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PAST EVENTS: American Roots Eleva's Annual Orchestral Concert brings you the best of American music. Thomas Beard Baritone About the Soloist Saturday, November 3, 2012, 7:30 PM United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church 8 N. Main Street Waterbury, Vermont Sunday, November 4, 2012, 3:00 PM First Church Universalist of Barre 19 Church Street Barre, Vermont PROGRAM Aaron Copland: Hoe-Down from Rodeo Arthur Foote: Suite in E for Strings Samuel Barber: Dover Beach featuring Thomas Beard, Baritone William Grant Still: Danzas de Panama Leonard Bernstein: America $20 General Admission, $10 Seniors & Students $10 Members of the Vermont Philharmonic & Montpelier Chamber Orchestra Listen to our ad on WCVT Sponsored by: House Concert Fundraiser Washington, DC September 7, 2012, 5:30 PM Featuring principal violist Scott Woolweaver and violinist Joseph Scheer (concertmaster of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra) for a little bipartisan night music and reception. The program will include solos by Bach, Martinu's Three Madrigals for Violin & Viola and Mozart's Rondo from Duo in G Major, K. 423. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. At the West End home of Paul Hatch & Laura Moore. Music At Moose Meadow Fundraiser featuring Songs for the Tenor August 23, 2012, 6:00 pm Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury, Vermont Featuring John Becker & Michael Knaapen, tenors and Mary Jane Austin, piano Songs by Lehar, Schubert, de Falla, Tosti, Donaudy and more Includes reception, concert and dinner buffet. Reservations required at rsvp@elevachamberplayers.org or 802-244-8354. Music At Moose Meadow Fundraiser featuring Clarinet, Cello and Piano July 19, 2012, 6:00 pm Moose Meadow Lodge, Waterbury, Vermont Featuring John Klimenok, clarinet, Deborah Black, cello, and Joe Henderson, piano. Includes reception and dinner buffet. Contact us for more information. rsvp@elevachamberplayers.org at 802-244-8354. Program: 3 tangos by Astor Piazzolla; The Craftsbury Trio", "Salem Reel", and "An Adventure at Grannie's", by Gwyneth Walker Meet the Artists Strings & Vines Eleva's first concert tour of Vermont Wineries. Eleva takes its house concert format to three of Vermont's most stunning wineries. Enjoy a friendly, social evening featuring wine & cheese tastings and inspiring classical music. $25 - $250 Donation Requested RSVP(at) elevachamberplayers.org 802-244-8354 Special Thanks To: Shearer Acura & Audi South Burlington WCVT 101.7 FM Hunger Mountain Co-Op Shaws - South Burlington FEATURING: Violins: John Lindsey Rachel Evans Willie Docto Victoria Bergeron Viola: Shelly Tramposh Cello: Linda Galvan Bass: Harry Schenawolf   Friday, June 22, 2012 6:00 PM Lincoln Peak Vineyard 142 River Road, New Haven, VT Saturday, June 23, 2012, 6:00 PM Fresh Tracks Farm 4373 VT Route 12, Berlin, VT   Sunday, June 24, 2012 3:00 PM Shelburne Vineyard 6308 Shelburne Road (Route 7), Shelburne, VT PROGRAM: Mozart: Divertimento No. 1, K. 136 John Rutter: O Waly, Waly Michael Close: Five Seasons (World Premiere of his complete five tangos depicting Vermont's five seasons) Sponsored by: Listen to Radio Ad. SCENT OF A TANGO The Annual Orchestral Concert featuring Latin-inspired music from around the globe. Featuring one the Philippines' most acclaimed musicians Rudolf Golez, piano Listen to our ad on WCVT Join our Maling List to receive a coupon code when ordering tickets online. Accommodations provided by Grunberg Haus Moose Meadow Lodge and friends of Eleva SPECIAL THANKS TO Mena-Li & Edmund Canlas Aurora Docto Oralia Veronica Lopez Flowers by Emslie Ladder 1 Grill Marsala Salsa November 5, 2011, 7:30 PM United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church 8 N. Main Street Waterbury, Vermont November 6, 2011, 3:00 PM First Church Universalist of Barre 19 Church Street Barre, Vermont Enjoy a pre-concert Tango Demonstration by Gerd Hirschmann of Tango Vermont one hour before each concert.   