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What is The Great
American Songbook?
Saturday, August 10, 7:30 PM
Grace Hall, Grace Episcopal Church
4 Madison Ave., (Route 124), Madison,
New Jersey
The Great American
Songbook is basically songs written by American writers with some
additional numbers by others that have been popular through much of the
20th century.
These songs are often
referred to as "standards" - songs performed by cabaret and
club singers as well as by jazz artists. Most of the songs are from the
period 1920-1975, though a performance could include an earlier or
later song, depending on the style.
Many of the songs were
written for Broadway musicals or for films of the period. Among the
most popular songwriters are Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Richard
Rodgers, Jerome Kern, Jule Styne,
Hoagy Carmichael, George Gershwin, and Fats Waller.
Timothy Maureen Cole,
Emily Thompson, and Jason Adamo will perform some of their favorite
songs from the songbook with pianist John Pivarnik.
As in the past, the
orchestra will supply light refreshments.
Enjoy a full cabaret
experience! Bring along your favorite foods and beverages
to share with family and
friends before or during the evening.
Doors will open at
7:00 PM.
Enjoy some of the
greatest songs from America's greatest songwriters.
An added feature will be MUSIC
TRIVIA! with interspersed questions related
to music the orchestra
performs and to the Great American Songbook!
Hint: some questions will
have the answer within the question.
Two sample questions with bonus
sections:
What flower
inspired the song Edelweiss by Rodgers and Hammerstein?
Bonus Question #1:
In what musical is the song featured?
Bonus Question #2:
Which character sings the song?
Bonus Question #3:
What actor played the part in the film version?
For what city did
Handel compose Messiah?
Seating is limited!
Order your tickets early to be sure
and join the fun.
Tickets
are only $25 - click here to order now!
We look forward to
celebrating summer together!
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