The Erie Chamber Orchestra of Gannon University is excited to offer a wonderful blend of unique and traditional repertoire, as well as begin a new era under the baton of Matthew Kraemer.
The Erie Chamber Orchestra, formerly known as the Erie Bayfront Orchestra, was founded in 1978 by Bruce Morton Wright. It was started with the mission to ensure that high-quality orchestra music would always be available to everyone in the Erie community, no matter their age, income, education or cultural background.
Concerts are always free of charge and are presented in various locations around the city. Now, as part of Gannon University, this mission will continue as the orchestra begins a new era in its 35th season.
Those interested are encouraged to find and “like” the Erie Chamber Orchestra on Facebook.
The orchestra’s newly announced 2012-2013 season is listed below.
September 14th 2012, 7:30
Erie Chamber Orchestra
Soloist – Eugenio Urrutia-Borlando, Piano
Stravinsky – Danses Concertantes
Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 4
Haydn – Symphony No.88
First United Methodist Church
707 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA
October 12th 2012, 7:30
Erie Chamber Orchestra
Soloist – Joseph Gaines, Tenor
Holst – St. Paul Suite
Britten – Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings
Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Purcell – Fairy Queen: Suite No. 1
Elgar – Introduction and Allegro
Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel
Gannon University
512 Peach Street, Erie, PA
November 16th 2012, 7:30
Erie Chamber Orchestra
Soloist – The Edinboro University Singers
Choral Director Peter Van den Honert
Mozart – Overture to Magic Flute
Mozart – Coronation Mass
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5
Church of the Covenant
250 West 7th Street, Erie, PA
December 7th 2012, 7:30
Erie Chamber Orchestra
Annual Christmas Concert Sing-Along
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Children’s Choir
Choral Director Sharon Downey
Assorted Christmas titles
Church of the Covenant
250 West 7th Street, Erie, PA
January 18th 2013, 7:30
Erie Chamber Orchestra
Soloist – Ade Williams, Violin
Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
Shiloh Baptist Choir
Choral Director Frederick Dixon
Assorted spirituals and traditional songs, violin concerto TBD
Central Tech High School
3325 Cherry Street, Erie, PA
February 22nd 2013, 7:30
Erie Chamber Orchestra
Guess the Composer Concert
Luther Memorial Church
225 West 10th Street, Erie, PA
March 15th 2013, 7:30
Erie Chamber Orchestra
Bach – Brandenburg Concerto No. 6
Dvorak – Serenade in d minor for Winds
Brahms – Serenade No. 2 in A Major
Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel
Gannon University
512 Peach Street, Erie, PA
April 19th 2013, 7:30
Erie Chamber Orchestra
Soloist – Kathleen Bride, Harp
Stravinsky – Concerto in Eb (Dumbarton Oaks)
Debussy – Sacred and Profane Dances
Ravel – Introduction and Allegro
Debussy – Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, arr. Schoenberg
Copland – Appalachian Spring (original version)
The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul
134 West 7th Street, Erie, PA
June 7th 2013, 7:30
Erie Chamber Orchestra
Soloist – Nicolas Goluses, Guitar
Halffter – La Madrugada del Panadero: Suite del Ballet
Rodrigo – Fantasia para un gentilhombre
Turina – La Oracion del Torero
Falla – El Amor Brujo Suite
First United Methodist Church
707 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA
For additional information about the Erie Chamber Orchestra, please contact Steve Weiser, the orchestra’s general manager, at [email protected] or 814-871-7755.
