Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform a family concert, for family members of all ages, at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Camanche High School Auditorium. Conductor Silas Nathaniel Huff has chosen a program of short, interesting music for the 50 musicians of the orchestra, and the orchestra’s Young Artist performer chosen from January auditions will perform a solo piece with the orchestra.
Brianna Rose Baluyut, a senior from Clinton, will perform a movement from Mozart’s Third Violin Concerto, accompanied by the orchestra. She is the second oldest of seven children, and won the featured spot and a monetary prize in the auditions open to all area high school musicians.
Dr. Huff has selected a brass fanfare, a pizzicato piece for stringed instruments, a movement from Haydn’s “Surprise Symphony,” and a piece depicting the river Moldau in the Czech Republic. In addition, the orchestra will play a piece composed by the conductor, titled “Cats & Dogs,” (Chats & Chiens in French) and will finish with selections from Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story.”
Admission to the concert is with season ticket or $20 adult ticket available at the door. All students are admitted free of charge to Clinton Symphony Orchestra concerts. In addition, and adult companion of a student my apply at the door for a half-price ticket.
Full information of the music to be played is available online at www.clintonsymphony.org.
