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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Timothy Wiggins Music Director & Conductor 859.622.3471 timothy.wiggins@eku.edu LCO presents a “Spooky” Symphonic Experience Sponsored by Eastern Kentucky University Free and open to the public at Bryan Station High School LEXINGTON, KY (Sept. 5, 2023) — The Lexington Community Orchestra (LCO) presents a celebration of spooky classical music at 3:00pm Sunday, Oct. 29 at Bryan Station High School. This family-friendly event is a great introduction to orchestral music for children, or a fun reminder of Halloween favorites for the young at heart.
The concert program includes recognizable favorites from classic stories like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Peter and the Wolf. The orchestra will also perform creepier classics In the Hall of the Mountain King, Night on Bald Mountain, and Danse Macabre. Costumes are encouraged, and children will have the opportunity to march across the stage to show off their costume and get an up-close look at the musicians performing. Treat bags will be available at the end of the concert for children up to age 18. This concert is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required as seating is limited. Visit www.lexingtoncommunityorchestra.org to reserve seats. When: Sunday, Oct. 29 at 3:00pm Where: Bryan Station High School Auditorium Program:
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Dr. Wiggins will make his official debut at the Lexington Community Orchestra Fall Concert on November 18, 2018, at 3pm at Bryan Station High School.
(Lexington, KY) November 12, 2018 – Dr. Timothy Wiggins, Assistant Professor of Music Education and Associate Director of Bands at Eastern Kentucky University, has been named as the new Music Director of the Lexington Community Orchestra (LCO). The announcement was made by the Lexington Community Orchestra Board of Directors. Dr. Wiggins has assumed the title of Music Director in time for the upcoming 2018-19 Season. Wiggins has been well-received by the musicians of LCO. Board member and principal cellist Nancy McKenney highlights his experience and rapport with the members of the orchestra, stating that, "LCO is fortunate to have a director who is not only a very talented musician, but highly personable as well." Dr. Wiggins succeeds Jeremy Mulholland, who led the Lexington Community Orchestra for ten years. Dr. Timothy Wiggins Dr. Wiggins is an Assistant Professor of Music Education and Associate Director of Bands at Eastern Kentucky University. He holds a PhD in Music Education from Florida State University, a MM in Wind Conducting from the University of Memphis, and BM in Orchestral Bassoon Performance and Instrumental Music Education from Arizona State University. With an impressive history of teaching and conducting musicians of all levels, as well as his accomplishments as a professional musician, his talents will be a great asset to Lexington Community Orchestra. Dr. Wiggins expressed his enthusiasm about this new position. “I am honored to be working with such a talented group of musicians from the greater Lexington area. I have always advocated that great music comes from within all walks of life, and I am thrilled to be a part of this experience for these musicians and the supporters of this fantastic organization.” Dr. Wiggins will conduct LCO’s first concert this season on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 3pm at Bryan Station High School. The Beethoven program will include: Egmont Overture, Op. 84 Rondino for 8 winds, WoO 25 Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 Lexington Community Orchestra Currently celebrating its 29th Season, LCO is comprised of professional, semi-professional and amateur musicians, devoted to providing free, high-quality performances of classical music. For more information, interviews, and images contact: timothy.wiggins@eku.edu. For more details of the upcoming 2018-19 Season visit www.lexingtoncommunityorchestra.org. |
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