The Needham Concert Society
The Needham Concert Society was founded twenty-seven years ago by William Gibson, a talented and generous Needham resident and Boston Symphony Orchestra member. He strove to present excellent live performances to Needham audiences. NCS presents talented ensembles and soloists from the Boston area, including members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
The Concert Society has presented many concerts at the First Baptist Church of Needham as well as other churches and schools in Needham. Every year four programs are presented, including an annual Piano Festival. On March 29 and 30, 2008, NCS will hold its tenth annual Piano Festival at the beautiful new Needham Free Public Library.
The Needham Piano Festival is a two day celebration of solo and ensemble music featuring performances by student and professional pianists. Student recitals take place on Saturday, March 29, when Needham’s young musicians have the opportunity to play in a public concert. On Sunday, March 30, the featured performers are Needham resident pianists Soomi Lee and Steve Sussman in a shared recital. Selections include music by Chopin, Debussy, Falla, Rachmaninoff and Scarlatti, as well as jazz interpretations from the “Great American Songbook”. The concerts are free and open to the public.
The Concert Society is managed by a Board of Directors who share the responsibilities of programming, publicity and production logistics. If you would like to be notified of future Needham Concert Society events, learn more about volunteer opportunities, or participate on the Board of Directors, please contact Judy Currie at HYPERLINK jac600@rcn.com or David Tierney at HYPERLINK d.tierney@rivers.org.
Piano students can register for the Piano Festival by submitting the Piano Festival registration form by March 14. The teacher’s permission is the only requirement.
Here is the NCS Piano Festival schedule, 2008:
March 29, 2:00 and 3:30 pm Piano Student Recitals Needham Library
March 30, 3:00 pm Soomi Lee and Steve Sussman Needham Library
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Needham Concert Society
Tenth Annual Piano Festival
Student Recitals
Saturday, March 29, 2008
2:00 and 3:30 p.m. Student Piano Recitals
Piano students of Needham will have an opportunity to perform in front of an audience.Intermediate (Bach Minuets) and advanced students are invited to play one selection.
Location: Needham Free Public Library
Eligibility:
• Performers must be Needham residents, 18 years old or younger.
• Students must be currently taking lessons and have their instructor’s permission.
(The instructor does not have to be a Needham resident.)
Repertoire: One short selection or one movement of a Sonatina or Sonata
All performances are limited to 5 minutes.
Cost: A fee of $20.00 per performer must accompany each registration form.
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 14, 2008.
Performances will be grouped into programs of approximately 40 minutes in length. Siblings whose applications are received together will play on the same program. The recitals are free and open to the public. Your teacher will be notified by March 22 to confirm the time of your performance.
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Name________________________________________________Age_____
Address______________________________________________________
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Phone_________________
Name of selection, opus number etc._______________________________________
Composer_________________________________Duration (required)_____________________
Parent’s signature_____________________________________________
Name of teacher___________________________________Phone________________
Teacher’s signature______________________Teacher’s e-mail address_______________
¬If you have a preference about the recital time, circle one: 2:00 3:30
Send this registration form along with a check for $20.00 per performer,
payable to Needham Concert Society, to:
NCS / P.O. Box 721 / Needham MA 02494
supported by Needham Music / 947 Great Plain Avenue
and the Needham Free Public Library
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