COURT HOUSE — United States Veterans will be given 2 complimentary tickets per family to a patriotic concert on May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at The Ocean City Music Pier. The show is titled “AMERICA” Tribute to American Heroes and is presented by Linda Gentille & The Jersey Shore Pops Orchestra. This big band concert will tribute America Heroes and will feature primarily the music of Glenn Miller, Sousa and George Gershwin. The concert will also feature a special performance from the Youth Opera of South Jersey. Veterans will be tribute during this high energy show.
The Jersey Shore Pops has been a supporter of Veterans for years giving hundreds of free tickets for performances the past 5 years. 100 free tickets will be distributed for this concert on a first come first serve basis. Those who may qualify for these tickets are: active duty U.S. military, a US Veteran. All those who qualify will be required to scan and email proof of service to Nick@JerseyShorePops.org. This offer will be valid only during the month of April until the 100 tickets are taken Once proof of service is sent, an email with the tickets to print will be sent. The music director and conductor comments, “We want to invite all our Veterans to join us during this special tribute concert. It is our first ever Memorial Day concert and we are very excited to be presenting this concert at the historic Ocean City Music Pier.”
The orchestra’s music director and conductor Linda Gentille will star in this high energy big band concert. The show will feature some of the talented soloist including Clifford Buggs who led the Cape May Coast Guard Band in Cape May for many years. Jersey Shore Pops is a New Jersey non-profit corporation and is comprised of professional musicians from all over South Jersey the orchestra was founded in 2009 by conductor and music director Linda Gentille. Although they have only been in operation for 4 years, they have been able to support their concert budget with ticket sales. Music Director for the orchestra Gentille comments, “We are very proud of the orchestra members for their dedication and commitment to keeping the momentum going this season. We had over 5000 tourists and residents attend our shows this season and the guest artists and soloists received such thunderous ovations throughout the season. We look forward to bringing our high energy shows to residents and visitors in Ocean City next year.”
The Jersey Shore Pops has become a mainstay of entertainment at the shore. The popular orchestra is comprised mainly of New Jersey professional musicians. In 2011, The Jersey Shore Pops appointed the position of concert mistress to Susan Elsayed, former concert mistress for The Ocean City Pops. She and her daughter Amina are featured guest duet artists with the Pops all season. Recently added to the roster was special guest Broadway vocalist Jacklyn Buckingham. Some of the other talented Jersey Shore Pops orchestra members include Clifford Buggs, (Trumpet), renowned trumpet soloist and former leader of the Coast Guard Band in Cape May, John Drechen, Band Director at Lower Cape May Regional High School (Trumpet), Jim Hines (Bass), Ray Deeley, (Percussion) Angela Guido, Ted Blohm and Jim Tangney (Trombone), Paul Butler, Cindy Yenloevich, Christopher Kobuk and Walter Palmer on Saxophone, Clarinet and Flute. The newly added string section includes: Susanne Di Vincenzo, Sandy Miller, Susan Elsayed, Amina Elsayed, Mary Jo Zahradnik, Briana Sadler, Heain Kim, and Edward Lin.
What has made the Jersey Shore Pops the most successful new big band orchestra at the Jersey Shore is the conductor Linda Gentille’s her unique on stage showmanship. As a major headliner, she has performed on stages around the world. Pops president Dr. Nick Holland sums it up, “Gentille’s unique musical style of conducting while performing amazing feats on the piano has made this a must see show in Cape May. Her unique and original orchestrations set her apart from all the other pianist conductors in the nation.”
As an in-demand performer in her own right, Gentille dazzles audiences around the world with her beauty, charisma and musical virtuosity. Growing up in Pacific Palisades, California, Linda began her musical studies taking classes with her Father at Roger Williams’ studio in Los Angeles.
When not conducting The Jersey Shore Pops, Gentille arranges music and performs with her own big band orchestra on luxury cruise lines and in performing arts centers across the United States. Gentille conducts and performs over 75 concerts each year with hundreds of different musicians nationwide. Her unique ability to adapt to various music styles from Classical to Jazz has made her a sought after concert act in performing arts centers around the world.
Additional tickets for the shows at the Ocean City Music Pier may be purchased and range from $25-$40 for adults and a special $20 price for students under 12. The $40 tickets will include a VIP reception and the prime front section seats. To purchase tickets to “AMERICA” starring Linda Gentille & The Jersey Shore Pops, please call 1- 800-838-3006 or go online at www.JerseyShorePops.org. You can view the seating chart online and all seats are reserved seating on a first come first serve basis.
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