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SUMMARY:BRO Presents Fall Family Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Join the BRO for a weekend of music for all ages! Saturday’s program gives our youngest concertgoers (ages 12 and under) and families opportunities to engage with classical music through crafts\, movement\, and activities. Sunday’s concert features the same music in a more traditional concert setting. Selections include John Williams’ Jurassic Park\, John Powell’s How to Train Your Dragon\, Russell Peck’s The Thrill of the Orchestra\, as well as works by Tchaikovsky\, Holst\, and Borodin. \nMusic Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng says\, “This program was such a joy to put together. Musically\, the program is very fulfilling\, and we can’t wait to share it with audiences of all ages. Our goal for Saturday is that children feel the joy of being immersed in orchestral music\, with room to dance and be creative! We’re hoping to inspire a love of classical music in an environment where kids feel comfortable just being themselves!” \n“We are excited about Dr. Eng’s dedication to engage and entertain our families — the musicians and music lovers of tomorrow — with this season opener of fun and exciting music for all ages\, and fun activities for the youngest ones! Dr. Eng then takes you on a  journey from our tradition of Revels! in December\, then off to France\, and returning to America for our finale\, Voices of America. Join us for all!” – Deb Kenney\, Board President \nThe BRO’s home at UNC Asheville continues its multi-year scheduled renovation. While displaced from Lipinsky Hall\, we are thrilled to express reverberating\, familiar melodies at venues near you! \nOn Saturday\, October 10th\, our impassioned group of volunteer musicians will perform in the Highsmith Student Union building on UNCA’s campus. On Sunday\, October 11th\, we will travel to First Baptist Church Weaverville\, just north of Asheville. Join us for two days of musical enchantment! \nThis concert has been generously sponsored by Asheville Pediatric Associates and Great Smiles.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bro-presents-fall-family-concerts/
LOCATION:UNCA: Highsmith Union\, Blue Ridge Room\, One University Hts.\, Asheville\, 28804
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Boom-De-Ay" May 3rd\, Diana Wortham Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Ta-Ra-Ra\, “BOOM-DE-AY”− The Blue Ridge Orchestra echoes its previous program (Ta-Ra-Ra)\, while celebrating the spirited 26th season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. The BRO ‘Booms’ with percussive explosions in Natalie Williams’s Sonic Boom\, Chaminade’s Callirhoë Suite\, Stravinsky’s “Berceuse” and “Finale” from the 1919 version of the Suite from The Firebird\, and Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” \n“These works are just thrilling\,” says Music Director Emily Eng. “Our program celebrates some of the most percussive moments in the orchestral repertoire. But don’t worry: not everything is loud and booming. Soft and sensitive passages build to the moments of triumph and grandeur. We look forward to bringing you on that journey with us!”  \nThe BRO’s home at UNC Asheville is undergoing a multi-year scheduled renovation. While displaced from Lipinsky Hall\, we are thrilled to express reverberating\, joyful melodies at venues near you! Our passionate group of volunteer musicians will perform in the historically famous A.C.Reynolds High School Auditorium\, east of Asheville\, and the renowned Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.   \nSaturday\, May 2nd\, 2026\, 3:00 pm\nA.C.Reynolds High School\n1 Rocket Drive\n Asheville\, NC 28803 \nSunday\, May 3rd\, 2026\, 3:00 pm\nDiana Wortham Theatre\nWortham Center for the Performing Arts\n18 Biltmore Ave.\nAsheville\, NC 28801 \nTickets: Pricing varies per venue. Please visit our event page for accurate rates. Children 6 and under are always free. \nInfo:https://blueridgeorchestra.org/boom-de-ay-may-2026\,   Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-boom-de-ay-may-3rd-diana-wortham-theatre/
LOCATION:Diana Wortham Theatre\, 2 S. Pack Square\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Boom-De-Ay" May 2nd\, ACRHS
