The orchestra in concert. Photo by Michael Brennan.
By Stephanie Branta
The Northport Community Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Hyman, will present a free outdoor concert at noon on Saturday, June 7. The concert, which will include works by Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, and Vaughan-Williams, will be a feature of the annual Northport Chorale Craft Fair, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offer a wide variety of craft items from local artisans and other craft vendors.
The concert and fair will take place at the Northport Harbor Park, at the corner of Main Street and Bayview Avenue, adjacent to Northport Harbor. Following the concert, donations will be accepted; all proceeds will benefit the Northport Community Orchestra. The concert will be cancelled in the event of rain.
The Northport Community Orchestra was founded in early 2007, with the assistance of the Northport Chorale, when a group of dedicated musicians came together to share their music with the community. The orchestra has performed with the Chorale and has concluded two successful concerts on its own.
Programs have featured local soloists, including clarinetist Andrew Segale of East Northport and violinist Matthew Aprea of Northport. Director Richard Hyman, who is also Music Director of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Huntington and Director of Honors Orchestra and Choir at Francis Lewis High School in Queens, was recognized last year as Queens Music Teacher of the Year. The Orchestra seeks additional members. To schedule an audition, please call (631) 462-6617. For more information about the concert, call (631) 549-9515.
Stephanie Branta is a member of the orchestra.
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This is an unbelievable orchestra! Since their debut last spring they have shaken up the Huntington community with their exciting, dramatic, very professional performances. Don't miss any chance to hear them!