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Littleton Community Music News |
Try to Remember . . .
“Try to Remember....” El Gallo’s first song in “The Fantasticks” has become part of our national cultural fabric, but do readers remember the charming and poetic small scale musical by Tom Jones (book and lyrics) and Harvey Schmidt (music)? When it was introduced off-Broadway in 1960, it began a run of 42 years, until 2002 (17,162 performances! Many of our nationally famous stage and screen actors have played a role in it at some time). It’s time to rediscover.
Read the full article at The Littleton Independent.
[Posted 7/30/09]
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Local Logo Takes Final Resting Place
The brass band played a slow dirge as they led a procession of mourners down Littleton’s Main Street. In true New Orleans style, those trudging behind the pine coffin carried colorful umbrellas, on their way to a wake featuring red beans, rice and cornbread.
The gathering wasn’t your typical funeral — the eulogy recipient was, in fact, a logo.
Read the full article at The Littleton Independent.
[Posted 10/22/08]
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Four Year-Old "Elvis" Wows CHPF Audience
LCMA’s premier show band, the Windjammers Jazz Orchestra, performed for thousands of music and art lovers in Denver’s Civic Center Park at the annual Capitol Hill Peoples Fair.
This is the 6th year in a row that radio station KEZW and the Capitol Hill United Neighborhood (CHUN) committee has invited WJO to entertain audiences. Adding to the popular Elvis show featuring Charles King was his greatest and smallest fan, four year old Austin Hall.
Austin does more than walk on. Austin sings and moves like a seasoned veteran on stage. Austin was in the audience in 2007 for a Windjammers Jazz / Elvis show and was hooked. In his eyes Charles King is Elvis and it is Charles' character that he aspires to in his dress and showmanship.
[Posted 9/1/08]
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Rave Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
"Ovation Players and Main Street Players opened last weekend at the Lakewood Cultural Center with strong lead voices, which this rock musical demands, a colorful cast, intriguing set design, haunting lighting, and the Ovation Players Orchestra under the direction of Mark Yaw grabbing the music by the throat making it their own.
"Call early for reservations, but go. Take the family. Take a friend. Take someone who has never heard it. Compare notes. Ask questions, letting the music seep deep within the soul. The run unfortunately is short at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Just go.
"Hopefully The Ovation Players and Main Street Players will continue their stunning liaison for future productions."
--Reviewed by Holly Bartges
[Posted 7/18/07]
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LCMA Announces New Adult Orchestra
Littleton Community Music Association is pleased to announce the inaugural season of the Castle Rock Orchestra. The Castle Rock Orchestra is an adult community orchestra based in Castle Rock, Colorado. The ensemble will be rehearsing at the Castle Rock Elementary School, 1103 Canyon Drive, Castle Rock, CO, on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm beginning August 19, 2007.
Free performances are planned for October and December at Castle Rock Elementary and the Grange in The Meadows. The performance program will consist of 20th Century music including Impressionism, Americana, and film music. The group is open to all area musicians with a college-level of musical proficiency. The group will be led by Matthew Rose.
For information on the upcoming season, advertising, financial support, or auditions, contact Matt at
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or visit the Castle Rock Orchestra Website.
[Posted 6/1/07]
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