Sunday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Concert Sponsored by the David and Sondra Mack Foundation On Sunday, July 19, The City of Belfast Youth Orchestra (CBYO) will perform at Morgan Park Summer Music Festival. The concert, which is free to the public, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Park. Founded in 1955, CBYO was formed to bring together young musicians to play classical music during troubled times in the city’s history. One of the founding members was the renowned flutist, Sir James Galway. Today, CBYO is regarded as among the finest youth orchestras in the U.K., Ireland and Europe and has performed in many Irish and U.K. concert halls. The appearance at Morgan Park, under the baton of Paul McBride, is an event of the orchestra’s 60th anniversary tour of the U.S. during which they are performing programs of the light classical repertory mixed with Irish favorites. The City of Belfast Youth Orchestra concert is underwritten by the David and Sondra Mack Foundation. Come on down to Morgan Park and enjoy a wonderful evening of family entertainment under the stars. Bring a blanket or chairs and picnic if you wish. Children are welcome. Morgan Park is located on Germaine Street at the end of Landing Road in Glen Cove. In the event of rain, the concert will be held in St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, Pearsall Avenue, Glen Cove. For further information, call (516) 671-0017, email [email protected], visit www.morganparkmusic.org or find us on Facebook at Morgan Park Summer Music Festival. Morgan Park Summer Music Festival is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that has been providing free concerts in the park for 56 years. The shows are completely funded through the generous donations that are received from businesses and individuals. Taxpayer money is not asked for nor received to bring this high caliber talent to the Festival. PHOTO CAPTION – As part of its 60th anniversary tour, The City of Belfast Youth Orchestra will perform at Morgan Park Summer Music on Sunday, July 19. The show, which is free to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Morgan Park. Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of musical entertainment that is sure to delight the whole family. |