Pops Concert Goers Should Get Ready to Party!

It's summer, which means the time has come to party and unwind with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra.

The JSO's popular "Annual Summer Pops Concert" will begin at 7:30 p.m. July 28 at the Potter Center on the Jackson Community College campus, 2111 Emmons Road. A post-concert outdoor party will follow.

The orchestra's evening concert will feature an eclectic mix of patriotic pieces, Broadway songs, summertime classics and folk music with many special guests. Guests include "Fiddlers ReStrung," a string ensemble made up of Saline High School students, who are spotlighted annually in more than 80 performances. Their diverse repertoire includes fiddle music, bluegrass, Celtic and progressive folk. Other guests are the Jackson Chorale, members of the Jackson Youth Symphony and string musicians of all ages from throughout Jackson County.

"I'm very excited for this concert," says JSO Associate Conductor David Schultz, who will be conducting the performance.  "The Summer Pops is always a fun way to start our season, and this year promises to be no different.  I'm especially looking forward to our collaboration with Fiddlers ReStrung, who are one of the most entertaining acts I've had the privilege of seeing."

Program selections include the festive "Carnival Overture," plus "Dance of the Hours" (which Allan Sherman used as the tune for his 1963 summer-camp parody "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduah") and "Hoedown" from Rodeo (an American cowboy ballet that was later used in the Broadway musical "Oklahoma"). Also on the program are "Olympic Fanfare and Theme" and the easy-livin' classic "Summertime." The fanfare piece is a composition that John Williams wrote for the 1984 Olympic Games, held in Los Angeles. Sometimes described as "goosebump music," it was featured during the opening parade of athletes, medal ceremonies and official events to reflect the Olympics' spirit of cooperation and heroic achievement.

After the concert, dancers (and observers!) are invited to enjoy the Michigan State University Salsa Band during an outdoor (weather permitting) "Dancing Under the Stars" party.

The Jackson Symphony Guild is sponsoring the "JSO's 31st Annual Summer Pops Concert."

So, put on your party mood for this exuberant event, which has long been a favorite summer event for listeners of all ages.

Tickets are $15 for VIP seating, $10 for general admission and $5 for children and students with ID. Tickets may be ordered online at the JSO website www.jacksonsymphony.org, at the box office by phoning 517-782-3221, or in person at 215 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson.

If You Enjoy Singing, Don't Miss This Opportunity!

Calling all singers! As part of its annual Summer Pops Concert on July 28, the Jackson Symphony Orchestra will be performing several works which include a chorus. Singers with some chorale experience are invited to join in the festivities. No audition is required. There are three rehearsals for the concert as follows:

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 — Jackson Symphony Orchestra Hall, 215 W. Michigan Ave.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 — same location
7:30 p.m. Friday, July 27 — TBA

“The Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Jackson Chorale need you," says Stephen Osmond, Music Director of the JSO, "and Summer Pops is always a lot of fun."

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at JCC’s Potter Center Music Hall. Following the concert, all are invited to “Dancing Under the Stars” with MSU’s Salsa Band from 9-11 p.m.

If you’d enjoy singing with the chorus at Summer Pops, please phone 782-3221, ext. 117 or email jso@acd.net and leave your name, contact information, and voice range.

JSO Summer Pops Concert 2012 - It's a Party!

Summer Pops
It's a Party!

Saturday, July 28 7:30 PM
Jackson Community College Potter Center

Special guests: Saline’s Fiddlers ReStrung

Jackson Chorale

Jackson Youth Symphony members

Jackson Community Strings members

Jackson County area string musicians

Carnival Overture • Dance of the Hours • Hoedown for Rodeo

The Olympic Fanfare • Summertime • and more!Concert Tickets:$15 VIP-Main floor, center
$10 General Admission-Main floor, back

$5 Students w/ID and Children

517-782-3221

http://www.jacksonsymphony.org/tickets_events/tickets.html

215 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49201

Dancing Under the Stars 9-11 PM
Post-concert party featuring the MSU Salsa Band
Free!
sponsored by the Jackson symphony guild