Youth Concert in Salisbury, MD

22 Young People

Young musicians from the Eastern Shore of Maryland will be combining their efforts and abilities to create a unique experience for their audience.  Classics for a Cause: Youth supporting Youth, Youth Supporting the Arts, will commence tonight, November 8, 2019, 7pm, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Salisbury, MD. Twenty-two young people will sing and play music of classical and modern composers to fundraise for the Arts.

Talent Beyond Their Years

The depth of their talents will marvel the viewers. We encourage you to go and support these wonderful performers, all of which have not graduated high school yet. Some have not graduated elementary school. The youngest performer will be, Jonathan Zapuche-Lineres at 9 years old. This is not a recital for parents to enjoy their children, this is a concert of musicians;  awe-inspiring because their age does not reflect their aptitude.

Singers and Instrumentalists

Timeless moving songs such as “My Heart Will Go One” will be sung. Instrumental pieces by composers through the centuries including classics like Beethoven, Chopin, & Mozart will be played. One song will be played by its composer, Gracie Elswick, a junior at Parkside High School. The love for music is evident in every one of these young people.

Responsive and Energizing Venue

The venue is as stimulating as the performances. Cathedral ceilings in the Methodist Church magnify and enhance the beautiful songs the musicians perform.  The windows on the left side of the sanctuary run almost as tall as the pillars that sit before the pulpit. An immense  menagerie of organ pipes sits above the main floor at balcony level. If you have not been inside Asbury UMC before, the sanctuary alone will be a treat.

Grand Exit

Of course the pinnacle of the evening will be the finale, a distinctive interpretation of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, and performed by Dade Walker (bass), Erik Holmer (guitar), Therese Hamilton (flute), William White (drums.) The night will certainly appeal to a myriad of listeners and their musical stylings.

Tickets can be purchased at getswac.org or at the door.

Prices:

$12/Adults

$10/SWAC Members, Veterans, & Seniors

$6/students

Under 5  – FREE

Asbury United Methodist Church, 1401 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD 21801

All proceeds benefit Salisbury Wicomico Art Council (SWAC). SWAC has existed for over 50 years.

About SWAC:

SWAC is committed to expanding arts in the region by increasing awareness of existing organizations and artists by presenting art forms not readily available to the region.

SWAC is dedicated to preserving the accessibility of the arts for all residents. Particular attention is given to our local youth and the integration of the arts into their education.

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in Wicomico County and the surrounding region by:

• developing arts awareness through educational programs and community outreach,
• promoting artistic experiences for diverse ages and cultures, and
• facilitating communication among area artists and organizations, thereby establishing our community as a vital cultural center.
• Funding through grants and scholarships to promote country Arts project and Arts Education

If you would like to support SWAC go to getswac.org

The concert, Classics for a Cause, which has been performed annually since 2013, and is run by the youth themselves. Erin Welch and Sara Sadjadi are the Directors this year, and Ava Bautista, Reece Chang, Rosy Gao, Simon Lewis, Riley Schoch are Board Members.

Kieran Murphy and Kaya Manizade founded Classics for a Cause in 2013, graduates of Princeton and West Point US Military Academy respectively they both still enjoy playing piano.

List of Performers:

Grace Ashby

Koda Bauer

Ava Bautista

Reece Chang

Stephen Carlton-Jones

Gracie Elswick

Rosy Gao

Erik Holmer

Kamerin Hull

Erin Lambertson

Simon Lewis

Noah Milad

Danielle Ott

Shae Ann Reid

Benjamin Rodman

Sara Sadjadi

Riley Schoch

Dade Walker

Hannahlise Wang

Erin Welch

William White

Jonathan Zapuche-Lineres