Symphony Celebrates Freedom
by ALEXADRIA RAPPE
Sit back in your chair
and relax as you listen
to the beautiful patriotic
sounds of the North
Carolina Symphony
during the Independence
Day concert on Monday,
July 1 at 8 p.m.
The symphony
presented eight free
outdoor concerts in
communities across
North Carolina. The first
part of the series began
As part of the Concerts in Your Community series, the
May 31 and ran through
N.C. Symphony will perform in Festival Park on July 1.
June 13 with programs
William Henry Curry, above, conducts a concert.
featuring famous and
best-loved music from the
movies.
Now they are taking on the Independence Day concerts; all of these
summer performances are part of the Concerts in Your Community series,
too. "This is a great program of red, white and blue performances," said Joe
Newberry, director of communications for the symphony.
Arlie Honeycutt, Miss North Carolina of 2012, of Garner, will open
the program by singing the National Anthem and narrating a piece called
"Liberty for All." Favorite pieces by John Sousa are on tap and all songs were
selected to honor the United States on its birthday. Newberry explains what
will make this concert a huge hit.
"North Carolina, especially Fayetteville, has a big military presence. It's a
good way to honor and serve those who protect our freedom on our nation's
birthday. And the music just brings people together," Newberry said.
Other projects they have worked on include the Jerry Garcia Symphonic
Celebration featuring vocalist and guitarist Warren Haynes. Haynes is a
former member of the Allman Brothers, Gov't Mule and The Dead. The night
celebrated Haynes's talent and the music of the symphony. It was a tribute to
Garcia's original music and celebrated his impact.
The symphony is also big on volunteering. "Local volunteers love helping
out the North Carolina Symphony. We really couldn't do it without them —
they are fantastic." Newberry said.
The symphony needs volunteer help with:
CONCERTS
• Volunteering at Will Call
• Welcoming arriving patrons at Meymandi Concert Hall and other
performance venues
• Assist with "Support Your Symphony" or season ticket sales tables
• Assist with pre-concert lectures
OFFICE ASSISTANCE
Work with staff to help with...
• Mailings
• Filing and organization
• Photocopying
AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT
• Serving as a neighborhood, civic or social group liaison
• Representing the Symphony at community festivals, fairs and fundraisers
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
• Registering participants at the Teacher Workshop
• Guiding students at the Youth Concerto Competition
• Helping children at the Instrument Zoo prior to each Young People's Concert
The music has had a great impact on everyone who listens. Newberry
has lived in North Carolina for quite some time and his kids have grown up
listening to the symphony. "I love the fact that it lives up to its name — all
concerts are in the state; and in Fayetteville, it's a great community to have
families come and have a good time. There is nothing greater
than hearing a full orchestra. Everyone is massively talented,
and that's what I love."
ALEXANDRIA RAPPE Intern.
Find out more about the N.C.
Symphony at www.ncsymphony.org. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly.com.
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