Friends of the Cape May Music Festival present Mountain Winds Wind Quintet in concert: Quintet to perform Cape May premiere of Daniel Dorff’s ‘Cape May Breezes’
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CAPE MAY — The Friends of the Cape May Music Festival invite the public to a chamber music concert featuring the Mountain Winds Wind Quintet performing the Cape May premiere of Daniel Dorff’s “Cape May Breezes,” and works by Elgar, Danzi and Draganski. The concert is being held at the Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 3 p.m.
The Friends are an affinity group of the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC); they share a passion for classical music, helping to support the annual Cape May Music Festival during its three-week residency in May and June and extend its presence in the community all year, through related events such as this concert.
The program will feature the following works: Edward Elgar’s “Six Promenades”; Franz Danzi Quintet in G minor, Op. 56, No. 2; Donald Draganski’s “Klezmer Music” and Dorff’s “Cape May Breezes.”
Dorff had this to say about his commission, “Cape May Breezes”:
“When flutist Jenny Cline proposed a commission for The Monmouth Winds, the image of a breezy shore came to mind immediately, with the wind instruments portraying ocean breezes. Only a few thoughts later, this became a suite of Cape May scenes, inspired by the quaint town at the southern tip of New Jersey. Cape May is known for its popular beach, for nature preserves that attract migrating birds and butterflies, for day trips and family vacations, for entertainment by Philadelphia musicians bartering concerts for hotel stays, and above all for its Victorian architecture, summer homes, and bed & breakfasts.” (Source: www.danieldorff.com/pn-cmb.htm).
Mountain Winds was formed in 2006 with two goals in mind: to meet and play the varied repertoire available for this instrumental combination, and to provide a professional performing ensemble in the Pocono area. The group rehearses and performs a wide variety of music from classical to contemporary, pops to patriotic, and marches, ragtime and Dixieland.
Tickets are adults. Tickets may be purchased in one of three ways: online at capemaymac.org/friends-events, at the door or by phone at 609-884-5404.
Become a Friend of the Cape May Music Festival and receive a discount on your admission. Admission is for students ages 18 and under. Discounted tickets and student tickets are not available for purchase online; they may be purchased at the door or by calling 609-884-5404.
The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC) is a multifaceted not-for-profit organization committed to promoting the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Cape May region for its residents and visitors. MAC membership is open to all. For information about MAC’s year-round schedule of tours, festivals, and special events, call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, or visit MAC’s website at www.capemaymac.org. For information about restaurants, accommodations and shopping, call the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cape May at 609-884-5508. For historic accommodations information, visit Cape May Historic Accommodations at www.capemaylodging.com.
Biographies:
Born in Philadelphia, flautist Donna Predmore studied at the Settlement Music School and with John Krell, piccolo player with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Recently she has studied with Dave Tofanie, a New York studio musician. She performs as a soloist and in chamber recitals extensively throughout the Pocono Area. She is a member of America’s oldest band, the Allentown Band, and participates in several performing groups including area theater productions.
Originally from the Scranton area, Molly Malone holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education/English from the University of Scranton. She has played oboe with the University of Scranton Bands, the Marywood University Orchestra, the Robert Dale Chorale, and the East Stroudsburg University/Community Band and has studied oboe with Mark Hill at State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase.
Marta Oberlin, clarinet, graduated from DePauw University with a bachelor’s degree in instrumental music education. While at DePauw she sat as principal clarinet in the University Orchestra, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. She also performed with the Jazz Ensemble and various chamber ensembles. She has studied clarinet with Randy Salman of DePauw University, and Larry Passin and Cynthia Grieder, both members of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. She has also studied saxophone with Randy Salman and flute with Cheri Haines. Marta performs throughout the Pocono area both as a soloist and with the Trinity Centennial band, Pocono Community Orchestra, and Trilogy Trio. She teaches clarinet, flute and saxophone students at Big Bug Music in Stroudsburg.
Jenny Wunder Galunic, horn, is an East Stroudsburg High School graduate and was a member of the district and regional band and chorus. She holds a bachelor of science degree in music education from Wilkes University. While in college she performed with the Inter Collegiate Band, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, and was a member of the All American Orchestra for a European tour. Jenny often plays in the orchestra for Pocono Lively Arts productions. She is a member of the Pocono Vocal Arts Society, and the Trinity Centennial Band. She is the chairman of the ESASD Halls and Walls of Fame and is a Selection Member of the Music and Meritorious Halls of Fame.
Lisa Schwartz graduated from Bellefonte High School and was a member of the District, Regional, and All-State Bands. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a master’s degree in reading from East Stroudsburg University. She is employed as a reading specialist in the Stroudsburg Area School District. She has performed in concert bands, community bands, pit orchestras, and small ensembles throughout the Poconos and the Slate Belt.
Daniel Dorff was born in New Rochelle, N.Y.; acclaim began at age 18 with First Prize in the Aspen Music Festival’s annual composers’ competition. Dorff received degrees in composition from Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. Dorff’s compositions have been published by Theodore Presser Company, Carl Fischer, Lauren Keiser Music/MMB, Shawnee Press, Mel Bay, and Kendor Music, and recorded on Albany, Bridge, Centaur, Crystal, Azica, and many other labels. YouTube videos of his compositions and arrangements have received over 1 million views.