DESCRIPTION:Ta-Ra-Ra\, “BOOM-DE-AY”− The Blue Ridge Orchestra echoes its previous program (Ta-Ra-Ra)\, while celebrating the spirited 26th season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. The BRO ‘Booms’ with percussive explosions in Natalie Williams’s Sonic Boom\, Chaminade’s Callirhoë Suite\, Stravinsky’s “Berceuse” and “Finale” from the 1919 version of the Suite from The Firebird\, and Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” \n“These works are just thrilling\,” says Music Director Emily Eng. “Our program celebrates some of the most percussive moments in the orchestral repertoire. But don’t worry: not everything is loud and booming. Soft and sensitive passages build to the moments of triumph and grandeur. We look forward to bringing you on that journey with us!”  \nThe BRO’s home at UNC Asheville is undergoing a multi-year scheduled renovation. While displaced from Lipinsky Hall\, we are thrilled to express reverberating\, joyful melodies at venues near you! Our passionate group of volunteer musicians will perform in the historically famous A.C.Reynolds High School Auditorium\, east of Asheville\, and the renowned Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.   \nSaturday\, May 2nd\, 2026\, 3:00 pm\nA.C.Reynolds High School\n1 Rocket Drive\n Asheville\, NC 28803 \nSunday\, May 3rd\, 2026\, 3:00 pm\nDiana Wortham Theatre\nWortham Center for the Performing Arts\n18 Biltmore Ave.\nAsheville\, NC 28801 \nTickets: Pricing varies per venue. Please visit our event page for accurate rates. Children 6 and under are always free. \nInfo:https://blueridgeorchestra.org/boom-de-ay-may-2026\,   Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-boom-de-ay-may-2nd-acrhs/
LOCATION:A.C. Reynolds High School\, 1 Rocket Drive\, Asheville\, 28803
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Ta-Ra-Ra": Weaverville\, NC.
DESCRIPTION:ASHEVILLE\, NC. | February 2026– The Blue Ridge Orchestra’s winter program warms spirits and excites the imagination with two performances of “Ta-Ra-Ra.” \nThis program celebrates the rich acoustics of each beautiful sanctuary\, with guest choirs performing Tallis’s (TA) “If Ye Love Me.”  The BRO performs a regional premiere of a modern work by David Rakowski (RA). At the heart of “Ta-Ra-Ra” is Rachmaninoff’s (RA) renowned and emotive Symphony No. 2 in E Minor. Join us as we travel to the charming WNC communities of Waynesville and Weaverville. \nSaturday\, February 28th\, 2026\nFirst United Methodist Church of Waynesville\n566 S. Haywood St.\nWaynesville\, NC 28786 \nSunday\, March 1st\, 2026\nFirst Baptist Church of Weaverville\n63 N Main St.\nWeaverville\, NC 28787 \nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/ta-ra-ra-feb-mar-2026\, Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354. \nTickets: $20 General Admission\, $15 Friends\, $5  Students\, 6 and Under Free
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-ta-ra-ra-weaverville-nc/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church Weaverville\, 63 N Main St.\, Weaverville\, 28787
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T150000
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Ta-Ra-Ra": Waynesville\, NC
DESCRIPTION:ASHEVILLE\, NC. | February 2026– The Blue Ridge Orchestra’s winter program warms spirits and excites the imagination with two performances of “Ta-Ra-Ra.” \nThis program celebrates the rich acoustics of each beautiful sanctuary\, with guest choirs performing Tallis’s (TA) “If Ye Love Me.”  The BRO performs a regional premiere of a modern work by David Rakowski (RA). At the heart of “Ta-Ra-Ra” is Rachmaninoff’s (RA) renowned and emotive Symphony No. 2 in E Minor. Join us as we travel to the charming WNC communities of Waynesville and Weaverville. \nSaturday\, February 28th\, 2026\nFirst United Methodist Church of Waynesville\n566 S. Haywood St.\nWaynesville\, NC 28786 \nSunday\, March 1st\, 2026\nFirst Baptist Church of Weaverville\n63 N Main St.\nWeaverville\, NC 28787 \nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/ta-ra-ra-feb-mar-2026\, Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354. \nTickets: $20 General Admission\, $15 Friends\, $5  Students\, 6 and Under Free
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-ta-ra-ra-waynesville-nc/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church Waynesville\, 566 S. Haywood St.\,\, Waynesville\, 28786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T150000
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SUMMARY:BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday\, 1st Performance
DESCRIPTION:BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday\nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra’s 26th annual holiday celebration fosters a joyful spirit for all.\nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra rings in the winter season with BRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday—two festive performances featuring chamber and orchestral works by British composers Handel\, Walton\, Coleridge-Taylor\, Holst\, and more\, followed by beloved holiday favorites performed by our full orchestra!\nWhile our home at UNC Asheville’s Lipinsky Hall undergoes its 2-year renovation\, we’re grateful to continue our partnership with UNCA students and the surrounding community. This temporary displacement gives us an exciting opportunity to expand our reach—bringing live orchestral music directly to audiences in Weaverville\, Swannanoa\, and communities across Western North Carolina. This season of giving\, please consider supporting our mission to keep great orchestral performances accessible to all.\nBRO Revels! 2025: A British Holiday is generously sponsored by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty.  \nDetails: \nSaturday\, December 6th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nFirst Baptist Church of Weaverville\n63 N Main St.\nWeaverville\, NC 28787\nSunday\, December 7th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nWarren Wilson Presbyterian Church\n101 Chapel Ln.\n Swannanoa\, NC 28778 \nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/bro-revels-2025-a-british-holiday-dec25\, Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354. \nTickets: $20 General Admission\, $15 Students\, Free 6 and under
