Erie Philharmonic Hosts Hometown Concerts

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The Erie Philharmonic takes the show on the road again this summer with their popular In Your Hometown concerts. Enjoy free music in Downtown City Park in Corry, Diamond Park in Meadville, Gibson Park in North East, Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview and Girard, and Goodell Gardens in Edinboro.

BEGINNING JUL. 10

The Erie Philharmonic is transporting audiences to the British Isles with the return of their In Your Hometown Concert Series. Traveling across Erie County, the series of free concerts features music curated for the outdoors, including Gustav Holst's St. Paul's Suite, Ralph Vaughan-Williams's Tuba Concerto in F Minor, and Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 in A Minor. Activities in the park will precede each concert.

The concert series' locations include Downtown City Park in Corry, Diamond Park in Meadville, Gibson Park in North East, Pleasant Ridge Park in Fairview and Girard, and Goodell Gardens in Edinboro. Select concerts will feature performances by the Erie Philharmonic's Brass Ensemble under the direction of Principal Tubist Ken Heinlein. The final concert of the series will be with the Erie Philharmonic Octet featuring the Junior Philharmonic String Quartet and the Philharmonic Chorus Chamber Choir.

In addition to the concerts, the Erie Philharmonic will be hosting two summer events for young musicians. Mini Maestros: A Sound Playground will feature free activities aimed at kids ages 6 to 10, including an instrumental petting zoo, cardio drumming, build-an-instrument, sound wave explorations, relaxation with sound bowls, make a tune, and the conductor's podium. Refreshments will be provided, and families can RSVP for the event on the Philharmonic website. The annual Summer Music Camp will also begin at the end of this month, which helps students continue to develop their music skills learned during the school year. Choral students will need to be entering 3rd through 12th grade, while orchestral students are required to have at least one year of experience on their primary instrument. The combined camp will teach students about performing with an ensemble with age-appropriate techniques alongside elective classes, music theory, and efficient practice, culminating in a Student Showcase at the end of the week.

July 10, 12, 16, 21, 24 and Aug. 6 // 7 p.m. // Various locations // Concerts are free // Concert info: eriephil.org // Summer camp is $125 for the week. For info: eriephil.org/summercamp