Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 3:00PM
Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts

Alborada's newest production: “The Journey - Exploring the Origins of Flamenco”, traces the fascinating journey of the Gypsies from India through Egypt into Andalucia, and the exchanges and influences that took place as of 1200 years ago.  The concert pays tribute to the dances of India including the Gypsy dances of Northern India, plus Middle Eastern influences with dances from Egypt.  It will feature performers of Vazhuvoor Bani, Kathak and Barat Natyam, dances from Egypt, and the early Flamenco dances as well as fusion music compositions from all 3 countries and fusion dances of the soloist Indian, Egyptian and Spanish dancers. As always, the program will be educational as well as visually exciting and uplifting, following in Alborada's unique tradition in presenting performances exploring the cross-cultural aspects of Spain's rich history and culture.

Advance tickets are available at the Monroe Township Community Center, the Monroe Township Senior Center, and at the door in box office five hours prior to performance.

Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 7:30PM
Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Art

Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of the music of Led Zeppelin. It's been their mission to bring the studio recordings of "the mighty Zep" to life on the big concert stage. This is not an impersonator act but rather a group of six accomplished musicians who were fans first, striving to do justice to one of the greatest bands in rock history!

Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, Get The Led Out re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed live.

Advance tickets are available at the Monroe Township Community Center, the Monroe Township Senior Center, and at the box office five hours prior to performance.

Saturday, March 6, 2010 - 7:00PM
Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts 

The American Boychoir has been enriching the cultural life of the Nation for 73 years by bringing its unique and joyful sound to people around the world. Experience the choir hailed by The New York Times for their “riveting involvement and full-bodied sound.”  The American Boychoir, under the musical leadership of Litton-Lodal Music Director Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, will be performing, featuring musical selections as diverse and dynamic as the boys themselves, audiences are sure to be mesmerized by a memorable performance.  

The American Boychoir’s program will take the audience on a musical journey around the world, with selections from all continents including works by Victoria, Desprez, Schütz, Brahms, Fauré, Mulholland, Lauridsen, and Hampton.

Boys in grades 3-7 who love to sing, are encouraged to audition after the concert. No preparation is necessary.  More information about The American Boychoir can be found at www.americanboychoir.org. 

The American Boychoir is regarded as the United States’ premier concert boys’ choir. It continues to dazzle audiences with its unique blend of musical sophistication, effervescent spirit, and ensemble virtuosity. Boys in grades 4 through 8, reflecting the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of the United States, come from across the country and around the world to pursue a rigorous musical and academic curriculum at the school. The American Boychoir School, the only non-sectarian boys’ choir school in the nation, was founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1937, and has been located in Princeton, New Jersey, since 1950.

Maintaining an active national and international touring schedule, the Boychoir performs with world-class ensembles including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. The Boychoir appears regularly as featured artists with James Levine at the Tanglewood Music Festival, and has performed with the internationally renowned soprano Jessye Norman, prominent jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, pop diva Beyoncé, and at Carnegie Hall with Sir Paul McCartney.

Often called upon for boy soloists, members of The American Boychoir have performed with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, the Berkshire Music Festival, and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

The American Boychoir has been extensively recorded on its own label Albemarle Records and broadcast on radio and television, with over forty-five commercial recordings.

This program has been made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts; through a grant provided by the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission/Board of Chosen Freeholders.

www.americanboychoir.org

“Ivers bridges the gap between her celtic roots and styles ranging from jazz, salsa and flamenco to rock funk and even electronica … a sensation.”
- Billboard Magazine

"She electrifies the crowd with a dazzling show of virtuoso playing …then she focuses her attention outwards to the audience, who shout and cheer and answer her calls in a deafening chorus."
- Mary O'Malley, The Irish Times

"Eileen Ivers’ band electrified a familiar repertory, merging the Celtic and African diasporas...she made her instrument sound like Jimi Hendrix's guitar."
-Neil Strauss, The New York Times

Saturday, April 3, 2010 - 8:00PM
Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts

Virtuoso Celtic fiddler Eileen Ivers will change the way you think about the violin. The pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today and hailed as one of the great innovative pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres bring energy and light to the riveting world of Irish stories.

A not -to -be - missed performance including Immigrant Soul Band, outstanding vocalist Tommy McDonald, championship step dancers and of course the phenomenal Eileen Ivers!

Thursday, May 6, 2010 - 7:00PM
Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts

Performing with historic Baroque instruments, the three musicians explain how the sound differs from modern string. Q and A to follow.

www.njsymphony.org

Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 3:00PM
Richard P. Marasco Theatre for the Performing Arts

A blast from the past, their trademark strong vocals, horn arrangements and melodies have won them spots on the Ed Sullivan Show, Madison Square Garden, and Carnegie Hall.  Hits include “The Wanderer”, “Runaround Sue”, “Sixteen Candles”, “The Worst that Could Happen".

www.j-maestro-bklyn-bridge.com