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SUMMARY:David M. Wilson Memorial Farmers' Night Concert
DESCRIPTION:Ticketing/registration is not required for this open-to-the-public performance. \n\n\nThe VSO is one of many Vermont arts organizations that celebrates our state by providing a free concert for the Vermont General Assembly’s annual Farmers Night series. The series is a longstanding State House tradition dating back over 100 years to a time when lawmakers entertained themselves in the House Chamber mid-week while away from home. \nVSO’s offering for this free 2024 Valentine’s Day concert features a string chamber orchestra and the VSO Chorus for an evening of enchanting music by Bach\, Haydn\, and more. As an annual tradition\, we’ll also feature the premiere of a new work composed by a Music-COMP student: Callum Robechek. This concert is conducted by José-Daniel Flores Caraballo. \nProgram \nW. A. MOZART  – “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik\,” Mvt. 1 (Serenade No.13 for Strings in G Major)\nW. A. MOZART – “Ave Verum Corpus”\nJ. S. BACH – “Air” from String Suite III\nJ. S. BACH – Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring\nJOSEPH HAYDN – Serenade for Strings Op.3 No.5\nJOSEPH HAYDN – “Credo” from Missa Santi Joanni de Deo\nGABRIEL FAURÉ – Nocturne from Shylock Suite Op. 57\nGABRIEL FAURÉ – Cantique de Jean Racine\nCALLUM ROBECHEK – Water Buries\, Too (Premiere)\nOLA GJEILO – Sacred Heart (Ubi Caritas III)\nDIANE MARTIN – “These Green Mountains” arr. Nat Lew \n  \nThis concert is kindly supported by the David M. Wilson Memorial Fund and the Robert De Cormier Fund\, with additional sponsorship from the State of Vermont and : \n             \n \n                         \n \n\nThe student composition premiere is in partnership with:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/david-m-wilson-memorial-farmers-night-concert/
LOCATION:Vermont State House\, 115 State. St.\, Montpelier\, 05602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farmers Night
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SUMMARY:Jukebox: Hammer & Glass - Zenbarn
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nFor our February 2024 concerts\, we’re shaking things up and swapping two string players with two percussionists for a new\, whirlwind take on Jukebox. Violinist Brooke Quiggins and cellist John Dunlop are joined by percussionists D. Thomas Toner and Nicola Cannizzaro for a singular musical experience\, curated by VSO Artistic Advisor and Project Conductor Matt LaRocca. \nProgram \n\nOpening from Glassworks by Philip Glass\, arr. LaRocca \nHammers by Andy Akiho \nBoris Kerner by Caroline Shaw \nBawa (traditional) arr. Sowah Mensah \nDuo for Violin and Cello\, Mvmt. III by Jessie Montgomery \nManta Ray Dance by Yousif Sheronick \nSlide Rule by Jeanne Woodbury and Josh Gottry \nClosing from Glassworks by Philip Glass\, arr. LaRocca \n\nDoors open at 4:30pm\, the show begins at 5pm. \n  \nThis concert is generously sponsored by the Northfield Savings Bank Innovation Fund.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/jukebox-hammer-glass-zenbarn/
LOCATION:Zenbarn\, 179 Guptil Rd\, Waterbury\, VT\, 05677\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jukebox
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T200000
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SUMMARY:Jukebox: Hammer & Glass - Paramount
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nFor our February 2024 concerts\, we’re shaking things up and swapping two string players with two percussionists for a new\, whirlwind take on Jukebox – with the musicians and audience both onstage at the Paramount Theatre. Violinist Brooke Quiggins and cellist John Dunlop are joined by percussionists D. Thomas Toner and Nicola Cannizzaro for a singular musical experience\, curated by VSO Artistic Advisor and Project Conductor Matt LaRocca.  \nProgram \n\nOpening from Glassworks by Philip Glass\, arr. LaRocca \nHammers by Andy Akiho \nBoris Kerner by Caroline Shaw \nBawa (traditional) arr. Sowah Mensah \nDuo for Violin and Cello\, Mvmt. III by Jessie Montgomery \nManta Ray Dance by Yousif Sheronick \nSlide Rule by Jeanne Woodbury and Josh Gottry \nClosing from Glassworks by Philip Glass\, arr. LaRocca
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/jukebox-hammer-glass-paramount/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 30 Center St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jukebox
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T180000
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SUMMARY:Brass Quintet and Counterpoint - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:TONIGHT’S CONCERT IS SOLD OUT \nIn 2023\, one of our favorite annual holiday offerings tours to Warren\, Newport\, Grafton\, and Manchester for programs of music and cheer. Each VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint concert features a perfect blend of brass and voices with seasonal fun. The program includes two world premieres: “The Christmas Truce” for chorus by Saxtons River-based composer Carol Wood\, based on the WW1 Christmas ceasefires\, and a brass composition by Leela McCann\, a U-32 School District and Music-COMP student (Music Composition Mentoring Program). The concert is rounded out by enchanting traditional carols\, timeless arrangements by Robert De Cormier (the founder of Counterpoint and the VSO Chorus)\, compositions by Bach\, Gabrieli\, and Farnaby\, and fun holiday tunes such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Baby”. \nIn Manchester we’ll welcome chorus members of the Burr and Burton Academy as they join us in song! Don’t miss out on this musical treat\, conducted by Nathaniel G. Lew. \nVSO Brass Quintet\nHannah Messenger\, horn\nSeelan Manickam and Ryan Noe\, trumpet\nMatthew Wright\, trombone\nPhilip Hyman\, tuba \nCounterpoint\nColleen Flynn Campbell\, Neil Cerutti\, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman\, Brian Clancy\, Scott Czerwinski\, Carolyn Dickinson\, Anne D’Olivo\, Maria Weber Lamson\, Zebulun McLellan\, Kevin Quigley\, Linda Radtke\, Allison Devery Steinmetz\, Cameron Steinmetz \n  \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \nThe student premiere is in partnership with:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/brass-quintet-and-counterpoint-manchester/
LOCATION:Manchester First Congregational Church\, 3624 Main St\, Manchester\, VT\, 05254\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Brass Quintet
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SUMMARY:Brass Quintet and Counterpoint - Grafton