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/bro-revels-2025-a-british-holiday-1st-performance/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church Weaverville\, 63 N Main St.\, Weaverville\, 28787
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
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SUMMARY:Sunday: Post-Helene: Remembering\, Rebuilding\, Reimagining
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering\, Rebuilding\, Reimagining” captures an array of emotions in two September events. We are proud to collaborate with UNCA as they honor WNC’s resilience one year after Hurricane Helene\, Post-Helene “Remembering\, Rebuilding\, Reimagining” Symposium. \nThrough music\, we reflect on the impact of Hurricane Helene\, one year later. This program features: the world premiere of Sinfonietta Helene by Asheville-based composer Jay Sanders; Iman Habibi’s Jeder Baum spricht\, which is inspired by the beauty of nature and the impact of climate change; Elgar’s “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations to honor the memories of the people and places we lost; and local composer Phillip Rhodes’s Concerto for Bluegrass\, a nod to the resilience of WNC.    \nThe BRO’s home at UNC Asheville is undergoing a multi-year scheduled renovation. While displaced from Lipinsky Hall\, we are excited to bring our music to a venue near you!  \nOur passionate group of volunteer musicians will perform in the charming Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church\, east of Asheville\, and the renowned Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.  Help us celebrate WNC’s inspiring\, resilient culture this fall. \nSaturday\, September 27th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nWarren Wilson Presbyterian Church\n101 Chapel Ln.\n Swannanoa\, NC 28778 \nSunday\, September 28th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nDiana Wortham Theatre\nWortham Center for the Performing Arts\n18 Biltmore Ave.\nAsheville\, NC 28801 \nTickets: Pricing varies per venue. Please visit our event page for accurate rates. Children 6 and under are always free. \nInfo:https://blueridgeorchestra.org/post-helene-remembering-rebuilding-reimagining-sept-25\,   Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354. UNCA’s Post-Helene symposium: https://www.posthelenesymposium.com/\nThis program is made possible in part by the Dan Lucas Memorial Fund.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/sunday-post-helene-remembering-rebuilding-reimagining/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
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SUMMARY:Saturday: Post-Helene: Remembering\, Rebuilding\, Reimagining
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering\, Rebuilding\, Reimagining” captures an array of emotions in two September events. We are proud to collaborate with UNCA as they honor WNC’s resilience one year after Hurricane Helene\, Post-Helene “Remembering\, Rebuilding\, Reimagining” Symposium. \nThrough music\, we reflect on the impact of Hurricane Helene\, one year later. This program features: the world premiere of Sinfonietta Helene by Asheville-based composer Jay Sanders; Iman Habibi’s Jeder Baum spricht\, which is inspired by the beauty of nature and the impact of climate change; Elgar’s “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations to honor the memories of the people and places we lost; and local composer Phillip Rhodes’s Concerto for Bluegrass\, a nod to the resilience of WNC.    \nThe BRO’s home at UNC Asheville is undergoing a multi-year scheduled renovation. While displaced from Lipinsky Hall\, we are excited to bring our music to a venue near you!  \nOur passionate group of volunteer musicians will perform in the charming Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church\, east of Asheville\, and the renowned Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville.  Help us celebrate WNC’s inspiring\, resilient culture this fall. \nSaturday\, September 27th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nWarren Wilson Presbyterian Church\n101 Chapel Ln.\n Swannanoa\, NC 28778 \nSunday\, September 28th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nDiana Wortham Theatre\nWortham Center for the Performing Arts\n18 Biltmore Ave.\nAsheville\, NC 28801 \nTickets: Pricing varies per venue. Please visit our event page for accurate rates. Children 6 and under are always free. \nInfo:https://blueridgeorchestra.org/post-helene-remembering-rebuilding-reimagining-sept-25\,   Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354. UNCA’s Post-Helene symposium: https://www.posthelenesymposium.com/\nThis program is made possible in part by the Dan Lucas Memorial Fund.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/saturday-post-helene-remembering-rebuilding-reimagining/
