Fall Faculty Concert | Nov 17, 2023 @ VCFA
FALL 2023 FACULTY CONCERT | FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17th @ 6pm
We are thrilled to invite you to our
FALL 2023 FACULTY CONCERT NOV 17 @ 6p, reception to follow. The Chapel at VCFA. Monteverdi Music School is central Vermont's community music school and hub. We offer lessons for all ages and abilities in a variety of styles and instruments. The faculty comprises some of the finest professional musicians in our are who are passionate about making music accessible to everyone. The concert raised $1,100 for youth programs and scholarships. Plus, Monteverdi is donating 10% of proceeds to Montpelier Restaurants Strong. Performing Faculty: Chloe Brisson, voice; Lillian Broderick, soprano; Matthew Delligatti, guitar; Erik Kronke, voice; Christopher McWilliams, piano; Dave Ruffin, vocals; Michael Sitton, piano; Eliza Thomas, piano, and Taija Warbelow, fiddle; and Nora Zablow, voice. |
Above left: Michael Close's Cheese Cycle, performed by Erik Kroncke, Mary Jane Austin, and Michael Close, above right, Monteverdi's hometown, Montpelier, Vermont's Green Mountains in the month of May.
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Our 2020 program included original works by Michael Close (spaghetti western style flute, viola, cello trio, complete with desert wind and shoot out), Erik Nielsen, and Nancy Reid Taube; folk fiddle and soulful song from Katie Trautz; heart rending and inspiring vocals from Erik Kroncke accompanied by Mary Jane Austin, Lindsey Warren, Nora Zablow, and Counterpoint; soulful trumpet from Ron Thompson; virtuoso recorder from Werner John; Bach from Liz Reid, violist, and Deb Smoller, pianist, plus Mozart from J.D. Williams, pianist; Romanian Fantasy for fiddle, clarinet, accompanied by accordian and piano from Zoe Christianson - all parts played by Zoe!; and a live duo from host Lisa Carlson, flutist, with daughter Clara Carlson-Kirigin on viola!