Halloween At the Movies
HERSHEY, PA – The Hershey Symphony Orchestra will take the stage to open its
2006-07 concert season on October 28, 2006, 8:00 p.m., Hershey Theatre with its presentation of Halloween at the Movies featuring internationally recognized trumpet virtuoso Daniel Patrylak.
The evening’s repertoire will feature Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 in g minor, music associated with Alfred Hitchcock, the Concert Suite from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and Pirates of the Caribbean. This special evening is sponsored by Col. (Ret.) Charles & Mrs. Hoffman and the Hershey Symphony Foundation.
The HSO’s season continues with the ever-popular Holiday Spectacular on December 1, 2006, 8:00 p.m., at the Hershey Theatre. With well-known favorites of Tchaikovsky, Anderson and Berlin, this concert is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. Special guest for the evening will be the winner of the 2006 Young Artist Competition.
The Hershey Symphony has become an integral part of the Central Pennsylvania community and its quality of life. For more nearly 40 years the Symphony has entertained music lovers throughout Central Pennsylvania with classical, romantic, baroque, contemporary, symphonic and Broadway favorites. Comprised of outstanding local musicians, the Hershey Symphony Orchestra is one of the largest volunteer community orchestras in the nation.
About Soloist Daniel Patrylak
Daniel Patrylak is Emeritus Professor of Music at the University of Connecticut. A native of Plymouth, Pennsylvania and a graduate of the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, Patrylak auditioned successfully for the United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C. and performed as cornet soloist in concerts and coast-to-coast radio broadcasts. This was followed by positions on the faculty of the Eastman School of Music and with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. An internationally recognized trumpet virtuoso, he co- founded and served as first trumpet of the Eastman Brass Quintet, leading the group on concert tours throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America, and Israel. He has also performed as principal trumpet of the Danbury Brass Band of Connecticut during tours of Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland. Professor Patrylak’s students have achieved positions in major symphony orchestras, military bands, and faculty appointments in pre-college, collegiate and graduate music departments.
Daniel Patrylak is a featured artist on recordings for Vox, Mercury, Columbia, and Summit Records. As a charter member of the Eastman Wind Ensemble, he can be heard of the ensemble’s debut recordings under Frederick Fennell, as well as on recordings of the Eastman Rochester Orchestra under Howard Hanson. Recent releases include a double CD album from Summit Records of the Eastman Brass Quintet performing Renaissance Suites as well as premier performances of contemporary chamber music of Verne Reynolds. Recognized as a performer of both classical music and jazz, in addition to his work with the Marine Band, Rochester Philharmonic and Eastman Brass Quintet, Daniel Patrylak has appeared with many outstanding entertainers, and an eclectic mix of touring broadway shows, Ice Capades, Shrine Circus, Texas Brass Quintet, Hartford Symphony, Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Nutmeg Chamber Orchestra, Tuxedo Swing Band, and High Society Dixieland Band.
HSO Box Office & Ticket Information
Become a 2006-2007 subscriber and experience the wonderful music and programs the Orchestra offers you and your family. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and $5 for students. Children 12 and younger will be admitted free. Please contact the symphony office at (717) 533-8449 for additional information or visit our website at www.hersheysymphony.org.