DESCRIPTION:THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the waitlist\, call 802-843-2447. \nIn 2023\, one of our favorite annual holiday offerings tours to Warren\, Newport\, Grafton\, and Manchester for programs of music and cheer. Each VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint concert features a perfect blend of brass and voices with seasonal fun. The program includes two world premieres: “The Christmas Truce” for chorus by Saxtons River-based composer Carol Wood\, based on the WW1 Christmas ceasefires\, and a brass composition by Leela McCann\, a U-32 School District and Music-COMP student (Music Composition Mentoring Program). The concert is rounded out by enchanting traditional carols\, timeless arrangements by Robert De Cormier (the founder of Counterpoint and the VSO Chorus)\, compositions by Bach\, Gabrieli\, and Farnaby\, and fun holiday tunes such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Baby”. \nDon’t miss out on this musical treat\, conducted by Nathaniel G. Lew. \nVSO Brass Quintet\nHannah Messenger\, horn\nSeelan Manickam and Ryan Noe\, trumpet\nMatthew Wright\, trombone\nPhilip Hyman\, tuba \nCounterpoint\nColleen Flynn Campbell\, Neil Cerutti\, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman\, Brian Clancy\, Scott Czerwinski\, Carolyn Dickinson\, Anne D’Olivo\, Maria Weber Lamson\, Zebulun McLellan\, Kevin Quigley\, Linda Radtke\, Allison Devery Steinmetz\, Cameron Steinmetz \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \nThe student premiere is in partnership with:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/brass-quintet-and-counterpoint-grafton/
LOCATION:Grafton Community Church\, 55 Main Street\, Grafton\, VT\, 05146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Brass Quintet
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SUMMARY:Brass Quintet and Counterpoint - Newport
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS \nIn 2023\, one of our favorite annual holiday offerings tours to Warren\, Newport\, Grafton\, and Manchester for programs of music and cheer. Each VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint concert features a perfect blend of brass and voices with seasonal fun. The program includes two world premieres: “The Christmas Truce” for chorus by Saxtons River-based composer Carol Wood\, based on the WW1 Christmas ceasefires\, and a brass composition by Leela McCann\, a U-32 School District and Music-COMP student (Music Composition Mentoring Program). The concert is rounded out by enchanting traditional carols\, timeless arrangements by Robert De Cormier (the founder of Counterpoint and the VSO Chorus)\, compositions by Bach\, Gabrieli\, and Farnaby\, and fun holiday tunes such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Baby”. \nVSO Brass Quintet\nHannah Messenger\, horn\nSeelan Manickam and Ryan Noe\, trumpet\nMatthew Wright\, trombone\nPhilip Hyman\, tuba \nCounterpoint\nColleen Flynn Campbell\, Neil Cerutti\, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman\, Brian Clancy\, Scott Czerwinski\, Carolyn Dickinson\, Anne D’Olivo\, Maria Weber Lamson\, Zebulun McLellan\, Kevin Quigley\, Linda Radtke\, Allison Devery Steinmetz\, Cameron Steinmetz \nIn Newport we’ll welcome chorus members of the Lake Region Union School District as they join us in song! Don’t miss out on this musical treat\, conducted by Nathaniel G. Lew. \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \nThe student premiere is in partnership with: \n \nThis concert is generously sponsored by:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/brass-quintet-and-counterpoint-newport/
LOCATION:United Church of Newport\, 63 3rd St\, Newport\, VT\, 05855\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Brass Quintet
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SUMMARY:Brass Quintet and Counterpoint - Warren
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. \nIn 2023\, one of our favorite annual holiday offerings tours to Warren\, Newport\, Grafton\, and Manchester for programs of music and cheer. Each VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint concert features a perfect blend of brass and voices with seasonal fun. The program includes two world premieres: “The Christmas Truce” for chorus by Saxtons River-based composer Carol Wood\, based on the WW1 Christmas ceasefires\, and a brass composition by Leela McCann\, a U-32 School District and Music-COMP student (Music Composition Mentoring Program). The concert is rounded out by enchanting traditional carols\, timeless arrangements by Robert De Cormier (the founder of Counterpoint and the VSO Chorus)\, compositions by Bach\, Gabrieli\, and Farnaby\, and fun holiday tunes such as “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa Baby”. Don’t miss out on this musical treat\, conducted by Nathaniel G. Lew. \nVSO Brass Quintet\nHannah Messenger\, horn\nSeelan Manickam and Ryan Noe\, trumpet\nMatthew Wright\, trombone\nPhilip Hyman\, tuba \nCounterpoint\nColleen Flynn Campbell\, Neil Cerutti\, Melissa Chesnut-Tangerman\, Brian Clancy\, Scott Czerwinski\, Carolyn Dickinson\, Anne D’Olivo\, Maria Weber Lamson\, Zebulun McLellan\, Kevin Quigley\, Linda Radtke\, Allison Devery Steinmetz\, Cameron Steinmetz \nAdmission is free but you must reserve a ticket to hold your spot. \nFor accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \nThe student premiere is in partnership with: \n \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/brass-quintet-and-counterpoint-warren/
LOCATION:Warren United Church\, 339 Main Street\, Warren\, VT\, 05674\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Brass Quintet
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T170000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops with Myra Flynn - Rutland
