Pops concert June 13 at Governor's Mansion

Staff Reports

The Carson City Symphony's 26th annual Pops Party concert is 3 p.m. June 13 on the back lawn of the Governor's Mansion. The program features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singers Gary Aldrich and Olivia Hakel. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment by the Symphony Flute Ensemble begins at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

The symphony, directed by David Bugli, will play Sousa marches, music from "Oklahoma," and Bugli's arrangements of romantic songs by Rodgers and Hart for vocalist and orchestra. Aldrich sings "My Funny Valentine/Bewitched," and will be joined by Hakel in "I Wish I Were in Love Again/Everything I've Got."

The Carson Chamber Singers, directed by Judy Monson, will sing "Ragtime Song!" "Simple Gifts," "Ching-a-Ring Chaw," "One Small Voice," and "Wheels of a Dream."

The Symphony's youth orchestra, directed by Sue Kitts, will play fiddle tunes, including "Old Joe Clark" and "Swallowtail Jig."

Student violinists will join the symphony in music from "An American Symphony," featured in "Mr. Holland's Opus."

The concert is funded in part by the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Seating is on the lawn. The audience is welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs (some chairs will be provided) and food.

Snacks, beverages, and raffle tickets will be on sale before and during the concert to benefit the Carson City Symphony Association's artistic and educational programs.

In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors, location to be determined. Information, CCSymphony.com or 883-4154.