America Pops With Richmond County Orchestra Free For Veterans And Children Under 10 Saturday June 30

Sponsored by Gateway Community Outreach, America Pops is a patriotic concert featuring the Richmond County Orchestra and other guest soloists featuring "God Bless America", a tribute to America's armed forces, great American movie scores, and so much more! Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and free for all veterans and children under 10 years of age.

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Pastor Timothy Mercaldo joined the staff of then Gateway Cathedral, Staten Island, NY in 1986 after completing undergraduate studies at The King's College and Moody Bible Institute. After graduating with a degree in Bible-Theology and Greek, he took on responsibilities in the college and worship/arts ministry. As a musician, he has recorded to piano projects. In 2015 he became the Lead Pastor of the 50 year old Church at the Gateway.

About Richmond County Orchestra:

Founded in 1998, under the direction of Maestro Alan Aurelia, The Richmond County Orchestra continues its effort to enhance the musical and cultural life of Staten Island and strives to inspire a love of music through a presentation of the classical repertoire and programming that encourages interaction with audience members. The orchestra offers live performances in the three council districts of Staten Island, presenting works of living composers as well as music from the past, providing its listeners with an opportunity to explore a new artistic language. In addition, the RCO offers educational innovations designed to capture the interest of young students who want to pursue a career in music. Musicians from the RCO have gone into high schools and coached students in after-school programs which have culminated in Side-By-Side concerts with the students and the Orchestra.

The popularity of the RCO has grown so much over the years that they have been called upon to perform in various venues throughout the tristate area, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Natural History, Fairfield University, Washington Square Park, Asbury Park and more.

Tickets to all Richmond County Orchestra concerts are free for students and children.

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