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \nVermont’s own indie-soul queen Myra Flynn joins the VSO for its annual family-friendly orchestra holiday concert. We’ll explore familiar melodies\, bring some jazz flair to a holiday classic\, and enjoy Flynn’s soulful voice as she brings to life Christmas carols\, folk music\, and one of her own original compositions. We’ll also spotlight VSO Assistant Concertmaster Kathy Andrew as our violin soloist for Vivaldi’s enchanting piece.  \nAn audience holiday sing-a-long is included! This concert is conducted by VSO Music Director\, Andrew Crust. \n“Myra’s vocals absolutely raise the music to a higher plain … Myra’s voice is something that really hits you square in the jaw. It’s sultry and silky smooth …” Higher Plain Music \n  \nPROGRAM \nA Most Wonderful Christmas (arr. Robert Sheldon)\nJONI MITCHELL (arr. Karl Hirzer)   River\nChristmas carol sing-a-long (arr. Dan Goeller)\nANTONIO VIVALDI   The Four Seasons: Winter\nVICTOR HELY-HUTCHINSON   A Carol Symphony\nI. Allegro Energico \nIntermission \nLEROY ANDERSON   Christmas Festival Overture\nMEL TORMÉ (arr. Bob Lowden)   The Christmas Song\nMYRA FLYNN   Mama Song\nDUKE ELLINGTON (arr. Jeff Tyzik)   The Nutcracker Suite\n1. Overture\n2. Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed Pipes)\n3. Peanut Brittle Brigade\nLEROY ANDERSON   Sleigh Ride \n\nHoliday Pops Food Shelf Initiative: \nThe VSO is partnering with Black River Good Neighbor Services this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Paramount on December 10\, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert. All donated items will be brought to Black River Good Neighbor Services by VSO volunteers.  Suggested donations inclue:\n \nCoffee       Mayo       Mustard       Ketchup       Baked beans       Soup       Pasta sauce       Gluten-free products\nSoap       Shampoo       Toothpaste       Dish detergent \n  \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact The Paramount at 802.775.0570 x201 or email hello@paramountvt.org. \nThis concert is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-with-myra-flynn-rutland/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 30 Center St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rutland,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T213000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops with Myra Flynn - Burlington
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Here \nVermont’s own indie-soul queen Myra Flynn joins the VSO for its annual family-friendly orchestra holiday concert. We’ll explore familiar melodies\, bring some jazz flair to a holiday classic\, and enjoy Flynn’s soulful voice as she brings to life Christmas carols\, folk music\, and one of her own original compositions. We’ll also spotlight VSO Assistant Concertmaster Kathy Andrew as our violin soloist for Vivaldi’s enchanting piece. \nAn audience holiday sing-a-long is included! This concert is conducted by VSO Music Director\, Andrew Crust. \n“Myra’s vocals absolutely raise the music to a higher plain … Myra’s voice is something that really hits you square in the jaw. It’s sultry and silky smooth …” Higher Plain Music \nPROGRAM \nA Most Wonderful Christmas (arr. Robert Sheldon)\nJONI MITCHELL (arr. Karl Hirzer)   River\nChristmas carol sing-a-long (arr. Dan Goeller)\nANTONIO VIVALDI   The Four Seasons: Winter\nVICTOR HELY-HUTCHINSON   A Carol Symphony\nI. Allegro Energico \nIntermission \nLEROY ANDERSON   Christmas Festival Overture\nMEL TORMÉ (arr. Bob Lowden)   The Christmas Song\nMYRA FLYNN   Mama Song\nDUKE ELLINGTON (arr. Jeff Tyzik)   The Nutcracker Suite\n1. Overture\n2. Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed Pipes)\n3. Peanut Brittle Brigade\nLEROY ANDERSON   Sleigh Ride \n  \nHoliday Pops Food Shelf Initiative: \nThe VSO is partnering with the South Burlington Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Flynn on December 10\, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert. All donated items will be brought to the South Burlington Food Shelf by VSO volunteers. Most needed items include:\nCanned meats       Canned fruits       Soup       Pasta/Tomato sauce       Cereals\nCanned vegetables       Snacks       Pasta and Mac and Cheese boxes       Coffee       Tea\nPeanut butter       Jellies and jams       Paper towels \n  \n For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact the Flynn at 802-863-5966 or visit the Flynn’s accessibility website by clicking here. \nThis concert is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: \n\n \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-with-myra-flynn-burlington/
LOCATION:Flynn Center\, 153 Main Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Burlington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T213000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Pops with Myra Flynn - Barre
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \nVermont’s own indie-soul queen Myra Flynn joins the VSO for its annual family-friendly orchestra holiday concert. We’ll explore familiar melodies\, bring some jazz flair to a holiday classic\, and enjoy Flynn’s soulful voice as she brings to life Christmas carols\, folk music\, and one of her own original compositions. We’ll also spotlight VSO Assistant Concertmaster Kathy Andrew as our violin soloist for Vivaldi’s enchanting piece. \nAn audience holiday sing-a-long is included! This concert is conducted by VSO Music Director\, Andrew Crust. \n“Myra’s vocals absolutely raise the music to a higher plain … Myra’s voice is something that really hits you square in the jaw. It’s sultry and silky smooth …” Higher Plain Music \nPROGRAM \nA Most Wonderful Christmas (arr. Robert Sheldon)\nJONI MITCHELL (arr. Karl Hirzer)   River\nChristmas carol sing-a-long (arr. Dan Goeller)\nANTONIO VIVALDI   The Four Seasons: Winter\nVICTOR HELY-HUTCHINSON   A Carol Symphony\nI. Allegro Energico \nIntermission \nLEROY ANDERSON   Christmas Festival Overture\nMEL TORMÉ (arr. Bob Lowden)   The Christmas Song\nMYRA FLYNN   Mama Song\nDUKE ELLINGTON (arr. Jeff Tyzik)   The Nutcracker Suite\n1. Overture\n2. Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed Pipes)\n3. Peanut Brittle Brigade\nLEROY ANDERSON   Sleigh Ride \n  \n  \nHoliday Pops Food Shelf Initiative: \nThe VSO is partnering with the Hedding United Methodist Church Food Shelf this season! Bring a canned good with you to the Barre Opera House on December 9\, and you’ll be put in a raffle to receive a holiday gift during the concert. All donated items will be brought to the food shelf by Bellows Falls Opera House volunteers.  \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110. \n  \nThis concert is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/holiday-pops-with-myra-flynn-barre/
LOCATION:Barre Opera House\, 6 North Main St\, Barre\, VT\, 05641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Pops
