Maestro Bruce Lauffer earned his Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from West Virginia University where he studied conducting with ... Read More ...
McKeesport Symphony Pops
2009-10 Season
All subscription concerts are Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
September 27, 2009 -- "All that Glitters"
Donna Grooms, vocals
Jason Michael Swauger, vocals
Martha Long, flute
Adult Side-by-Side musicians
The glittering season opener features popular soloist Donna Grooms (from The Skyliners) singing music by Lerner & Lowe as well as Brazil's Antonio Carlos Jobim. Baritone Jason Michael Swauger will perform music of Frank Sinatra and Martha Long, winner of the Pittsburgh Flute Club Competition, will perform Charles Griffes' "Poem for Flute and Orchestra." With music by Andrew Lloyd Weber and more, this concert will appeal to every member of the family.
December 20, 2009 -- "Bells Are Ringing"
Alice Heatherington, soprano
McKeesport Area Community Chorus, Kevin King, director
Treat your family to a sleigh load of musical favorites, yuletide tunes and carols with your favorite orchestra and the soaring voices of the McKeesport Area Community Chorus. Alice Heatherington will warm your heart as she returns from New York to sing with the McKeesport Symphony for this special holiday concert.
March 21, 2010 -- "A Musical Postcard"
Xiaoyuan Huang, piano
Audrey Whartenby, flute
Warren Davidson, viola
Pack your bags for a musical expedition! Go around the world in less than 80 days with Smetana's The Moldau and explore musical England with Coates' London Suite. Take a break from travel with Beethoven's Piano Concerto #2 before enjoying Schonberg's great Broadway musical Miss Saigon and even a side trip with Harry Potter and friends!
May 16, 2010 -- "Rhythms on Fire"
This program will feature music with a Latin beat, inlcuding Leonard Bernstein's passionate and fiery music for the Broadway musical West Side Story.
