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Old Pros Big Band Orchestra 40th Anniversary Concert and Dance
Venue: Edwards Hall (New River Community College), Dublin
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free
Description:
The Old Pros Big Band Orchestra will celebrate its 40th anniversary at a special performance at New River Community College on Saturday, June 22nd.

From 8 to 10 pm, dancers (and listeners) will have the opportunity to enjoy the sounds of the Big Band Era in Edwards Hall, room 117, at New River Community College in Dublin.

The event will also culminate the day’s events for the 1950's classes of Dublin High School whose members will celebrate a combined reunion earlier in the day at the college.

The Old Pros Concert/Dance will be free and open to the public; however, donations will be accepted toward an endowed scholarship being established in the name of Dublin High School through the NRCC Educational Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving NRCC student each year.

Even though the Big Band Era spans the period of 1920s to 1940s, the Old Pros will play a few songs from the 1950s in honor of the Dublin High School reunion guests who will be in attendance.

Dean Chiapetto, current conductor of the band, will share his podium with founding conductor, Larry Long. Long, who resides in Florida, will be a guest soloist and will conduct several songs during the evening. Several other retired band members are expected to play with the band for a couple of numbers.

The Old Pros Big Band Orchestra is an all-volunteer organization that was founded at New River Community College in January 1973 by a small group of local musicians interested in preserving and playing the sounds of the Big Band Era. Since the first rehearsal in 1973, the band has grown to 28 musicians. Membership includes professionals, small business owners, retirees, teachers and students. Their ages and musical backgrounds are as varied as their professions.

More information about The Old Pros Big Band Orchestra can be found on the website http://www.nr.edu/oldpros or by calling Dean Chiapetto, director, at 540-392-6784.