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SUMMARY:Dionne Warwick Featuring VSO String Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \nJoin us for a special performance with Dionne Warwick featuring Vermont Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble. \nDionne Warwick is a five-time Grammy Award-winning music legend who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records. She recorded 18 consecutive Top 100 singles (“Don’t Make Me Over\,” Walk on By\,” “Say a Little Prayer\,” “A House is Not a Home\,” “Alfie\,” “Heartbreaker\,” “Déjà Vu\,” among countless others). She received her first Grammy in 1968 for “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” Ms. Warwick became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance. \nIn 1985\, she participated in the recording of “That’s What Friends Are For\,” which became a number-one hit worldwide and raised awareness and major funds for AIDS research\, which she continues to support\, among other causes such as The Starlight Foundation\, children’s hospitals\, world hunger\, disaster relief\, and music education for which she has been honored and has raised millions of dollars. Ms. Warwick also participated in the all-star charity single\, “We Are the World” and performed at “Live Aid.” \nMs. Warwick was also inducted into The Grammy Museum where a special 50th Anniversary career exhibit was unveiled and is a 2019 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Ms. Warwick released a star-studded duets album entitled\, Feels So Good\, featuring collaborations with some of today’s greatest artists. Recently\, Warwick was the recipient of the coveted and prestigious 2017 Marian Anderson Award for her career accomplishments and philanthropy. \nComplimentary vouchers are not valid for this performance. \nPresented in partnership with Graystone Promotions.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/dionne-warwick-featuring-vso-string-ensemble-2/
LOCATION:Paramount Theatre\, 30 Center St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rutland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
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SUMMARY:Musicians-in-Schools - Burlington
DESCRIPTION:This event is not open to the public.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/musicians-in-schools-burlington/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
CREATED:20231031T172228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T172228Z
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SUMMARY:Musicians-in-Schools - Grand Isle and North Hero
DESCRIPTION:This event is not open to the public.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/musicians-in-schools-grand-isle-and-north-hero/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
CREATED:20230506T232249Z
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SUMMARY:VSO Made in Vermont with Kat Wright - Bellows Falls
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \n\n\nCurated and conducted by Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Artistic Advisor and Project Conductor Matt LaRocca\, the 2023 Made in Vermont series highlights a guest artist from our state’s vibrant indie\, folk\, and rock scene. The VSO’s chamber orchestra performs musical favorites by Henry Purcell and Manuel De Falla and welcomes a special guest to the stage: Vermont’s own sensational soul singer Kat Wright. The program also features new works by two Vermont composers\, Kyle Saulnier and Erik Nielsen. Saulnier is a unique and innovative composer whose style fuses modern orchestral techniques with jazz and industrial rock\, and Nielsen’s new piece for string orchestra is a tribute to Pete Sutherland\, a friend and mentor as well as a Vermont legend. \n“Wright has that special balance of power and grace in her voice that can shimmer and float to the top…” – Red Line Roots \nWhile you’ll still hear the Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse influences in her music\, echoes of Brandi Carlisle and Norah Jones are newly present in Kat’s performances\, as well. Join us in welcoming the VSO back to Bellows Falls! \nDoors open: 3:00 p.m. Showtime 4:00 p.m.\nTicket sales are final. No refunds unless the show is cancelled and not rescheduled. \nPROGRAM \nMaurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin (Prelude)\nKat Wright – Let Me In\nKat Wright – Tell Me\nKyle Saulnier – a foundation of sand\nErik Satie (orch. Debussy\, arr. LaRocca) – Gymnopedie No. 1\nHenry Purcell – Dido’s Lament\nKat Wright – Lovers and Tides \nINTERMISSION \nManuel De Falla – El amor brujo\n    Pantomime; Danza ritual del fuego\nErik Nielsen – Meadowlark (Tribute to Pete Sutherland)\nKat Wright – Go Down\nKat Wright – Can’t Explain\nJessica Meyer – Go Big or Go Home \n\n\nThis concert is presented by Ray’s the Roof Productions and Next Stage Arts. For further questions or information\, please call 802-387-0102 or email info@nextstagearts.org \nThe Ray Massucco Concert Series at Brattleboro Opera House is presented with the help of the Rockingham Arts and Museum Project and Great Eastern Radio: KOOL-FM and THE PEAK. \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/vso-made-in-vermont-with-kat-wright-bellows-falls/
LOCATION:Bellows Falls Opera House\, 7 Village Square\, Bellows Falls\, VT\, 05101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kat Wright
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T210000
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CREATED:20230506T232305Z
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SUMMARY:VSO Made in Vermont with Kat Wright - Stowe
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \n\n\nCurated and conducted by Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Artistic Advisor and Project Conductor Matt LaRocca\, the 2023 Made in Vermont series highlights a guest artist from our state’s vibrant indie\, folk\, and rock scene. The VSO’s chamber orchestra performs musical favorites by Henry Purcell and Manuel De Falla and welcomes a special guest to the stage: Vermont’s own sensational soul singer Kat Wright. The program also features new works by two Vermont composers\, Kyle Saulnier and Erik Nielsen. Saulnier is a unique and innovative composer whose style fuses modern orchestral techniques with jazz and industrial rock\, and Nielsen’s new piece for string orchestra is a tribute to Pete Sutherland\, a friend and mentor as well as a Vermont legend. \n“Wright has that special balance of power and grace in her voice that can shimmer and float to the top…” – Red Line Roots \nWhile you’ll still hear the Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse influences in her music\, echoes of Brandi Carlisle and Norah Jones are newly present in Kat’s performances\, as well. Join us in welcoming the VSO back to Stowe! \nDoors open: 6:30 p.m. Showtime 7:00 p.m. \n  \nPROGRAM \nMaurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin (Prelude)\nKat Wright – Let Me In\nKat Wright – Tell Me\nKyle Saulnier – a foundation of sand\nErik Satie (orch. Debussy\, arr. LaRocca) – Gymnopedie No. 1\nHenry Purcell – Dido’s Lament\nKat Wright – Lovers and Tides \nINTERMISSION \nManuel De Falla – El amor brujo\n    Pantomime; Danza ritual del fuego\nErik Nielsen – Meadowlark (Tribute to Pete Sutherland)\nKat Wright – Go Down\nKat Wright – Can’t Explain\nJessica Meyer – Go Big or Go Home \n\n\nThis concert is presented by Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center. For further questions or information\, please call 802-760-4634 or visit www.sprucepeakarts.org. \nThis concert is generously sponsored by: \n \n \n  \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/vso-made-in-vermont-with-kat-wright-stowe/
