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Contact:
Public Relations Director
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Phone: 407/896-6700 x 223
Fax: 407/896-5512
gmiller@orlandophil.org
www.orlandophil.org |
Orlando, FL – December 3, 2004
- The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents the second
program in the 2004-2005 Darden Family Series, I’ve
Got Rhythm. The concert is held on Sunday,
January 16, 2005 at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre,
401 W. Livingston Street, Orlando. Pre-concert activities
begin at 2:00 PM. The concert begins at 3:00 PM. The
Darden Family Series is sponsored by Darden Restaurants
Foundation. Media Sponsors for the Darden Family Series
are WFTV 9 Family Connection and Orlando Sentinel Communications.
Get ready to tap your toes, clap your hands and snap
your fingers as Jazz pianist Willis Delony jams with
Maestro Hal France and members of the Philharmonic in
this program of lively music that will have you on your
feet!
The afternoon begins at 2:00 PM with a variety of pre-concert,
hands-on activities designed to give participants a
unique and entertaining musical learning experience.
With the help of Philharmonic musicians, you can try
your hand at a variety of instruments from the orchestra,
including an assortment of diverse percussion instruments
to help you get into the rhythm! Be sure to step up
to the podium and see what it is like to be the conductor
of the orchestra. Radio Disney will be on hand for some
dancing and fun. Many other activities await you on
your musical journey into the variations in rhythm.
At 3:00 PM, the concert begins as the classic George
Gershwin tune, I’ve Got Rhythm, is featured in
two separate arrangements - both featuring the percussion
section of the orchestra, to highlight the elements
of rhythm in music. The program also features trombonist
Jeffrey Thomas performing with Thomas Macklin on trumpet
for some lighthearted musical fun. Enjoy the lively
and fun Hoe Down from "Rodeo" and Danzon Cubano
by Aaron Copland, as well as a performance of a variety
of music from around the world to highlight the variations
of rhythm and how they affect music. Mid-way through
the performance, the music will pause to allow audience
members an opportunity to take part in a “Question
and Answer Period,” where they can ask questions
to the musicians, conductor, and the guest artist, Willis
Delony, providing a highlighted learning experience.
Tickets to I’ve Got Rhythm
are presently on sale. Single tickets are $8 for children
and $15 for adults. To order tickets, phone 407-896-6700,
or visit the Philharmonic’s website at www.orlandophil.org.
Seats are assigned as general admission and are filled
from front to back as orders are received.
Come and “get into the rhythm” with the
Orlando Philharmonic!
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