Join us on Sunday, July 9th from 12-2pm at the Ferry Building in SF!
The Ferry Building is celebrating 125 years of operation since the first ship docked and they’ve asked us to serenade the community! So we’re getting festive and celebrating Christmas in July!
SESSION 91 DETAILS
WHEN: Sunday, July 9, 2023 from 12-2pm. We *strongly* recommend arriving at 11:30am to have time to check in and get set up.
WHERE: Ferry Building Plaza, 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA
*** We will be playing under the front arches (pictured above, right below the clock tower)) at the base of the historic staircase. *** This is an OUTDOOR, but completely covered session. There may be some wind so bring layers.
COST: Free for musicians and audience.
TRANSPORTATION SUGGESTIONS: We strongly suggest carpooling and ride-sharing for this location as parking can be challenging. This venue is very accessible by public transportation. Parking information can be found here. 301 (The Embarcadero N, San Francisco, CA 9411) is a public lot, so the venue can offer passes for those who find available spots there to exit the lot free of charge.
Please join our Discord to coordinate walking buddies or a carpool!
REPERTOIRE & SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE AND INSTRUMENTATION: conducted by Artistic Director David Möschler, featuring Associate Artistic Director, Brian Adam McCune and guest conductor Randy Bass
12-12:10: An Awesöme Fanfare by Chelsea Williamson Majkut for brass and percussion (~1 minute) WORLD PREMIERE!
INSTRUMENTATION: 4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (C), 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, timpani, 2 percussion (suspended cymbal, bass drum, sleigh bells)
12:15-12:50pm: The Night Before Christmas by Randol Bass, for orchestra and narrator (~7 minutes) conducted by Brian Adam McCune
INSTRUMENTATION: 3 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (B-flat), 1 bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, 4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (B-flat), 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, timpani, 3 percussion, keyboard, strings
1-2:00pm: The Nutcracker Suite op. 71a by Pyotr Tchaikovsky for orchestra (~23 minutes)INSTRUMENTATION: 3 flutes (1 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 1 English horn, 2 clarinets (B-flat, A), 1 bass clarinet (B-flat), 2 bassoons, 4 horns (F), 3 trumpets (B-flat or A), 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone, 1 tuba, timpani, 3 percussion, 1 celesta, 1 harp, strings
SHEET MUSIC and reference recordings for upcoming open sessions can always be found on Google Drive at: bit.ly/AOCSheetMusic . We'll provide chairs and sheet music. MUSICIANS please bring your own music stand! Please anticipate some wind, so if you have a preferred method of keeping music in place, plan for that. We'll have stand clips available for everyone.
HEALTH SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
*Masks are optional*
*No vaccination proof needed*
**IMPORTANT**
If you are feeling ill, or you’re taking care of someone who is sick, we ask that you not attend this session. We look forward to having you join us at a session in the future.
MUSICIANS
*This event is open to all ages*
Be sure to sign up before the deadline on June 27. You can expect an email from your Awesöme Ambassadors with specific info by June 29 EOD (check your spam filters if this is your first session). If you are signing up after June 27, you might not get your Ambassador email until July 5. Please be patient—they have a lot of information to collect before emailing everyone.
AUDIENCE
* This event is open to all ages*
All audience members are welcome! Come meet us in front of the Ferry Building - the music starts at 12pm! Unfortunately there’s no seating for this event, but you’re welcome to stroll around :)