LOCATION:Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center\, 122 Hourglass Drive\, Stowe\, VT\, VT\, 05672-5299\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kat Wright
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
CREATED:20230506T232326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T224132Z
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SUMMARY:VSO Made in Vermont with Kat Wright - South Burlington
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \n\n\nCurated and conducted by Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Artistic Advisor and Project Conductor Matt LaRocca\, the 2023 Made in Vermont series highlights a guest artist from our state’s vibrant indie\, folk\, and rock scene. The VSO’s chamber orchestra performs musical favorites by Henry Purcell and Manuel De Falla and welcomes a special guest to the stage: Vermont’s own sensational soul singer Kat Wright. The program also features new works by two Vermont composers\, Kyle Saulnier and Erik Nielsen. Saulnier is a unique and innovative composer whose style fuses modern orchestral techniques with jazz and industrial rock\, and Nielsen’s new piece for string orchestra is a tribute to Pete Sutherland\, a friend and mentor as well as a Vermont legend. \n“Wright has that special balance of power and grace in her voice that can shimmer and float to the top…” – Red Line Roots \nWhile you’ll still hear the Bonnie Raitt and Amy Winehouse influences in her music\, echoes of Brandi Carlisle and Norah Jones are newly present in Kat’s performances\, as well. Join us in welcoming the VSO and Kat Wright back to Higher Ground! \nDoors open: 7:30 p.m. Showtime 8:30 p.m. \nThis concert is presented at the Higher Ground Ballroom\, 1214 Williston Rd.\, South Burlington. \n\nPROGRAM \nMaurice Ravel – Le Tombeau de Couperin (Prelude)\nKat Wright – Let Me In\nKat Wright – Tell Me\nKyle Saulnier – a foundation of sand\nErik Satie (orch. Debussy\, arr. LaRocca) – Gymnopedie No. 1\nHenry Purcell – Dido’s Lament\nKat Wright – Lovers and Tides \nINTERMISSION \nManuel De Falla – El amor brujo\n    Pantomime; Danza ritual del fuego\nErik Nielsen – Meadowlark (Tribute to Pete Sutherland)\nKat Wright – Go Down\nKat Wright – Can’t Explain\nJessica Meyer – Go Big or Go Home \n  \n\n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact VSO’s Manager of Audience Experience\, Grace Spain\, at grace@vso.org or phone 802-864-5741\, ext. 110.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/vso-made-in-vermont-with-kat-wright-south-burlington/
LOCATION:Higher Ground\, 1214 Williston Rd\, South Burlington\, VT\, 05403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jukebox,Kat Wright
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T190000
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SUMMARY:Jukebox: Color Theory - Manchester
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \n\n\n\nThe Jukebox fall series showcases the intersection between music and art with works inspired by vivid colors\, imagery\, and artwork. Over the duration of the concert\, the music will guide and inform a live painting experience with Haitian/Vermont artist Julio Desmont as he creates a new piece of artwork in real time. Curated and hosted by Matt LaRocca\, this concert features music by composers Jessie Montgomery\, Philip Glass\, Benjamin Britten\, Javier Alvarez\, and more. \n\n\nDesmont’s artistic journey begin in Haiti in his early childhood observing trogon birds and riding on Taptaps.  Later on\, he was inspired by Jean Michel Basquiat\, Wassily Kandinsky\, and Pablo Picasso whose inspirations went back to Africa – as well as the original American painter\, Georgia O’Keeffe. \nThis concert is produced in partnership with the Manchester Music Festival and Helmholz Fine Art. \n\n\n\n             \n\nThe Jukebox Quartet\n\n\nBrooke Quiggins-Saulnier and Ben Lively\, violin\nStefanie Taylor\, viola\nJohn Dunlop\, cello \nThis concert in Manchester is generously sponsored by Fra and Carol Devine. The October Jukebox series is also sponsored in part by:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/jukebox-color-theory-manchester/
LOCATION:Helmholz Fine Art\, 442 Depot St.\, Manchester Center\, VT\, 05255
CATEGORIES:Jukebox
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
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SUMMARY:Jukebox: Color Theory - Roots Studio Space
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS\n \n\n\n\nThe Jukebox fall series showcases the intersection between music and art with works inspired by vivid colors\, imagery\, and artwork. Over the duration of the concert\, the music will guide and inform a live painting experience with Haitian/Vermont artist Julio Desmont as he creates a new piece of artwork in real time. Curated and hosted by Matt LaRocca\, this concert features music by composers Jessie Montgomery\, Philip Glass\, Benjamin Britten\, Javier Alvarez\, and more. \n\nDesmont’s artistic journey begin in Haiti in his early childhood observing trogon birds and riding on Taptaps.  Later on\, he was inspired by Jean Michel Basquiat\, Wassily Kandinsky\, and Pablo Picasso whose inspirations went back to Africa – as well as the original American painter\, Georgia O’Keeffe.\n\n  \nThe Jukebox Quartet\n\n\nBrooke Quiggins-Saulnier and Ben Lively\, violin\nStefanie Taylor\, viola\nJohn Dunlop\, cello \n\nThis concert is produced in partnership with The Paramount Theatre and is generously sponsored in part by:    \nAnd made possible with the generous support of the Young Cultural Endowment Fund for Rutland\, and by Sandy and Kristi Bragg\, in memory of Ann Bragg.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/jukebox-color-theory-roots-studio-space/
LOCATION:Roots Studio Space\, 55 Washington St\, Rutland\, VT\, 05701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jukebox
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T213000
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SUMMARY:Jukebox: Color Theory - Higher Ground
