A Sheep at the Wheel
October 10, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
Are ewe ready for some sheep thrills? A Sheep at the
Wheel plays Scottish and English music for dances, folk
festivals, historical events, weddings, parties, sheep shearings,
and wool gatherings. They wool impress ewe with their
shearly delightful music. They’re really not baa-aa-aad!
Becky Ross: Fiddle
Karin Loya: Cello
Julie Gorka: Piano
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Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra
December 12, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
The Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra, under the directorship
of David T. Evans, is a Baltimore, Maryland-based ensemble
of mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, mandobasses, and
classical guitars. We play a mix of classical music, show
tunes, marches, rags, and a variety of other light classical
and popular tunes.
There are currently around 35 active mandolin ensembles
in the United States today. The classical mandolin is enjoying
a renaissance in our country, and the BMO is proudly
riding that wave of popularity.
The aim of the original BMO, as stated in the program for
one of its first concerts back in 1925, was "to play the
best Mandolin Music and further the cause of fretted
instruments." We strive to uphold that goal to this day.
The BMO's membership currently hovers around 35 players.
We are primarily amateurs who have a deep affection
for the mandolin and its music. We perform approximately
15 concerts per year in the Baltimore, Washington, D.C.,
and southern Pennsylvania area. We rehearse once a week
(on Wednesday evenings) at Pickersgill Retirement Community
in Towson, Maryland.
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Mendelssohn’s “Elijah”
February 13, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
The South Carroll Choral Society is committed to presenting
major choral works to the Sykesville/Eldersburg community.
In 2008-2009 they sang the entire “Messiah” by
Handel in two concerts with orchestra and notable soloists.
In 2009-2010 they sang the Vivaldi "Gloria" with the
Springfield Presbyterian Church choir in December and in
April sang John Rutter's "Requiem" with the Encore Singers
and orchestra. They welcome serious singers to join
them in their Monday evening rehearsals for this upcoming
concert of Mendelssohn's "Elijah".
Rose Eide-Altman has been directing choirs professionally
for over 25 years. She has an MM from the University of
Maryland, College Park, where she studied piano
with Bradford Gowen. Currently she teaches piano at Carroll
Community College, is organist/choir director at Salem
United Methodist Church in Brookeville, MD, directs the
Encore Singers (Montgomery County) as well as the South
Carroll Choral Society, and teaches private piano lessons to
students of all ages. Recent performances include a solo
piano recital in Westminster and conducting the Encore
Singers at the Washington National Cathedral.
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Speed the Plow
April 10, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
Rick Hill and Tom White blend some of the best in traditional
and contemporary American folk music. From Appalachian
mountain tunes and songs to contemporary singer/
songwriter their music speaks with passion and excitement.
They play a wide variety of instruments including
guitar, fiddle, banjo, hammered dulcimer, concertina, whistle
and flute. Their shows reflect the rich diversity of
American music with roots reaching back to Celtic, African,
and Eastern European cultures. Rick and Tom are both
composers. Tom has created some beautiful fiddle tunes
and Rick has written memorable and meaningful
songs. Both compose in the tradition of old folk music.
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Eric Byrd Trio
June 12, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.
The Eric Byrd Trio is comprised of musicians whose vision
is to glorify the age of traditional jazz while providing an
energetic and modern approach to standards and original
compositions at the same time. As true ambassadors of
jazz, the Eric Byrd Trio has performed internationally for
over 10 years. With several studio albums released, the
Trio has enjoyed immense popularity and recognition from
fans and government officials alike. They are formerly
Kennedy Center/United States State Department Jazz
Ambassadors which provided them the opportunity to tour
countries like Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Honduras and
Trinidad. Their international touring includes concerts at
the Montreux Switzerland Jazz Festival, multiple tours of
South America, an appearance at a world music festival in
Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, the country of Estonia,
Italy and Scotland.
The trio performs regularly at jazz venues in and around
Baltimore and Washington, DC. Live performances have
included appearances at Blues Alley, the Kennedy Center
for Performing Arts, Twins and Bohemian Caverns. The
Eric Byrd Trio has played at numerous festivals throughout
the United States headlining the East Coast Jazz Festival,
the ARTScape Festival in Baltimore and The Westminster
Flower and Jazz Festival. They also appeared weekly at
the Café Milano in Georgetown, playing to guests that included
Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie.
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