- Last Updated on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 19:40
The Washington Symphony Orchestra presents "WSO Country Jamboree" on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 8 p.m. at Trinity High School and ends its eleventh season on a foot-stomping note. Whether it’s the theme from “Bonanza” , “Shenandoah” or “Tennessee Waltz”, the WSO will bring the music to life.
Conductor Yugo Ikach is pleased to feature nationally recognized Hammered Dulcimer musician, Adam Sutch, from Washington County and currently a senior at California University. Sutch will perform several American Folk Songs including “Whiskey Before Breakfast” and “Blackberry Blossom.”
Another selection the audience will enjoy is “Ashokan Farewell” from the Ken Burns’ Civil War documentary. Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo” will make the audience tap its feet and remember the old “What’s for dinner ... beef?” commercials. Regardless of the country theme, the WSO plays music that the audience will recognize and realize that many popular songs have their basis in classical music. Ikach captures the connections for the audience when he talks about the musical selections and their composers.
Great country music and special performances will be highlighted in WSO Country Jamboree, but the surprise of the evening will be a guest performance by our very own congressman. U.S. Rep. Tim Murphy will be in “little Washington” for a night to demonstrate his guitar playing and singing of such country classics as “Witchita Lineman” made famous by Glen Campbell in the 1960s.
Advance tickets will be available after Easter at Citizens Library and all branches of Washington Financial, as well as on-line at www.washsym.org or by calling the WSO at 724-223-9796. Tickets will also be sold the evening of the concert at the door.
