Rebecca Vendemo conducts a energy packed program including the dramatic Bacchanale by Saint-Saëns and Schubert’s “Great” Symphony. The concert will be held at Columbia State Cherry Theater, 1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia TN 38401.
Do your part, support the arts! Suggested $15 donation.
BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture
FAURE Pavane
SAINT-SAËNS Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah
~Intermission~
SCHUBERT Symphony 9 (“Great”)
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SHO Member Since: November 3, 2014 (founding member, principal flute)
Current job: Elementary general music teacher
Degree/college attended: Bachelor of Education (Music), Tennessee Tech University
At what age did you start playing flute and when/why did you decide to pursue music as a career: I began playing flute in 6th grade, but I had already decided before that time that I wanted to be a music teacher. Taking piano lessons from a young age and having a wonderful elementary music teacher myself helped me make that decision.
Who is your musical hero or inspiration: On the education side, all of my music teachers and band/orchestra directors are my heroes! As far as inspiration for playing the flute specifically, my college flute instructor, who not only inspired my playing, but gave me a love for continuing to perform on flute outside of my “job.”
A funny musical experience: There have been too many to count! But I have learned that it is impossible to play flute while laughing…
What was your first orchestral experience: My mom took me to see Itzhak Perlman perform with the Chattanooga Symphony when I was in Middle School. My first playing experience was in the Chattanooga Youth Symphony in High School.
Favorite composer: Classically speaking, I love most of the Romantics…especially Tchaikovsky.
What music do you listen to in your free time: I’m on a bluegrass kick right now…mainly because my 1 year old will listen to banjo music for hours!
If you are interested in playing with the SHO we will be holding an “open” reading rehearsal to play through repertoire for next year. Selections include BIZET’s Carmen Suite, RIMSKY-KORSAKOV’s Capriccio Espagnole and SAINT-SAENS’ Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah. The music can be found on the “Sheet Music” tab of the website. The rehearsal will take place at Station Hill Church (8083 Station Hill Dr) in Spring Hill.
If you have not played with us before but would like to attend, please contact us so we can have a chair and stand for you.
The Spring Hill Orchestra will present a concert of pops music at the second annual Spring Hill Arts Walk, Sept 17th at 3pm. The music will feature a variety of selections from Broadway and movie music to bluegrass and tango. Look for us on the front lawn of the Tennessee Children’s Home!
The orchestra will present two concerts of highlights from Mozart’s acclaimed opera, Le Nozze di Figaro. Sopranos Melissa Dufrechou and Rachel Baker will sing selections from the roles of Susanna, Cherubino and Countess Almaviva. Bass Baritone, Justin Colon, will sing selections from the roles of Count Almaviva and Figaro. This will be a fun production for people of all ages. This is a free concert but donations will be collected at the door. We hope you will find the time to join us. You won’t regret it!
August 8th, 7pm
Concert at Faith Lutheran Church
2640 Buckner Rd
Thompson’s Station, TN
August 13th, 2pm
Concert at the Williamson County Public Library
1314 Columbia Ave
Franklin, TN
