 ArtsRock and The Rockland Conservatory of Music present
The NY Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet
Monday, June 25 at 7:30PM
at Temple Beth Torah
330 North Highland Avenue
Upper Nyack, NY 10960
The New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet enjoys worldwide exposure and an international reputation. The Quintet — featuring Principal Trumpet Philip Smith, trumpet player Ethan Bensdorf, Principal Horn Philip Myers, Principal Trombone Joseph Alessi, and Principal Tuba Alan Baer — has hosted an annual holiday concert at Lincoln Center since 1995. They are a favorite in the community including the fact that Joe Alessi lives in Nyack.
CLASSICS PROGRAM
Entrada - Renaissance Suite
Nicola Ferro - Anonymous
Toccata, Adagio & Fuguein C major BWV 564 - J. S. Bach, arr. Philip Myers
Hungarian Dance #5 - Johannes Brahms, arr. Robert Elkjer
Sonatine - Eugene Bozza
1. Allegro Vivo
2. Andante ma non troppo
3. Allegro Vivo
INTERMISSION
Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture - Mikhail Glinka, arr. Scott Sutherland
Santa Barbara Sonata - Bramwell Tovey
1. Cakewalk on a Tightrope
2. Preacher on the Pier
3. Magic Horn Tango
4. State Street Stomp
An American Songbook
1. It Don’t Mean A Thing - Duke Ellington, arr. David Kosmyna
2. April Showers - Louis Silvers, arr. Robert Elkjer
3. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder, arr. Robert Elkjer
New York, New York - John Kander, arr. Robert Elkjer
 The Eroica DuoA Season End Celebration Thursday, May 24, 7:30pm
in honor of The Friends of the Nyacks
Erika Nickrenz and Sara Sant'Ambrogio from the award winning Eroica Trio come to Rockland County for an enchanting evening of music. The first all-female chamber ensemble broke the mold, establishing themselves in the vanguard of a new generation of classical artists. They have performed all over the world, from Vienna to Carnegie Hall. The Eroica's special evening in the historic First Reformed Church of Nyack, will feature a glorious selection of chamber music favorites, sure to be enjoyed by all. Playing some favorites from Porgy and Bess, Chopin and Brahms. This concert is a celebration to honor the Friends of the Nyacks, who have supported other non-profits in our community for decades. Join us as we salute this venerable Nyack institution. Thursday, May 24th7:30pmFirst Reformed Church, NyackThe After Party is at the HSBC Bank in Nyack Tickets: $25 In Advance / $30 At the Door / $15 Students / $75 VIP Seats & After Party at HSBC Bank Click here for tickets!
 The “FACES OF RADIO” is a conversation with some of the most popular Public Radio personalities and journalists in America. On Saturday, March 31, 2012 ArtsRock Artistic Director and fellow radio colleague, Elliott Forrest (WQXR & WNYC) will host a panel discussion at Tappan Zee High School about journalism, radio and the upcoming election. You know their voices now see them live. Guests include: Brian Lehrer, host of The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC Radio Brooke Gladstone, co-host of WNYC’s On the Media John Hockenberry, co-host of The Takeaway, from WNYC & PRI A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Arts Programs at Tappan Zee High School. Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Tappan Zee High School, 15 Dutch Hill Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962 Tickets: $20 In Advance/ $25 At the Door / $10 Student / $50 Premium Seats includes After Party
Nyack, N.Y.--March 5, 2012--ArtsRock, a Rockland County, NY not-for profit arts organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2012 Board of Directors. ArtsRock announced that Joe Morley was appointed as the Board President. “Our emergence as an independent arts organization comes at a time when our mission is more vital than ever. With funding for all types of discretionary programs being cut in our communities and in our schools, ArtsRock will continue to bring professional live entertainment to audiences that might otherwise not have such access. I am honored to be chosen to lead the first ArtsRock corporate board towards this goal,” said Morley. The Board consists of the following appointments as of March 1, 2012 Officers: Joe Morley, Board President Mr. Morley is the Partner/Executive Producer at Studio on Hudson in Nyack, NY, an independent feature film production company. He is co-executive producer of the 2008 Sundance Award winning film Anywhere USA, and of Morgan Spurlock’s critically acclaimed and Academy Award nominated film Super Size Me. Greg Karr, Board Vice President Mr. Karr is an entrepreneur who contributes his talents