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AKRON SUMMIT COUNTY LIBRARY AUDITORIUM

February 17, 2020 — 6:30 pm

P R O G R A M

NEW HORIZONS NOVICE STRINGS
“HIAWATHA”

THE WNCWJ COMBO
Tim Greathouse, Dennis Zerby, Iskinder Arsano, Shirley Hicks, Kevin Rudd, Annie Radcliffe, Mark Perlmutter, Osgood Kosnowski.
“COBO RICO”

TRUMPET SOLO
Walter Bartsch
“SUNNY SIDE UP”

ORNETTE & COLEMAN
Iskinder Arsano, Tim Greathouse.
“MINUET” from the Royal Fireworks

SWINGERS
Al Smith, Judy Smith, Joy Hart, Kathy Jesser, Annie Radcliffe, iskinder Arsano, Art Henzler, Harvey Jackson.
“| WANT TO BE LIKE YOU”; “NIGHT LIGHTS”; “MY HEART BELONGS TO DADDY”

THE BIRK WW. QUARTET
Mindy Segal, Janet Scarry, Tom O’Wesney, June Kelley
“GREENSLEEVES”

THE EMANUEL ENSEMBLE
Marilyn Katzmark, Tim Longfellow, Miranda Toman, Dylan Trautman, Valerie Lukens, Lee Nielsen
“THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE”

FRENCH HORN SOLO
Harvey Jackson, Tim Longfellow, accompanist
“AVE MARIA”

TULIP LANE
Lee Nielsen, Mark Perlmutter
“SCHNELL TANZ”

THE NINTHS QUARTET MINUS ONE
Tim Miller, Lee Miller, John Sederwall
“QUADRILLE”

TENOR SAX SOLO
John Rasinski, Tim Longfellow, accompanist
“HEY JUDE”

CAVALIER TRIO
Janet Scarry, Mindy Segal, Sherry Zimmerman
“SCARBOROUGH FAIR”; “TARANTELLA”

SAXOPHONIA
Mark Perlmutter, John Rasinski
“ECOSSAISE” Czech Folk Song

OBOE SOLO
Kathy Whalen, Tim Longfellow, accompanist
“SONATA in G’”

THE ELBERTA TRIO
Mindy Segal, Herman Rubin, Osgood Kosnowski
“PROKOFIEV SWINGS”

BIG REED
Carrie Cunningham, Debbie Collier, Bill Cinadr, Carol Brill, Kathy Whalen, JoAnne Turner, Al Smith, Judy Smith, Tom Stone
“LIECHTENSTEINER POLKA”, “PLAY A SIMPLE MELODY”, “WATERMELON MAN”, “COLONEL BOGEY MARCH”, “DANGEROUS BLUES”.

Walter Bartsch	Tim Greathouse, Iskinder Arsano

Sherry Zimmerman, Janet Scarry, Mindy Segal	Tim Longfellow, accompanist, Kathy Whalen

Harvey Jackson, Tim Longfellow, accompanist	John Rasinski, Tim Longfellow, accompanist

Mark Perlmutter, John Rasinski	Mark Perlmutter, Lee Nielsen

CONGRATULATIONS  TO ALL OF OUR SMALL GROUP RECITALISTS! A FUN TIME WAS HAD BY ALL! OSGOOD KOSNOWSKI WAS REALLY PLEASED! – Jim Adkins (Director)

Sept. 7, 4pm-8pm​​​​ Johnson United Methodist Church, Norton

Member Showcase Sept 7, 2019
Big Reed	Clarinet Bass Clarinet String Bass Harmonicas	Airlanes Summertime – Gershwin Flamingo – Grouya One Thump Dangerous Blue – Brown Colonel Bogey – Alford
John Rasinski	Sax	The Entertainer – Joplin Pink Panther – Mancini Hit the Road Jack – Mayfield
Lee Nielsen	Flute	Largo, New World Symphony – Dvorak
Dylan Trautman Andy Truatman	Violin/Viola	Fiddle Music – Various
Marilyn Katzmark Mike McMaster	Violin Bass	Imperfectly Perfect Original Music: Marilyn Katzmark
Kay Lorson	Violin/viola	Fiddle Tunes Whiskey before Breakfast Ookpic Waltz Rag time Annie

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Membership Showcase – A Smash Hit!!

