Music on The Divide opens their 22nd season with the sounds of the Sierra Nevada Winds Orchestra who is celebrating their 19th year of live musical performances. Come and enjoy the afternoon as the Winds Orchestra provides our audience with high quality music featuring the finest traditional and contemporary wind music. “Programs are chosen to stir the spirit and provide emotional and intellectual gratification for both musicians and listeners.” Bill Hill, Conductor

OUTDOOR CONCERT: Wine tasting at 3:30 P.M. ~ Concert at 4:00 P.M.  VFW Park, Corner of Wentworth Springs and Eaton Road, Georgetown

October 17, 2010
MUMBO GUMBO

As the name suggests, the New Orleansflavored septet blends many genres to create its sound. It is a spicy blend of Gulf Coast musical influence. The musical melting-pot of styles that characterize this region is the basis for Mumbo Gumbo’s festive sound. From soul to Zydeco and from ballad to boogie, the band has covered the gamut in its nearly 20-year history. You may have heard their music on the TV hit show “Northern Exposure” or in the movie “Her Minor Thing.” in which the band appears on screen. Mumbo Gumbo has become an institution on the Northern California concert scene and always makes sure it leaves audiences dancing their hearts out.

November 14, 2010
KERRY CHRISTENSEN

Kerry is not your typical yodeler and is perhaps the only full time yodeler in the World. He is also an outstanding musician and performer, and his talent as a singer and his skill on the accordion and zither are superb. He is the former Disneyworld Yodeler at Epcot Center and the yodeling voice of villain Alameda Slim in Disney’s animated movie Home on The Range. Kerry won the National Western Music Association’s Yodeling Championship, but is equally skilled in Alpine, and many other yodeling styles. He performs as many as 200 shows per year and has been seen at County Fairs in almost every state. Kerry will offer a fabulous afternoon of entertainment yodeling and singing songs from all cultures. Don’t miss this most unique musical adventure. Regular Concert

December 19, 2010
COLLA VOCE

Col’-lah vo’-cheh, (Italian for “follow the voice”), was established in 2005, by Janine Dexter, Artistic Director and Conductor, and is a professional caliber chamber choral organization. Colla Voce is committed to the performance, education, and appreciation of a wide range of quality choral music. The chamber singers have been described as the area’s premier choral ensemble, exhibiting artistic excellence, delighting and inspiring audiences. Come and experience the magic of the Christmas season with the wonderfully artistic singers of Colla Voce.

January 23, 2011
YOUNG MUSICIANS CONCERT
FREE CONCERT!

This is always a very special day and looked forward to by friends, neighbors and relatives. It’s an opportunity to witness the talent, stage presence, and expertise on a variety of instruments, including voice, from the youth of the Georgetown Divide. Students must first pass an audition and are eligible to perform until an upper age limit of 22. They also must have a Divide address or attend school on the Divide. It is the intention of Music on The Divide to encourage and enrich the lives of these youth who hold so much promise.

February 13, 2011
ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS

Alasdair Fraser is recognized throughout the world as one of the finest fiddle players Scotland has ever produced. His dynamic fiddling, engaging stage presence, and deep understanding of Scotland’s music have created international demand for his solo appearances at festivals and in concert halls throughout Europe and North America. Fraser has been featured on over 100 television and radio shows in the UK and on several nationally-broadcast programs in the U.S. including CBS Sunday Morning, A Prairie Home Companion, etc. He now regularly tours with Natalie Haas, a cellist and graduate of Julliard, who can switch just as effortlessly as Fraser from a gentle singing tone to a driving, dancing melody. A positive joy.

Reception for Donors & Underwriters following concert

March 13, 2011
BILL ALKIRE & THE JAZZMIN

Come and spend a nostalgic afternoon with the Jazzmin under the direction of Dr. Bill Alkire, and enjoy the contemporary arrangements of tunes from Broadway musicals, movie themes and original jazz compositions. Enjoy familiar tunes with a fresh listening experience as you hear the variety of moods in jazz today. This quartet will bring to life varying rhythms including Swing Bossa Novas, slow ballads, music growing out of the influence of the Swing Era, and will be woven throughout the program to provide a pleasing mix for the audience. This wonderful concert will lift your spirits and brighten your day.

April 17, 2011
TANYA PLESCIA

Tanya is a concert pianist and composer who is described as sensitive and one who plays from her heart. Her interpretations of the classics are unique yet pure and her original compositions are like nothing you’ve ever heard before. Her piano music is spiritual, beautiful and rhythmically exciting; classical yet accessible to the modern ear - “music that really makes you think and feel” (Sacramento Bee). Tanya’s CD has been featured on local classical radio KXPR, as well as on radio stations across the US and in Germany.

May 15, 2011 “May Gala”
KIM ANGELIS

This internationally acclaimed composer and violin virtuoso is often described as transforming herself from a soft-spoken, modest and spiritual person into a wild creature of the violin with flying skirts and hair, a few broken bowstrings and stomping heels. Kim has enthralled concert audiences from Chile to Alaska and over the seas to Asia with her dazzling virtuosity and exuberant stage presence. You may have heard her passionate, gypsy-inspired music on network TV, PBS, NPR or during the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Her latest CD “Gypsy’s Odyssey” made the “Top Ten” lists in places as diverse as Santa Cruz, Calif., and Herford, Germany. Tuck a violin under her chin and this artist becomes a powerful, scintillating, dancing presence.

Student Concert (Monday following concert)