‘Salute to Capitol Years’ coming to Packard hall

‘Salute to Capitol Years’
coming to Packard hall

WARREN — The Warren Civic Music Association will present “A Salute to the Capitol Years” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27 at Packard Music Hall.

With music supplied by the Mike Berkowitz Big Band, the production relives the sounds of Capitol recording artists, including Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Dean Martin, Billy May, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Les Brown, Bobby Darin, Rosemary Clooney and Nelson Riddle.

Berkowitz, who played drums in many recording sessions for jazz greats, brings a 14-piece orchestra and two singers.

The Warren Civic Music Association season is nearly sold out, but a few subscriptions for the remaining four shows are available. Call (330) 399-4885. A limited number of single concert tickets are also available; call the Packard box office at (330) 841-2931.

For more information, go to packardmusichall.com and click civic music.

DePiero is inducted
into Walk of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Bob DiPiero, a native of the Youngstown, Ohio, area, was inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame this month. Other inductees were Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Killen and Barbara Mandrell. The six honorees were recognized with the unveiling of commemorative sidewalk markers Nov. 5 in the Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville.

Created in the fall of 2006, the Music City Walk of Fame, on Nashville’s Music Mile, will be a landmark tribute to those from all genres of music who have made significant contributions to preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and have contributed to the world through song or industry collaboration.

DiPiero is a songwriter who has written with Neil Diamond, Carole King, Johnny Van Zant and Delbert McClinton, among many others. He has crafted 14 No. 1 hits recorded by country giants including Vince Gill, Faith Hill, George Strait, Montgomery Gentry, Brooks & Dunn, Travis Tritt, Martina McBride and others.

Although his first cut, Reba McEntire’s “I Can See Forever In Your Eyes,” climbed into the country top 20, The Oak Ridge Boys’ “American Made” put his name on the music map.

DePiero is also a recent inductee to the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame.

Seraphim concerts
at two area churches

Seraphim, a choir under the direction of Kris Harper, will present its Christmas concert, “A Festival of Lessons and Carols — Through the Eyes of Simeon,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 at Mary Mother of Hope Catholic Church, 124 Beaver St., New Castle, Pa.; and at 3 p.m. Dec. 2 at Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market St., Boardman.

Featured instrumentalists will include Kathryn D. Miller as organist and Kirk Kupensky on the harp. Narrator will be David Fithian. Simeon will be played by Westminster College music student Ian Turner.

The concert is open to the public. A free will offering will be taken. For more information, call (330) 707-2144.

YSU percussionists
record ‘Dark Wood’ CD

YOUNGSTOWN — The YSU Percussion Ensemble and the Youngstown Percussion Collective have released a compact disc entitled “Dark Wood.” Recorded at Youngstown State University and produced by Glenn Schaft, “Dark Wood” features seven premiere recordings, including four commissioned works.

Selections include works by Schaft, David Morgan, Till Meyn, Ted Rounds, Jeffrey Matter and Daniel Levitan.

The CD is $15. To buy it, contact Schaft at geschaft@ysu.edu or call (330) 941-3643.

Stambaugh concert

YOUNGSTOWN — The Stambaugh Chorus, under the direction of Don Megahan, will present a holiday concert entitled “Gifts of Love” at 5 p.m. Dec. 9 in First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave. Paula Kubik will accompany.  

The heart of the concert will be a performance of Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” with featured sopranos Stephanie Champion, Peggy Roberts and Rosemary Minghetti; and altos Leigh Altier and Karen Barr-Cisine.

A reception will follow the concert with refreshments.  

Tickets are $10 at the door (free for college students and youths). Those who make advance reservations will get two tickets for the price of one. Call (330) 881-9517 or go to stambaughchorus.org.