Courtney Lewis, the new Music Director for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, was a hit with a crowd of 100+ who came to hear what they could expect from the young Maestro and get to know him personally during a JPL/JSO partnering event, September 24.
Courtney told how he went often after school as a boy to Belfast, Ireland's public library to search out past and present great works of music, particularly old compositions, and learn what other Maestros did that promoted them to greatness.
His favorite books and CDs were on display for the audience to check out on the spot and he touched on a couple of his favorites. (You can find his list at http://tinyurl.com/courtneyslist)
He spoke about his expectations to attract newcomers to JSO performances and old scores to be played, as well as new ones, that he believes will be interesting to various segments of our multicultural population.
To conclude the event, Director Barbara Gubbin presented Courtney with his own Jacksonville Public Library card.
Big Announcement: JSO offers a special discount for JPL cardholders to save 50% on concert tickets in October. Use the code JAXLIB when ordering online at www.jaxsymphony.org or when calling the box office at 354-5547.
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