The Parkway Concert Orchestra begins its 2011-12 season with a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 at the First Congregational Church, 100 Winter St., Norwood.
Matthew Fritz conducts the 50-piece non-profit orchestra in a program inspired by the sea and other water bodies, including "Moldau" from "My Fatherland" by Smetana, Handel's "Water Music Suite", "Russian Sailors' Dance" by Gliere, and South Pacific Symphonic Scenario. The concert will feature baritone Richard Conrad singing selections from "The Pirates of Penzance", "H. M. S. Pinafore" and "The Mikado."
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Norwood Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
There is a requested donation of $15; $10 for seniors and students; and free for children under 12 years old. For ticket reservations, call 781-762-0288, and for more information, visit the orchestra's website at www.parkwayconcertorchestra.org.