BOCA RATON — Jon Robertson, dean of Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music & Philharmonia guest conductor, has announced the Conservatory’s ambitious 2011-2012 Season, which will include:
- Lynn Philharmonia – 8 concerts
- Mostly Music Series – 3 concerts
- Student Performances – 14 concerts
- Faculty Concerts – 3 concerts
- Guest Artists – 2 master classes & 4 concerts
“The talented students and extraordinary faculty of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music look forward to sharing the beautiful world of music during our second season in the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, a world-class concert hall that enhances the musical offerings of our performing artists,” said Robertson.
“Our 2011-2012 season will present a broad variety of musical offerings designed to enrich the artistic spirit and nourish the soul.
Running from October 1, 2011 through May 5, 2012, 30 of the 32 concerts will be held in either the Wold Performing Arts Center or in the Armanick-Goldstein Concert Hall in the de Hoernle International Center. The two comfortable and acoustically outstanding performance spaces are located directly across from one another on Lynn University’s Boca Raton campus.
In addition, the Lynn Philharmonia will perform two special off-campus concerts: The annual Gingerbread Holiday Concert at the Boca Raton Resort and Club (December 11) and a Free Community Concert in the Mizner Park Amphitheatre on April 28.
The Lynn University Philharmonia sets the standard for conservatory level symphonic training. Now in its 18th season as a full symphony, the Philharmonia continues to present high-quality concerts with a wide range of repertoire. The Philharmonia is directed by Albert-George Schram, who is also resident conductor of the Columbus and Nashville Symphonies.
The schedule includes:
October 1 – 7:30 p.m. (Saturday); October 2 – 4 p.m. (Sunday)
Albert-George Schram, Music Director & Conductor
Mozart / Symphony No. 41; Mahler / Symphony No. 1
Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center
Tickets: Box: $50 / Orchestra: $40 / Mezzanine: $35
November 5 – 7:30 p.m. (Saturday); November 6 – 4 p.m. (Sunday)
Albert-George Schram, Music Director & Conductor
Beethoven / Symphony No. 5; Beethoven / Symphony No. 6
Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center
Tickets: Box: $50 / Orchestra: $40 / Mezzanine: $35
December 3 – 7:30 p.m. (Saturday); December 4 – 4 p.m. (Sunday)
Bruce Polay, Guest Conductor
Featuring winners of the Conservatory Concerto Competition
Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center
Tickets: Box: $50 / Orchestra: $40 / Mezzanine: $35
GINGERBREAD HOLIDAY CONCERT
December 11 – 3 p.m. (Sunday)
Sponsored by Bank of America; presented by the Lynn University Friends of the Conservatory of Music
Children of all ages will enjoy the beloved music traditions of the holidays. Under the baton of Maestro Albert-George Schram, the Lynn University Philharmonia performs this much-anticipated community concert. Proceeds benefit annual scholarships for Conservatory of Music students.