NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2000

CARY BRINGS MARVELOUS MUSIC SERIES TO COMMUNITY CENTER;
 SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

CARY, NC – Season tickets are on sale now for Cary’s Marvelous Music Series featuring four extraordinary nights of music starring a wide range of nationally acclaimed artists. About every other month beginning in October, the Cary Community Center will be transformed into an intimate concert hall for North Carolina treasure Loonis McGlohan, The New York Brass, the Harlem Girl's Choir, and the locally favorite "Play With the Pro’s" concert of the North Carolina Symphony.

"We are excited to be bringing this caliber of entertainment to Cary," said Scotty Elliott, Town of Cary Cultural Resources Program Coordinator. "This is the first time that the Town has offered a season of nationally-known touring professionals."

At $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $25 for children 12 and under, the season ticket represents substantial savings over individual tickets and offers up front seating—first six rows--at the performance to make sure you don't miss a single note. Tickets for individual events are priced at $15 for adults and $12 for children 12 and under for preferred seating, and $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under for general seating.

"THE CAROLINA CONNECTION" WITH THE LOONIS MCGLOHON TRIO
Saturday, Oct 21, 2000 7:30 PM Cary Community Center

Individual Tickets On Sale Oct. 2

Loonis McGlohon, nationally-renowned pianist-composer and NC native, has accompanied many of the great singers in the world such as Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney and Mabel Mercer. This engaging concert is a personal musical tribute to the many notable North Carolinians—from Kay Kyser to Roberta Flack to James Taylor--who have left their mark on the library of American Popular Song. With the late Charles Kuralt, Loonis wrote a tribute to their home state, North Carolina, and music from that show is included in "The Carolina Connection."

THE NEW YORK BIG BRASS HOLIDAY CONCERT
Friday, Dec. 1, 2000 7:30 PM Cary Community Center

Individual Tickets On Sale Nov. 1

New York City’s most prominent large brass ensemble comes to Cary for this unique holiday concert. The 12-member ensemble features the leading brass players from the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the New York Pops. Equally comfortable with the music of American jazz greats and European masters, New York Big Brass performs music of many different styles accompanied by their funny and informal dialogue. A great way to kick off the holiday season!

NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY ‘S "Play with the Pros" Concert
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 7:30 PM Cary Community Center

No Tickets—Free Concert

One of the nation’s premier orchestras comes to Cary to brighten up the month of February. The full orchestra will present an evening of both favorites and music that will keep you abreast of the incredible variety of orchestra repertoire. This wonderful evening provides a rare treat to see the orchestra at no cost to the public. And to cap off the evening, members of the community will join the Pros onstage in a marvelous finale.

GIRLS CHOIR OF HARLEM
Tuesday, May 1, 2001 7:30 PM Cary Community Center

Individual Tickets On Sale April 4

Since their debut at Lincoln Center two years ago, The Girls Choir of Harlem has been delighting audiences with their articulated and talented voices. Today 50 girls comprise the touring concert group which performs a repertoire that emphasizes the classical tradition, but includes folk, spiritual and international songs as well. You don’t want to miss this exciting group on their first tour outside the New York area.

For more information, call 469-4061.

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PRIMARY CONTACTS:

Scotty Elliott, Cultural Resources Program Coordinator, 462-3864
Bill Coleman, Town Manager, 469-4002
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, 460-4951