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE\n \n\nDoors at 6:30 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m. \nThe Jukebox fall series showcases the intersection between music and art with works inspired by vivid colors\, imagery\, and artwork. Over the duration of the concert\, the music will guide and inform a live painting experience with Haitian/Vermont artist Julio Desmont as he creates a new piece of artwork in real time. Curated and hosted by Matt LaRocca\, this concert features music by composers Jessie Montgomery\, Philip Glass\, Benjamin Britten\, Javier Alvarez\, and more. \n\nDesmont’s artistic journey begin in Haiti in his early childhood observing trogon birds and riding on Taptaps.  Later on\, he was inspired by Jean Michel Basquiat\, Wassily Kandinsky\, and Pablo Picasso whose inspirations went back to Africa – as well as the original American painter\, Georgia O’Keeffe.\n  \nThe Jukebox Quartet\n\nBrooke Quiggins-Saulnier and Ben Lively\, violin\nStefanie Taylor\, viola\nJohn Dunlop\, cello \nThis concert is generously supported by the Northfield Savings Bank Innovation Fund\, and by Dinse. \n                   \nThe October 2023 Jukebox series is additionally sponsored by Vermont Humanities. \n \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/higher-ground/
LOCATION:Higher Ground\, 1214 Williston Rd\, South Burlington\, VT\, 05403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jukebox
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
CREATED:20230506T232448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T135341Z
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SUMMARY:VSO at the Flynn: A New Beginning
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Here \nPurchase a VSO at the Flynn Subscription \n  \nVSO’s 2023-2024 season opener begins with its first-ever performance of Coleridge-Taylor’s ravishing ballade\, with Smetana and Brahms completing the Romantic concert theme. Cellist Joshua Roman and violinist Simone Porter make their Vermont debuts. This concert is conducted by VSO Music Director Andrew Crust.\n\nThe concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and is preceded at 6:30 p.m. by Musically Speaking\, a free pre-concert discussion that provides entertaining insight into the evening’s program. \n“[Porter’s] assured\, lovingly lyrical\, occasionally frisky playing only confirmed what is becoming common knowledge in the musical world: that she is on the cusp of a major career.”\nMark Swed\, LA Times \n“Roman’s flawless cello lines were seemingly effortless expressions of a soul captivated by some great beauty.”\nThe Columbus Dispatch \nOpus 3 Artists are the exclusive representatives of Simone Porter and Joshua Roman. \n  \n\nPROGRAM \nSAMUEL COLERIDGE-TAYLOR   Ballade in a minor \nBEDRICH SMETANA   “Ma Vlast” selections: \n      II. Vltava (The Moldau)   \n      IV. Z českých luhů a hájů (From Bohemia’s Fields and Meadows) \nIntermission \nJOHANNES BRAHMS   Double Concerto for Violin and Cello \n  \nThis concert is kindly sponsored by Barbara Wessel\, with additional support by Pat Sampson. Generous support for our soloists is also provided by the Concert Artists Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. \n \n  \n  For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact the Flynn at 802-863-5966 or visit the Flynn’s accessibility website by clicking here.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/vso-at-the-flynn-a-new-beginning/
LOCATION:Flynn Center\, 153 Main Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical Series,Burlington
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
CREATED:20230807T214811Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Composer Concert
DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nThe VSO string quartet comes to South Burlington with a free\, one-hour concert celebrating the music of LGBTQ+ composers\, their stories\, and their contributions to the world of music. The quartet features violinists Laura Markowitz and Jane Kittredge\, violist Stefanie Taylor\, and cellist John Dunlop with music by Caroline Shaw\, Jennifer Higdon\, Peter Tchaikovsky\, Leonard Bernstein and Vermonters Mary Rowell and Aiyana Baldasty. \nTickets are free but attendees must register in order to hold their spot. \n  \nThis concert is generously sponsored by:
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/lgbtq-composer-concert/
LOCATION:South Burlington Public Library Auditorium\, 180 Market St.\, South Burlington\, VT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230827T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
CREATED:20230608T172739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T175406Z
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SUMMARY:Free Summer Trio and Quartet Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:VSO quartets and trios are bringing music to Burlington and Island Pond this summer\, with this series of free weekend concerts featuring everything from Bartok and Borodin to Scott Joplin rags\, Nordic and Celtic folk traditions\, Haydn\, Puccini\, and more. No need to reserve your place\, just join us! \nThe August 27th performance will feature Skylark (Jane Kittredge and Laura Markowitz violin; Ana Ruesink\, viola; and John Dunlop\, cello) \nThe concert is at 10:00 a.m. and is free. \nBCA Patio\, Burlington City Park\n1388 Main St.\, Burlington\, VT
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/free-summer-trio-and-quartet-concert-series-5/
LOCATION:VT
CATEGORIES:Free Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
CREATED:20230612T142923Z
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SUMMARY:Free Summer Trio and Quartet Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:Rain or shine – join us on the covered patio in case of rain! Seating is limited. \nVSO quartets and trios are bringing music to Burlington and Island Pond this summer\, with this series of free weekend concerts featuring everything from Bartok and Borodin to Scott Joplin rags\, Nordic and Celtic folk traditions\, Haydn\, Puccini\, and more. No need to reserve your place\, just join us! \nAugust 26th’s performance will feature “Skylark” (Jane Kittredge and Laura Markowitz\, violin; Ana Ruesink\, viola; John Dunlop\, cello) \nThe concert is at 1:00 p.m. and is free. \nEssex House and Tavern Pavilion\n138 Cross St.\, Island Pond \nThe concert is generously supported by the Brighton Community Forum. \n 
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/free-summer-trio-and-quartet-concert-series-6/
LOCATION:Essex House and Tavern Pavilion\, 138 Cross St\, Island Pond\, VT\, 05846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