PROGRAM Jorge Martin (Cuba/Vermont): Concertino in three Movements (World Premiere) Mowry Pearson, violin Lucino Sacramento (Philippines): Concerto No. 2 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra (1973) "Ang Maharlika" Featuring Rudolf Golez, piano Luiz Bonfá (Brazil): Manha de Carnaval John Lindsey, violin Carlos Gardel (Argentina): Por Una Cabeza Jacob Gade (Denmark): Jalousie Michael Close (Vermont): Tango de Inverno (World Premiere) Jeremy Cohen (US): Tanguori Serkan Gürkan (Turkey): Tango Feeling (U.S. Premiere) Astor Piazzolla (Argentina): Oblivion Astor Piazzolla / Arr. by Slobodan Stefanovic (Serbia): Libertango Eleva is pleased to recognize The Year of the Vermont Composer. Montpelier High School Orchestra Rehearsal EDUCATIONAL OUTEACH Thursday, November 3, 2011 Montpelier High School Concertmaster John Lindsey will conduct a rehearsal of music teacher Hilary Goldblatt's orchestra at Montpelier High School. Not open to the public. Piano Master Class with Rudol Golez EDUCATIONAL OUTEACH Wednesday, November 2, 2011 7 - 9 PM Unitarian Church, 130 Main Street, Montpelier Open to all intermediate and advanced piano students of all ages. In partnership with the Monteverdi Music School. For information or to reserve your space, call 802-229-9000.   Macy's Shop For A Cause Buy shopping passes before August 20th. All proceeds from Shop For A Cause passes we sell will benefit the Eleva Chamber Players. EXTENDED to: Saturday, September 3, 2011 Macy's Stores Affected by Hurricane Irene and Online Eleva is pleased to partner with Macy's on their annual Shop For A Cause sale on Saturday, August 27th. Buy a Shop For A Cause shopping pass for only $5 each (plus 75 cents shipping and handling) and get up to 25% off designer brands you love throughout the store. Plus, you will be eligible to win a $500 gift card, no purchase necessary. Each Macy's store will be drawing a winner. Buy shopping passes before August 20th for yourself and your friends. Passes will be mailed to you by U.S. Postal Service. All shopping must be done on August 27th. Buy passes online or mail a check to Eleva, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT 05676. call us at 802-244-8354 for more information. Music at Moose Meadow Series House Concert Featuring The Elysian Ensemble: Samuel Magill, cello Lucian Rinando, flute Gerd Nowaczyk, piano Thursday, August 18, 2011, 6:00- 8:00 pm Moose Meadow Lodge, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT Critically acclaimed by Strings magazine as "masters of their instruments", the ELYSIAN ENSEMBLE are winners of an Artists International Award in 1996, when they made their New York debut at Weill Recital Hall of Carnegie Hall. Elysian is delighted to participate in this fund raising event with a flute, cello, and piano trio. The program will include classical and jazz works inspired by nature, by composers Claude Debussy, Louise Farrenc, Katherine Hoover and Joe Utterback. Limited space. Includes dinner reception. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Requested donations of $25-$250 benefit Eleva's educational programs. Music at Moose Meadow Series House Concert Featuring Daniel Liptak, clarinet Mary Jane Austin, piano Thursday, July 28, 2011, 6:00- 8:00 pm Moose Meadow Lodge, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT Poulenc: Sonata for clarinet and piano Libby Larsen: Dancing Solo Mucynzski: Time Pieces for clarinet and piano Limited space. Includes dinner reception. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Requested donations of $25-$250 benefit Eleva's educational programs. Music at Moose Meadow Series House Concert Featuring Dan Manjovi, singer & songwriter Thursday, June, 16 2011, 6:00- 8:00 pm Moose Meadow Lodge, 607 Crossett Hill, Waterbury, VT Spend an intimate evening of inspirational songs by one of New York's most visible singer/songwriter/musicians. Dan Manjovi's song “Somethin’s Comin’ My Way” is featured on the acclaimed Lionsgate film and Geffen Records soundtrack Precious: Based On The Novel Push By Sapphire. Manjovi wrote, arranged and produced the track at the request of the film’s director, Lee Daniels. Limited space. Includes dinner reception. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Requested donations of $25-$250 benefit Eleva's educational programs. CELLO CHOWDER Comfort Music with 4 Cellos Featuring Linda Galvan Nancy Hair Rebecca Haynes Najette Abouelhadi Listen to our ad on WCVT Download Poster in PDF (2 MB) Friday, April 29, 2011, 7:30 pm Norwich Congregational Church, 15 Church Street, Norwich, VT Saturday, April 30, 2011, 7:30 pm Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N. Main Street, Waterbury, VT Bach: Chorale and Prelude from "Gute Nacht" From Jesu Meine Freude Bill Alves: Slow Air & Jig Goltermann: Romance and Serenade Gruselle: Rhythmic Rondo John Carr (arr.): Dill Pickle Rag Gruetzmacher: Consecration Hymn Klengel: Gavotte Mendelssohn: Nocturne from Midsummer Night's Dream arr. Bissinger: Loch Lomond Klengel: Two Pieces - Serenade and Humoresque arr. Mooney: Bile them Cabbages Enjoy an evening of comfort music to soothe your appetite. Eleva is pleased to present a program featuring our two cellists (Linda Galvan and Nancy Hair), plus two of their most accomplished students (Rebecca Haynes and Najette Abouelhadi). This is a rare opportunity to see virtuosic performances for four cellos. Meet the cellists. HOUSE CONCERT St. Paul, Minnesota Saturday, April 2, 2011, 6:00- 8:00 pm Featuring John Lindsey, concertmaster; Willie Docto, violin & Joey Uriarte, piano. Includes reception. Limited space. