Preview by Susan Bang
Smithfield Church in northwestern Amenia will conduct its annual (the twentieth) Christmas Concert & Tea, sponsored by the Bang Family Concert Series, this coming Saturday at 3 pm under the direction of Matt Finley. The Smithfield Chamber Orchestra program will present a mix of classical, jazz, pop, and traditional tunes, ranging from early melodies to the present.
Performers:
Walter Barrett – trombone
Lynnette Benner – flute
Jeff Ciampa – guitar
Michelle Demko – flute, conductor
Denise Jordan Finley – percussion
Matt Finley – trumpet, arranger, director
Charles Gray – clarinet, sax
Larry Ham – piano
Alix Janove – clarinet
Piotr Kargul – viola
Milt Lee – conductor, trumpet
Rob Murphy – concertmaster, violin
Lou Pappas – double bass
Jeff Siegel – drums
Jean Vilkelis – cello
Program:
Greeting – Denise Jordan Finley
Welcome – The Reverend Douglas Grandgeorge
“Sing Out, Once More!” – Kevin T McEneaney
Waltz of the Flowers from the Nutcracker Suite –
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Christmas Time is Here – Vince Guaraldi
Angels We Have Heard on High (Hymn #113) –
French traditional carol)
Legacy – Chuck Mangione
Carol of the Bells – Mykola Leontovich
O Little Town of Bethlehem – Phillips Brooks arr.
Dr. Hampson Sisler
Deck the Halls – Welsh traditional carol
Last Day of Summer – Matt & Denise Finley
White Christmas – Irving Berlin
Following the concert, a free convivial food and drink reception will be downstairs, allowing attendees to mingle with the musicians.
There is free parking. Elevator access is from the rear street-level door. Children are most welcome.
For more information on performers, go to https://thesmithfieldchurch.org/orchestra
