Monday, September 22, 2008

Hear the Symphony Live below!


With modern technology I was able to to take the live performance of the Force of Destiny Overture by Verdi and put it right here for you to listen to! It was the opening work (after the National Anthem) of our concert on September the 13th and as you will hear the Orchestra is in top form! Our Branson Landing concert was huge, absolutely full (probably around 3000 people I was told). Rember our first Crescendo concert is coming up on October the 18th. We have exciting performances coming up this weekend also that I will let you know about in the next couple of days. In the meantime enjoy your Springfield Symphony and if you want to hear the whole concert listen to the full broadcast on KSMU 91.1FM on Wednesday at 10am. Let us know what you think of our performance!
Ron Spigelman

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Check us out Sunday at Branson Landing!

The Symphony for the 3rd year running will perform at Branson Landing on Sunday Sept 21 at 6pm. They will turn the fire show off but there will be plenty of musical fireworks with a mix of Pops such as a tribute to John Williams of Star Wars fame and I'm getting out my Trumpet to play Bugler's Holiday with Tijuana Julian and Grant Peters! Thunder and Lightning Polka, selections from Phantom of the Opera, an Armed Forces Salute plus many more popular and beloved pieces will fill the air. Carrie Tillis is going to stop by and sing some Puccini and of course the climax will be with the legendary Andy Williams. Best of all.......

It's FREE.....

Don't miss this signature event!
Ron Spigelman

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Time to get LOUD!!!!!!

It is great to be here thanks for the invite Billy, sorry for the belated acceptance. I just realized that Crescendo is a Young Patron's group for the Symphony, and I turned 40 in April which means according to one now former friend that I am in the youth of my old age! Not only that, on Friday Lisa and I celebrate our 15th anniversary! I guess being Music Director means that I get a pass to be allowed to participate in my soon to be dotage. Our first concert in the Crescendo series is coming up October 18, and is going to be a blow it out loud Jazz extravaganza, with full Big Band, plus Orchestra so A REALLY BIG BAND. Don't miss it and Askinosie Chocolate for Crescendo members in the Fuldner Lounge at Juanita K, call Kelly at the office 864 6683 for details.
Hey today I recorded Lacey Lee our Harpist in performance, she played at one of the Crescendo gatherings last season. Just click HERE to check it out!
RS