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Bay Chamber Concerts is celebrating its 50th year… and that means extraordinary programs for you. We hope you will join us for wonder-ful offerings of music and dance by exceptional performers from around the world, specially chosen to meet every interest and taste. Some people tell us that they cannot believe such riches are possible in a small community. But we know it is not the number of people who live in a place but the love they have for beautiful music and superb dance. We have been bringing these programs to Rockport, Camden, and Rockland for decades and our audiences continue to grow. There are many new ways to sign up for our events so that you can get the best seats for exactly the programs you want at the best pos-sible prices. There are also many opportunities for families and young people. If you do not find exactly the option you want, please call us. Anyone who wants to come to our programs should be able to do so and we will make it possible so long as there are enough seats.

We are thrilled that our 50th Anniversary film “Musical Gifts” will be screened several times this year before certain concerts. Please check the following pages for locations and screening times. So act now, plan your fall, winter and spring activities, and I will “see you at the show!”

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Jump rhythm Jazz ProjectSaturday, October 2, 20107:00 p.m. at the Strom Auditorium, Camden Hills Regional High SchoolEmmy award-winning Jump Rhythm Jazz Project celebrates the timeless core of jazz perfor-mance – dancing and singing in high-energy bursts of rhythm to the beat-driven sounds of swinging jazz, blues-and-funk-based rock, and world music. Artistic director, Billy Siegenfeld’s ground-breaking approach to body alignment called “standing down straight” has been

2010-2011 Performing Arts Seriescredited by Dancer magazine as “the first genuine jazz technique in forty years.” JRJP’s innovative system of vocal-rhythmic dance transforms the moving body, accompanied by scat-singing, into a rhythm-accurate, emo-tion-charged percussion instrument.

Mendelssohn, Muir & MoreSunday, October 10, 20104:00 p.m. at the Rockport Opera HouseBay Chamber’s Columbus Day weekend tradition: a group of chamber music all stars comprised of members of the prestigious Muir String Quartet and friends. During their week long residency through Bay Chamber’s Fall Foliage Chamber

Artists, programs, dates, times and locations subject to change.

Every concert features a different program.

Music program, these remarkable musicians will coach and provide musical inspiration culminating in this concert, devoted to favorite chamber works by Felix Mendels-sohn including the D minor piano trio and B-flat viola quintet. Performing in the concert are: Peter Zazofsky and Bayla Keyes, violins; Steven Ansell, and Maria Lambros, violas; Michael Reynolds and Marc Johnson, cellos; and Cary Lewis, piano.

Bach & Forth with stephen Prutsman, pianoSunday, November 21, 20102:30 p.m. at the Rockport Opera HouseIn a fascinating program that will debut here before heading to Lincoln Center in New York, the brilliant pianist Stephen Prutsman connects and juxtaposes the timeless music of J.S. Bach with works of virtually every style since his day. Unlike any concert ever presented at Bay Chamber, Prutsman’s performance will feature Bach’s music, which embodies emotion and expressivity rarely equaled in chamber music, and will match it with a variety of musical selections that mirror the unique character of Bach’s musical genius.2

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Jump Rhythm Jazz Project

Peter Zazofsky, Bayla Keyes

Steven Ansell, Michael Reynolds

Cary Lewis

Stephen Prutsman

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Artists, programs, dates, times and locations subject to change.

Every concert features a different program.

Natalie MacMasterWednesday, December 8, 20107:00 p.m. at the Strom Auditorium, Camden Hills Regional High SchoolInternationally renowned fiddler and Cape Breton native, Natalie MacMas-ter, is one of the most versatile and exciting young musicians on both the folk and Celtic music scenes. MacMaster’s live performances are a testament to her incandescent musicianship and boundless energy, featuring foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-rending ballads, and world-class step dancing. Natalie’s fiddling fireworks focus on traditional and contemporary Celtic melodies and are enjoyed by audiences of all ages!

epic Brass*Saturday, January 15, 20117:00 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, RocklandHeralded for its “virtuosity, versatil-ity and verve,” Earl Raney’s award winning Epic Brass Quintet will leave the rafters ringing with their

infectious sense of fun! Founded in 1983 and a featured favorite at Bay Chamber Concerts, this Boston-based ensemble combines elegant musical artistry with a youthful flair and brilliance, which has captivated audiences worldwide. Come hear their wide-ranging repertoire that reaches from Bach to Gershwin, Baroque quintets to Dixieland Jazz!

