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CONTACT: Barry Knezek
214.738.4956
bknezek@lonestarwindorchestra.com
www.lonestarwindorchestra.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 3, 2008
Lone Star Salutes Our American Heroes
The Lone Star Wind Orchestra, under the baton of Eugene Migliaro
Corporon,
is launching its exciting 2008-2009 concert season with a matinee performance
on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 2:30 pm at the Eisemann Center in Richardson,
TX. This inspirational concert titled “An American Salute” celebrates
not only the triumphs of our veterans, but also embraces our current military
heroes and their families who are giving so much to our nation. Tickets
range from $10 to $40 and are available at LoneStarWindOrchestra.com or
by calling
972-744-4650. Groups of 10 or more qualify for a 50% discount. Call 972-744-4650
for group rate purchases.
All veterans as well as current military personnel and their immediate
families will receive a special 50% discounted ticket price. To receive
your veteran
discount call 972-744-4650 and mention discount code “66”.
This concert marks the season debut with Eugene Migliaro Corporon in his
new position as Principal Conductor of the Lone Star Wind Orchestra.
Corporon is
one of the most well respected band directors in the United States and
is also currently the conductor of the North Texas Wind Symphony and
Regents Professor
of Music at the University of North Texas. In a recent interview, Corporon
said, “The Lone Star Wind Orchestra is one of the most exciting groups
I have ever worked with and this season is going to be remarkable! I’m
amazed and energized by the high performance level this all-volunteer group
has reached in only its third season.”
The American classics being performed at the 90-minute
concert will include rousing favorites by gifted composers such as: - Stars and
Stripes Forever
by John Philip Sousa
- American Salute by Morton Gould
- Variations on “America” by Charles Ives
- National Emblem March by E.E. Bagley
- Each Time You Tell Their Story by Samuel Hazo
- Valor of the MNC-I (Multi-National Corps Iraq) by Christopher
Tucker
In addition to celebrating our American heroes at this concert, the Lone
Star Wind Orchestra will continue to build on its vision of “inspiring and
educating through music” with its Lone Star Kids outreach program.
The goal of this program is to teach middle school children the many
benefits of
participating in band and the positive impact music can have in their
life.
There will be two Title-1 schools and 200+ kids participating in the
Lone Star Kids outreach program for this concert. They will be provided
free
tickets to this event at the world-class Eisemann Performance Center
and will have
premier seating to get an “up-close and personal” concert
experience.
The two schools represented at this concert are Richardson's
Apollo Junior High School and Liberty Middle School.
According to Kimberly Tucker, Head Band Director at Bussey Middle
School in Garland, TX, the Lone Star Kids outreach program inspired
her kids
beyond belief.
In a letter she wrote after her students attended one of Lone
Star's concerts last year, Mrs. Tucker said, "This was the first
time that a large majority of my students were able to experience
an artistic event outside the city
of Garland. Thank you for giving my young band students such a
positive educational and artistic experience!"
If you would like to join our email list to receive
additional information or special offers regarding future concerts or if
you would like
to make a tax-deductable donation to help sponsor the Lone Star
Kids outreach
program, visit LoneStarWindOrchestra.com.
About the Lone Star Wind Orchestra
The Lone Star Wind Orchestra is a non-profit organization founded in 2006 as a creative collaboration to further the wind orchestra as an artistic medium. The group’s mission is to partner with its musicians, patrons and audience to provide a world-class musical contribution to the cultural life of the North Texas community with opportunities for artistic growth through creative programming, excellence in performance, community collaboration and educational outreach.
Media Contact:
Barry Knezek
Lone Star Wind Orchestra
P.O. Box 803042
Dallas, Texas 75380-3042
bknezek@lonestarwindorchestra.com
214.738.4956
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