Concerts and Recitals
While best known for its intensive summer talent-development camps, the Britt Institute is also involved in other educational programs:
Eden Valley Concert Series: Britt Institute in the Gardens
Concerts featuring faculty, alumni and students of Britt’s education programs. All proceeds benefit Britt Institute Scholarships. All concerts are on Tuesdays at the Eden Valley Orchards located at 2310 Voorhies Road in Medford and start at 7 p.m. The cover is $10 per person. Light fare will be available, along with wine, beer and soft beverages. For more information, visit www.brittfest.org, stop by 216 West Main Street, Medford or call 541-690-3852.
*designates participant being past or present faculty, alumni or students of the Britt Institute
FOLLOWING is the list of concerts for 2009. The 2010 schedule is pending.
6/30—Flamenco in the Gardens
Dúo Flamenco
Dúo Flamenco, based in Ashland, Oregon, features Grant Ruiz on guitar and vocals and Terry Longshore on cajón, percussion, and vocals. This fiery duo will bring southern Spain to EdenVale —the arid, sun-drenched mountain plateaus; tiled courtyards with elegant, whispering fountains and caves filled with gypsy passion; and a history flowing with ecstasy and anguish.
7/7—Guitar in the Gardens
New West Guitar Group
Britt Jazz Camp alumni John Storie* returns to the Rogue Valley with his headline making group New West. John has performed across the country and is gaining recognition as a leading figure among young musicians.
7/14—Opera in the Gardens
Baritone Mike Morris*
Soprano Madeline Abel-Kerns*
California-based baritone Michael Morris and New York soprano Madeline Abel-Kerns present an extraordinary concert of solos and duets from Aida, Tosca and more. Don’t miss this reunion of two of Britt’s favorite faculty members and the West Coast’s very own opera stars, filling the gardens with voice.
8/4—Strings in the Gardens
Arianna String Quartet*
Returning to EdenVale after their acclaimed concert last summer, the Arianna String Quartet promises to provide a lovely evening of string quartet repertoire. Pre-concert music will be provided by the eight string quartets studying with them as part of Britt Festivals’ String Quartet Academy.
8/18—Gabe in the Gardens
Gabe Young* and Friends
Thirteen year old saxophonist Gabe Young is already making a splash in the Rogue Valley. When he first arrived at the Britt Jazz Camp three summers ago at the ripe age of ten, the saxophone faculty said “This kid is something special.” Come hear what makes him special, along with Sophie Javna, Wesley Wade*, Kristina Meyer*, Ian Wurfl* and Rafferty Swink.*
9/8—Guitar in the Gardens Lineage
Gary Wade, Justin Wade and Wesley Wade* comprise the guitar ensemble, Lineage. Father, son and grandson are considered to be among the finest guitarists in the valley. Enjoy three generations of music in the making!
ALSO AT EDEN VALLEY ORCHARDS:
Thursday Night Jazz in the Gardens
6/25 at 6 p.m.—Dana Landry Septet
Britt’s Instrumental Jazz Camp Faculty Concert
Join pianist Dana Landry and six nationally known faculty members from the Britt Institute’s Instrumental Jazz Camp for a night of sizzling jazz. This evening only: $5 cover charge.
The Britt Institute Music Recitals and Concerts
A variety of performances are given by the summer camp students. Following are the 2009 performances. The 2010 schedule will be announced in the spring of 2010.
Jazzed About Jazz: Jazz Camp's 20th Anniversary Concert
Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville
Saturday, June 27 • 7:30 p.m.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the camp, the students of Britt’s 2009 Instrumental Jazz Camp will perform on the Britt hill for the first time in the camp’s history. Admission is just $5, with all proceeds benefiting Britt Institute scholarships. Join us for an evening that will celebrate this year’s students, faculty past and present, and 20 years of an outstanding jazz program!
All the performances below are open to the public; no ticket or reservation required (unless otherwise noted).
String Quartet Academy
Celebration of 2009 Classical Season
A Quartet on Every Corner!
Downtown Jacksonville
Saturday, August 1 • 5-7 p.m.
Click here for a map of where the quartets will be in Jacksonville.
String Quartet Academy Orchestra
prior to Lyrical and Lovely with the Britt Orchestra and Anne Akiko Meyers
Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville
*must purchase a ticket to this performance through the Britt Box Office
Friday, August 7 • 7:30 p.m.
Quartets in the Vineyard
Schmidt Family Vineyards
Saturday, August 8 • 2-4 p.m.
330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass
*10% of wine sales will be donated to Britt Institute Scholarships
String Quartet Academy Final Recital
Southern Oregon University Recital Hall, Ashland
Part 1: Four Quartets
Sunday, August 9 • 11 a.m.
Part 2: Three Quartets & Complete Orchestra
Sunday, August 9 • 2 p.m.
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