Marlborough College Music Scholars' Concert & Reception, New York
Thursday 24th October 2013
7.00pm for 7.30pm
The Koscuiszko Foundation, Inc
15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065 USA
For the first time in over a decade, leading Music Scholar instrumentalists from Marlborough College will undertake a foreign tour, this time to the east coast of the US. The trip takes place during the half term holiday of the Michaelmas Term 2013, and will provide an inspirational opportunity for pupils to experience life on the other side of the pond, coupled with an exciting performing experience.
Fifteen leading Music Scholars drawn from all year groups have been selected for the tour, and will be based at the attractive Shawnee Golf & Country Club, home to the Kirkwood family. There they will undergo rigorous tuition and preparation from Music Department staff in readiness for two concerts, the first at the Shawnee Playhouse on 22 October, and the second at the exquisite setting of the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York.
The New York concert will take place on 24 October 2013, and will comprise of a concert and reception for OMs, VIPs and other invited guests. The Kosciuszko Foundation is a renowned venue on the professional classical music circuit and will provide the perfect setting for such an occasion. The programme will include an eclectic mix of repertoire by Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Puccini, Shostakovich and Poulenc, reflecting the outstanding level of specialist music making at the heart of the Marlborough College Music Department.
There is no question this will be an evening to savour and an opportunity to bring together the American OM community. If you wish to attend this event please register now, and an invitation will be sent in due course. Please note that in order to book online you will first need to register with the Marlburian Club Website.
We very much hope that this will generate a positive response from prospective audience members, and if you are able to join us for this unique occasion we will be delighted to welcome you.
Philip Dukes FGSM Hon ARAM
Artistic Director