education extra: epic BrassFriday, January 14, 2011Time and location TBDFor more information contact Allison Lakin in the Bay Chamber office or go online at www.baychambercon-certs.org

Paul Winter Consort with Midcoast Community Chorus, and artist eric Hopkins* Sunday, February 27, 20114:00 p.m. at the Strom Auditorium, Camden Hills Regional High SchoolIn an exciting collaboration Midcoast Community Chorus will perform with the Grammy-award winning Paul Winter Consort. They will perform selections from Winter’s Missa Gaia including the 3 mass movements celebrating the whole earth as a sacred space. The concert will also feature a solo per-formance by Winter alongside The Balance Between Heaven & Earth, a multi-media exploration by artist, Eric Hopkins.

* Bay Chamber Concerts’ 50th Anniversary film “Musical Gifts” will be shown one hour before the concert. Free admission.

Natalie MacMaster

Epic Brass

Midcoast Community Chorus

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Curtis On Tour – spring, solzhenitsyn & stars*Sunday, March 27, 20112:30 p.m. at the Rockport Opera HouseOne of today’s most gifted artists, pianist Ignat Solzhenitsyn, performs with Philadelphia’s world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music’s rising stars. The spring 2011 tour features this Curtis piano faculty member and 1995 alumnus, Solzhenitsyn. He will be joined by two extraordinary Curtis students in a commissioned piece by Daron Hagen (’84 alum-nus). Other offerings include works by Brahms, Kurtag and Mozart’s beloved clarinet composition, the “Kegelstatt” Trio.

Héctor Del Curto’s eternal Tango Quartet*Sunday, May 8, 20117:00 p.m. at the Camden Opera HouseHeralded by The New York Times as a “splendid player,” with special mention for his “wistful, piercing solos on the bandoneón,” Argentinean musician Héctor Del Curto has captivated audiences around the world. He has shared the stage with such world-re-nowned tango legends as Astor

Piazzolla and Osvaldo Pugilese. Come experience tango at its finest with Héctor Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Quartet, as they create a rousing milonga (tango event) for dancers and listeners.

education extra: eternal TangoMonday, May 9, 2011Time and location TBDFor more information contact Allison Lakin in the Bay Chamber office or go online www.baycham-berconcerts.org

50th anniversary Chamber Music Celebration Saturday, May 21, 20117:00 p.m. at the Rockport Opera HouseSix favorite artists from Bay Chamber Concerts’ illustrious history come together to perform a program culminating in Brahms’ monumental piano quintet. Violin-ists Shmuel Ashkenasi (who played in the first season) and Joseph Silverstein (former concertmaster of the Boston Symphony), Violist and Curtis Institute of Music Direc-tor, Roberto Diaz; Vermeer Quartet cellist Marc Johnson; and pianists Wu Han (Co-Director of the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society) and prize-winner Anastasia Anto-nacos will perform in an historic homecoming.

Shmuel Ashkenasi

Joseph Silverstein Anastasia Antonacos

Roberto Diaz

Wu Han Marc Johnson

Midcoast Community Chorus Curtis on Tour

Héctor Del Curto

* Bay Chamber Concerts’ 50th Anniversary film “Musical Gifts” will be shown one hour before the concert. Free admission.

Bay Chamber Concertsc o m m u n i t y m u s i c s c h o o l

Music education for all ages and abilities

NEW PROGRAMS, NEW FACULTY. . . The Inaugural Year of Bay Chamber Community Music School

All programs will be held in our new location! 18 Central Street, Rockport

Please call (207) 236-2823 to register or visit us online at www.baychamberconcerts.org for more information.

Offerings include:• Private Instruction in violin,

viola, cello, piano, voice, and classical guitar

• Odeon Youth, Junior, Adult and Chamber Orchestras

• Chamber Music Coaching• Early Childhood Music and Movement• Classes in Theory and Composition,

Reading Music, and more!

