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11/04/2012 11:00 PMOn Sunday, Nov. 11, members of the Community Music School (CMS) faculty come together to perform an array of chamber music and other works at 4 pm at the Centerbrook Meetinghouse, 51 Main Street, Centerbrook. A meet-and-greet reception immediately follows.
This annual event offers the community a unique glimpse into the wealth of talent and experience of CMS's faculty as they collaborate on a wide variety of selections. Among those scheduled are Tom Briggs, performing a tribute to legendary drummer Max Roach; cellist Christine Coyle, performing Rachmaninoff's Vocalise with piano accompaniment by Audrey Estelle; and Russ Becker, performing an original composition for clarinet, flute, and bassoon with colleagues. Other performers include Pamela Dubey Allen (flute), Lisa Gray (violin), Johanna Lamb (oboe), Marilyn Lazare (piano), Matthew McCauley (bass), Samantha Talmadge (voice), Neal Fitzpatrick (guitar), and Stephen Roane (guitar). The concert and reception are free and open to the public; at-will donations are gratefully accepted.
CMS offers music programming for infants through adults, building on a 30-year tradition of providing music instruction to residents of shoreline communities. CMS programs cultivate musical ability and creativity and provide students with a thorough understanding of music so that they can enjoy playing and listening for their entire lives. For information about CMS's programs, call 860-767-0026 or visit www.community-music-school.org.