CALENDAR MAY 2009
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Classical and Cutting Edge. The American Youth Percussion Ensemble presents a chamber and percussion ensemble recital on May 9, 1 p.m., at James Madison High School, 2500 James Madison Dr., Vienna. $5-$7. www.ayporchestras.org; 703-642-8051 x. 22.
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Scottish Hillside. The Waterford Concert Series features pianist Matthew T. Bachman on May 9, 6 p.m., Catoctin Presbyterian Church, High St., Waterford. $15. www.waterfordfoundation.org; 540-882-3018.
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Masterpiece. The Reston Chorale, joined by soloists Rayanne Gonzales and Eugene Galvin, performs Ein Deutches Requiem by Brahms on May 9, 8 p.m., at the Reston Community Center, 2310 Colts Neck Rd., Reston. $15-$20. www.restonchorale.org; 703-834-0079.
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The Front Row. Performances at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center include Fairfax Choral Society (May 9, 8 p.m.); The U.S. Marine Band (May 10 & 31, 2 p.m.); American Balalaika Symphony (May 16, 7:30 p.m.); New Dominion Chorale (May 17, 4 p.m.); Virginia Grand Military Band (May 30, 8 p.m.). 3001 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria. Ticket prices: www.schlesingercenter.com; 703-845-6156.
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Young Musicians. The American Youth Concert Orchestra and the American Youth String Ensemble perform on May 10, 3 p.m., at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria. $5-$7. www.ayporchestras.org; 703-642-8051 x. 22.
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Mother’s Day Concert. The McLean Youth Orchestra performs on May 10, 3 p.m., at Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Rd., McLean. $2.50-$15. www.mclean-orchestra.org; 703-893-8646.
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Perfect Pitch. The vocal ensemble Carmina, directed by Vera Kochanowsky, performs on May 10, 3 p.m., at Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View La., Purcellville. $14-$17. www.franklinparkartscenter.org; 540-338-7973.
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Classics for Brass. The Washington Symphonic Brass, featuring trumpeter Vince DiMartino, performs on May 15, 7:30 p.m., at Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. $15-$30. www.wsbrass.com; 703-356-0670.
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Tribute. The Virginia Chamber Orchestra bids farewell to retiring conductor Luis Haza with a concert featuring works by Mozart on May 15, 8:15 p.m., at Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. $10-$18. www.virginiachamberorchestra.org; 703-758-0179.
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Rock & Pop. Musician David Kitchen performs at the Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center on May 16, 7 p.m. 36441 Blueridge View La., Purcellville. $20-$24. www.goosecreekmusic.com; 540-338-7973.
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A Night at the Opera. The Metropolitan Chorus performs favorite opera solos and choruses along with a concert version of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, featuring vocalist Alvy Powell in the role of Porgy. May 16, 8 p.m. Kenwood Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Rd., Arlington. $5-$18. www.metchorus.org; 703-933-2500.
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Rainbows and Stars. The Loudoun Symphony closes its season with performances of works by Theofanidis and Beethoven on May 16, 8 p.m., Stone Bridge High School, 43100 Hay Rd., Ashburn; & May 17, 3 p.m., Dominion High School, 21326 Augusta Rd., Sterling. $12-$18. www.loudounsymphony.org; 703-771-8287.
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Toe Tapping Music. Historic Colvin Run Mill hosts the Mill Run Dulcimer Band on May 17, 2 p.m. Free; donations welcome. 703-759-2771.
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Big Band Sound. The U.S. Army Blues performs on May 17, 3 p.m., at Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View La., Purcellville. www.franklinparkartscenter.org; 540-338-7973.
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Iberia. The Amadeus Orchestra, A. Scott Wood conducting, performs works by Rodrigo and de Falla on May 17, 4 p.m. Guest guitarist: Berta Rojas. Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. $25; ages 17 and under admitted free. www.amadeusconcerts.com; 703-759-5334. |
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A Duo. The Klasinc & Loncar Guitar Duo performs baroque, classical, romantic and folk compositions on May 21, 3 p.m., at Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View La., Purcellville. $8-$10. www.franklinparkartscenter.org; 540-338-7973.
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Spring Follies. The Fairfax Choral Society Youth Choruses perform on May 22, 7 p.m., at Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. $7-$20. www.fairfaxchoralsociety.org; 703-642-3277.
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Red, White & Blue. The National Men’s Chorus, joined by organist Paul Skevington and trumpeter Phil Snedecor, performs a Memorial Day Concert on May 24, 5 p.m., at Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. $10; students and children, free. www.nationalmenschorus.org; 202-244-7191. |
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Classical, Romantic, Timeless. The McLean Symphony, featuring pianist Ji Yoon Park, performs works by Schumann, Mozart and Mendelssohn on May 30, 7:30 p.m., at the Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. $15-$25; ages 11 and under, free. www.mclean-symphony.org; 703-991-7197.
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An Intimate Affair. The McLean Orchestra, featuring violinist Reginald Madrid, performs works by Bach, Beethoven and Brahms on May 30, 8 p.m., at Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill Rd., McLean. $15-$30. www.mclean-orchestra.org; 703-893-8646.
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All That Jazz. Bobbe Shore and First Call perform jazz, swing and blues on May 30, 8 p.m., at The Corner Store, 900 South Carolina Ave., SE, Washington, DC. $20. www.bobbeshore.com; 703-858-1629. |
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Symphony Spectacular. The American Youth Philharmonic and the American Youth Symphony Orchestra perform their season finale on May 31, 3 p.m., at George Mason University Center for the Arts, Braddock Rd. & Rt. 123, Fairfax. $10-$14. www.ayporchestras.org; 703-642-8051 x. 22. |
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