The first concert of Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Association's (MBCCA.org) 2010-11 Season is September 25, and it's not too late to subscribe to four exciting concerts for a total cost of $50 per adult and $25 per student. Also, a limited number of individual tickets are available for individual concerts at a special per-ticket rate. All four concerts are held at Calhoun High School in North Merrick.
MBCCA's season opens on September 25, 2010, Saturday, at 8 PM, with America's Dream Chamber Artists, an adventurous chamber music society of superb young musicians who play with individual virtuosity and ensemble sensitivity. Its members represent an enormous diversity of classical music backgrounds presenting chamber music in a renewed and energized manner, making it approachable and enjoyable to all kinds of audiences.
Next, on November 13, 2010, Saturday, at 8 PM, MBCCA presents legendary clarinetist Stanley Drucker, who was a member of the New York Philharmonic for 60 years, 48 of them as principal clarinet. He has played some 10,200 concerts - including 191 solo appearances - under 10 music directors and countless guests.
Then, on February 13, 2011, Sunday, at 4 PM, enjoy The Capitol Quartet jazz ensemble, which is widely considered amongst the most exciting chamber ensembles performing today. Comprised of saxophonists who are teaching faculty at America's leading music schools and alumni of the Premiere U.S. Military bands, the Capitol Quartet has captured the imaginations of critics and audiences alike throughout the United States and abroad.
The season finale, on April 30, 2011, Saturday, at 8 PM, is the String Orchestra of New York City. Now entering its ninth season, SONYC has established itself as one of the leading young ensembles in New York City. Its group of dedicated chamber musicians and soloists are members of outstanding chamber groups as well as winners of international competitions.
MBCCA is also presenting a special, separate Doo Wop concert on April 2, 2011, at 8 PM, at the Brookside School in North Merrick. Enjoy Cornell Gunter's Coasters, Danny and the Juniors, and Larry Chance and The Earls! Tickets for this special event are $35 each. This Doo Wop concert is NOT part of the subscription membership series of four concerts.
For more information about membership subscriptions, limited individual concert tickets, and the special separate Doo Wop Concert, call Barbara at 516-868-5366, or get directions, info, and download the membership form when you visit our website at MBCCA.org. Send check to: Merrick-Bellmore Community Concert Association, P.O. Box 174, Merrick, NY 11566
