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Fall 2024 Chamber Music Concert

Please arrive at 2pm on Sunday October 13 and be ready to warm up! See below for details regarding the schedule and performance order.

When: Sunday 13 Oct 2024, 2-6pm

  • 2:00: Call time; Arrive for warm-up

    • Each ensemble will have 20 min max for warmup and sound checks

  • 3:00: Rehearse Cha-Cha

  • 3:30: Prepare Stage; Prepare for Audience

  • 4:00: Concert

  • 5:15: Reception and refreshments

  • 5:45: Pack up

  • 6:00: Exit building

Where: Alexandria Lyceum, 201 S Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Ensembles:

  1. Schubert string quintet, 4th mvt;
    Ron Planting’s (composer & performer) string quartet, movement/s as time permits

    Paula, Bettina, Grace, James, Sharon, & Ron
    Time allocated: 20 min

  2. Haydn "Lark" quartet, 3 mvts.  Approx (~15 min)
    Joplin rag. (~5 min)

    Mary Elizabeth (vn 1), Carol (vn 2), Lisa (va), Makayla (vc)
    Time allocated: 20 min

  3. Borodin Quartet 2 mvts 1 and 3 (~18 min)

    Faith (vn 1), Jackie (vn 2), Wendy (va), Ralph (vc)
    Time allocated: 20 min

  4. Toni McGuire, "Cha Cha" from “Dances for String Orchestra”

    Group plus David (bass); Strings plus snare and woodblock.
    Time allocated: 10 min
    Download parts here. Listen to an MP3 synthesized by MuseScore (I know, it sounds a bit weird).


Questions? Contact Ralph at ralph@satprof.com, 703-861-7278.