Spring-Ford Music to host Honors String Orchestra

The following release was sent in by Dan Rowe:

will be hosting this Friday, Nov. 11. The concert will be held at the 10-12 Center in the auditorium at 7 p.m. and the guest conductor will be Dr. Mark Jelinek from Bloomsburg University.

The concert is performed by select high school students from eight schools in Montgomery County. The songs selected cover every period in music including modern day. Some favorites include Allegro in D for Strings by Vivaldi, Bacchanale “from Samson and Delilah” by Saint-Saens, Danny Boy, and Farandole by Bizet. Upon hearing the Montgomery County Honors String Orchestra on Nov. 6, 1999, Melia Bowie, Suburban Staff member of the Philadelphia Inquirer described the performers as "the county’s top scholastic musicians (that) get a chance to shine among their peers." The tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for seniors and students.