LOCATION:Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church\, 101 Chapel Lane\, Swannanoa\, 28778
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T170000
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's 25th Anniversary Season Finale: Sunday\, May 4th
DESCRIPTION:ASHEVILLE\, NC | The Blue Ridge Orchestra celebrates 25 years of symphonic excellence with our thrilling season finale under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. \nOur 25th Anniversary Season Finale\, part of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra’s bi-annual festival: “The Art of Storytelling\,” spans genres of jazz and classical in a highly collaborative program. Two exciting works by Leonard Bernstein – Prelude\, Fugue\, and Riffs and Symphonic Dances from West Side Story – will bookend a beautiful\, lyrical piece for jazz quartet and orchestra\, Mom by Asheville-based composer Richard Shulman. The program concludes with the glorious Beethoven Symphony No. 6\, “Pastoral.” \nBlue Ridge Orchestra’s Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng says of the program: “When I planned this music a year ago\, I couldn’t have imagined the poeticism in concluding our season with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6\, the Pastoral. It is one of his few programmatic works\, and it tells a story of the beauty of nature\, but also the destruction it can cause and the feelings following such devastation. We will end our season on a hopeful\, joyous note following the storm\, represented musically but also embodied emotionally.” \nDeb Kenney\, Board President expresses enthusiasm for the BRO’s success in its silver anniversary– The Blue Ridge Orchestra is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season Finale with an exciting program created by Music Director\, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng! The versatility of our musicians will be on display with works ranging from the full orchestra to jazz ensemble. Based in Asheville\, NC\, we are proud to be Western North Carolina’s volunteer community orchestra\, and thrilled that some of our musicians for this concert performed in the very first BRO concert\, 25 years ago……having performed continuously throughout those 25 years! The Blue Ridge Orchestra is truly of the community\, for the community\, and succeeds to this day only by this community’s support.  We thank this amazing artistic community for our opportunity to perform for you. \nBRO’s Season Finale is generously sponsored by Ingles Markets.\nFriday\, May 2nd\, 2025\, 7:00 pm\nSunday\, May 4th\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nUNC Asheville\nLipinsky Auditorium\n300 Library Lane\nAsheville\, NC. 28804 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nFriends of the Orchestra: $15\nStudents: $5\nChildren 6 and under: Free \nInfo:https://blueridgeorchestra.org/may-25th-anniversary-season-finale-25\,   Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-25th-anniversary-season-finale-sunday-may-4th/
LOCATION:Lipinsky Auditorium\, One University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T170000
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "March Melodrama"
DESCRIPTION:ASHEVILLE\, NC −The Blue Ridge Orchestra continues celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season with two performances of “March Melodrama”.  Franklin Keel\, Asheville’s talented musician\, cellist\, and composer who has made several solo appearances with the BRO\, will lead the orchestra as Guest Conductor. \nPlease join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for two afternoons of orchestral favorites at 3:00 pm: on Saturday\, March 1st\, and Sunday\, March 2nd in Lipinsky Auditorium\, UNC Asheville. We open March Melodrama with Gluck’s dramatic Overture to Iphigenie in Aulis. The BRO then highlights pianist Ivan Seng in Mozart’s Concerto No. 23 in A major\, K. 488.  