Caramoor
I’m writing to extend a heartfelt word of thanks for the tremendous performance at Caramoor last week. From top to bottom, it was a milestone performance for this ensemble. Combined with the monumental crowd (both the Venetian Theater and the lawn were completely sold out), your work really made the evening both exceptional and memorable. Tim Coffey later confided, “You know, there will only be two completely sold out concerts this summer — Yo-Yo Ma and WSW.” I believe that is a huge compliment, and one to relish.
Thank you again for your selfless determination and vigor, which made this all possible.
Pines of Rome parts
As promised, the Pines of Rome parts are posted. Some final designations remain to be made pending personnel updates for the fall, but having access to the parts at this time will certainly be an advantage. If you are curious or eager, find the Resphigi/Nefs parts here.
RevFest 2025 on September 28
FYI – The September concert rep is confirmed, and it is exactly the same as Caramoor last week with two exceptions: no vocal solos, and we will perform Barton’s Pre-Americana as the prelude to the Star-Spangled Banner instead of Simple Gifts. This is because the sponsor wants to hear Yankee Doodle and other Revolutionary War songs, so Pre-Americana is perfect. So to confirm, the program on Sunday, September 28 at Croton Point Park is:
- Pre-Americana/SSB
- K&E Medley
- Fairest of the Fair
- The Cowboys
- The Free Lance
- 1812
- Stars & Stripes
And you can find all the RevFest parts in this folder. (Essentially, I just relabled the Caramoor folder.)
Full program for 2025-2026
I’m still at work finishing up the final details of next year’s program. I’ll be able to formallyl announce it next month. In the mean time, thank you once again and enjoy the summer season!