All performances at McIntyre Hall

Sunday, January 27th at 12:30 pm and 2pm
FAMILY CONCERTS
The repertoire is designed to take the young (and young at heart) on a musical journey filled with castles, caves, rivers and games.These performances feature reserved seating and are FREE for children (16 and under) and only $10 for adults. Prior to the concert, youth can enjoy lobby activities provided by the Children's Museum of Skagit County and Kindermusik by Maura. The concerts are sponsored in part by The Skagit Community Foundation and the Anacortes Noon Kiwanis Club. For tickets visit www.McIntyreHall.org or call 416-7727 (Tue.-Sat. 12-6pm).

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Saturday, March 15th at 7:30 pm
MASTERPIECE CONCERT
Pianist Denice Dameron will accompany the orchestra on the McIntyre Hall stage performing Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 for this Masterpiece performance. Additional music repertoire includes Berlioz’s Roman Carnival and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5. Maestro Shakarian will be discussing the music prior to the performance during his Conductor's Chat beginning at 6:45 pm in the McIntyre Hall Loge. For tickets, please call McIntyre Hall at 416-7727 or purchase online at www.McIntyreHall.org.

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January 25, 2008 at 2:00 PM
SCHOOL CONCERT
Primary school children from our surrounding area will be invited to attend a symphony performance at McIntyre Hall. Program will include Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture, Mozart Symphony No. 1, Bizet Jeux d’Enfants, and Smetana The Molda.

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January 27, 2008 at 2:00 PM
FAMILY CONCERT
This concert is intended to enchant the symphony’s youngest audience (age 3 and up) with the wonder of live classical music. Designed with the young and the young at heart in mind, Maestro Shakarian engages the audience with insights about each piece and a surprise or two. For this special performance, the orchestra partners with the Skagit County Children’s Museum who provides hands-on music activities for children in the McIntyre Hall lobby. Program will include Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture, Mozart Symphony No. 1, Bizet Jeux d’Enfants, and Smetana The Molda.

This concert is recommended for children over 3.
Ticket Prices Children (16 & below) Free, Adults/Seniors $10

Time and date are subject to change.

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Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:30 pm
YOUNG SOLOIST CONCERT
For this special concert which spotlights young and upcoming musicians, the orchestra welcomes one of their own, principal cellist, Amy Buckingham as soloist, performing Dvoŕàk Cello Concerto. The night of music also includes Wagner Meistersingers Overture and Beethoven Symphony No. 8.

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Contact
Linda Alverado, Executive Director
Skagit Symphony
P.O. Box 1302
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: 360-848-9336

Tickets: 360-416-7727 or 866-624-6897

$35 box
$25 orchestra/front balcony
$22 remaining house
Discounts ($3 off for seniors and students)

Web Site
skagitsymphony.com