ASO 2007/08 Season


	ASO 63rd Season

October 26, 2008
December 7,2008
February 8, 2009
April 5, 2009


	The Incredible Isles

	Sunday, October 26 7 pm – Amherst Middle School Pre-Concert Talk 6:15 featuring Rince na Tiarna Dancers


	Michael Ludwig , Violin

	Hailed by Stad Magazine for his “effortless, envy-provoking technique. sweet tone, brilliant expression & grand style,” Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra concertmaster Michael Ludwig has appeared as soloist with the Chicago Symphony, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Boston Pops, and the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra.

	Rince na Tiarna

	Internationally acclaimed Irish dancers.

	Program
	Ronan Hardiman……………………..The Lord of the Dance The Rince Na Tiarna Irish Dancers R. Vaughan Williams...............Overture from The Wasps Gustav Holst...................................The Planets I. Mars IV. Jupiter Edward Elgar.............................Enigma Variations IX. Nimrod Benjamin Britten......................Five Courtly Dances from Gloriana Max Bruch..............................Violin Concerto,Op 26 in G minor Michael Ludwig, concertmaster, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

	All concerts at Amherst Middle School 55Kings Hwy., Snyder Pre-concert events at 6:15 pm Admission FREE; contributions encouraged The FREE shuttle bus can be boarded at the Berryman Drive parking lot of the Amherst Senior High School. The bus service begins at 5:45 pm and travels continuously to the Middle School until 7:00 pm. The return transportation begins after the concert. This free service is made possible by a generous donation from SHOGUN Restaurant.


	A Family Holiday

	Sunday, December 7, 2008 7 pm – Amherst Middle School Pre-Concert Talk 6:15


	The Snowman
	Miss Lucy, narrator

	A favorite children’s storyteller, teacher and entertainer from our own Audubon Public Library, Miss Lucy will be the narrator with the ASO presenting the beloved story “The Snowman.”

	Evan Jones, baritone

	Evan Jones, baritone, currently pursuing a Doctorate in Vocal Performance at the Eastman School of Music, and a graduate of Williamsville North HS, will bring us music from the classical, popular and holiday repertoires. Mr. Jones has sung a wide variety of roles in opera, musical theater, operetta and more.

	Program
	To be announced

	All concerts at Amherst Middle School 55Kings Hwy., Snyder Pre-concert events at 6:15 pm Admission FREE; contributions encouraged The FREE shuttle bus can be boarded at the Berryman Drive parking lot of the Amherst Senior High School. The bus service begins at 5:45 pm and travels continuously to the Middle School until 7:00 pm. The return transportation begins after the concert. This free service is made possible by a generous donation from SHOGUN Restaurant.


	From the Bard to the Beatles

	Sunday,February 8, 2009 7 pm – Amherst Middle School Pre-Concert Talk 6:15


	Shakespeare Revisited

	Dr.Saul Elkin


	Vocalis Chamber Choir, a select ensemble of dedicated professionals, performs a cappella choral music of all eras. Highlighting the Shakespearean theme, the choir will sing during the pre-concert, following which they join the ASO for a unique collaboration. Saul Elkin, founder & director of Shakespeare in Delaware Park, has earned widespread acclaim, both as a professor of theatre and as a professional actor and director. Dr. Elkin joins the ASO to introduce and expand our knowledge concerning Shakespeare and his impact on music.



	Program
	To be announced

	All concerts at Amherst Middle School 55Kings Hwy., Snyder Pre-concert events at 6:15 pm Admission FREE; contributions encouraged The FREE shuttle bus can be boarded at the Berryman Drive parking lot of the Amherst Senior High School. The bus service begins at 5:45 pm and travels continuously to the Middle School until 7:00 pm. The return transportation begins after the concert. This free service is made possible by a generous donation from SHOGUN Restaurant.


	The Meaning of Spring

	Sunday,April 5, 2009 7 pm – Amherst Middle School Pre-Concert Talk 6:15


	David Schmude, cello

	David Schmude, cellist, with a Bachelor of Music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, is a member of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Mr. Schmude has performed in some of the most prestigious halls in Europe, Japan and the United States; he has participated in a number of festivals including the Pacific Music Festival in Japan. Currently, Mr. Schmude teaches cello at the Orchard Park Music School.





	Program
	To be announced

	All concerts at Amherst Middle School 55Kings Hwy., Snyder Pre-concert events at 6:15 pm Admission FREE; contributions encouraged The FREE shuttle bus can be boarded at the Berryman Drive parking lot of the Amherst Senior High School. The bus service begins at 5:45 pm and travels continuously to the Middle School until 7:00 pm. The return transportation begins after the concert. This free service is made possible by a generous donation from SHOGUN Restaurant.