The Reunion Music Society is proud of the progress that has been made in 2007. We sponsored 10 concerts before audiences totally over 2300 people. And the orchestra was full to over-flowing with many talented musicians.
The Annandale Brass and the NVCC-Annandale Symphony Orchestra continued their long-standing reputation of offering great concerts and the Reunion Jazz Orchestra came on the scene with four concerts, including "An Evening with the Duke" featuring a jazz arrangement of the "Nutcracker Suite" which was well-received by a large audience.
We are proud of the variety of music offered in fulfilling our mission of "Community Service Through Music". Premiere compositions were presented and we thank local cable channels for telecasting the "Music of the British Isles" and "Blues in Evolution" concerts.
In December the Arts Council of Fairfax County awarded RMS an operational support grant of over $6,000. We thank the Arts Council and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for their dedication to the arts.
The RMS and its three musical groups look forward to offering a wide variety of music for your enjoyment during 2008. Please refer to the schedule on this website by clicking on "Upcoming Events" and in our newsletters.
Pat Sawhney
President, the Reunion Music Society
RMS Receives Grant from Arts Council
RMS was notified last December that it had been awarded a 2008 Arts Council of Fairfax County grant of $6,020 for operational support. Funds were made available from a special set-aside for the arts by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The Society appreciates this support and is especially pleased to learn that the Arts Council grant review panel recognized our commitment to continue bringing quality programming to the community and to our dedication to reach out to diverse populations. The panel also noted the strong leadership of the Society’s Board of Directors and the many volunteers who assist us in so many ways.
Spring 2007 Orchestra Concert DVDs for Sale
Over 450 people enjoyed the NVCC-Annandale Symphony Orchestra’s outstanding "Music of the British Isles" concert last April. Fortunately the performance was professionally video recorded and a DVD is available for $12.50, including shipping and handling. Selections include "Music of the Royal Fireworks", "Irish Rhapsody No. 1", "Scottish Fantasy", and the world premiere work by eight Fairfax County high school composers, "Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra".
This DVD will bring back great memories to those people who attended this concert. Classical music lovers will also enjoy it. Please send your check payable to the Reunion Music Society to the Society’s office at 4022 Hummer Road (#213), Annandale, VA 22003. Your order will be mailed to you.
