Serving Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other towns of the North Carolina High Country
Founded 05-05-05
July 3, 2008 issue
Music at St. John’s Presents Carolina Brass July 6
The second concert of the 2008 summer music series at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Valle Crucis features the Carolina Brass, an energetic brass ensemble that is sweeping the country with stellar performances of beautiful music, ranging from classical to the hard-driving sound of big band.
The Carolina Brass will play at the 11:00 a.m. service at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Valle Crucis on Sunday, July 6, and will then present the Music at St. John’s concert at 5:00 p.m. This is a great weekend for friends and family to attend church together and top off the day with a concert and picnic. The concert will be lively fun for the whole family.
According to Jacqueline Bartlett, artistic director of the Music at St. John’s series, the program will offer a wide variety of music, including arrangements and original compositions by noted composer Arthur Frackenpohl that the Carolina Brass commissioned. Some works to be performed include “Carolina in the Morning,” “Phantom of the Opera” (also arranged for Carolina Brass), selections from The Sound of Music, and classical selections by Bach, Gabrieli, Aaron Copland and more.
Established in 1997, the Carolina Brass combines virtuosity and good humor, making them a favorite with audiences of all ages. Carolina Brass has recorded for Mark Records, as well as the Summit Record label. Their compact disc recordings That’s A Plenty and Art Collection are available from major record stores worldwide, including Borders, Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com.
Trained at some of the country’s most prestigious schools, including the New England Conservatory of Music, Indiana University and the Eastman School of Music, Carolina Brass musicians have extensive national and international performing, recording and touring experience. For more information about the group, click to www.carolinabrass.com.
The Music at St. John’s events are family friendly, with opportunities for members of the audience to meet and interact with artists. Consider bringing a picnic to enjoy on the church grounds following the concert, but pets are not allowed on the property during these events.
A minimum donation of $10 is requested for each adult; children under 12 may attend free of charge. Proceeds and additional donations help underwrite the continuing summer series.
For more information about the Music at St. John’s summer concerts or St. John’s Church, email holy_cross@skybest.com or call 828-963-4609.
Directions to St. John’s Church in Valle Crucis
You can get to St. John’s from anywhere in the High Country.
From Linville: Take 105 North 12.3 miles to the stoplight at Watauga River Bridge. Turn left onto Broadstone Road (SR1112). Go 4.2 miles to the intersection of Highway 194 and Mast Gap Road. Turn left onto Mast Gap Road. Go .4 miles and turn left on Herb Thomas Road. Go 1.5 miles to St. John’s Church on the right.
From Boone: Take Highway 105 South from the 105/321 intersection in Boone. Go 4.8 miles to the stoplight at Watauga River Bridge. Turn right onto Broadstone Road (SR 1112) and go 4.2 miles to the intersection of Highway 194 and Mast Gap Road. Turn left onto Mast Gap Road and go .4 miles to Herb Thomas Road. Turn left onto Herb Thomas Road and go 1.5 miles to St. John’s Church.
From Mast General Store in Valle Crucis: Go 1.3 miles on Highway 194. From Mast General Store to Mast Gap Road on left. Turn left and go .4 miles to Herb Thomas Road on left. Turn left and go 1.5 miles to St. John’s Church on the right.
Want To Go?
Date: Sunday, July 6
Times: 11:00 a.m./5:00 p.m.
Location: Holy Cross Episcopal Church/St. John’s Church
Cost: Free/$10