A Night of Music and Sweet Treats

On Saturday, May 12, Merrimack Concert Association will present a vibrant musical evening of toe tapping rhythms and popular jazz standards. Henry Mancini leads the lineup joined by Duke Ellington, Louis Prima, Harold Arlen, Glenn Miller, and Irving Berlin. The performance will be enhanced by a dessert buffet and beverages. 

Members of the Merrimack Chorus and Concert Band, old hats to swing and jazz favorites, sneak in some unexpected tunes including an elaborate Swahili song of praise with percussion accompaniment.

The Merrimack Concert Band is conducted by Band Director Lelia Dutton and the Merrimack Chorus is under the leadership of Choral Director Jamie Saucier joined by Choral Accompanist Molly Wood.

In addition, Merrimack Concert Association will welcome special guests, members of Jazz First. Joe Whalen on piano, Chris Guild on bass, Dave Morin on drums, have been delighting audiences in the area in recent years. Hearing the combination of the great instrumentals of Jazz First and the jazz vocals of Pamela Smith, you’ll be sure to enjoy the times and harmonies of the Golden Age of Song as they perform swing and jazz favorites from Tin Pan Alley’s great composers including the Gershwins, Hoagy Carmichael, and Cole Porter.

Make your table reservations early for this rare evening of musical entertainment and fine desserts at Merrimack High School. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. All seating is reserved and available for both singles and large groups. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors (65 years), and $8 for students and may be ordered before May 12 by calling Executive Director Laurie Ludvigsen at 424-0558, or emailing info@merrimackconcert.org, or writing to Merrimack Concert Association, P.O. Box 461, Merrimack, NH 03054.