Newsletter May 2007
What’s in Store
The first concert of the 2007 Music at McClellan concert
season is only 2 weeks away. Dust off those picnic baskets and blow the
cobwebs off the lawn chairs, it is almost time for music at Longleaf Park.
This year’s opening concert will feature renowned Maestro Justin
Brown leading the Alabama
Symphony Orchestra in Maestro’s Choice, a mixture of popular
favorites especially selected for our summer kick-off.
Our second concert on June 2nd promises to be full of
surprises as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Star Wars series.
The orchestra will perform the unforgettable music of John Williams. Come
early and don’t be surprised to see Imperial Stormtroopers, Darth
Vader or Chewbacca among the concert-goers. It will be a memorable evening
for all as the 501st Legion (
www.501st.com ) joins us at The Orchestra Strikes Back.
Our third concert on June 9th is becoming a Music at
McClellan tradition; Bravo Broadway. Tony Award nominee Susan
Egan and Broadway star Sal
Viviano will join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra in tunes from Guys
& Dolls, Mack and Mabel, Beauty and the Best, Phantom of the Opera,
and more.
And the final concert of the season is one of our most
popular events, Classics Under the Stars. This year’s concert will
include Copland’s Outdoor Overture and Grofe’s Grand Canyon
Suite. And closing out the season will be Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture
with the Music at McClellan tradition of live cannon fire. You don’t
want to miss this!
Tickets are now on sale for all concerts at
the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, Golden Springs Pharmacy, the JSU
Bookstore in the Theron Montgomery Building or at the McClellan JPA headquarters.
Tickets can also be purchased online or
ordered by phone at (256) 310-0852.
Come Early and Stay Late
As always the concert grounds open at 6 pm, concerts begin at 8 pm. Come
early to enjoy the beautiful setting, listen to strolling minstrels, and
be entertained by jugglers. In addition to the main concert, a smaller
stage featuring local artists will appear before and after some concerts.
Check the Concert Events page for details
as the season grows nearer.
Contribute to Music at McClellan
Want to get more involved? Music at McClellan is largely funded by the
generous support of community friends and businesses. If you would like
to contribute, contact Pete Conroy at (256)
782-8010. Do you want to contribute in other ways? Volunteers
are needed throughout the concert series. Contact Kristy Farmer at (256)
235-9208 to lend a hand.
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