Jersey Shore Pops Ends Season with a Packed House

COURT HOUSE – The Jersey Shore Pops ended their successful 2012 Concert Season with a “sold out” crowd at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center. Nov. 17, the PAC was packed to full capacity as they witnessed one of the most exciting shows the new Pops orchestra has presented at the theater. The show was filled with variety and included performances from the guest star, Jacklyn Buckingham, Tenor Frank Hampton, Concert Mistress Susan Elsayed and a rousing performance of Bugler’s Holiday from the horn section led by Clifford Buggs.
This concert ended the third full season of concerts for the new orchestra, which is the resident orchestra for the Middle Township Performing Arts Center. A reception followed the concert at the Avalon Golf Course which was sponsored by Karen and Russ Buckingham of Cape May Court House.
President of the Jersey Shore Pops, Dr. Nick Holland commented, “We were so proud to have so many local residents attend this concert finale to witness history in the making in Middle Township. Several other orchestras including the New Jersey Pops, the South Jersey Pops, and the Ocean City Pops have performed at the performing arts center, but none have ever sold as many tickets as the Jersey Shore Pops. We are so proud of our orchestra and conductor/musical director Linda Gentille for their dedication to this artistic endeavor.”
The Jersey Shore Pops, unlike other pops orchestras, plan their season a full one year in advance of opening. The Jersey Shore Pops 2013 Summer Concert Series will include 8 concerts with a focus on international guest stars from around the world. The series will open at the Middle Township Performing Arts Center the last weekend in June. The 8 concert series is as follows:
June 29, 7:30 p.m.: “The Irish Tenor” starring amazing Broadway Vocalist Colm Fitzmaurice. “Broadway Tenor Colm Fitzmaurice thrills audiences around the world with his gorgeous tenor voice on Irish and Broadway favorites.”
July 6, 7:30 p.m.: “Stars & Stripes Forever” starring JSP conductor & piano entertainer Linda Gentille. “Conductor Linda Gentille performs a patriotic tribute to celebrate the great music of America.”
July 13, 7:30 p.m.: “Music of Michael Bublé” starring French Canadian singing sensation Claude Eric. “This popular casino and cruise headliner performs the music of Michael Bublé with a French twist.”
July 21, 7:30 p.m.: “The Italian Tenor” starring Aaron Caruso : “One of the greatest singers of our time performs Italian and Broadway classics.
July 28, 7:30 p.m.: “Swingin Sixties” starring Jim Yester and the YesterDaze. “If you loved music of the Sixties and “The Association”, you will want to be here for this show. Jim Yester, original founding member of the Association and his band play all the great hits of both!
Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. “Classics Rock” starring conductor & pianist Linda Gentille: “This is a brand new show that Linda performs on cruises around the world with all her own arrangements of the most popular classics of all time!
Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.: “Music of “The Glenn Miller Orchestra” This show is going to be one of the highlights of the season that will feature all of the great hits of Glenn Miller.
Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m.: “Sinatra & Friends” starring Peter Oprisko: “Back by popular demand yet again is this amazing singer of Sinatra standards. He performs the music of Sinatra and the Rat Pack with additional songs by Judy Garland. This show will close the 2013 summer concert series with a bang.”
Individual tickets to the performances will not go on sale until Feb., 2013 to give season ticket purchasers the premier choice of orchestra center seating. The individual tickets will range from $25 for balcony seating to $50 for VIP orchestra center seating. Season tickets (Platinum Pass) for the 8 concert series is $220. The Saturday Night Series (Gold Pass) which includes the 5 Sat. concerts is $150. The Sunday Night Series (Silver Pass) which includes the 3 Sun. Night concerts is $80.
To purchase season tickets please call the JSP Ticket Office at 800-838-3006 or the PAC at 609 463-1924. Tickets can be purchased online or in person and student ID must be showed for ticketing. The PAC is open Mon. to Fri. from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for walk in ticket purchase and is located at the Middle Township High School, Exit 10 (GSP).
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