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As our 28th season comes to a close, the Lake Tahoe Music Festival board and staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all. It was a spectacular season, from our Opening night Gala to an evening at West End Beach with America. From Broadway’s Debbie Gravitte at Tahoe Donner to Simply Sinatra with Steve Lippia at Old Greenwood Resort. Then on to Northstar at Tahoe for 3 amazing evenings with Wynonna, Natalie Cole and Michael McDonald. Even rain and hail, did not stop everyone from having fun. The season finished off with Nikki Yanofsky at Martis Camp.
Coupled with our successful inaugural year of the LTMF Orchestra Academy, which hosted 35 residents from 7 countries and 6 states who studied and performed with Orchestra Masters, a Tony award winner and a season entertainer. Our Tahoe Truckee Youth Music Program had its largest number of participants to date! We are so proud to have been a part of all your training.
As a non-profit organization we rely on the support of the community for our financial well-being. Without our dedicated sponsors, donors and ticket purchasers we could not continue to bring these outstanding musical experiences and educational opportunities for aspiring young musicians.
We thank you!
Grammy Winner Natalie Cole Joins 2010 Festival Lineup
TRUCKEE, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2010) -- The 28th season of the Lake Tahoe Music Festival gears up for its concert series with the first artist announcement, Natalie Cole performing Aug. 5 at Northstar-At-TahoeTM Resort. Combining R&B, jazz and pop sounds, the nine-time Grammy Award-winner joins the summer festival’s six-concert season taking place July 22 – Aug. 7, 2010, at scenic venues throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee, Calif. Tickets, just $37.50 for general seating and $63 preferred, go on sale March 15.
Known for her “Unforgettable” duet with father, Nat “King” Cole, she mesmerized audiences once again with her 2008 release “Still Unforgettable” and 2009’s “Let’s Talk About Love.” Cole brings a 13-piece big band along with her enchanting vocals set to fill the mountain air with hits she’s recorded from the American Songbook along with so many of her own songs. She serenades North Lake Tahoe with many of her No. 1 hits including “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” “Inseparable,” “Our Love,” “I’ve Got Love On My Mind,” “Pink Cadillac” and “Miss You Like Crazy,” to name a few.
Additional concerts for the festival’s 2010 season highlight classic rock, Broadway, orchestra and jazz. Tickets, ranging from $25 - $63, can be purchased online at www.TahoeMusic.org, by phone at 530-583-3101 or at the Music Festival office, located at 10775 Pioneer Trail, Suite 210 in Truckee Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information about the Lake Tahoe Music Festival, log on to www.TahoeMusic.org or call 530-583-3101.
Founded in 1982 by Edgar Braun, conductor of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, the Lake Tahoe Music Festival is a summer music destination presenting an annual concert series at scenic venues throughout North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. The Lake Tahoe Music Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that presents quality, diverse musical experiences and creates educational and performance opportunities for aspiring young musicians including the new Orchestra Academy. Funds for the Festival are raised through individual donations, corporate sponsorships and grants.
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LTMF Launches Orchestra Academy for 2010
Through a reallocation of current funds, the Lake Tahoe Music Festival is launching a new program in the summer of 2010 – the Lake Tahoe Music Festival Orchestra Academy. The program provides world-class training and real-life professional experience to 36 young, aspiring musicians aged 18-22 from across the country.
The students participate in a 10-day program that bridges the gap between college music studies and musical employment. Participating musicians will live at Granlibakken Resort in North Lake Tahoe to rehearse and learn with professionals prior to performing two Lake Tahoe Music Festival concerts and at smaller venues throughout the region.
Principal players drawn from major U.S. orchestras participate in the Academy as instructors, teaching master classes and soloists, coaching student musicians and serving as professional mentors through career planning classes.
Auditions will be conducted through YouTube videos, and applications will be accepted starting in January 2010. Watch for more details coming soon.
