It was exciting to see the new Bel Air High School from the inside, and this was an occasion to see and ‘listen up’ the new auditorium. Right off, the acoustics are fantastic, plenty of leg room and beautifully appointed.
The reason for my visit Sunday afternoon was prompted by a member of the band filling me in on the concert and the need to get away from the massive cleanup resulting from the winds and rains recently.
The Bel Air Community Band presented a benefit concert for “Band Together” an instrument donation program. The Band Together program is for school kids who can’t afford to rent or buy an musical instrument but want to learn.
Band Together accepts both used instruments and monetary donations for the furtherment of folks who enjoy creating music.
The band consists of approximately 80 musicians even though it looked much larger on the ...Continue Reading
It was a night fit for getting out and about and listening to the world-famous Charlie Zahm bring his unique brand of Celtic music to Harford County Saturday evening at the Amoss Center on Thomas Run road.
Zahm is one of the most popular soloists performing incredible Irish, Scottish and Australian music in America and abroad.
The famed singer with his baritone voice that’s been described as ‘a resonant sounding trill’ totally compliments the Celtic tunes he sings and plays accompanied by his acoustic guitar. His performance Saturday has been long awaited, by throngs of contains who follow this gifted and talented performer.
Word has it for the fans in this area, Zahm will appear sometime in April at the historic Jerusalem Mills.
Throughout the evening Charlie along with the versatile fiddler Tad Marks and internationally famed percussionist Cheryl Prashker performed two sets to the total delight ...Continue Reading
The Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra will perform an American Music concert Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Bel Air High School, 100 Heighe Streeet, Bel Air, MD 21014.
Sheldon Bair is the Founder and Music Director of the SSO.
The concert will include the following:
*John Philip Sousa- “The Fairest of the Fair”
*William Grant Still- Symphony No. 1 “Afro-American Symphony”
*Patrick Burns- “Remembrance”
*Benny Russell- “The Little Gift” from “The Darfur Chronicles”- Conductor: Brian Folus
*Tracey Rush- “Spirit of Freedom”
*Sheldon Bair- Variation on “Be Thou My Vision”
*Stacey Zyriek- “I Choose the Mountain” Soprano: Emma Zyriek
Tickets available on TicketLeap at www.ssorchestra.org
Each year, more than 7,000 secondary student musicians from public and private schools in all Maryland subdivisions audition for the Maryland All-State Bands, Orchestras, and Choruses sponsored by the Maryland Music Educators Association. Students take part in a competitive audition and their musical talent is judged by experts in their field. Those selected represent the best among Maryland’s middle and high school student musicians.
For the 2009-10 school year, a total of 50 Harford County Public School student musicians were selected as members of the Maryland All-State Junior Chorus; the Maryland All-State Senior Band, Senior Jazz Band and Senior Orchestra; and the Maryland All-State Senior Women’s Chorus and Senior Mixed Chorus.
For more information on the All-State music requirements and selection process, as well as a calendar of All-State concerts, visit www.mmea-maryland.org.
Maryland All-State Junior Chorus
A recording engineer for the Beatles in 1968 at Abbey Road, working on “Let It Be” at the crisp, tender age of eighteen, British-born Alan Parsons etched a career in sound and imagery far ahead of where his next paycheck was coming from.
Now 61 and touring with the instantly recognizable Alan Parsons Project, Mr. Parsons has evolved from engineer, control room master-mind, to composer, and belatedly to live stage performer. His unique genre of music is a perfect blend of popular, soulful, ethereal sounds with a good dose of driving rhythms and well-crafted compositions pleasing to all who listen. What is truly amazing about Mr. Parsons is how he has not only created the songs, but that even from the back of the stage and behind his bandmates he quietly orchestrates the performances in such a subtle way as to render himself invisible to all but the music. ...Continue Reading
Vendors are needed for the Harford County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Swanfest, which will be held October 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Swan Harbor Farm. Located on the Chesapeake Bay in Havre de Grace, this family fun event includes children’s activities, musical entertainment, mansion tours, canoe rides and demos, Renaissance re-enactors, petting zoo, handcrafted goods, great food and more. Only non-commercial vendors will be allowed to register for a single 11×11 space, $30 or double space, $45.
“Swanfest is one of the nicest fall festivals for the family in the area. There will be food, crafts, entertainment, art activities and demos to please all ages. It’s also an opportunity to visit one of the loveliest sites on the water in Harford County,” said Committee Member Karen Tegges.
Harford County purchased the 531-acre estate in 1994 for inclusion in the county’s open space preservation program. It officially opened to ...Continue Reading
Havre de Grace Downtown Art Crawl, Sunday May 31st from 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Come and enjoy a day filled with Art in Downtown Havre de Grace! As you stroll downtown Havre de Grace enjoy the great music of local musicians, free art demonstrations by local artists and much more! Get your flyer stamped at all the participating stores and galleries listed in the flyer for the chance to win an incredible gift basket! The gift basket will be raffled off at 3:00 pm in the Havre de Grace Visitor Center Lobby. For more information contact The Art Rooms Professional Art Supplies at 410-939-6424.
DEFINITION GALLERY PRESENTS – “INSPIRATION”- Featuring an all star line up of artists who find inspiration from music and musicians inspired to create visually. Artists include: Justin Bua; Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead); Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead); John Entwistle (The WHO); Tico Torres (Bon Jovi), Ron Wood (Rolling Stones); John Kahn (Jerry Garcia Band); Daniel Johnston; Thomas Noll; Stanley Mouse; Peter Max; Ralph Steadman; Baltimore photographer- Sam Holden and many more artists still to be named.
EXHIBITION DATES: APRIL 3, 2009 – APRIL 25, 2009
OPENING RECEPTION DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009 from 7PM to 11PM
A must see exhibition featuring an all star line up of visual artists inspired by music and musicians inspired to explore their creativity in visual form. Featured artists include Justin Bua, know for “his unique vision, melding urban rhythms, graffiti and classical training”, Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead), John Kahn (Jerry Garcia Band), ...Continue Reading
Let’s start out by stating I know little about Johnny Winter…he’s a blues guitar player who greased his skids by emulating the masters…B.B. King, Sonny Boy Williamson III, Robert Johnson, and Lightnin’ Hopkins. Hearing the blues is a magic art of soulful appreciation and, among the pantheon of blues players, Mr. Winter has always stood tall.
A proud Texan, Johnny Winter wasn’t just a copycat of the blues, and listening to his music, well it’s just some of the finest guitar work ever. You know what it’s like to hear and see music on television and radio, and like it, but never witness it in concert. That’s where it was for me and Johnny Winter. I had never gotten the chance to see the guitar slinger in person and tonight was my chance.
Redefining Friday nights and honest to God entertainment word of mouth let me know of a place where blue grass music reigned supreme and folks who played it came from far and wide…and as they played others joined in the dance…a dance I call Appalachian Ballet.
Years and years ago a lady name of Hazel Ellis told me she clogged with a bunch of ‘gooders’ and how much fun they had. They were the Silver Eagle Cloggers
