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It is not unusual for con- showcased in the four selec- “Looking Upward Suite - cert patrons to be impressed tions he will perform with Movement 2.” This piece by the guest soloists who the band,” says a depicts a tropical scene perform with the Moore spokesman. inspired by an advertise- County Concert Band. “My Cherie Amour,” made ment that Sousa saw for the Patrons of the Fourth of famous by Stevie Wonder, ship Southern Cross. July performance will likely was arranged especially for The program will conclude be astounded to see and Geoff's solo trumpet and a with “The Stars and Stripes hear a trumpet soloist who wind ensemble. “Stardust” Forever,” which was pro- is only 12 years old! is a sentimental ballad com- claimed the Official March The Moore County posed in 1927 by Hoagy of the U.S.A. (U.S. Code, Concert Band will present Carmichael. Band members Title 36, Chapter 10). It was its Fourth of July Concert, have enjoyed hearing composed on Christmas Day featuring trumpeter Geoff Geoff’s performance of this 1896 on an ocean liner as COURTESY OF ARTISTS LEAGUE Gallante, in the Grand number on YouTube as they Sousa and his wife returned Sarah Fredericks with her prize-winning art Ballroom of the Carolina prepare for this concert. from a European vacation. Hotel in Pinehurst at 2 p.m. The Moore County Sousa wrote the march “in Thursday, July 4. Concert Band will perform his head” while pacing the Fredericks’ Charcoal Piece At the age of 4, Geoff four compositions from one deck of the ship and did not Gallante found his older of America's favorite com- write down the notes until brother’s trumpet and has posers, John Phillip Sousa. after he arrived at home. Selected as Best in Show been playing since that time. Sousa, who was born in It is traditional for the Sarah Fredericks’ char- Courtney Herndon. He was the youngest instru- 1854, is so appreciated that Moore County Concert Band coal and graphite Watercolor — first place, mentalist (at age 6) to per- he was elected to the Hall of to perform “Armed Forces “Solomon” piece was select- KC Sovari; second place form at the White House Fame for Great Americans. Salute” on July Fourth to ed as Best in Show at the Mary Ellen Warren; third and the Kennedy Center. Only 102 persons have been honor veterans and current Artists League of the place, Kathy Leuck; honor- Geoff has traveled to 32 so honored. military service members. Sandhills judged exhibit on able mention, KC Sovari states for solo performances One of the Sousa marches Veterans and members of Sunday, June 2. and Elfie Alexander. with distinguished ensem- is named for the New York the five military branches Judging this year’s exhibit Alcohol Inks — first bles including five military Geoff Gallante City Hippodrome Theater. are invited to stand as the was Joseph DiGiulio, an place, Pam Griner; honor- orchestras. He appeared on From 1905-1939, Americans song from their branch is internationally recognized able mention Emma Wilson “The Tonight Show with Jay saw lavish spectacles with played by the band. artist who resides in and Tommy McDonald. Leno,” “The Today Show” on stage with numerous notable elaborate sets performed The Moore County Raleigh. He gave a brief Acrylic — first place, NBC, and “The Early Show” jazz icons at famous venues there. Harry Houdini per- Concert Band is a volunteer critique of each piece Frank Giordano; second on CBS. This talented musi- in Chicago, Washington and formed in the Hippodrome. organization of musicians of selected for an award and place, Kathy Leuck; honor- cian has played the national New York City. The theater closed in 1939 all ages and walks of life. his major comment about able mention, Frank anthem at 16 professional Geoff Gallante is a middle after motion pictures This is the last concert of Fredericks’ piece was that Giordano. sports venues. school student in replaced live performances. the season. The public is it was “flawless.” Mixed Media — first In addition to his solo Alexandria, Va., who takes Sousa wrote 15 works for invited at no charge. The exhibit featured place, Irene Dobson; honor- engagements, Geoff plays in piano lessons and sings in the musical stage. Included Seating is available on a approximately 100 paint- able mention, Betty two jazz ensembles with the school chorus. He enjoys in the program is Sousa’s “El first come-first served ings in various mediums, Chandler and Elda Hiser. older musicians in the swimming, riding his bike, Capitan.” The origin for the basis. Patrons should arrive and prizes were awarded as The exhibit will run until Washington, D.C., area. One and learning Spanish. Geoff march was his comic opera early for best seat selection follows: June 27. Hours areMonday group performs traditional is one of seven children. of the same name. This and parking spaces. Oils — first place, Linda through Saturday from New Orleans jazz and the His favorite activity is march was used to salute For more information, Breuning; second place, noon to 3 p.m. other focuses on big band watching classic television veterans returning from the visit www.moorecounty- Joan Williams; third place, The Artists League is and swing arrangements. shows from the 1960s. Spanish-American War. band.com or call (910) 235- Sarah Fredericks; honor- located at 129 Exchange St. Geoff also plays contempo- “The talent of this extraor- One Sousa composition 5229. able mention, Nancy in Aberdeen. Call (910) 944- rary jazz and has shared the dinary young man will be which is not a march is the Yanchus, Harry Neely and 3979 for information.

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