The OMNI Ensemble will hold its fifth annual outdoor fundraising gala on Sunday, June 30th at 4PM, at 690 East 18th Street, between Foster Avenue and Glenwood Road. Besides a wide range of musical genres, the event offers dancing and a variety of refreshments and beverages. Funds will help support the OMNI Ensemble’s upcoming 31st season at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and the College of Staten Island.
Special Guests Artist: Erika Banks, Vocals
David Wechsler, Flutes, Saxophones, Midi Wind Controller
Brian Snow, Cello
Caroline Chin, Violin
Jim Ponzi, Guitar
Art Bailey, Keyboards
Paul Avrutin, Bass
Dave Forman, Drums
Renaissance Music plus:
Claude Debussy, Reverie ; J.S. Bach, Trio Sonata in G major; F.J. Haydn,London Trio in C major; Edith Piaf, La Vie en Rose; Cole Porter, I Love Paris; Vernon Duke, April in Paris; Freddie Hubbard, Up Jumped Spring; David Wechsler, Party on the B Train; Donovan, Sunshine Superman;
John Coltrane, Naima; David Wechsler,Technical Tenderness;Herbie Hancock, Maiden Voyage; The OMNI Ensemble, electronic improvisations
(Program subject to change)
Admission$70.00 per couple; $40.00 for a single ticket. $25 for studentswith a valid ID. To purchase tickets in advance, visit:
www.theomniensemble.org or:
www.theomniensemblejune30gala.eventbrite.com
Tickets are also available onsite. For further information, contact David Wechsler at 718 859-8649. Location & Directions690 East 18th Street is located in the heart of Midwood Park, Brooklyn, and is accessible by the Q train to Newkirk Plaza Station, or by car. Check the OMNI Ensemble website for directions via Google Maps.
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