Events Calendar 2010-2011

The Music School of Delaware hosts over 75 performances, events, workshops and master classes each year at locations throughout the state including both the Wilmington and Milford branches and several outreach or partner sites. All events are open to the public and many are free of charge. Performances include diverse musical styles and feature expert faculty, regional artists, internationally acclaimed special guests and the school’s students.

Special thanks to our season sponsor:
Jackson ImmunoResearch Laboratories, Inc.

Did you know?
Over half of the Music School’s 75-plus annual events are free! And while families are welcome at any concert, we offer many programs that are perfect for younger children. Look for the following symbols:
★ Free!
☺ Family-friendly (age recommendation provided)

Black = Wilmington Branch
Green = Milford Branch

SEPTEMBER

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Early Childhood Department Open House
★ Saturday, September 11, 2010 — 10:00 a.m., Wilmington Branch


MASTER CLASS: Robert Dick, flute
Saturday, September 11, 2010 — 12:00 p.m., Wilmington Branch
★ Free and open to public observation!


Race to the Music — 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, September 12, 2010 — 8:30 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. race starts, Wilmington Branch
Race starts and ends at the Music School's Wilmington Branch. Registration for adults is $18 in advance (by Sept. 9) or $22 after Sept. 9; $12 for children ages 6 to 12; and FREE for children 5 and under. Call Steve at 302-762-1132, ext. 11, to sponsor or volunteer.
☺ All ages welcome!
Register online today!


OCTOBER

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6th Annual Golf Outing
Wednesday, October 6, 2010 — 11:00 a.m. registration, 1:00 p.m. shotgun start
Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark
Play a round at the beautiful Deerfield course, followed by dinner and live music. Non-golfers are welcome to join for dinner. Details here.





SUZUKI ACADEMY: Solo Recitals
★ Sunday, October 17, 2010 — times TBA, Wilmington Branch


CULTURAL CROSSROADS: Folk Traditions of the U.S. featuring music & discussion by David Bromberg
Thursday, October 21, 2010 — 6:45 p.m. workshops, 8:00 p.m. concert, Wilmington Branch
In interactive workshops, learn how to prepare culinary classics such as spoon bread, Hoppin’ John and okra; try out a variety of American dance steps; and explore the art of quilting. Enter a raffle for a dreadnought-style guitar. The evening will culminate in a performance by the Music School’s Brandywine Fiddlers, followed by Grammy nominee David Bromberg’s special presentation, “I Never Heard a Horse Sing It,” in which he will demonstrate how song lyrics and plots migrate into other songs.
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 seniors & students
☺ Ages 11 and up


STUDENT RECITALS
★ Saturday, October 23, 2010 — times TBA, Wilmington Branch


CHESAPEAKE SILVER CORNET BRASS BAND: The British Are Coming!
Sunday, October 24, 2010 — 3:00 p.m., Wilmington Branch
Come experience the unique sounds of a British-style, all-brass concert band. Works by Downie, Vaughan Williams, Arnold, Hesketh and more. Featuring guest trumpet soloist Barbara Prugh. Conducted by Dr. Russell Murray.
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 seniors & students


MUSIC MASTERS: Musical Mélange
Sunday, October 24, 2010 — 3:00 p.m., Milford Branch
Works for violin and piano, solo piano and piano four-hands. Featuring Donna Beech, piano; Martin Beech, guest violin; Donna DeLaurentis, piano; Eliezer Gutman, violin; and Liliya Maslov, piano.
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 seniors & students


BRANDYWINE HARP ORCHESTRA: Brandywine Harps Spooktacula
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 — 7:00 p.m., Wilmington Branch
Celebrate Halloween with musical hauntings and fun for the whole family. Come dressed in your favorite costume. Special prizes for the most clever!
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 seniors & students
☺ Ages 7 and up


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Complete 2010-2011 events will be announced in September!


Programs are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.
 
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