box is the product of a collaborative effort between Franc Laux and Elmira College’s Center for Mark Twain Studies. Mark Twain’s Music Box explores the important role of music in the life of Mark Twain. This concert provides the unique opportunity to teach history through music and expand music through history as we delve into Mark Twain's fascinating, humorous, and complex relationship to music.
Introductory remarks presented by Dr. Matthew Seybold, Assistant Professor of American Literature & Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College and also the Editor-in-Chief of MarkTwainStudies.org
Event entrance on Church Street. Reception following concert.
Hear the interview with creator Franc Laux on WSKG radio at https://wskg.org/arts/mark-twain-and-his-favorite-music/
Introductory remarks presented by Dr. Matthew Seybold, Assistant Professor of American Literature & Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College and also the Editor-in-Chief of MarkTwainStudies.org
Event entrance on Church Street. Reception following concert.
Hear the interview with creator Franc Laux on WSKG radio at https://wskg.org/arts/mark-twain-and-his-favorite-music/
Buy Chamber Tickets
$30 Adults
$10 Children under 18
$10 Children under 18