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2010-2011 Calendar of events

Sat. Oct. 2, 2010 7:00 pm Strom Jump Rhythm Jazz Project

Sun. Oct.10, 2010 4:00 pm ROH Mendelssohn, Muir & More

Sun. Nov. 21, 2010 2:30 pm ROH Back & Forth with Stephen Prutsman, Piano

Wed. Dec. 8, 2010 7:00 pm Strom Natalie MacMaster** special event price

Sat. Jan. 15, 2011 7:00 pm Strand Epic Brass

Sun. Feb. 27, 2011 4:00 pm Strom Paul Winter Consort, Midcoast Community Chorus, & artist Eric Hopkins

Sun. March 27, 2011 2:30 pm ROH Curtis On Tour - Spring, Solzhenitsyn & Stars

Sun. May 8, 2011 7:00 pm COH Héctor Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Quartet

Sat. May 21, 2011 7:00 pm ROH 50th Anniversary Chamber Music Celebration

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ROH = Rockport Opera HouseStrand = Strand Theatre, RocklandCOH = Camden Opera HouseStrom = Strom Auditorium, Camden Hills Regional High School

Directions from all Points south• Follow I-95 North through New Hampshire to

the Maine Turnpike• Take the Maine Turnpike (I-95) to exit 52

(Falmouth)• Take I-295 North to Exit 31 (Coastal

Connector)• Turn right off the exit and continue straight

to Rt. 1 (about 2 miles)• Follow Rt. 1 North through several towns,

about 50 miles

To Rockland and the Strand Theatre• Continue North on Rt. 1 to Rockland.• Rt. 1 turns left at a traffic light and becomes

Main Street (one way)• The Strand Theatre is two blocks ahead on

the right• Parking is available on the street or in

the public lot on Winter Street (turn right immediately after the Strand Theatre)

To Rockport and the Rockport Opera House• In Warren, turn left onto Rt. 90• Follow Rt. 90 East through several towns

(about 12 miles)• Continue straight through the light at the

intersection with Rt. 1• Turn left at the end of Rt. 90 (West Street)

onto Pascal Avenue• Follow Pascal for approx one mile, taking

you through the village of Rockport

• After crossing a bridge, bear right and go up the hill on Central Street.

• The Rockport Opera House is on the right at the top of the hill

• Parking is available on the street or in the post office parking lot

To Rockport and the Strom Auditorium at Camden HillsRegional High School• In Warren, turn left onto Rt. 90• Follow Rt. 90 East through several towns

(about 11 miles)• Camden Hills Regional High School will be on

your left.• There is ample parking in the lots surrounding

the school.

To Camden and the Camden Opera House• In Warren, turn left onto Rt. 90• Follow Rt. 90 East through several towns

(about 12 miles)• Turn left onto Rt. 1 North• Follow into downtown Camden (about 3 miles)• The Camden Opera House is the first large

brick building on your left.• Parking is available on the street, and in

several public parking lots. Follow signs to public parking.

Bay Chamber Concerts

Ticket FeesRegardless of the size of your order, a $5 fee will be added to your order. You may avoid this fee by subscribing or by purchasing your tickets online at www.baychamberconcerts.org or at the box office at 18 Central Street in Rockport, Maine.

youth DiscountsBay Chamber Concerts believes in the power of music to entertain, educate and enlighten – and invites all ages to our concerts. Ages 18 and under may purchase tickets to any of our regular concerts for just $8, about the price of a movie.

Gift CertificatesGive the gift of music! We offer gift certificates in any denomination.

refunds and exchangesBay Chamber Concerts does not provide refunds. If you are unable to attend the concert, you may return your tickets for a tax-deductible donation or you may exchange tickets from one concert to another within the season for $5 by calling at least 24 hours in advance. The exchange fee is waived for subscribers.

seating PolicyAll concerts start promptly at published times. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of the house manager, and may be seated in locations other than those for which they are ticketed.

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Join in the celebration of 50 years of music!It’s not too late to join the 50th Anniversary Honorary Committee!Show your support and appreciation to Thomas Wolf and Bay Chamber Concerts and Community Music School for 50 years of music making by becoming a part of Bay Chamber history. Your $1,000 tax deductible gift will support scholarship, artist residencies and much more. In addition, be included in Bay Chamber’s commemorative 50th Anniversary book with original artwork by Eric Hopkins. To learn more contact Monica Kelly in the Bay Chamber office.