The second half of the program shifts to Dvorak’s Symphony no. 8 in G major\, which takes its inspiration from the nature and folk music of his homeland Bohemia\, presently the Czech Republic. \nBlue Ridge Orchestra Music Director Emily Mariko Eng says of the program: “We wanted this March program to explore emotions in their extremes. As winter nears its end\, we have all spent probably too much time alone with our thoughts and internal dialogues; we have felt joy\, despair\, hopelessness\, optimism\, anxiety\, peace\, loneliness\, connection\, struggle\, triumph… “March Melodrama” captures all of that\, through the musical voices of Mozart\, Dvorak\, and Gluck. The Blue Ridge Orchestra looks forward to making these characters come to life!”  \nMarch Melodrama is the second offering of Blue Ridge Orchestra’s 25th Anniversary season\, which expresses WNC’s reflection and resilience after Hurricane Helene.   \nSaturday\, March 1st\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nSunday\, March  2nd\, 2025\, 3:00 pm\nUNC Asheville\nLipinsky Auditorium\n300 Library Lane\nAsheville\, NC. 28804 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nFriends of the Orchestra: $15\nStudents: $5\nChildren 6 and under: Free\nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/march-melodrama-25   Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-march-melodrama/
LOCATION:Lipinsky Auditorium\, One University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T170000
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Finding Home"\, Sunday Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Orchestra introduces its 25th Anniversary Season with two performances of “Finding Home.” This series debuts new Music Director\, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng.  \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra had originally planned to perform “Finding Home” for the season opening in October. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene\, we have rescheduled our “Finding Home” performances to December\, in recognition of the heroic and tireless efforts of our region\, our state\, and our country\, to rally around rebuilding and restoring our beloved home of Asheville and Western North Carolina.  \nPlease join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for this tribute\, in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday\, December 7th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on Sunday\, December 8th in Lipinsky Auditorium\, UNC Asheville. Finding Home elicits the many emotions that accompany life’s journey and explorations. Experiencing the magic of both urban and rural environments\, far away destinations\, and the familiarity of home\, this concert will include Quinn Mason’s Inner City Rhapsody\, Copland’s Letter from Home\, Gershwin’s American in Paris\, and Carlos Simon’s The Block! We are proud to feature renowned baritone Isaiah Feken on Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen and of course we will include holiday favorites…In the wake of Hurricane Helene\, this program is all the more poignant\, bringing our community together with its inspiring music.  \nThis is a pivotal year for the Blue Ridge Orchestra. Dr. Emily Mariko Eng is excited to begin her tenure as Music Director of the Blue Ridge Orchestra\, after guest conducting Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in last season’s Spring Fourth concert. Originally from New Hampshire\, Emily serves on the music faculty at UNC Asheville\, where she is Director of Wind Bands. Prior to her role at UNC Asheville\, Emily earned a DMA in Conducting from the University of Georgia\, an MM in Conducting from New England Conservatory\, and a BS in Biochemistry and Music Composition from Brandeis University. \n “This concert program explores many meanings of home: finding community\, discovering a sense of self\, pioneering one’s artistic voice\, feeling at peace even in a faraway land. Following the devastation from Hurricane Helene\, we are looking forward to coming together as an orchestra and providing comfort through music.” \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra has been making quality\, symphonic music accessible to audiences across WNC since 1999. Comprised of over fifty talented local musicians who volunteer their time to practice\, rehearse\, and perform\, the BRO has showcased its talents in Asheville\, Canton\, Swannanoa\, Black Mountain\, and Clyde.  \nFinding Home is generously sponsored by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. \nDetails: Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Finding Home\nSaturday\, December 7th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm\nHaywood Community College\nCharles Beall Auditorium\n185 Freedlander Drive\nClyde\, NC. 28721 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $25\nStudents (ages 5+): $15 \nSunday\, December  8th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm\nUNC Asheville\nLipinsky Auditorium\n300 Library Lane\nAsheville\, NC. 28804 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nFriends of the Orchestra: $15\nStudents: $5\nChildren 6 and under: Free \nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/finding-home-dec-24\,  Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-finding-home-sunday-performance/
