The Irondequoit Public Library has booked several talented performers for our 2018 Music and Dance Series… and we hope you can join us for all of them!
Do you love ballet? Then you’ll want to come to a dance performance by the Rochester City Ballet on May 1. If you like traditional bluegrass and country, the Blue Ridge Country Ramblers will return to the library for the third year in a row on July 16. And don’t miss a concert on November 8 featuring traditional Irish music by local musicians Ted McGraw & Cathy McGrath.
Click the “Read More” link to see the complete schedule for our 2018 Music and Dance Series…
| Date | Performer | Description |
| Monday January 29 7:00 PM |
HochStrings Adult Chamber Orchestra | Directed by Pia Liptak, a dozen Rochester violinists, violists, and cellists perform classical music. |
| Wednesday February 14 3:00 PM |
Rochester Oasis Tappers | A group of senior dancers between the ages of 50 and 99 years young will perform a tap dance show. |
| Thursday March 8 7:00 PM |
The Monroe County Irish Organization | Join us for a Siamsa, a variety of traditional Irish entertainment, including cultural music, dancing, and historical histories. |
| Friday March 16 4:00 PM |
Boland School of Irish Dance | Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day with a performance of Irish dance. |
| Friday April 6 4:00 PM |
Scio Quartet from the Eastman School of Music | A Rochester-based chamber ensemble dedicated to the performance of both contemporary and classical works for saxophone quartet. |
| Monday April 30 7:00 PM |
Harmonious Harps Ensemble | Adult and teen harpists from the studio of Roxanne Ziegler will perform light classical selections, American folk songs, popular standards, traditional Celtic tunes, and beloved hymns. |
| Tuesday May 1 7:00 PM |
Rochester City Ballet | Dancers will preview the May ballet Stravinsky/Bowie, Artistic Director David Palmer’s interpretation of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and a tribute to David Bowie. |
| Thursday May 17 7:00 PM |
Cuisle Mo Chroi (Pulse of my Heart) | Patricia Carey, Mary Kester, and Cathy McGrath will perform Celtic music. |
| Tuesday June 5 7:00 PM |
Mona Seghatoleslami | The WXXI Classical 91.5 host will present Music for Queen Victoria. |
| Wednesday June 20 7:00 PM |
Irondequoit Community Orchestra | A group of Irondequoit musicians perform selections of classical music. Conducted by Russ Thomas. |
| Monday June 25 7:00 PM |
Jessica James | A local singer will perform popular classical, jazz, and musical theatre songs. |
| Monday July 16 7:00 PM |
The Blue Ridge Country Ramblers | A concert of traditional bluegrass and country songs performed on guitar, mandolin, banjo, and standup bass. |
| Monday July 23 6:00 PM |
A Swing-Dance Lesson with Alla and Marty | Come learn the basics of swing dance–beginning footwork, leading, and following. Wear smooth-soled shoes. No dance experience necessary. |
| Monday July 23 7:00 PM |
A Swing Dance with Big Mike & the Motivators | Enjoy live music while practicing the steps you learned from Alla and Marty! The swing band is a Rochester-based quintet who will perform American roots music with blues and soul, plus a dose of rock and roll. |
| Monday August 20 7:00 PM |
Traveling Cabaret | Enjoy an evening of song, dance, and comedy by the Rochester troupe who will perform Broadway, pop, and movie music, complete with creative costumes and fun antics! |
| Saturday September 22 2:00 PM |
Meryton Assembly Dancers | Enjoy a performance of English Country Dancing (think dance scenes from a Jane Austen movie!) |
| Monday October 22 7:00 PM |
Silvertones Flute Choir | An ensemble of Rochester musicians will perform a wide variety of original works and arrangements for flute. |
| Thursday November 8 7:00 PM |
Ted McGraw & Cathy McGrath | Two local musicians will perform traditional Irish tunes on accordion, guitar, flute, and penny whistle. Plus Ted will share stories about his mother, librarian Helen McGraw, and his collection of Irish music, which resulted in his Irish Party House radio show. |
| Thursday November 29 2:00 PM |
Oasis Community Chorus | Come enjoy a concert of seasonal favorites and winter songs to put you in the mood for the holidays! |
| Saturday December 15 2:00 PM |
ROC City Ringers | The ROC City Ringers are a community handbell ensemble who perform a wide range of classical, contemporary, and sacred music. |
Published on March 13, 2018.
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