Brevard – As spring approaches an evening of popular Broadway tunes will undoubtedly add one more element to lifting your spirits and removing you one step further from your COVID Blues. The Brevard Philharmonic with James Fellenbaum as conductor is bringing many familiar and well loved tunes to The Porter Center at Brevard College this Saturday, April 2. Individual tickets are $37 or for a student only $10. Call the office for details at 828-884-4221.
James Fellenbaum has been a frequent conductor of the Knoxville News-Sentinel Pops series and has excelled in Film with Live Orchestra concerts. This Saturday Night Pops concert will be the fourth concert of the Brevard Philharmonic’s 2021-2022 season and has been sponsored by Ginny and Warren Bedell.
Who would not enjoy hearing selections from Richard Rogers’ Oklahoma! and Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Phantom of the Opera? Theme music from well known movies will be included too, with selections being played from The Producers, Angela’s Ashes and The Lord of the Rings. The 55 piece orchestra of the Brevard Philharmonic will undoubtedly fill the auditorium with Send in the Clowns from a Little Night Music.
House Concert Fundraiser
On Thursday June 9 there will be an intimate event featuring a world-class musician performing at the home of Kristine and John Candler. Kristine Candler is concertmaster of the Brevard Philharmonic. This house concert offers attendees a close and personal experience with classical guitarist Jason Vieaux. He is described by National Public Radio as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation?” To get a taste of the variety and complexity of this Grammy award-winning artist, check out his website www.jasonvieaux.com
On Thursday, June 9th, at 4:15 pm wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at the Candlers’ home. At 5:00 pm the concert will begin and 6:00 pm a post-concert question and answer period will be held. A donation of $150 per person will reserve you a spot. Call 828. 884-4221 soon—as seating is very limited or visit www.brevardphilharmonic.org. for a reservation.
Donate Your Instrument
Brevard Philharmonic is seeking donated instruments for ‘Music In The Schools,’ their outreach program to Transylvania County Schools. By donating an instrument you are making it possible for students to play these instruments in school and check them out for practice at home. The availability of free instruments will enable more students to learn an instrument and participate in middle and high school music programs.
You may bring a band or orchestra instrument (no drums or guitars, please) to the Brevard Philharmonic office during box office hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 12 to 2 pm two weeks before each concert. The office is located at 175 East Main St., Brevard, NC. The orchestra phone number is 828-884-4221; please call first to confirm the office is open.
If you prefer, bring your instruments and/or cash donation to the next orchestra concert at the Porter Center. You will receive a receipt for your donation. Brevard Philharmonic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.