2011-2012 Concert Season

PRESIDIO BRASS – Quintet
October 15, 2011, Saturday, 7:30 pm

Whether playing an exciting classical piece, a jazz standard, or beautiful piano stylings, the Presidio Brass Quintet provides an exhilarating ride of music mixed with humor and infectious joy. They have been educated at America’s finest institutions, including the Julliard School, Boston Conservatory, and USC. The Quintet has performed with major symphony orchestras, including the London Philharmonic, and hundreds of concerts in over 30 states.

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SPRING RIVER MUSIC
SONGS OF THE CIVIL WAR
November 19, 2011, Saturday, 7:30 pm

Operatic Tenor, Robert Trentham, has been soloist at the finest American concert halls, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center plus Opera Companies across the country. This is a one man show of songs, speech and commentary celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. Among his rave reviews, “It is a story told in song and words with great intensity and humor. His vocals are impeccable.” Visit his website.

ASHU – CONCERT SAXOPHONIST
January 21, 2012, Saturday, 7:30 pm

ASHU made his performance debuts at age 16 at Carnegie Hall in N.Y. and DAR Constitution Hall in D.C. Since then, performances have taken him throughout the USA, Europe, Portugal and the West Indies. His playing has been described as “Riveting…Brilliant…Pizzazz to burn!” ”It is as much fun to watch him as listen, unique ability to captivate audiences ! “ First prize winner at numerous competitions worldwide ! His repertoire includes a wide diversity of composers and styles. Visit his website.

HIGHLAND WAY – CELTIC BAND
March 3, 2012, Saturday, 7:30 pm

Native Scot, Brian Caldwell, leads the band with his driving rhythm guitar and vocals that blend flawlessly with band members Paul Castellanos, Ned Giblin from Ireland and Freddy Faith. Their performance with fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, bodran, percussion and drums. is a combination of kick-up-your-heels reels, jigs and melodic folk songs. This versatile Celtic Band performs at Festivals and Performing Arts Theaters from Scotland to California. Visit their website.

RAMONA HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND and
RAMONA TOWN HALL BRASS BAND
March 24, 2012, Saturday, 7:30 pm

There will be a joint concert with the Ramona High School Symphonic Band and the Ramona Town Hall Brass Band. The Ramona High School musicians are led by Daniel James, from Ramona High School Department. The Town Hall Brass Band is directed by bandmaster Kenneth Serfass, retired Marine and Marine musician. Visit their websites: Ramona Town Hall Brass Band