The music of Julie Andrews is sure to bring back fond memories, whether it is from her musical performances, Broadway shows or movies, and the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra will bring that music to life at its concert on July 16, 2022.
With this concert, the SMSO takes the opportunity to welcome back its long-time music director and conductor Robin Fountain, who announced his retirement at the end of the 2019-2020 season. Because of the timing of the Covid pandemic and its resulting restrictions, Robin was not able to conduct his last concert with the symphony. This concert provides him the opportunity to conclude his tenure with the SMSO, as well as offers the community a chance to recognize him for the time he worked with the SMSO.
The concert, held at the Shadowland Pavilion at the Silver Beach County Park, will begin at 6:30 pm with the gates opening at 5:30 pm.
The SMSO welcomes guest artists Diane Penning and Paul Langford with a special appearance by The Opera Grand Rapids Children’s Choir.
SMSO Music Director Matthew Aubin said that Maestro Fountain has collaborated with a lot of local talent over the years and after discussions with him, they both decided this would be a good concert for his return.
“I think normally when a conductor steps away, they would program a master work,” he said. “So definitely this is an opportunity as he was a part of the programmed summer work and has collaborated with local talent.”
“I’m excited to meet him in person and I’m eager to see how he presents a concert,” Aubin said.
The music for the My Favorite Things Concert is as follows:
Overture to The Sound of Music Orchestral feature
My Fair Lady Medley – vocal and orchestra feature Ms. Penning. Mr. Langford
Includes – I Could Have Danced all Night, On the Street Where You Live, and
Wouldn’t it be Loverly
I’ve Grown Accustomed to her Face Mr. Langford
Poppins Medley Ms. Penning
Includes – Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, Chim, Chim Cheree and Spoonful of Sugar
The Sound of Music Ms. Penning
Edelweiss Mr. Langford
Do Re Mi Ms. Penning
and Children’s Choir
Intermission
Camelot Medley Vocal and Orchestral feature
Includes – Camelot, How to Handle a Woman, I Loved You Once in Silence, The Lusty
Month of May
* If Ever I Would Leave You Mr. Langford
From Cinderella – the 1957 televised live performance
*In My Own Little Corner Ms. Penning
*Do I Love You Ms. Penning, Mr. Langford
Ten Minutes Ago Ms. Penning, Mr. Langford
Something Good Ms. Penning, Mr. Langford
So Long, Farewell Children’s Choir
My Favorite Things Ms. Penning, Children’s Choir
Climb Every Mountain Ms. Penning
*Denotes piano accompaniment only
Event details:
What: My Favorite Things
Celebrating the Music of Julie Andrews
Where: Shadowland Pavilion, Silver Beach County Park, St. Joseph, Mich.
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 6:30 pm
(Gates open at 5:30 pm)
Tickets are $20 (lawn seating); $10 (children ages 12 & under); $30 (reserved seating); and tables $350 (includes 10 tickets and 2 VIP parking passes). They are available online at www.smso.org, by calling the SMSO office at 269-982-4030 or in person at 513 Ship St., St. Joseph. The cost of all tickets is $5 higher the day of the concert.