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Below Eleva's Willie Docto and John Lindsey entertain guests in St. Paul. THE ART OF PRACTICING A workshop for adult musicians of any instrument Sponsored by Vermont Violins Saturday, March 26, 2011 3:00-6:00 PM Burlington Violin Shop, 23 Church St. Burlington, VT Learn how to use your limited time to practice more efficiently. Learn to observe your own playing in order to figure out what to practice. Identify common practicing mistakes. Dr. Shelly Tramposh, associate principal violist of Eleva, will present a hands-on workshop to help you gain valuable skills in practicing. Perfect for music teachers, professional and amateur musicians, and high school students. Not limited to string players. All instrumentalists are welcome. $10 Admission. Download the poster in PDF. As a community service this program will be presented to students at Montpelier High School on March 25th in Montpelier, Vermont. Below Shelly Tramposh spoke to 30 students of Hilary Goldblatt and Lloyd Dugger at Montpelier High School GLORIOUS STRINGS The Annual Orchestral Concert See Program November 6, 2010, 7:30 PM United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church 8 N. Main Street Waterbury, Vermont November 7, 2010, 3:00 PM First Church of Barre Universalist 19 Church Street Barre, Vermont Music At Moose Meadow Fundraiser featuring Opera Favorites August 26, 2010, 6:00 pm Waterbury, Vermont Featuring Thomas Beard, baritone and Lynnette Combs, piano. Includes dinner reception. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Suggested Donations $25 - $250. This concert is part of the Vermont Festival of the Arts. Songs by Brahms, Belliini, Donizetti, Gershwin and more. A student of Placido Domingo, Thomas Beard has performed with the Washington Opera., the Pittsburgh Opera Theater and the International Opera of Rome among others. He has also toured in the role of Porgy in "Porgy & Bess" throughout Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Music At Moose Meadow Fundraiser featuring Opera Favorites June 16, 2010, 6:00 pm Waterbury, Vermont Featuring Kevin Ginter, tenor and Lynnette Combs, piano. Includes reception. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. House Concert Fundraiser - Tulsa, Oklahoma May 27 & 28, 2010, 6:00 pm Tulsa, Oklahoma Featuring John Lindsey, concertmaster; Willie Docto, violin & Meridith Harrison, mezzo soprano. Includes reception. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Children's Concert Fundraiser - Dallas, Texas May 26, 2010, 6:00 pm Dallas, Texas Featuring John Lindsey, concertmaster; Willie Docto, violin. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. FREE NOONTIME CONCERT Burlington, Vermont See video excerpt April 29, 2010, 12:15-12:45 pm First Baptist Church 81 St. Paul Street Burlington, VT Featuring Willie Docto, violin and Lynnette Combs, piano FARMERS NIGHT FREE CONCERT Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 7:30 PM Vermont State House 115 State Street Montpelier, Vermont Join members of the Eleva Chamber Players for some lively string music that's sure to warm your hearts on a winter evening. PROGRAM John Rutter: Serenade for Strings Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Divertimento in D Major, K. 136 Peter Warlock: Capriol Suite Gustav Holst: St. Paul Suite BRILLIANT ! Orchestra Performance featuring English String Music See Program November 7, 2009, 7:30 PM United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church 8 N. Main Street Waterbury, Vermont November 8, 2009, 3:00 PM First Church of Barre Universalist 19 Church Street Barre, Vermont House Concert Fundraiser Music at Moose Meadow September 17, 2009, 6:00 PM Moose Meadow Lodge Waterbury, Vermont Featuring Mana Tokuno, Piano Works by Haydn, Mendelssohn, Bartok & Enescu. Includes dinner reception. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. Space limited to 40. House Concert Fundraiser - Georgetown, Washington, DC September 10, 2009, 6:00 PM Georgetown cocktail parties will never be the same. Join Eleva's Willie Docto, Scott Woolweaver and National Symphony Orchestra violinist George Marsh for a little bipartisan night music and reception. