A Patriotic Gazebo

The Presbyterian Church on the Mountain (PCOM)* in Delaware Water Gap, PA presented the first in their first Summer Gazebo Concert Series on Sunday June 14th with the classical musical group known as “Calliope” performing Americana and classical pieces during warm early evening hours. This particular concert proved to be very opportune as the music presented coincided with the Flag Day Holiday which was that very day. A modest crowd gathered upon the lawn facing the Gazebo while appetites were not only intrigued by the musical renderings but by the foods lovingly prepared for the those working the concessions area.

The Concert began with an introduction by the PCOM Committee Chairperson Bonnie Childs* of Calliope which consists of Gina Bertucci and Barbara McMahon on Flute and Piccolo (in addition to Barbara playing a piece on a Penny Whistle), Laura Goss* on Oboe, and Steve Mathiesen on Miranda. This is one of many PCOM* creative gifts to the community and each season seems to offer an opportunity to inspire more wonderful memories then the previous one. As the music began to play, it was made apparent this 2009 season was no exception.

Many of those who attended came to relive the memories of past seasons, many came in appreciation of the quality of music Calliope has become known for, but everyone left the concert with a profound sense of peacefulness gained by the reassurance these concerts give that Summer is finally here. Among those who attended this first concert of the series were Mike Wetmore* of Support Your Local Poet - Hooray (SYLP-H)* along with Gary Lambert* and Arline M. Smeltz*. The warm weather, conversation, and music melted away the hectic pace many finds themselves in during their week filled tasks and gave hope for a respite from future estrangements from a tranquil perspective with the promise of another such experience is only a week away.

The Next performance in The Presbyterian Church on the Mountain (PCOM)* Gazebo Concert Series will be on Sunday June 21st beginning at 6pm featuring the smooth Jazz sounds of Kate and Richie Roache*. Please Contact Bonnie Childs* at 570-992-3934 for more information.

You’ll find more photographs in The Forwardian Arts Society The POCM Gazebo Concerts 2009 Gallery at www.myspace.com/forwardian_arts.

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