New England Flute Orchestra Dec 12th
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FLUTE ORCHESTRA BRINGS CHRISTMAS TO WOLFEBORO
An unusual holiday treat comes to Wolfeboro on Sunday afternoon at 2 PM on December 12, when the New England Flute Orchestra of Indian Hill Music (Littleton, Mass.) arrives to present a concert of seasonal music. The ensemble features all members of the flute family, from piccolo to contrabass flute. The Orchestra is a professional level ensemble made of up of music educators, church musicians, and flutists with formal training and a life-long commitment to music. Founded as a four-person ensemble in 1983, this voluntary, non-profit organization has been devoted to the cultural and musical enrichment of Nashua, and surrounding communities in New Hampshire and Massachusetts for nearly forty years. The ensemble has premiered five commissioned works, has recorded three CDs, and was featured on television’s New Hampshire Chronicle. They have performed at several National Flute Association Conventions and in Boston’s Symphony Hall. In 2014 The Nashua Flute Choir changed its name to the New England Flute Orchestra, reflecting the growth of the ensemble, the geographic range of its performing venues, and plans.
Performing members of the ensemble are all professionally trained flutists with decades of experience. About half of the orchestra is composed of concert flutes. The remainder of the group is composed of piccolo, alto, bass, and contrabass flutes. Many players perform on some or all these instruments and will switch flutes between pieces. The seven-foot-tall contrabass flute always creates a sensation and anchors the sound of the ensemble. Because of the high level of proficiency of all the flutists, any one of them may be the featured soloist in a piece.
Music performed by the Flute Orchestra includes selections composed specifically for flute orchestra as well as arrangements of music for other ensembles. Organ, piano, and string music translate well into the unified resonance of the flute orchestra. Some works may feature the low flutes alone, for a unique sound.
The Wolfeboro Friends of Music requires that all attendees adhere to the Covid Guidelines established by the First Congregational Church of Wolfeboro including that vaccination is required of ALL attendees. Masks are required to be worn properly at all times, social distancing is required, and each attendee must legibly complete and sign the contact tracing/liability release sheet.
Tickets are $25 and are available at Avery Insurance, Black's Paper & Gift Store, online at www.wfriendsofmusic.org or at the door. For more information, visit www.wfriendsofmusic.org or call 603-569-2151.
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Paul Zimmerman - SEASON SPONSOR
Law Offices of V. Richard Ward, Jr PLLC
People’s United Bank
Edward Jones - Kevin Lawlor Financial Advisor
Friends of Music 2022 Concerts
January 22, 2022, Saturday 1:30 PM.
Children’s Concert
The Great Hall, Town Hall
84 S. Main St.Wolfeboro
Wolfeboro Friends of Music is thrilled to present its first children’s concert for toddlers to ten-year-olds and their parents. Featured performers will be Matt Heaton and Jumpin’ Jamie. Matt Heaton believes music for kids can be entertaining for both children and parents. His songs are a mix of rockabilly, surf, American roots, and Irish traditional music delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Jumpin' Jamie plays kindie rock for all ages! Jumpin' Jamie has performed for celebrities and their families including Idina Menzel, Alicia Keys, and Jason Biggs. In the summer of 2021, Jumpin’Jamie will perform on Season 51 of Sesame Street on HBO followed by PBS.
Sponsored by
Paul Zimmerman - SEASON SPONSOR
Green Mountain Communications
Taylor Community
J. Clifton Avery Insurance Agency
February 20, 2022, Sunday 2:00 PM
Meadowlarks Trio
First Congregational Church
115 S. Main St.Wolfeboro
Hailing from the Shepherd School at Rice University and the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Meadowlark Trio was formed by three best friends in 2012. Violinist Janny Joo, cellist Timothy Paik, and pianist April Sun have since performed nationwide to great acclaim. Named semifinalists in the 2017 Fischoff International Competition, their appearances include numerous festivals and concerts, including Carnegie Room Concerts, Spectrum Music Series in NYC, Bing Concert Hall in California and performances for community outreach. In addition to performing classical repertoire, the trio performs original, popular pieces.
Sponsored by
Paul Zimmerman - SEASON SPONSOR
Law Offices of V. Richard Ward, Jr PLLC
People’s United Bank
Edward Jones - Kevin Lawlor Financial Advisor
March 19, 2022, Saturday 7:30PM
Reel McCoys, Celtic Group
Brewster’s Anderson Hall
205 S. Main St.Wolfeboro
New Hampshire’s own Reel McCoys will bring us our yearly concert of Celtic music, this time with a Canadian influence. Joe Deleault (accordion, piano) has recorded with Natalie MacMaster, Carly Simon, and many others. Matt Jensen (guitar) is one of New Hampshire’s most sought-after musicians, collaborating with top bands and recordings studios. Jordan Tyrell-Wysocki (fiddle) was
named Master Artist by the NH State Council on the Arts and Best Fiddler 2016 by NH Magazine. The group’s debut at the 2018 NH Highland was acclaimed for its driving interpretations of traditional music and lively stage presence.
Sponsored by
Paul Zimmerman - SEASON SPONSOR
Green Mountain Communications
J. Clifton Avery Insurance
Taylor Community
April 30, 2022, Saturday 7:30 PM
Harvard Krokodiloes
Brewster’s Anderson Hall
205 S. Main St.Wolfeboro
The twelve-member Krokodileos, founded in 1946, is Harvard's oldest a cappella group. Combining superb musicality, versatility, sense of style, and dedication to excellence, the singers blend choices
from the great American songbook and beyond—blending jazz and swing standards from throughout the New England area. The group performs frequently on national television, has recorded 31 albums, and each summer travels on an eleven-week, six-continent tour. The Kroks have performed four times at Carnegie Hall and at the inaugural ball of US President Bill Clinton. Their motto is “Nunc Est Cantandum,” or “Now is the time to sing.”
Sponsored by
Paul Zimmerman - SEASON SPONSOR
Law Offices of V. Richard Ward, Jr PLLC
People’s United Bank
Edward Jones - Kevin Lawlor Financial Advisor
May 22, 2022, Sunday 2 PM
Hector Olivera, Organist
First Congregational Church
115 S. Main St.Wolfeboro
Maestro Hector Olivera, organist extraordinaire—the man acclaimed in international circles as one who envisions himself as a total orchestra! He is a passionate, gifted, and unique musician whose personal interpretations of both classical and popular music have amazed and delighted audiences around the world. Olivera collaborated with the Rogers company on the design specs for the organ model found in the First Congregational UCC sanctuary and thus, uniquely appreciates this fine instrument’s nuances. Olivera carefully selects his program to reveal those to his audience.
Sponsored by
Paul Zimmerman - SEASON SPONSOR
Green Mountain Communications
J. Clifton Avery Insurance
Taylor Community
Our Sponsors
Each year Wolfeboro Friends of Music depends on the financial support from individuals and businesses in the form of sponsorships and advertisements in our program booklet. We are pleased to list those below in recognition of their ongoing support for programs for the current season. To reach their respective websites, click on the name below.
Our Season Sponsors
Paul and Debbie Zimmerman
YFI Custom Homes
Our Concert Sponsors
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Friends of Music is supported in part by grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.