Century Bank Entertainment Series: The Atlanta Pops Orchestra to Perform at The Grand Theatre
December 10, 2014
7 North Wall Street – Cartersville, GA 30120
770-386-7343
The Atlanta Pops Orchestra to perform at The Grand Theatre in downtown Cartersville as part of the Century Bank Entertainment Series.
The Century Bank Entertainment Series at The Grand Theatre continues when The Atlanta Pops Orchestra returns to The Grand on Saturday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. This year’s program, under the direction of Dr. Tom Gibson, features a blend of contemporary and familiar holiday classics.
“The annual holiday concert is a Cartersville tradition, and it is a great way to kick off the holiday season”, says theatre Programs Coordinator, Terri Cox. “This will be our eleventh year featuring The Atlanta Pops, and we will have some our favorite traditional pieces as well as some selections that will bring back childhood Christmas memories.” Featured songs include, “I Wonder As I Wander”, “O’ Holy Night”, “White Christmas”, and “Sleigh Ride” among other familiar holiday selections including a medley of songs from the Disney move “Frozen”.
Cox added that The Grand has a unique relationship with The Pops in which the orchestra works with vocalists from the community. This year’s soloist are Christina Alexandersen and Joshua Cox
Orchestra level tickets are $25 and balcony level seats are $20. This is a reserved seating event. Purchase your tickets online at www.thegrandtheatre.org, at The Grand Theatre ticket office, located at 7 North Wall Street in downtown Cartersville, or by calling 770-386-7343. Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express are accepted. The ticket office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Grand Theatre also has four-event season tickets available for the rest of the series, and they make a great holiday gift. Remaining shows include bluegrass band, The SteelDrivers on February 7th, comedian Jon Reep on March 7th, and country music artist Doug Ford on April 18th. More show information and video samples can be found by visiting The Grand Theatre website at www.thegrandtheatre.org or on Facebook at “Century Bank Entertainment Series at The Grand Theatre”.
About Century Bank
Century Bank is Cartersville’s only locally owned, community bank, specializing in a quality and level of service not available from a megabank. Their core values optimize what a bank should be. Century Bank of Georgia is located at 215 East Main Street in Cartersville.
| About the Atlanta Pops In 1944 French immigrant Albert Coleman accepted the position of Musical Director for WSB Radio in Atlanta, Georgia and set about forming an orchestra that would include Atlanta’s best musicians and be available for radio dates, public concerts and free performances for the benefit of young people and aspiring musicians. Albert established his first Atlanta Pops in 1945 and led that ensemble for 55 years through appearances in Atlanta and throughout the southeast. In his long career, Mr. Coleman also served as Music Director for Chet Atkins and Boots Randolf and performed with many of the major symphony orchestras throughout the United States and Europe. Most of the concerts in Atlanta were free to the local audiences and drew thousands of attendees. During his tenure, Albert was responsible for discovering and contributing to the careers of many young artists. His contributions won him the honor of membership in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Since Albert Coleman retired in 1998, the orchestra has performed largely non-public events under local guest conductors. In 2002 former Atlanta Symphony Principal Trumpeter John Head became the Conductor and principal arranger for The Atlanta Pops succeeding Albert Coleman. In 2010 Maestro Head was succeeded by current musical director Dr. Jason D. Altieri, an accomplished conductor of symphony, opera and pops programs. About the Conductor Dr. Tom Gibson is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. After completing his undergraduate and graduate studies in Music at University of Michigan and University of Northern Colorado, respectively, he was a trombonist with the U.S. Navy Band in Washington, DC. As a member of that group, he performed around the world and at many ceremonial events at the White House, Pentagon, Arlington Cemetery, and elsewhere. While in the Navy Band, he completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts at Catholic University, and then began a career as a college professor of Music. Presently, he teaches at three universities in the area: Kennesaw State University, Mercer University, and University of West Georgia. Dr. Gibson founded the "KSU Alumni and Friends Brass Band" in 2011, and is the Musical director of the group. He enjoys a three-dimensional career as a conductor, performer, and pedagogue. In addition to The Atlanta Pops, he is a long-time member of the Joe Gransden Big Band, The Fabulous Fox Theatre orchestra (performing many of the touring Broadway shows), Bumpin' the Mango (Atlanta's most popular horn-funk band), The Neons, Jazz Orchestra Atlanta, Il Brasso Magnifico, and many others. He has also performed with The Atlanta Symphony, The Atlanta Opera, and Atlanta Ballet Company. He presently resides in Powder Springs, GA. |
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