Leonia Chamber Musicians to Perform Bach, Haydn in 40th Anniversary Celebration Series, 2/9

The Leonia Chamber Musicians continues its 40th season celebration with the second concert of its three part series on February 9, 2014, 4 p.m., at the Leonia High School, 100 Christie Heights Street, in Leonia, New Jersey. The family-friendly event will feature members of the Leonia Chamber Musicians as soloists in the Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 and the Haydn Sinfonia Concertante, joined by the Leonia High School Student Orchestra.

"The borough of Leonia has a long history of supporting the arts, providing the ideal location to introduce a new generation and their families, as well as the larger community to chamber music. This 40th anniversary concert will provide youngsters, their families, and the community with the opportunity to experience chamber music as performers and as members of the audience," said Daryl Goldberg, President, Leonia Chamber Musicians Society, Inc.

The Bach Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 will kick-off the concert, featuring soloists Edward Brewer, harpsichord; Theresa Norris and Melanie Bradford, flutes; and Roy Lewis, violin, with Daryl Goldberg, cello and Patricia Dougherty, bass, continuo players. Soloists Marsha Heller, oboe; William J. Scribner, bassoon; Roy Lewis, violin; and Daryl Goldberg, cello will perform the Haydn Sinfonia Concertante. The Chamber Musicians will be joined by guest artists Laura-Lindsay Sewell, violin; Jack Rosenberg, viola; Michelle Baker and Lauren Hosford, French horns.

Residents of the Leonia community and especially parents, who play an orchestral instrument, are invited to join all musicians on stage for the final piece, a short excerpt from Edvard Grieg's composition Sigurd Jorsalfar Suite, Op. 56 - Homage March, conducted by guest artist Jack Rosenberg, Leonia High School Orchestra Director. Contact Daryl Goldberg at 201-947-3923 to request a copy of the music.

The concert is open to the public. Tickets at the door are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors over 65, and students under 18 are admitted free. Refreshments will be served after the concert, and the audience will have an opportunity to meet and greet the musicians.

About Leonia Chamber Musicians Society, Inc.: The Leonia Chamber Musicians Society, Inc., a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, enriches the cultural environment of the community by presenting a series of high quality, affordable, and accessible chamber music concerts. The members of the Leonia Chamber Musicians generate the excitement of a live performance with professional talent: all of them perform in the major concert halls of New York City.

Music for the programs is selected to educate the audience about different periods and styles of music. Throughout the concerts, presentations are given about the music being played, the composers, the musicians and related subjects.

Tax-deductible contributions to the Leonia Chamber Musicians Society, Inc. are welcome and encouraged to continue the tradition of quality concerts at affordable prices. Checks may be made to the attention of Leonia Chamber Musicians Society, Inc. and mailed to P.O. Box 473, Leonia, New Jersey 07605. To be added to the mailing list, send an e- mail to dgcello@aol.com or call Daryl Goldberg at 201-947-3923. For more information about the Leonia Chamber Musicians Society, Inc., visit www.facebook.com/leoniachambermusic.

Pictured: Leonia Chamber Musicians Society Inc. members (left to right) Patricia Dougherty, bass; Daryl Goldberg, cello; Edward Brewer, harpsichord; Marsha Heller, oboe; Theresa Norris, flute; and William J. Scribner, bassoon. Photo by Rob Mathewson.

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