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Capital Wind Symphony announces FREE CONCERT June 8

Capital Wind Symphony @ Churchill High School, Monday June 8, 7:30 p.m. FREE CONCERT - No tickets required

The Capital Wind Symphony, one of the Nation’s premier bands, is pleased to offer a FREE CONCERT on Monday, June 8, 7:30 p.m. at Churchill High School, Potomac MD.

  • 11300 Gainsborough Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 Directions

The concert will conclude with a combined performance of “Irish Rhapsody” featuring the Capital Wind Symphony alongside the top musicians from Hoover MS, Cabin John MS, and Churchill High School. This is providing the student musicians with a unique opportunity to rehearse and perform with the professional musicians. Donations will be accepted in lieu of admission to support the ensembles continued educational outreach. Capital Wind Symphony™ is a 501-C3 Nonprofit Organization. All Donations are Tax Deductible

Program to include:

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  • Flourish for Wind Band - Vaughn Williams
  • Music from “Carmen” - Bizet
  • La Fiesta Mexicana- Reed
  • Irish Rhapsody - Grundman

The Capital Wind Symphony, under the direction of George Etheridge, is widely regarded as one of the nation’s premier performing Wind Symphonies. Capital Winds is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the great American band tradition by presenting diverse and artistic performances of contemporary and classic works, and by working closely with music educators to nurture and inspire student involvement within their school music programs. Master Class Workshops, the Capital Wind Symphony’s educational outreach program, offers a highly effective “side-by-side” musical experience for elementary, middle, & high school band programs.

More info at http://www.capitalwindsymphony.org/

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