CREATED:20230506T232506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T141414Z
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SUMMARY:Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival
DESCRIPTION:BUY TICKETS HERE \nVSO’s chamber orchestra explores new scores for two winners of the 2023 Award for Best Integration of Music into Film: Born Under Punches (written and directed by Gaoyang Ganjin) and The Social Chameleon (Alex Ross). This concert is hosted and conducted by Matt LaRocca\, and is presented in partnership with the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival. \n\n\nBorn Under Punches: Tyler is trapped in his father’s dream of being a boxing champion\, but he’s put up with it for too long. A compact portrait of internal chaos and the pursuit of freedom\, Born Under Punches is about finding yourself in the prison of other peoples’ expectations and breaking out. \nThe Social Chameleon: Cosmo the Chameleon doesn’t fit in with the other animals. No matter how hard he tries\, he just can’t seem to find his place in the jungle. Then\, everything changes when he meets another chameleon who shows him how to live by his own true colors.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/middlebury-new-filmmakers-festival/
LOCATION:Middlebury College\, McCullough Student Center\, 14 Old Chapel Rd\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Middlebury Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
CREATED:20230608T172312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T175254Z
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SUMMARY:Free Summer Trio and Quartet Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:VSO quartets and trios are bringing music to Burlington and Island Pond this summer\, with this series of free weekend concerts featuring everything from Bartok and Borodin to Scott Joplin rags\, Nordic and Celtic folk traditions\, Haydn\, Puccini\, and more. No need to reserve your place\, just join us! \nThe August 20th performance will feature the Eclectica String Quartet (Sofia Hirsch and Laura Markowitz\, violin; Ana Ruesink\, viola; John Dunlop\, cello) \nThe concert is at 10:00 a.m. and is free. \nBCA Patio\, Burlington City Park\n1388 Main St.\, Burlington\, VT \n   
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/free-summer-trio-and-quartet-concert-series-4/
LOCATION:BCA Patio\, City Hall Park\, 1388 Main St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230813T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
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SUMMARY:Free Summer Trio and Quartet Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:VSO quartets and trios are bringing music to Burlington and Island Pond this summer\, with this series of free weekend concerts featuring everything from Bartok and Borodin to Scott Joplin rags\, Nordic and Celtic folk traditions\, Haydn\, Puccini\, and more. No need to reserve your place\, just join us! \nAugust 13th’s performance will feature the Trio Capriccio (Anne Jansen\, flute; David Gusakov\, violin; Bonnie Klimowski\, cello) \nThe concert is at 10:00 a.m. and is free. \nBCA Patio\, Burlington City Park\n1388 Main St.\, Burlington\, VT
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/free-summer-trio-and-quartet-concert-series-3/
LOCATION:BCA Patio\, City Hall Park\, 1388 Main St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Concert Series
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SUMMARY:Free Summer Trio and Quartet Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:VSO quartets and trios are bringing music to Burlington and Island Pond this summer\, with this series of free weekend concerts featuring everything from Bartok and Borodin to Scott Joplin rags\, Nordic and Celtic folk traditions\, Haydn\, Puccini\, and more. No need to reserve your place\, just join us! \nAugust 6th’s performance will feature the Sitka Trio (Brooke Quiggins-Saulnier\, violin; Stefanie Taylor\, viola; John Dunlop\, cello). \nThe concert is at 10:00 a.m. and is free. \nBCA Patio\, Burlington City Park\n1388 Main St.\, Burlington\, VT \n  
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/free-summer-trio-and-quartet-concert-series-2/
LOCATION:BCA Patio\, City Hall Park\, 1388 Main St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Concert Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230730T110000
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UID:10000125-1690711200-1690714800@www.vso.org
SUMMARY:Free Summer Trio and Quartet Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:VSO quartets and trios are bringing music to Burlington and Island Pond this summer\, with this series of free weekend concerts featuring everything from Bartok and Borodin to Scott Joplin rags\, Nordic and Celtic folk traditions\, Haydn\, Puccini\, and more. No need to reserve your place\, just join us! \nThe July 30th performance will feature the Mansfield Trio (Melissa Mielens\, flute; Brooke Quiggins-Saulnier violin; John Dunlop\, cello). \nThe concert is at 10:00 a.m. and is free. \nBCA Patio\, Burlington City Park\n1388 Main St.\, Burlington\, VT
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/free-summer-trio-and-quartet-concert-series/
LOCATION:BCA Patio\, City Hall Park\, 1388 Main St\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
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SUMMARY:2023 TD Bank Summer Festival Tour in Shelburne
DESCRIPTION:TONIGHT’S CONCERT WILL BE OUTDOORS. \nTickets will be available at the gate. We have received reports of light scattered showers so please plan accordingly. \n  \nVSO’s TD Bank Summer Festival Tour is back with a lineup of American favorites to get you dancing and celebrating the most anticipated time of year in Vermont. Guest trumpeter and jazz legend Ray Vega joins the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and Argentinian/Italian conductor Michelle di Russo in a concert of swing\, jazz\, spirituals\, and marches. A “…hornman with deep roots in Latin Music and Afro-Cuban Jazz” (New York Daily News)\, Vega is known as a prolific\, state-wide performer and as host of Vermont Public’s Friday Night Jazz program. Relax under the balmy summer skies with feisty\, soothing\, and unforgettable music by Duke Ellington\, Louis Armstrong\, Thelonious Monk\, George Gershwin\, John Philip Sousa\, Johnny Mandel and more. Bring your picnic baskets and summer spirit.\nFireworks will take place at the conclusion of the performance!