Music and picnics meld in Fallbrook summer tradition
By Vincent Nicholas RossiUNION-TRIBUNE
August 19, 2005
FALLBROOK – Conductor Greg Magie makes his Fallbrook debut and soprano Angel Joy Blue will do an encore performance here at the Fallbrook Music Society's annual Symphony Pops on the Green tonight.
The 20th annual concert will be at the Grand Tradition.
"It is a wonderful way to introduce young people to symphonic music," said Brenda Montiel, Fallbrook Music Society President.
The program will feature John Williams' "The Empire Strikes Back" from his "Star Wars" soundtrack, the classic Sousa march "Stars and Stripes Forever," the "Armed Forces Salute" by Lowden, Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" Overture, and the "Toreador Song" and other selections from Bizet's opera "Carmen."
In addition to his position as assistant conductor with the Redlands Symphony, Magie has conducted the Pasadena Lyric Opera, the Pomona College Orchestra and the Graceland University Orchestra.
What: Fallbrook Music Society's Symphony Pops on the GreenWhen: Tonight. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m.Where: Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road, FallbrookTickets: $20 adults; $5 for age 12 and youngerInformation: (760) 451-8644 Soprano Angel Joy Blue will be the featured soloist at the Friday concert, with a program of Broadway show tunes and opera arias. A recent graduate of the University of Redlands School of Music, Blue has won several vocal competitions.
"At our March concert, Angel captivated the audience with her gracious personality, charm and her exceptionally expressive voice," Montiel said.
The Grand Tradition, with long, sloping lawns facing a large pond with swans, will be Friday's concert setting.
"There is plenty of space for blanket picnics or reserved tables, and as they listen to the music, the audience will see the full moon rise over the orchestra," Montiel said.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:30.
Three local businesses and 5th District County Supervisor Bill Horn are major sponsors of this year's concert. Horn's office, which provided transient occupancy tax funds, was joined by The Hegardt Group of Bank of America Investments, Michael Crews Development and Wayne Warner Associates.
Fallbrook Music Society is an all-volunteer group that has presented professional symphony concerts in Fallbrook since 1978. In addition to Symphony Pops on the Green, the society presents five symphony concerts a year at Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts at Fallbrook High School.
The group also stages professional symphony concerts for seventh-and eighth-graders at local schools and it partners with local PTAs to underwrite music programs for the schools.
Concertgoers may bring picnics, blankets or low chairs. Tables may be reserved at $30 for four people, $45 for six or $75 for 10 people. Gourmet box picnics can be reserved for $14 each.
Free parking is available at South Mission Road and Peppertree Lane. A courtesy shuttle will run continuously from the parking lot to the ticket gate at the Grand Tradition. Parking for the handicapped is available near the ticket gate for people displaying a plaque.
Advance ticket sales and box picnic reservations are available at Major Market in Fallbrook and the Grand Tradition. Concert tickets are also available at Daniel's Apple Market in Bonsall.
For credit card orders, phone (760) 451-8644.
August 19, 2005
FALLBROOK – Conductor Greg Magie makes his Fallbrook debut and soprano Angel Joy Blue will do an encore performance here at the Fallbrook Music Society's annual Symphony Pops on the Green tonight.
The 20th annual concert will be at the Grand Tradition.
"It is a wonderful way to introduce young people to symphonic music," said Brenda Montiel, Fallbrook Music Society President.
The program will feature John Williams' "The Empire Strikes Back" from his "Star Wars" soundtrack, the classic Sousa march "Stars and Stripes Forever," the "Armed Forces Salute" by Lowden, Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro" Overture, and the "Toreador Song" and other selections from Bizet's opera "Carmen."
In addition to his position as assistant conductor with the Redlands Symphony, Magie has conducted the Pasadena Lyric Opera, the Pomona College Orchestra and the Graceland University Orchestra.
What: Fallbrook Music Society's Symphony Pops on the GreenWhen: Tonight. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; concert at 7:30 p.m.Where: Grand Tradition, 1602 S. Mission Road, FallbrookTickets: $20 adults; $5 for age 12 and youngerInformation: (760) 451-8644 Soprano Angel Joy Blue will be the featured soloist at the Friday concert, with a program of Broadway show tunes and opera arias. A recent graduate of the University of Redlands School of Music, Blue has won several vocal competitions.
"At our March concert, Angel captivated the audience with her gracious personality, charm and her exceptionally expressive voice," Montiel said.
The Grand Tradition, with long, sloping lawns facing a large pond with swans, will be Friday's concert setting.
"There is plenty of space for blanket picnics or reserved tables, and as they listen to the music, the audience will see the full moon rise over the orchestra," Montiel said.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:30.
Three local businesses and 5th District County Supervisor Bill Horn are major sponsors of this year's concert. Horn's office, which provided transient occupancy tax funds, was joined by The Hegardt Group of Bank of America Investments, Michael Crews Development and Wayne Warner Associates.
Fallbrook Music Society is an all-volunteer group that has presented professional symphony concerts in Fallbrook since 1978. In addition to Symphony Pops on the Green, the society presents five symphony concerts a year at Bob Burton Center for the Performing Arts at Fallbrook High School.
The group also stages professional symphony concerts for seventh-and eighth-graders at local schools and it partners with local PTAs to underwrite music programs for the schools.
Concertgoers may bring picnics, blankets or low chairs. Tables may be reserved at $30 for four people, $45 for six or $75 for 10 people. Gourmet box picnics can be reserved for $14 each.
Free parking is available at South Mission Road and Peppertree Lane. A courtesy shuttle will run continuously from the parking lot to the ticket gate at the Grand Tradition. Parking for the handicapped is available near the ticket gate for people displaying a plaque.
Advance ticket sales and box picnic reservations are available at Major Market in Fallbrook and the Grand Tradition. Concert tickets are also available at Daniel's Apple Market in Bonsall.
For credit card orders, phone (760) 451-8644.
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