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JAN 3, 10,
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| Legh Burns conducting a rehearsal of the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra. (Sue Frause) |
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THE ART OF LISTENING Led by Legh Burns, Director of the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra. Perplexed
by polyphony? Confused by cadenzas? Have you ever wondered about the inner-workings of music? style? harmony? rhythm? Would
you like a user-friendly environment to explore and enhance your appreciation of music? Back by popular demand, a series of
informal gatherings led by conductor Legh W. Burns, held over six weeks as he will help us navigate through the components
that make up THE ART OF LISTENING. WHEN: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and February 7 TIME: 3-4:30pm (This is a time change from the e-newsletter) WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island 20103 State Route 525, 2 miles N. of Freeland WA. COST: Either $95 per person or $175 for two. Each attendee will receive a complimentary ticket to a future
SCO concert. Can’t make all six sessions? Single tickets are available at $20.00 per session. Please call (360) 221-2353
or email us at orchestra@whidbey.com
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January 10
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Elizabeth Lovelace hosts an acoustic music circle every 2nd
Sunday. Primarily for adults but kids are welcome too. Call Elizabeth (360-222-3467) for more information. Directions to Elizabeth's house.
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January 23
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Auditions for the Young Artist Solo Competition,
Saturday 9-2 pm, Langley UMC, 3rd & Anthes. Call Kat for an assigned time. 321-4311.
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JANUARY 30, 1-4 pm
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Violin/Viola masterclass led by Peggy Bardarson, UU Church
in Freeland. This is an ideal time to play your recital piece. Cost is $10 for IS members, $15 for nonmembers. Contact Linda
Good (221-6439) to sign up.
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| Renowned Canadian fiddler Jerry Holland, teacher at the 2009 Celtic Arts Winter School. |
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Celtic Arts Winter School Fiddle Session. Featuring Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray @ Seabeck, WA. www.celticarts.org, 888-416-4934.
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| Pianist Sachi Patricia Hirakouji, PhD, will perform at the Mid-Winter Classical Concert. |
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Mid-Winter Classical Concert featuring The Seattle Freelance Soloists, 7:00PM,
January 31, 2010 at UUCWI (Rte 525, 2 miles North of Freeland) playing Bach, Chopin, Chausson, Chaconne, and Mozart. You won’t
want to miss these exciting, talented musicians from Seattle, playing a benefit concert for UUCWIsupported charities and the
island’s own Good Cheer Food Bank. The performers come from varied backgrounds, each giving his or her own special touch
to your favorite composers. Performers include: Teo Benson, Jackie Evans, Talia Marcus, Roxallanne Medley, Sachi Patricia
Hirakouji, Dylan Rieck, and Miodrag Veselinovic. A limited number of tickets are available! Buy yours ASAP at Angel Chocolates
in Langley, Pickles Deli in Clinton, or BookBay in Freeland. $15/ adult; $8/children 6-12;$25 family.
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