\n \n \n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS & THINGS TO KNOW\nShelburne Museum – 6000 Shelburne Rd\, Shelburne\nGates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30 pm \nAdvance adult tickets: $28\nGate Prices:\nAdults: $35\nAges 6-17: $5\n5 and under: Free \nAARP discounted tickets are available for AARP members and their guests only. \nRain site:  Shelburne Field House 166 Athletic Drive\, Shelburne\, VT \nWe encourage you to bring:\n– A picnic blanket or folding chairs\n– Sunscreen & sunglasses\n– Insect repellant\n– Water\n– Whatever you need to comfortably enjoy the outdoors \nSun umbrellas are welcome until the start of the concert. Flashlights are also suggested to help you find your way to your car after the sun has set. Smoking and animals (except assistance and service animals) are not allowed at any VSO show. \n  \n\nFEATURING: PICNICS WITH ADVENTURE DINNER \n \nOur friends at Adventure Dinner are helping provide tasty snacks for your picnic blanket! Reserve your Picnic Pack for two (or as many as you need for your crew) today for pick-up at the concert. Omnivore and Specialty picnics are available\, the latter being vegetarian\, gluten-free\, and dairy-free (please indicate dietary needs when you reserve). For more information and to purchase your Picnic Pack\, click here.  \nTickets ($80 + tax) are for two folks and includes a Picnic Pack serving 2. Tickets DO NOT include admission to the concert\, which are purchased separately through the Flynn. \nThe Fireworks Omnivore Picnic for Two Includes : \nThinly Shaved Roast Beef Grinder\, Farm Greens\, Garden Herb Aioli\nAdorable Potatoes\, Lemon\, Garlic\, Dill\, Spring Onion\nGrilled Watermelon\, Local Tomato\, Feta\, Mint\, Chili Crisp\nWedge Salad\, Bacon Jam\, Unapologetic Ranch\nUbe Snickerdoodle Blondies \n** Please select a Specialty Picnic Pack if you require vegetarian\, gluten-free\, and dairy-free \nPlease Note: Admission tickets for the VSO Concert are not included in the Picnic Pack reservation and MUST be purchased prior to reserving your Picnic Pack. You will be asked to provide the confirmation/ticket number for your admission in the Picnic Pack reservation form. \n  \n\nPROGRAM \nGuest conductor Michelle Di Russo\, trumpet soloist\, Ray Vega \nBernstein – Overture to Candide\nSeeger – Rissolty Rossolty\nMonk arr. Julien – Round Midnight\nJoplin – The Entertainer\nArmstrong – Satchmo!\nSuessdorf\, arr. Fredrickson – Moonlight in Vermont\nMandel\, arr. McCarthy – Medley: The Shadow of Your Smile/A Time for Love\nEllington\, arr. Custer – Duke Ellington! \nINTERMISSION \nGershwin – Cuban Overture\nHernandez\, arr. Hartigan – Lamento Borincano\nBurleigh\, arr. Tyzik – Every Time I Feel the Spirit\nEllington\, arr. Vega – Black and Tan Fantasy\nGershwin – Strike Up the Band\nSousa – The Washington Post\nSousa – Stars and Stripes Forever \n\nThis concert is generously sponsored by:\n          \n            \nThe Musical Petting Zoo interactive exhibition for this concert is supported by: \n \n For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact Shelburne Museum at (802) 985-3346.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/2023-summer-festival-tour-in-shelburne/
LOCATION:Shelburne Museum\, 6000 Shelburne Rd.\, Shelburne\, VT
CATEGORIES:Summer Festival Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T164901
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SUMMARY:2023 TD Bank Summer Festival Tour in Grafton
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO WEATHER\, THIS PERFORMANCE WILL BE INDOORS. The concert is sold out.\nThe rain site is Horowitz Hall at Vermont Academy\, 10 Long Walk\, Saxtons River\, VT. \nPlease note that there is no food permitted inside the hall.  \n  \nVSO’s TD Bank Summer Festival Tour is back with a lineup of American favorites to get you dancing and celebrating the most anticipated time of year in Vermont. Guest trumpeter and jazz legend Ray Vega joins the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and Argentinian/Italian conductor Michelle di Russo in a concert of swing\, jazz\, spirituals\, and marches. A “…hornman with deep roots in Latin Music and Afro-Cuban Jazz” (New York Daily News)\, Vega is known as a prolific\, state-wide performer and as host of Vermont Public’s Friday Night Jazz program. Relax under the balmy summer skies with feisty\, soothing\, and unforgettable music by Duke Ellington\, Louis Armstrong\, Thelonious Monk\, George Gershwin\, John Philip Sousa\, Johnny Mandel and more. Bring your picnic baskets and summer spirit.\nFireworks will take place at the conclusion of the performance! \n \nEVENT DETAILS & THINGS TO KNOW\nGrafton Trails and Outdoor Center – 783 Townshend Road\, Grafton\nGates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking\nConcert begins at 7:30 pm\n \nAdvance adult tickets: $28\nGate Prices:\nAdults: $35\nAges 6-17: $5\n5 and under: Free \nAARP discounted tickets are available for AARP members only. \nRain site: Horowitz Hall at Vermont Academy\, 10 Long Walk\, Saxtons River\, VT 05154 \nWe encourage you to bring:\n– A picnic blanket or folding chairs\n– Sunscreen & sunglasses\n– Insect repellant\n– Water\n– Whatever you need to comfortably enjoy the outdoors \nSun umbrellas are welcome until the start of the concert. Flashlights are also suggested to help you find your way to your car after the sun has set. Smoking and animals (except assistance and service animals) are not allowed at any VSO show. \n  \nPROGRAM \nGuest conductor Michelle Di Russo\, trumpet soloist\, Ray Vega \nBernstein – Overture to Candide\nSeeger – Rissolty Rossolty\nMonk arr. Julien – Round Midnight\nJoplin – The Entertainer\nArmstrong – Satchmo!\nSuessdorf\, arr. Fredrickson – Moonlight in Vermont\nMandel\, arr. McCarthy – Medley: The Shadow of Your Smile/A Time for Love\nEllington\, arr. Custer – Duke Ellington! \nINTERMISSION \nGershwin – Cuban Overture\nHernandez\, arr. Hartigan – Lamento Borincano\nBurleigh\, arr. Tyzik – Every Time I Feel the Spirit\nEllington\, arr. Vega – Black and Tan Fantasy\nGershwin – Strike Up the Band\nSousa – The Washington Post\nSousa – Stars and Stripes Forever \n\nThis concert is generously sponsored by: \n           \n                     \n\n           \n  \nThe Musical Petting Zoo educational exhibit for this performance is kindly supported by M&T Bank.\n\n\n For accessibility information at this venue\, please contact Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center at (802) 843-2400.
URL:https://www.vso.org/vso-event/2023-summer-festival-tour-in-grafton/
LOCATION:Grafton Trails and Outdoor Center\, 783 Townshend Road\, Grafton\, VT\, 05146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summer Festival Tour
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