September 8, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joanna Moomaw, FOM at 304.876.5765
Shepherdstown, WV - Friends of Music is bringing the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra to the campus of Shepherd University on Thursday, September 22, 2011. The curtain goes up at 8:00 on a program of all-time favorites including String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade, Pennsylvania 6-5000 and Tuxedo Junction.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today. With its unique jazz sound, it is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since; playing an average of 300 live dates annually all around the world. In January of 2011, trombonist Gary Tole was tapped as the orchestra’s music director.
Future concerts in the Friends of Music 2011 - 2012 season include: Masterworks performances in November and April, Piffaro (sponsored by Scott Beard and Alan Gibson,) The Holiday Gala (sponsored by Bowles Rice,) The Eaken Trio, (sponsored by Jefferson Security Bank,) PROJECT, Eastern Regional Jazz Festival with Gary Hobbs, The King’s Singers and The Two Rivers Chamber Orchestra spring concert (sponsored by Helen and Edward Moore.)
To purchase tickets, for subscription and concert information, and to learn more about the Friends of Music, please visit www.sufom.org,
Or call 304.876.5765.