LOCATION:Lipinsky Auditorium\, One University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Finding Home"\, Saturday Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ridge Orchestra introduces its 25th Anniversary Season with two performances of “Finding Home.” This series debuts new Music Director\, Dr. Emily Mariko Eng.  \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra had originally planned to perform “Finding Home” for the season opening in October. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene\, we have rescheduled our “Finding Home” performances to December\, in recognition of the heroic and tireless efforts of our region\, our state\, and our country\, to rally around rebuilding and restoring our beloved home of Asheville and Western North Carolina.  \nPlease join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for this tribute\, in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday\, December 7th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on Sunday\, December 8th in Lipinsky Auditorium\, UNC Asheville. Finding Home elicits the many emotions that accompany life’s journey and explorations. Experiencing the magic of both urban and rural environments\, far away destinations\, and the familiarity of home\, this concert will include Quinn Mason’s Inner City Rhapsody\, Copland’s Letter from Home\, Gershwin’s American in Paris\, and Carlos Simon’s The Block! We are proud to feature renowned baritone Isaiah Feken on Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen and of course we will include holiday favorites…In the wake of Hurricane Helene\, this program is all the more poignant\, bringing our community together with its inspiring music.  \nThis is a pivotal year for the Blue Ridge Orchestra. Dr. Emily Mariko Eng is excited to begin her tenure as Music Director of the Blue Ridge Orchestra\, after guest conducting Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in last season’s Spring Fourth concert. Originally from New Hampshire\, Emily serves on the music faculty at UNC Asheville\, where she is Director of Wind Bands. Prior to her role at UNC Asheville\, Emily earned a DMA in Conducting from the University of Georgia\, an MM in Conducting from New England Conservatory\, and a BS in Biochemistry and Music Composition from Brandeis University. \n “This concert program explores many meanings of home: finding community\, discovering a sense of self\, pioneering one’s artistic voice\, feeling at peace even in a faraway land. Following the devastation from Hurricane Helene\, we are looking forward to coming together as an orchestra and providing comfort through music.” \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra has been making quality\, symphonic music accessible to audiences across WNC since 1999. Comprised of over fifty talented local musicians who volunteer their time to practice\, rehearse\, and perform\, the BRO has showcased its talents in Asheville\, Canton\, Swannanoa\, Black Mountain\, and Clyde.  \nFinding Home is generously sponsored by Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. \nDetails: Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Finding Home\nSaturday\, December 7th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm\nHaywood Community College\nCharles Beall Auditorium\n185 Freedlander Drive\nClyde\, NC. 28721 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $25\nStudents (ages 5+): $15 \nSunday\, December  8th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm\nUNC Asheville\nLipinsky Auditorium\n300 Library Lane\nAsheville\, NC. 28804 \nTickets:\nGeneral Admission: $20\nFriends of the Orchestra: $15\nStudents: $5\nChildren 6 and under: Free \nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/finding-home-dec-24\,  Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-finding-home-saturday-performance/
LOCATION:Haywood Community College\, Charles Beall Auditorium\, Hemlock Building\, 185 Freedlander Drive\, Clyde\, 28721
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Finding Home"\, UNC Asheville
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for a musical celebration of fall in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday\, October 19th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on Sunday\, October 20th in Lipinsky Auditorium\, UNC Asheville. Finding Home elicits the many emotions that accompany life’s journey and explorations. Experiencing the magic of both urban and rural environments\, far away destinations\, and the familiarity of home\, this concert will include Quinn Mason’s Inner City Rhapsody\, Copland’s Letter from Home\, Gershwin’s American in Paris\, and Carlos Simon’s The Block! We are proud to feature renowned baritone Isaiah Feken on Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen and Joan Tower’s Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman. \nThis