and resources to his community. Professionally, he founded and is the CEO of The Center for Allied Health & Nursing Education, a post-secondary institution providing nursing education through five campuses in New Jersey and Florida. Patrick Kennedy, Board Treasurer Mr. Kennedy graduated with degrees in both Marketing and Management, followed by a MBA, and became an employee of HSBC where he is still currently employed. In his 11 years with the company, after completing a project in Chicago three years ago, he returned to the east coast to Nyack, as a Premier Relationship Manager. Marilyn Kaskel, Board Secretary. Ms. Kaskel is an Emmy and Gracie award-winning producer with more than 25 years in broadcast television known for getting exclusive interviews with world leaders and newsmakers. She has produced thousands of segments for the biggest on-air talent in the business including Brian Williams’ and Geraldo and through her award-winning production company, she created long form documentaries for PBS, focusing on women’s issues. ArtsRock Board: Hal Coon, Dallas Texas Peter Danish, Danish Media Group, Nyack Deborah Darbonne, West Nyack Alice DiSanto, LS Direct Marketing of Suffern Jeff Doctorow, Doctorow Publishing LLC, New City Martin Flaxman, Windsor Insurance, Nyack Elliott Forrest, Broadcaster & Producer WQXR/WNYC, Upper Nyack Jeffrey Friedberg, Bossy Frog Band, Upper Nyack Rod Greenwood, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, Pearl River Lorena Mann, The Recording Academy NY Chapter, Piermont Nelson Page, President of MajesticStar Entertainment The mission of ArtsRock of Rockland, Inc. is to provide increased access to professional arts and multi-cultural programs for an underserved, diverse audience, in and around Rockland County. ArtsRock is an affiliate of Friends of the Nyacks, Inc., a 501 (C)(3) New York Not-For-Profit Corporation. For Tickets: www.artsrock.org or call 866-811-4111. For information: info@artsrock.org or call 845-418-ARTS ArtsRock--it starts with the arts
 Suzanne Vega in Concert
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 AT 8:00 PM Grammy award winner Suzanne Vega is widely regarded as one of the greatest singer/songwriters of her generation. This intimate evening includes everything from her hits “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner”, to her latest songs. Friday, February 3, 2012
8:00 pmRockland Community College, Cultural Arts Theater
145 College Road Suffern, NY 10901 Tickets are $35-$45
 Milk ‘n’ Cookies presents The Bossy Frog Band Annual Family ExtravaganzaThursday, December 29, 2011 at 11:00am. Join Rockland’s own Jeffrey Friedberg as he leads The Bossy Frog Band for a fun filled morning. This annual musical extravaganza features a banjo, a hula hooping fiddler and a big green frog and is sure to delight the entire family. And there will be ‘extra special surprises’, dancing in the aisles and of course, milk ‘n cookies for all the children! For more information visit http://bossyfrog.com.Thursday, December 29, 2011 11:00 amThe Lafayette Theater, 97 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern, NYADVANCE $12; DAY OF SHOW $15
 Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul Christmas Show Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 3:00pm. Eileen Ivers, the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today, and her band, will perform their heartwarming holiday show featuring traditional Irish songs, original tunes and holiday favorites specially arranged by Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul. Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the fiddle! This event is sponsored by Legislator John Murphy as a Benefit for the Brest Buddies Campaign Against Cancer. For more information visit: http://www.eileenivers.comSunday, December 4, 2011 3:00 pmPearl River High School, 275 East Central Avenue$30 GENERAL ADMISSION
 The New York Philharmonic Principal Brass Quintet’s Holiday ConcertFriday, December 2, 2011 at 7:30pm. The Principal Brass of the NY Philharmonic, the top brass players in America, will perform a Holiday Concert within the beautiful acoustics of the historic First Reformed Church in downtown Nyack. You will be blown away by this Quintet, featuring Principal Trumpet Philip Smith, Associate Principal Trumpet Matthew Muckey, Principal Horn Philip Myers, Principal Trombone, and Nyack Resident, Joe Alessi, and Principal Tuba Alan Baer. Friday, December 2, 20117:30 pmThe First Reformed Church, 18 South Broadway, Nyack. $25 ADVANCE; $30 DAY OF SHOW; $20 STUDENTS.
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