Symphonic Valentine-Sinatra Swing Time

Feb 11, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Carl Topilow - guest conductor

Michael Maguire, tenor

It's a stroll down memory lane with the Chairman of

the Board.  Come celebrate a symphonic valentine

with a bouquet of Frank Sinatra hits and tunes from

the big band era, because it don't mean a thing if it

ain't got that swing.

Concert underwritten in part by

Denise and John York/The DeBartolo Corporation

http://www.advantagevideo.tv/Symphony/2011-12/Youngstown Symphony - Symphonic Valentine_HD.wmv

He Loves Me? She Loves Me Not!

Feb 18, 2012 at 7:00 PM

URBAN COMEDY/DRAMA PLAY -

Directed by Youngstown's own Mike Forney, inspired by Tyler Perry

Promise Me

Feb 25, 2012 at 7:00 PM

(THE PLAY) • A GOSPEL, DRAMA, MYSTERY

A Way with Words Foundation, Inc. Presents: Billy Dean, Sarah Turner and ROCck Children's Choir

Mar 09, 2012 at 7:00 PM

 

This is event is to raise money for the ROCck Children's Choir and A Way With Words Foundation, Inc.

General tickets $45.00

VIP tickets which include Meet and Greet are $75.00

Underwritten in part by:Fyda Truck

Young People's Concert 2012- It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

Mar 22, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Alternate Dates & Times

Mar 22, 2012 at 9:30 AM

There is an additional show at 11:30

It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing

Youngstown Symphony Orchestra

Randall Craig Fleischer, conductor

Heidi Joyce, Narrator

The Orchestra takes the audience on a journey to explore the musical language of America from the rhythm of the drums to jazz and swing, to musical theatre and the classical concert hall.

 

Additional Repertoire Information

(The major portion of the repertoire information is in the study brochure.)
You can download an MP3 version of the Study Guide CD here.(40 mb)

“It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing”

March 22, 2012

In the Mood – Glenn Miller

            In 1941 Glenn Miller joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He directed a military band and traveled to England to perform for the troops. In December of 1944, his plane went missing; the plane has never been found. His wife received the Bronze Star in recognition of his wartime efforts.

 

“Dance” from Music for Theatre – Aaron Copland

            Aaron Copland is best known for Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid, Rodeo and Fanfare for the Common Man.

 

It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing – Duke Ellington

            Edward Kennedy (Duke) Ellington was born April 29, 1899 in Washington D. C. Ellington was nicknamed “Duke” when he was about 14 years old because his friends admired his polished manner, his fine clothes and his aristocratic up-bringing. In 1969, President Nixon awarded Duke the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the highest civilian award in the nation.

 

Sing, Sing, Sing – Louis Prima, Bill Holcomb, Arr.

            The 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert with Benny Goodman has been described as “the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history: jazz’s ‘coming out’ party to the world of ‘respectable’ music.” The danceable swing band style of Benny Goodman was the dominant form of American popular music from 1935-1945.

 

Activities

for

It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got That Swing

Young People’s Concerts

March 22, 2012 

Grade  5-7

            Famous Jazz Artists of the 20^th Century

                        Edwin Howard (Louie) Armstrong             1890-1964

                        William (Count) Basie                               1904-1984

                        Antoine (Fats) Domino                              1928 –

                        Edward Kennedy (Duke) Ellington             1899-1974

                        George (Jacob) Gershwin                          1898-1937

                        John Birks (Dizzy) Gillespie                         1917-1993

                        William Christopher (W.C.) Handy               1873-1958

                        Scott Joplin                                                  1868-1917

            From this list, make a time line and give events that happened in

            each one’s lifetime. There may be some overlapping. Also list

            2-3 songs that helped to make them famous.

 

Grade 3-4

            Choose 2-3 songs given for this concert. Name the composer and

musician given then draw and color an instrument for each.

 

Gym Classes

            Look up Juba and create movements, hand jive or a dance as part

            of class exercises. Juba is basically a dance or body rhythms using

            arms, legs, and clapping of hands.

 

Grade 1-2

            Choose any instrument incorporated in jazz, ragtime, or blues; draw and color the instrument. Write 3 or 4 words describing its sound and shape.

