[Archived] April Bagels and Bach Concert Series

For Immediate release: April 2, 2018

The next “Bagels and Bach” Concert is scheduled for Sunday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St.  You will enjoy classical music, your children will become aware and will learn how to appreciate classical music, and you will be treated to a light brunch. What better way to enjoy a Sunday morning? 

The April 8 concert will feature Low Brass Orchestral Highlights (featuring excerpts from works by Wagner, Mozart, Schumann, Mahler, Berlioz, Hindemith and more!). Learn how the Trombone is featured within the orchestra. Featured musicians will be: Tyler Castrucci and Stephen Omelsky, tenor trombone; and Adam Stokes, bass trombone

All tickets are $9 per person, Children under 5 years old are free. Reserve your ticket today by visiting http://tiny.cc/yhysry.   

Tyler is Principal Trombone of the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic and Second Trombone of the York Symphony Orchestra. He also performs regularly with the National Philharmonic, Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra and the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his busy performing schedule, Tyler is the Low Brass Instructor for Bishop McNamara High School, DeMatha High School and the International School of Music.

Stephen (Dr. Omelsky) has performed frequently as Second Trombone with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. He received his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Trombone Performance from the University of Maryland, College Park. When he's not playing trombone, Dr. Omelsky can be found teaching Elementary Music in the Montgomery County Public School system.

Adam is the Bass Trombonist in the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic. A Virginia native, Adam received his Master of Music in Trombone Performance from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. An avid teacher, Adam maintains a large private studio in Northern Virginia.

The “Bagels and Bach” Concert Series is a family-friendly project of the Office of the Arts, a division of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.  For more information visit www.alexandriava.gov/Arts.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, email cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov, or call 703.746.5565 (Virginia Relay 711).