Limited edition of 50 signed and numbered 16” x 20” giclee prints generously provided by the artist for sale exclusively to Bay Chamber patrons. If interested in purchasing an original print, contact Monica Kelly in the Bay Chamber office.

50th Anniversary Artist Alan Magee “Septet for Erwin Schulhoff.”

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series PackageProvides tickets to all 9 Performing Arts Series Events at up to 33% savings!

Classical PackageIncludes five Classical Events at 22% savings! The events are:

Mendelssohn, Muir & More; Bach & Forth with Stephen Prutsman, piano; Epic Brass; Curtis on Tour – Spring, Solzhenitsyn & Stars; and 50th Anniversary Chamber Music Celebration.

rhythm PackageIncludes five Assorted Events at 22% savings! The events are: Jump Rhythm Jazz Project; Natalie MacMaster; Epic Brass; Paul Winter Consort, Midcoast Community Chorus & artist

Eric Hopkins; and Hector Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Quartet.

The explore PassApplies when you buy tickets to five events or more, 22% savings!

Flex Pass – NeW THIs year! Applies when you buy tickets to three concerts or more, 11% savings!

youth subscriptionsAll of our concerts are great for families. Ages 18 and under are just $8 per concert!

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Rockport Opera House The Strand Theatre Strom Auditorium Camden Opera House 6 Central Street, Rockport, ME 34 Main Street, Rockland ME 25 Keelson Drive, Rockport, ME 29 Elm St., Camden ME

All venues are air conditioned and handicap accessible. Please call ahead to reserve special needs seating.

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Subscription Tickets Option 1 - Package subscription Seating section pricing: Prime Qty. Value Qty. Youth Qty. Subtotal Series - All 9 concerts $275 $230 $72 $Rhythm - 5 eclectic concerts $180 $130 $40 $ Includes Jump Rhythm Jazz Project; Natalie MacMaster; Epic Brass; Paul Winter Consort, Midcoast Community Chorus & artist Eric Hopkins; and Hector Del Curto’s Eternal Tango QuartetClassical - 5 classical concerts $175 $125 $40 $Includes Mendelssohn, Muir & More; Bach & Forth with Stephen Prutsman, piano; Epic Brass;Curtis on Tour - Spring, Solzhenitsyn & Stars; and 50th Anniversary Chamber Music CelebrationSubscribers may also purchase additional tickets to single concerts by calling the box office (207) 236-2823. Option 2: Pick a Pass Explore Pass - pick five events or moreDeduct $10 off each Single Prime Ticket. Discount already included in all Single Value and Youth Tickets. Flex Pass - pick three events or moreDeduct $5 off each Single Prime Ticket. Discount already included in all Single Value and Youth Tickets.Pick your Explore or Flex Pass events using the Single Ticket chart below or call the box office (207) 236-2823 for assistance.

Option 3: single Tickets Day Date Time Venue Performance Sat. Oct. 2, 2010 7:00 pm Strom Jump Rhythm Jazz Project $45 $25 $8 $Sun. Oct. 10, 2010 4:00 pm ROH Mendelssohn, Muir & More $45 $25 $8 $Sun. Nov. 21, 2010 2:30 pm ROH Back & Forth with Stephen Prutsman, Piano $45 $25 $8 $Wed. Dec.8, 2010 7:00 pm Strom Natalie MacMaster **special price $50 $30 $8 $Sat. Jan.15, 2011 7:00 pm Strand Epic Brass $45 $25 $8 $Sun. Feb. 27, 2011 4:00 pm Strom Paul Winter Consort, Midcoast Community $45 $25 $8 $ Chorus, & artist Eric HopkinsSun. Mar. 27, 2011 2:30 pm ROH Curtis On Tour - Spring, Solzhenitsyn & Stars $45 $25 $8 $Sun. May 8, 2011 7:00 pm COH Hector Del Curto’s Eternal Tango Quartet $45 $25 $8 $Sat. May 21, 2011 7:00 pm ROH 50th Anniversary Chamber Music Celebration $45 $25 $8 $

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