Edward Dolbashian, Conductor
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Sunday Serenades
7:30 PM Each Sunday June 28 through August 2 Francis Park Eichelberger & Donovan St. Louis, Missouri |
Musical Mondays
7:30 PM Each Monday June 29 through August 3 Tower Grove Park S.Grand & Magnolia St. Louis, Missouri |
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Week #2 Sunday July 5 Francis Park 7:30 PM Monday July 6 Tower Grove Park 7:30 PM Sigrun Hjalmtysdottir "Diddú", Soprano The Compton Heights Concert Band's summer series continues into the 2nd week with the fantastic Icelandic soprano and actress, Sigrun Hjalmtysdottir, also known as "Diddú"! Diddú brings the audience to its feet with her incredible presentation of Mozart's "Queen of the Night" aria from The Magic Flute. Don't miss this great soprano! |
(Sigrun Hjalmtysdottir and Jose Carreras with the Iceland Symphony.) |
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Week #3 Sunday July 12 Francis Park 7:30 PM Monday July 13 Tower Grove Park 7:30 PM |
(David Morris) |
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Week #4 Sunday July 19 Francis Park 7:30 PM Monday July 20 Tower Grove Park 7:30 PM |
(James Christensen) |
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Week #5 Sunday July 26 Francis Park 7:30 PM Monday July 27 Tower Grove Park 7:30 PM 8 year old Trumpet phenom, Geoffrey Gallante, Headlines the 5th week of Sunday Serenades & Musical Mondays! Geoffrey began playing by age 4! He auditioned for band camp at age 4 and was placed at the highest level ranked with students 10 years older. His first teacher said "After 35 years of teaching, I've never seen a four year old who is able to read music on an 8th or 9th grade level. It would take four or five years to train somebody, a normal student, to play the way he plays." He continues to develop his talent performing with diverse ensembles such as the Northern Indiana Symphony Orchestra, the Ridgewood NJ Concert Band, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Philadelphia Brass, the Washington Symphonic Brass, the youngest performer ever at the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center with a Jazz Band, and even guest TV appearances on the CBS Early Show and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno! This amazing prodigy will be featured in classic and pop trumpet solos sure to stun those in attendance hearing this incredible young Mozart-like musician for the first time! No one is sure where his talent comes from. His mother has observed "It comes from his heart. You know, he's got soul. Whatever it takes to do it, he's got it. Whatever it is he has it and I think he really enjoys it". For up-to-date bio information click on Geoffrey Gallante. |
(Geoffrey Gallante) |
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Sunday Serenades / Musical Mondays Week #6 Sunday August 2 Francis Park 7:30 PM Monday August 3 Tower Grove Park 7:30 PM with Hugh Smith Tenor! Sunday August 2 Francis Park Monday August 3 Tower Grove Park |
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(Hugh Smith) |
Please support the Compton Heights Band, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. The summer season is sponsored by The Regional Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council, Southwest Bank, Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation, Catherine Manley Gaylord Foundation, Foot & Ankle Associates (Dr. Lindsay Barth), the St. Louis Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department and generous supporters from the public such as you! We run a charity bingo 52 weeks per year; the major fundraiser for the Band. The band rehearses year-round and performs at Powell Symphony Hall for the holidays. We also have a college scholarship program for high school students. We would appreciate your support very much. Compton Heights Band