 

Grade 7-8

            Look up jazz, ragtime, or blues on line or in other resources available.  Make a report on how swing, jazz, blues and ragtime carried the freed  slaves through their difficult life changes following the Civil War (1861-1865).

 

Grade 8

            Show the DVD Ragtime to the class. Follow the viewing with a discussion on slavery.

Grade 2-8

            Have a class, grade level, or all school Talent Show using music from these composers/musicians.

                        Ex.: The music for The Entertainer is written in a variety of levels of difficulty from very easy to quite difficult.

 

Grade 5-8

            If your school has an orchestra or band, the group could learn one of the songs you hear at this year’s Young People’s Concert  and include it in their spring concert.

 

Grade 8

            Create a word search using names of composers, musicians, song titles, musical terms and/or musical instruments.

 

All Grades

            Make a large mural for display in a hallway of your school depicting the history of slavery in the United States from 1800-1865.

 

 

    Art Contest Label

Student_____________________________

Grade____________________Age________

 

Title________________________________

School______________________________

Address_____________________________

 

Teacher_____________________________

 

 

Underwritten in part by:Schwebel's Baking Co.

YSO Meets YSYO

Mar 24, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Tchaikovsky       Romeo and Juliet

Elgar                  Cello Concerto

Shostakovich   Symphony No. 5, mvt. IV

                            Zuill Bailey, cellist and YSYO

 

 

http://www.advantagevideo.tv/Symphony/2011-12/Youngstown Symphony - Future Musicians_HD.wmv

An Evening of Comedy to benefit The Armed Forces Foundation

Apr 14, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Headline by:  Mike Vecchione     Featuring:  Johnny Walker   Hosted by:  Tracie Jayne

Mike is from Youngstown, Ohio.  He has appeared on Comedy Centrals, Live at Gotham, Comedy Centrals Fesh Face Debates, and Russell Simmons Presents:  Stand Up at the El Rey Theatre.  Mike also had a guest appearance of the IFC hit show Z Rock and was a semi-finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing. 

Johnny has performed stand up comedy in all 50 states.  Johnny's comedy songs have been broadcast nationally including NPR, All Comedy Radio and The Dr. Demento Show.  He is a regular performer at The Hollywood Improv.

Tracie has been a regular opener for Dave Attell, Jim Norton and done a buncha shows with Artie Lange.  She can also be found on iTunes on "Make My Bail," a compilation CD with Ron White.

Tickets are $25.00 - $30.00.

Mike Epps: I'm Still Standing Tour

Apr 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Mike Epps: I'm Still Standing Tour.
From the big screen to the stage – Get ready for Mike Epps! Comedian and actor Mike Epps has generated quite a buzz among his peers
and within the industry for being one of the funniest comedic actors emerging in the Hollywood spotlight. Mike is perhaps best known for
his role as “Day-Day” opposite Ice Cube in both Next Friday and Friday After Next.  He has also starred in films such as The Hangover,
The Fighting Temptations, Resident Evil 2: Apocalypse. He is consistently releasing new projects including the most recent dvd
Mike Epps Presents: Live From Club Nokia and new behind the scenes video blogs at www.mikeepps.tv

Opera's Greatest Hits - Singing With The Stars

Apr 21, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Sarah Jane McMahon, soprano

Kip Wilborn, tenor

with Susan Shafer, mezzo soprano and Thomas Scurich, baritone

Concert underwritten in part by

bshm architects, inc

http://www.advantagevideo.tv/Symphony/2011-12/Youngstown Symphony - Singing with the Stars R1.wmv

Broadway Diva's!

Apr 28, 2012 at 8:00 PM

A change from flower girl to My Fair Lady

or Elphaba's Wicked quests, Broadway's leading

ladies can carry a torch, steal the scene, tear

at our heart strings or make us smile.

While they are magnificent on ther own,

together they are purely triumphant.

The 3 Broadway Divas bring Broadway

experience and energy to the stage in a

spectacular blend of Broadway favorites.

Concert underwritten in part by

Youngstown Thermal

http://www.advantagevideo.tv/Symphony/2011-12/Youngstown Symphony - Broadway Divas_HD.wmv

Sesame Street Live - 1-2-3 Imagine

Jun 01, 2012 at 7:00 PM

Alternate Dates & Times

Saturday, June 2 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM Sunday, June 3 - 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM