Community Symphony Orchestra
Welcome to the University of Mary Washington Community Symphony Orchestra's 2008-2009 concert season-our 37th year of providing outstanding orchestral music to Central and Northern Virginia!
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Maestro Keith Lockhart, Conductor
“An All-American Celebration”
Thank you to the following restaurants and merchants who are offering
Celebrity Concert Specials when patrons show their April 18, 2009 Celebrity Concert tickets!
Bistro Bethem
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Ristorante Renato
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Poppy Hill Tuscan Kitchen
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Brock’s Riverside Grill
www.brocksgrill.com
TruLuv’s ~ An American Bistro
www.truluvs.com
The Kenmore Inn
www.kenmoreinn.com
Legacy Distinctive Home Accents
www.downtownfred.com/business-detail.php?business=88
Monkee's of Fredericksburg
www.FredMonkees.com
The Richard Johnston Inn
www.therichardjohnstoninn.com
-2008-09 Season at a Glance-
All Concerts are at Dodd Auditorium in George Washington Hall on the campus of the University of Mary Washington. Concerts are free of charge (except for the April Celebrity Series), but priority seating and parking is given to Friends of the Orchestra subscribers. For more information, contact 540-654-1012 or email umworchestra@umw.edu.
Saturday, September 20 7:30 p.m. Music Department Spectacular
The UMW-CSO performs with the other music department ensembles for Family Weekend.
Friday, October 17 7:30 p.m. October Masterworks
Featured works include Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade and Haydn Symphony No. 104 “London”.
Saturday, October 18 Noon-1:00 p.m. Young Peoples Concert
“Humor in Music!” Featuring the Classical works of composer Joseph Haydn. Free. Children ages 3 and up.
Thursday, December 4 5:30-6:30 p.m. Instrument Petting Zoo
Free family event. Children meet the principal players of the symphony and get to hear and try the instruments of the orchestra. Games, balloons, and fun! Stay for the POPS concert beginning at 7:30.
Thursday, December 4 7:30 p.m. Holiday POPS
& Friday, December 5 (2 shows)
“My Favorite Things:
A Tribute to Richard Rogers”
Family-oriented POPS show featuring the great composer of Oklahoma and the Sound of Music.
Friday, December 5 Holiday POPS Reception
-Friends of the Orchestra Subscribers Only-
Following Concert-Seacobeck Faculty Dining Hall
Saturday, March 21 7:30 p.m. March Musical Mix
“The Talent of the UMW-CSO”
Unique concert featuring student and community soloists from the orchestra.
Saturday, April 18 7:30 p.m. William M. Anderson, Jr. Celebrity Series
Maestro Keith Lockhart, Conductor
“An All-American Celebration”
Admission: $35.00 General Admission, $25.00 Friends of the Orchestra
The conductor of the Boston POPS Orchestra leads the UMW-CSO in the sixth annual Celebrity Series concert. Maestro Lockhart has selected a program that will include John Williams and Aaron Copland.
Saturday, July 4 8:00 p.m. Pratt Park Independence Day Spectacular
Patriotic music, Broadway show tunes, and more! Bring your lawn chairs and picnics, and experience a wonderful Fourth with the UMW-CSO!
Dr. Kevin P. Bartram & Ann Powell Sniffin
Conductor and Chair, Friends of the Orchestra