It Was a Celebration

It's monday, and the concert this past saturday was a hit.


On saturday evening, June 25th, 2011, The Orange City Orchestra, performed
"A Musical Tribute to America".


The orchestra, under the direction of Rick Dwyer, performed 12 wonderfully american pieces.
Some of the selections were ; Forrest Gump suite, You're a Grand Old Flag, Ashokan Farewell,
God Bless the U.S.A., and several more.


Special performances were provided by James Hall (husband), Zory Hall (wife), and Shaina Hall (daughter). James Played an original trumpet piece titled, "Till He Comes". Zory sang a song titled, "An American Medley", and Shaina played the piano and sang a tune titled, "Love Song".


It was a sold out performance beginning exactly at 7pm, and ended around 9pm. Mayor Strickland gave a brief history of the orchestra and a fine introduction. Mr Dwyer and the orchestra opened with an "American Salute" and closed with "Stars and Stripes Forever". All who were in attendence seamed to have had a great time and are looking forward to the next program which is scheduled for October 22nd at 7pm at the Library.


Make sure you read the up coming events fore more of the orchestra's 2011 schedule.


TTFN (ta ta for now)
Len "The Music Coach" Larsen