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BRITT FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA SEASON

CELEBRATING BEETHOVEN’S 250TH BIRTHDAY

he Britt Festival Orchestra, under the leadership of Music Director Teddy
TAbrams, invites audiences to the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birthday
the way they imagine he would celebrate: with cutting-edge compositions by living
composers who personify his spirit and ethos. The great master’s Symphony No. 9
forms the heart of the tribute, and other programs explore his sphere of influence.

The season kicks off with a special project. Hiking the Woodlands with the BFO
will take the orchestra into unique outdoor settings, which began with the 2016
Crater Lake Project. Britt has commissioned Pulitzer Prize-winning composer
Caroline Shaw for a new experiential work to along the Jacksonville Woodland
Trails above Britt Pavilion, July 28 - 29. The audience will hike through groups of
musicians spread along the trail, experiencing the music as they go.

Other programs feature a diverse array of soloists, and Teddy’s Discovery Tuesdays
returns. The orchestra will also perform Beethoven is Alive!, a children’s introduc-
tion to Beethoven’s life and music.

The 2020 Britt Festival Orchestra Season runs July 28 - August 16.
www.BrittFest.org

ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020
CONNECT GLOBALLY, INSPIRE LOCALLY

his event takes place on Memorial
TWeekend (multiple days, multiple events,
multiple venues). This is a family-friendly event
with music, food, music, face painting, and
more music! Most of the programming is free,
and most will take place in Lithia Park. Events
include a Percussion Workshop, HeartBeat
Stories, Community Workshops, Silent Disco,
and Park Performances. The final event is Salsa
Night at Mezcal Restaurant & Bar.

www.RogueWorldMusic.org/awmf

BREWS, BLUEGRASS & BBQ

he 8th annual Brews, Bluegrrass & BBQ will
Tbe held Saturday, June 6 from noon to 8 p.m.
at RoxyAnn Winery. This family-friendly fund-
raiser includes more than a dozen of the region’s
best breweries (and of course, RoxyAnn Winery
wines), four bluegrass bands, delicious BBQ, food
and craft vendors, and kids’ activities. Some of
the valley’s best food trucks will be on hand.

BBB is excited to feature Hot Buttered Rum, one of the hottest progressive
Bluegrass bands on the planet. Other bands in the lineup include local favorites
Eight Dollar Mountain, King Roy Wing, and Blades of Grass.

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