is a pivotal year for the Blue Ridge Orchestra. Dr. Emily Mariko Eng is excited to begin her tenure as Music Director of the Blue Ridge Orchestra\, after guest conducting Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in last season’s Spring Fourth concert. Originally from New Hampshire\, Emily serves on the music faculty at UNC Asheville\, where she is Director of Wind Bands. Prior to her role at UNC Asheville\, Emily earned a DMA in Conducting from the University of Georgia\, an MM in Conducting from New England Conservatory\, and a BS in Biochemistry and Music Composition from Brandeis University. \n“This concert program explores all meanings of home: finding community\, discovering a sense of self\, pioneering one’s artistic voice\, feeling at peace even in a faraway land. For me\, I am comforted to already feel at home with the Blue Ridge Orchestra\, one of the warmest groups of musicians here in Asheville. They have made me feel welcomed\, and I am so excited to develop this relationship and make beautiful music together.” \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra has been making quality\, symphonic music accessible to audiences across WNC since 1999. Comprised of over fifty talented local musicians who volunteer their time to practice\, rehearse\, and perform\, the BRO has showcased its talents in Asheville\, Canton\, Swannanoa\, Black Mountain\, and Clyde. \nSunday\, October 20th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm \nUNC Asheville Lipinsky Auditorium 300 Library Lane Asheville\, NC. 28804 \nTickets: \nGeneral Admission: $20 Friends of the Orchestra: $15 Students: $5 \nChildren 6 and under: Free \nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/finding-home-oct-24\, Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-finding-home-unc-asheville/
LOCATION:Lipinsky Auditorium\, One University Heights\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804
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SUMMARY:Blue Ridge Orchestra's "Finding Home"\, Haywood Community College
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blue Ridge Orchestra for a musical celebration of fall in two 3:00 pm concerts: on Saturday\, October 19th in Charles Beall Auditorium of Haywood Community College; and on Sunday\, October 20th in Lipinsky Auditorium\, UNC Asheville. Finding Home elicits the many emotions that accompany life’s journey and explorations. Experiencing the magic of both urban and rural environments\, far away destinations\, and the familiarity of home\, this concert will include Quinn Mason’s Inner City Rhapsody\, Copland’s Letter from Home\, Gershwin’s American in Paris\, and Carlos Simon’s The Block! We are proud to feature renowned baritone Isaiah Feken on Mahler’s Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen and Joan Tower’s Sixth Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman. \nThis is a pivotal year for the Blue Ridge Orchestra. Dr. Emily Mariko Eng is excited to begin her tenure as Music Director of the Blue Ridge Orchestra\, after guest conducting Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 in last season’s Spring Fourth concert. Originally from New Hampshire\, Emily serves on the music faculty at UNC Asheville\, where she is Director of Wind Bands. Prior to her role at UNC Asheville\, Emily earned a DMA in Conducting from the University of Georgia\, an MM in Conducting from New England Conservatory\, and a BS in Biochemistry and Music Composition from Brandeis University. \n“This concert program explores all meanings of home: finding community\, discovering a sense of self\, pioneering one’s artistic voice\, feeling at peace even in a faraway land. For me\, I am comforted to already feel at home with the Blue Ridge Orchestra\, one of the warmest groups of musicians here in Asheville. They have made me feel welcomed\, and I am so excited to develop this relationship and make beautiful music together.” \nThe Blue Ridge Orchestra has been making quality\, symphonic music accessible to audiences across WNC since 1999. Comprised of over fifty talented local musicians who volunteer their time to practice\, rehearse\, and perform\, the BRO has showcased its talents in Asheville\, Canton\, Swannanoa\, Black Mountain\, and Clyde. \nDetails: Blue Ridge Orchestra’s Finding Home \nSaturday\, October 19th\, 2024\, 3:00 pm \nHaywood Community College Charles Beall Auditorium \n185 Freedlander Drive \nClyde\, NC. 28721 \nTickets: \nGeneral Admission: $25 Students (ages 5+): $15 \nInfo: https://blueridgeorchestra.org/finding-home-oct-24\, Facebook\, Instagram\, or call 828-782-3354.
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/blue-ridge-orchestras-finding-home-haywood-community-college/
LOCATION:Haywood Community College\, Charles Beall Auditorium\, Hemlock Building\, 185 Freedlander Drive\, Clyde\, 28721
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