Thanks goes out to all the members of the Volunteer Committee for the fantastic fun, food, and musical fellowship that we all experienced at yesterday’s picnic. I personally enjoyed the opportunity to mix with you all and the relaxed picnic atmosphere reflected by everyone’s smiles. Bravo BIG REED ENSEMBLE, and all the Musicians that performed throughout the afternoon! I was so pleased and entertained by the performances of each of you! Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us! Your music connected with the audience and we left with “Smiles on our faces and Songs in our hearts”. Jim

December 1, 2019

PROGRAM

Fanfare and Flourishes – James Curno

https://nhb-neo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/fanfare.mp3

Salvation is Created – Pavel Chesnokov

https://nhb-neo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/salvation.mp3

The Saints’ Hallelujah – Luther Henderson, Michael Brown, arr.

https://nhb-neo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/saints.mp3

Born This Happy Morn – Craig Alberty

https://nhb-neo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/born.mp3

Troika from “Lt. Kige” – Sergie Prokofiev, Stephen Wieloszynski, arr.

Audio for “Troika” is not available.

Grown-Up Christmas List – David Foster and Linda Thompson-Jenner

Erin Byrne, Soloist

Audio for “Grown-Up Christmas List” is not available.

Jazzy Holidays – Johnnie Vinson

https://nhb-neo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/jazzy.mp3

Overture To The Miracle On 34th Street – Bruce Boughton

https://nhb-neo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/miracle.mp3

“Standing ovation – what does it mean. — To me a Standing “O”is the recognition of the achievement of CONNECTION between an audience and a performer. A way to express the undescribable feeling on UNDERSTANDING. Thank you my friends for your hard work, and desire to improve. The results are obvious! Bravo!!” Jim Adkins – Director

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Holiday Tree Festival Performance

November 24, 2019
John S. Knight Center – Akron, Ohio

P R O G R A M
Fanfare and Flourishes	James Curnow
Salvation is Created	Pavel Chesnokov
The Saints’ Hallelujah	Luther Henderson Michael Brown, arr.
Born This Happy Morn	Craig Alberty
All I Want For Christmas	Mariah Carey Walter Afanasieff
Grown-Up Christmas List	David Foster and Linda Thompson-Jenner
Jazzy Holidays	Johnnie Vinson
Overture To The Miracle On 34th Street	Bruce Broughton

“Wow! I really enjoyed our performance yesterday afternoon! Thanks for arriving early and helping in-load our equipment. Setting up and tearing down is always part of our performance! This time in particular it was well done, quick and efficient. Musically you spoke the language and it was understood! Bravo!!” Jim Adkins – Director

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Veterans Day Celebration – November 9, 2019

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Comments from Attendees

“…the orchestra was invigorating with their songs that were all on pitch and time…”

“I hope your members enjoyed our program as well!  Thank you for your service to our veterans and MAPS!”

“On behalf of the MAPS Air Museum, I would like to thank you and your orchestra for an outstanding performance!  Not only did they sound fantastic, but all were very professional as well!  Your practice and hard work did not go unnoticed!”

Valerie Street Kinney
Veterans Celebration Coordinator
MAPS Board of Directors
2260 International Parkway North Canton, OH 44720

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P R O G R A M
Journey FanFare	Paul Murtha, arr.
Windy	Ruthann Friedman Larry Moore, arr.
Disney Film Favorites	Johnnie Vinson, arr.
Top of the World	John Bettis Richard Carpenter Larry Moore, arr.
Gabriel’s Oboe	Ennio Morricone Robert Longfield arr.
Hooked on a Feeling	Mark James Paul Murtha, arr.
Journey in Concert	Paul Murtha, arr.
Respect	Ottis Redding Johnnie Vinson, Arr.

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