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. Sunday Brunch House Concert Fundraiser Hosted by John Castaldo & David Myette August 2, 2009, 12:30 PM Waterbury Center, Vermont Enjoy mountain views, a delicious brunch and music with Eleva's John Lindsey, Willie Docto and Lynnette Combs. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. Space is limited. Special Concert Sponsored by the Montgomery Historical Society August 1, 2009, 8:00 PM Pratt Hall, Route 118, Montgomery, Vermont Join Eleva's John Lindsey, Willie Docto, and Lynnette Combs for an evening of Songs Of the Violin from Around the World. Contact the Montgomery Historical Society. House Concert Fundraiser Music at Moose Meadow July 16, 2009, 6:00 PM Moose Meadow Lodge Waterbury, Vermont Featuring Michael Arnowitt, Piano Jazz Piano Includes reception. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. Space limited to 40. House Concert Fundraiser Music at Moose Meadow June 18, 2009, 6:00 PM Moose Meadow Lodge Waterbury, Vermont Featuring Cody Michaels, Piano Contemporary/Neoclassical Music Includes reception.Contact us for more information and to RSVP. Admission by donation. Space limited to 40. House Concert Fundraiser - Tulsa April 4, 2009 Tulsa, Oklahoma Featuring Willie Docto, violin & Meridith Harrison, mezzo soprano Contact us for more information and to RSVP. House Concert Fundraiser - Chicago March 27, 2009 Chicago, Illinois Featuring John Lindsey & Willie Docto, violins Contact us for more information and to RSVP. FROM BRANDENBURG TO BOHEMIA Orchestra Performance featuring Scott Woolweaver, viola. See Program November 15, 2008, 7:30 PM United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church 8 N. Main Street Waterbury, Vermont November 16, 2008, 3:00 PM First Church of Barre Universalist 19 Church Street Barre, Vermont String Sectional Rehearsal Concertmaster John Lindsey and violinist Willie Docto led a violin sectional rehearsal during the Winooski Valley Music Festival, featuring students from Central Vermont high schools. November 13, 2008 Harwood Union High School, Duxbury, Vermont Sunday Brunch Fundraiser September 14, 2008, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm The Cider House BBQ & Pub 1675 Route 2 West Waterbury, Vermont Enjoy a delicious buffet of assorted brunch items, sure to please everyone's palate. Recorded music by Eleva will serenade diners. Couples, families and groups are welcome. Contact us to RSVP. Pool & Garden Party Fundraiser Made possible by a grant from the Concert Artists Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation August 3, 2008 Richmond, Vermont A delightful afternoon of good food, good music and good friends at the home of Alison Anand. Bring your swimsuit Donations above $25 are tax-deductible . 3103 Richmond Rd. Contact us for more information and to RSVP. House Party Fundraiser - Chicago March 27, 2008 Chicago, Illinois Featuring John Lindsey & Willie Docto, violins Scott Woolweaver, viola Reservations at 802-244-8354 Dinner at Sean & Nora's Fundraiser March 18, 2008, 4:30 - 8:30 pm Sean & Nora's, 276 North Main Street, Barre, Vermont Eleva will receive 15% of all food purchases. Reservations at 802-476-7326. Waterbury Community Fair March 2, 2008, 12 - 3 pm Thatcher Brook Primary School, Waterbury, Vermont Exhibit Booth Only SEASONS & SOUNDS Orchestra Performance featuring Linda Galvan, cello John Lindsey, violin See Program November 17, 2007, 7:30 PM, Congregational Church Waterbury, Vermont November 18, 2007, 3:00 PM, Unitarian Universalist Church Woodstock, Vermont House Party Fundraiser September 12, 2007 Hosted by Paul Hatch & Laura Moore Washington, DC. By invitation only. Featuring Scott Woolweaver, viola & Willie Docto, violin Music for Violin, Viola and Voice Raymond Malone, violin/viola Willie Docto, violin Meridith Harrison, mezzo soprano Daniel Stipe, piano April 14, 2007, 7:30 PM, Saied Music Recital Hall Tulsa, Oklahoma, $15/$10 Seniors & Students April 15, 2007, 3:00 PM, All Souls Unitarian Church Tulsa, Oklahoma, $15/$10 Seniors & Students More Information Master Class Raymond Malone & Willie Docto spent time with Mr. Moody's 56 orchestra students in Grades 6-8. Several talented young musicians played excerpts and were given helpful tips on rhythm, bow movement, holding the instrument properly and vibrato. The students were then provided complimentary tickets to Eleva's April 15, 2007 performance in Tulsa. April 10, 2007 Centennial Middle School, Broken Arrow, OK Debut Performances November 18 & 19, 2006, Waterbury & Woodstock, Vermont House Party Fundraiser September 10, 2006, Laura Moore Residence Barre, Vermont