PATRIOTIC PARTIES; THEMED CONCERTS TO SALUTE NATION'S BIRTH.Byline: P. Catherine Shanks Community Columnist Strains of symphonic music and the songs of freedom will soar through the Ojai Valley and the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is a performing arts and administrative center located in Thousand Oaks, California. It was built in 1994 on the former site of "Jungleland" at a cost of $63.8 million. this weekend. The Channel Islands Symphony will perform its annual Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. concert Saturday evening in Libbey Bowl, and on Sunday the New Horizon Singers and members of the New West Symphony will present ``An American Songbook'' at the Thousand Oaks Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. Civic Auditorium Civic Auditorium is a name commonly used for a city's auditorium and/or arena. Canada
``It's good to have a symphony in town,'' said Becca Merrell, director of outreach for Ojai Festivals, Ltd. and a member of the committee organizing the event. ``It's wonderful for families, and it's great that children have access to the music.'' This is the third year the Channel Islands Symphony will perform for Libbey Bowl music lovers and holiday picnickers. Nan Washburn returns for a second consecutive appearance as guest conductor. Close to 1,500 people are expected to attend the concert, which will include ``The 1812 Overture'' and obligatory patriotic selections, as well as movie music, a musical theater medley and a little bit of good old American swing. Soprano Marya Basaraba will join the orchestra, singing the sumptuous Samuel Barber Noun 1. Samuel Barber - United States composer (1910-1981) Barber composition, ``Knoxville Summer of 1915.'' Basaraba has performed for audiences worldwide, including appearances with the Vancouver Symphony, at the Grand Theatre de Geneve in Switzerland and the Olympic Stadium in Montreal. The program will begin at 6 p.m. and will conclude at 8 p.m., leaving lots of time for travel to various county fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to shows. Children 17 and under will be admitted to the concert free of charge. Adult tickets are available in advance for $12, or $15 at Libbey Bowl the evening of the concert. For more information, call (805) 497-1902 or (805) 646-2094. On Sunday evening, tributes will abound. The 80-voice New Horizon Singers and 26 members of the New West Symphony will meet onstage at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza to present ``An American Songbook.'' The concert will benefit the Santa Monica-based John Wayne Cancer Institute. Concert proceeds will help support the Lorraine Mann Psychosocial Program at the institute. The Lorraine Mann program offers free educational and psychological services to cancer patients and their families. During the concert, awards will be presented to singer Natalie Cole and to Tipper Gore. Cole will receive her award in person, and Gore will receive her tribute via a videotaped presentation. According to Sheldon Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , conductor of the New Horizon Singers and the Sunday performance, it is no mere coincidence that the concert falls on the Fourth of July weekend. An unabashed patriot, Cohen looks forward to the opportunity to match tribute with tribute. ``It's the Fourth, of course,'' Cohen said. ``We're not letting that go so fast.'' The concert program includes tributes to Frank Sinatra and John Wayne, an armed services The Constitution authorizes Congress to raise, support, and regulate armed services for the national defense. The President of the United States is commander in chief of all the branches of the services and has ultimate control over most military matters. tribute and music from theater and the movies. A medley of Beach Boys tunes also figures into the mix. ``These are songs that you can connect right away with America,'' Cohen said. The conductor, who wants the audience to sit back and enjoy the selection, said he hopes the music will imbue im·bue tr.v. im·bued, im·bu·ing, im·bues 1. To inspire or influence thoroughly; pervade: work imbued with the revolutionary spirit. See Synonyms at charge. 2. a feeling of patriotism in young people in particular. The Woodland Hills-based Horizon Singers have performed with the Pasadena Pops and Los Angeles Pops Orchestra. The Grammy-nominated choir has appeared in two NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. Christmas specials. The group performs regularly for worthy causes and organizations, including the Pacific Lodge Boys Home and the Angels Way Maternity Home maternity home Obstetrics Birth center, see there Social medicine A residence for pregnant ♀ . ``An American Songbook'' will begin at 6:30 p.m. Guests will be treated to a reception and an opportunity for a prize drawing. Concert tickets range in price from $25 to $75, and are available at the door or in advance through the Civic Arts Plaza box office or Ticketmaster. For tickets and information, call the box office at (805) 449-ARTS, or the John Wayne Cancer Institute at (310) 449-5224. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO (Color) Nan Washburn rehearses for a July Fourth concert with the Channel Islands Symphony. The showcase will feature traditional songs. Evan Yee/Daily News |
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