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The 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration


This fall, join SJWS as we celebrate 50 great years of making music!
Our golden anniversary season kicks off with a bang in the beautiful, historic California Theatre, featuring special guest artist Ed Shaughnessy, the drummer from The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson’s band. We’ll also welcome back founding conductor Darrell Johnston and famed local composer Craig Bohmler. It's sure to be a special and spectacular evening, emceed by Leigh Weimers long-time columnist for the San Jose Mercury News.

Silver Mountain Vineyards, Latcham Vineyards, and Granite Springs invite you to a Desserts and Wine Tasting Gala Reception, immediately following the performance in the theatre lobby for those wishing to continue the festivities. (Gala reception tickets sold separately.) Forrest Williams, San Jose City Councilor, will emcee.

Featuring:
Festive Overture (Shostakovich)
Conducted by Darrell Johnston

Shenandoah (Ticheli)
Conducted by Darrell Johnston with alumni joining SJWS

Variations on a Theme by Schubert
(Craig Bohmler, SJWS Commission)

I Got Rhythm
Theme & Variations

Sing, Sing, Sing
(Arranged by Floyd Werle of the US Air Force Band, Washington, DC)
Ed Shaughnessy, Drums

 

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Camerata California

Sun., Dec. 9, 2007, 3:00 PM

Addison-Penzak JCC

Featuring: Camerata California

An evocation of the Winter Solstice with favorites from the great musical masters. Echoes of the Renaissance to fireworks along the Thames.


Dances from The Danserye (Susato/arr Dunnigan) with Camerata California
William Byrd Suite (Gordon, Jacob)
Music for The Royal Fireworks (Handel)
Turkish March (Beethoven)
Overture for Band (Mendelssohn)
Second Suite in F (Holst)

 

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Galen Lemmon

Sun., March 2, 2008, 3:00 PM

McAfee Center, Saratoga

Featuring: Galen Lemmon, Timpani

Spring is in the air so come out and celebrate the artistry of Galen Lemmon on Tympani.

Variations on America (Ives)
Raise the Roof (Daugherty) with Galen Lemmon, Timpani
The Red Pony (Copland)
George Washington Bridge (Schuman)
Las Vegas Holiday (Nixon)

 

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Susan Powers

Sun., April 13, 2008, 3:00 PM

Addison Penzak JCC, Los Gatos

Featuring:
Susan Powers, Lyric Soprano
Michael Taylor , Baritone

Vocalists Susan Powers and Michael Taylor in a special cabaret-style concert of Broadway hits.

42nd Street Overture (Warren)
Funny Girl (Styne)
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story (Bernstein)
Selections from The King and I (Rodgers)
Selections from South Pacific (Rodgers)

Michael Taylor

 

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Trombones

Sun., June 1, 2008, 3:00 PM

McAfee Center, Saratoga

Featuring:
Kenta Akaogi, clarinet

Youth Competition Winner

A shimmering sonorous treat. Mixed in with the inspiration of folk tunes from Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico and Armenia.

Variations on a Korean Folk Song (Chance)
Irish Tune from County Derry (Grainger)
Festal Scenes (Ito)
Haupango (Moncayo)
Armenian Dances No. 1 (Reed)

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Fireworks

Special Added Attraction
FREE!
Fourth of July 2008, 1:30 PM

Los Gatos High School Lawn

A celebration to salute members of our Armed Forces, including popular marches and patriotic selections from Sousa, Smith, Zimmerman and many more. The perfect family outing to celebrate Independence Day.

 

 

* All programs subject to change.


First 50 season tickets ordered online receive an extra pair of tickets FREE

to the 50th Anniversary Concert.* Bring your friends as your guest!

* For free tickets, order must include at least 2 season series of your choice.

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