The Glenn Miller Orchestra coming to The Round Barn Theatre
Concert is August 27th, One Show at 2 p.m.
Glenn Miller Orchestra
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The World Famous, Glenn Miller Orchestra, is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. Trombonist Larry O'Brien is the orchestra's present musical director.
In an era of blaring brass, rinky-dink pianos, and
throbbing drums, a young orchestra leader named Glenn Miller was seeking
ways to keep his head above water, his band together, and a unique
sound. He
found sound and salvation by muting the brass, featuring the mellow
sound of the trombone, and turning the lead over to the reeds. By
creating the unmistakable "Glenn Miller' sound, he lifted himself
and his orchestra to an exalted position among the finest groups
of the Big Band Era.
The career of Captain Glenn Miller ended in 1944 when his plane went down over the English Channel, but his musical heritage and memory lives on. Thursday night, under the musical direction of Larry O'Brien, those same sounds came alive and reverberated throughout the Walhalla Civic Auditorium before a packed house of enthralled, enthusiastic music lovers. For many a gray head, the years rolled away to the tune of Moonlight Serenade, Perfidia, Jukebox Saturday Night, and Little Brown Jug among scads of other immortal favorites from the Glenn Miller Library. For the younger generation, it was a new experience.
One of the most arresting pieces was the mellow sound of O'Brien's trombone as he re-created in the Miller style the haunting strains of Danny Boy, a famous Irish tune, written by an Englishman, about a father's love for his son. It evoked many a wet cheek and a standing ovation. Miller's music is powerful.
The talent of the orchestra and singers under the direction of Larry O'Brien is truly remarkable. WCA continues to bring outstanding performances to the area.
Glenn Miller Dinner and Concert
Enjoy two hours of American's favorite big band in concert with one
intermission. The ticket price is $55 for special buffet meal and
show, includes sales tax but not gratuity.
Group Package includes gratuity. One free package for every 20 reservations, two free packages for every 30 reservations.
Glenn Miller Overnight Package
Glenn Miller Special $99.95 per person includes meal,
show, overnite, deluxe continental breakfast, and $50 in Free discount
coupons, based on double occupancy (hotel tax and tip not included)
Moonlight Serenade
Special
$149.00 per person based on double occupancy includes meal,
show, Threshers Dinner, Plain and Fancy, overnite,
deluxe continental breakfast, $50 in discount coupons and a gift. (hotel
tax and gratuity is not included)
Call (800) 800-4942 for reservations and additional information
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