Saturday, November 08, 2008

Band-O-Rama 08 At The Sherman

The Sherman Theatre* in Stroudsburg, PA hosted The East Stroudsburg University (ESU)* presentation entitled, “Band-O-Rama” on Friday November 7th featuring the talents of ESU* Students and Community Members who shared their creative abilities to make the evening an exciting and satisfying one while paying tribute to veterans. The Event celebrated the musical endeavors ESU engages in to enhance the University and its surrounding Communities. It was met by a sizably enthusiastic crowd of fellow students and “Band-O-Rama” fans who never missed an opportunity to express their appreciation to the entire performance.

The evening included selections performed by The University Woodwind Ensemble and The University/Community Concert Band as conducted by Dr. Otis C. French* along with a performance by The University Jazz Ensemble directed by Jim Daniels*. “Band-O-Rama” concluded with a rousing display of school spirit with a performance by The ESU* Warrior Marching Band and Color Guard led by Drum Majors Alyssa Behler and Jessica Bickel*. Among those performing were Chad Diehl*, Jesse Manzi*, Wendy Gross*, Adam Benefield*, Gina Bertucci*, Jenny Galunic*, and more. Among those attending were Richard Berkowitz*, Theresa Woehrel*, and Cheryl Yost* of The Sherman Theatre* along with Arline M. Smeltz* and Sue B. Dynamo. I’m sure I missed a few names and I apologize if yours were among them. Please feel free to share your reflections of the event as I’m sure others will be eager to learn of them.

The next shows at The Sherman Theatre* will be Arlo Guthrie’s “The Lost World Tour” on Sunday November 9th at 7:30pm, The COTA* Orchestra with Phil Woods presentation of “Library Alive” on Monday November 10th at 7:30pm, The Loft Snow Board Movie Premier on Thursday November 13th, The Tea Leaf Green and Al and The Transamericans’ Concert on Friday November 14th at 8pm, and another show in The Sherman Theatre‘s Independent Rock Series on Saturday November 15th at 6pm. Please Explore The Sherman Theatre* Website for more information. You’ll find numerous photographs at The Forwardian Arts Society Band-O-Rama 08 At The Sherman Gallery at myspace.com/forwardian_arts.

(*) denotes members of The Forwardian Arts Society in good standing and are considered Our Good Friends.

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