Schedule of Events

July 12, 2023

8 PM: PROGRAM ONE – Orchestra Concert

Marriage of Figaro Overture K. 492
W.A. Mozart
(1756-1791)

Concerto for Two Pianos K. 365
W.A. Mozart
(1756-1791)

Allegro
Andante
Rondeau: Allegro

David Allen Wehr, Piano
Cynthia Raim, Piano

INTERMISSION
Ludwig van Beethoven

Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op. 92      
(1770-1827)
Poco sostenuto, Vivace
Allegretto
Presto; Assai meno presto
Allegro con brio

July 13, 2023

8 PM: PROGRAM TWO – Chamber Music
Andante and Variations Op. 46                              
Robert Schumann
(1810-1856)
David Allen Wehr, Paino I
Cynthia Raim, Piano II
John Walz, Cello I
Claudio Jaffe, Cello II
James Thatcher, French Horn

Libertango

Camille Saint-Saen
(1835-1921)

Barbaras O’Brien, Flute
Robin Driscoll, Oboe
Joseph Kleine, Clarinet
Mark Romatz, Bassoon
Robert Marlatt, French Horn

Aria in Classic Style
Marcel Grandjany
(1891-1975)

Rita Costanzi, Harp
Eric Tanner, Violin
Josh Huang, Violin
Orlando Wells, Viola
Claudio Jaffe, Cello
John Moore, Bass

INTERMISSION

String Octet in B-flat Major Opus Posthumous
Max Bruch
Allegro moderato (1756-1791)
Adagio
Allegro molto

Ole Bohn, Violin I
Eric Tanner, Violin II
Janna Lower, Violin III
Jesse Thompson, Violin IV
Roger Meyers, Viola I
Orlando Wells, Viola II
Claudio Jaffe, Cello I
John Moore, Bass

July 14, 2023       

8:00 PM: PROGRAM THREE- BBMF Swing Band

Return of The BBMF 10-Piece Swing Band - "A Silver Celebration"

Program selections will be announced by Phil Sanborn, Band Leader

Phil Sanborn has led a number of different jazz ensembles that have enjoyed many performances throughout the New England area over the years.  Mr. Sanborn has been Music Director of the Tri-County Symphonic Band since 2006 and holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of MIchigan, Ann Arbor, where he studied with Abe Torchinsky.  As a trombonist and euphonium player, Mr. Sanborn has performed with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Ocean State Lyric Opera Orchestra, Rhode Island Civic Chorale Orchestra, The Bass-Wingate’s Band (British Brass Band), Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, New Bedford Symphony Orchestra, Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus Orchestra, Mayflower Chamber Orchestra, Tri-County Symphonic Band, Marion Concert Band, Our Lady of Light Band, and the American Band of Providence, R.I.  As a jazz trombonist, Mr. Sanborn has performed both locally and internationally, including the Montreux (Switzerland) Jazz Festival.  Mr. Sanborn has appeared with Cab Calloway, Julius La Rosa, Bobby Vinson, Duke Bellaire Big Band (Bovi’s, East Providence, RI), John Allmark, Tony Giorgianni’s Jazz Odyssey, White Heat Swing Orchestra, Ken Hadley Big Band, SouthCoast Jazz Orchestra, Jerry Seeco’s Milford Jazz Machine, the Night Life Orchestra, Mahrud, Jorge Ferreira, International Portuguese Music Awards, and many others.

Swing Band Members:  Daniel Ian Smith, Alto Saxophone; Arnie Krakowsky, Tenor Saxophone; Karen Sanborn, Baritone Saxophone; Bill Kingsland, Trumpet; Bob Williamson, Trumpet; Phil Sanborn, Trombone; Donn Legge, Guitar; Matt Richard, Piano; Marshall Wood, Bass; and Gary Johnson, Drums

July 15, 2023

8 PM: PROGRAM FOUR – Chamber Music

Aria for Flute, Oboe, Cello & Harp
Michael Cohen
(1955-2004)
Karen Bogardus, Flute
Robin Driscoll, Oboe
Claudio Jaffe, Cello
Rita Costanzi, Harp

August Klughardt

Wind Quintet  Op. 79
(1847-1902)
Allegro non troppo
Allegro vivace
Andante grazioso
Adagio-Allegro molto vivace

Barbara O’Brien, Flute
Jonathan Gunn, Clarinet
Brent Hages, Oboe
Mark Romatz, Bassoon
James Thatcher, French Horn

Serge Prokofiev

Sonata for Piano No. 6 in A Major, Op.82
(1891-1953)
[Transcribed for wind quintet -arr. James Thatcher]

Karen Bogardus, Flute
Mark Kleine, Clarinet
Robin Driscoll, Oboe
Joseph Merchant, Bassoon
James Thatcher, French Horn

INTERMISSION
Caesar Franck

Piano Quintet in F Minor
(1838-1920)
Molto moderato quasi lento – Allegro
Lento con molto sentimento
Allegro non troppo ma con fuoco

David Allen Wehr, Piano
Charles Stegeman, Violin
Rachel Stegeman, Violin
Orlando Wells, Viola
John Walz, Cello

July 16, 2023

2 PM: PROGRAM FIVE – Orchestra Concert

Fidelio Overture, Op. 72

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Gabriel’s Oboe

Ennio Morricone (1928-2020)

Alex Klein, Oboe

INTERMISSION
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 73
Allegro
Adagio un poco mosso
Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo

David Allen Wehr, Piano

Date: July 12 - 16, 2023

Location:
Fireman Performing Arts Center at Hoyt Hall,
235 Front Street,
Marion, MA 02738.

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