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For Immediate Release
CHUCK
MANGIONE AMONG INITIAL INDUCTEES TO JOIN
THE
ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL OF FAME .
GALA
TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Debut Musical Event to Honor First Class of
Inductees on Sunday, April 29th at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – March 8, 2012 –
Jazz legend
and Grammy Award winning composer/ musician Chuck Mangione will be among the
initial class of inductees into the brand new ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL OF FAME. His
induction, a performance of some of his music, will take place at a
star-studded event on April 29th at the Eastman Theater, in
Rochester NY.
Tickets to the first Rochester Music Hall of Fame
induction ceremony are now on sale and are available through the Rochester
Philharmonic Orchestra box office by calling 585-454-2100, online at http://www.rpo.org/ or rochestermusic.org, and all area
Wegmans stores. Regular seats are $50-$35. Students and educators can purchase
tickets for $20*. Ticket sales will benefit the Rochester Music Hall of Fame.
The
Rochester Music Hall of Fame will roll out the red carpet beginning at 6 p.m.
on Sunday, April 29th at the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The musical event
begins at 7 p.m.
Program highlights will
include:
·
Chuck Mangione accepting his award – joined by Gap Mangione and his New Big Band, who will
be performing Chuck’s music.
·
A solo performance by former Wings & Sea Level
member, Joe English.
·
Rascals founding member Gene Cornish – who will be inducted and joined on stage by his
fellow Rascals bandmate, Felix Cavaliere. They will perform Rascals
classics with additional backing by Prime Time Funk.
·
Cecilia Calloway – the late Cab Calloway’s daughter will perform a
medley of his music featuring dancing by Rochester's Groove Juice Swing.
·
A performance of highlights from the Broadway musical, Annie, by its composer,
inductee Charles Strouse.
Also
appearing will be the University of Rochester Yellow Jackets,
Prime Time Funk as the event's house band and a Greater Rochester Area All-Star
High School orchestra.
"This
will be a historic event for Rochester. All living inductees are expected to
attend and many will share some exciting performances," said Rochester
Music Hall of Fame (RMHF) founder and board president, Karl LaPorta. "Our
goal is to honor and recognize the rich musical history and talent in
Rochester. The RMHF plans to annually induct and celebrate new nominees from
all walks of musical life and across the wide spectrum of musical styles and
disciplines.”
Canandaigua National Bank is the presenting sponsor for the Rochester Music Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for the next five years.
Note to editors:
High-resolution
photos of the inductees are available at http://rochestermusic.org/.
*Discounted
student and educator tickets can be purchased at the Eastman Theatre Box
Office.
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About the Rochester Music Hall of Fame
Launched
in April 2010, the RMHF is a non-profit organization made up of local musicians,
business owners, community leaders and other professionals. Its mission is to
recognize those with ties to Rochester whose talents have contributed to the
creation of musical excellence. Each year new members will be honored
through ceremony and celebration and their achievements memorialized to promote
an appreciation for the greater Rochester area’s rich and diverse musical
history and culture.