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Tickets for Jersey Shore Pops on Sale

 

By On Deck Staff

Middle Township Performing Arts Center announced it is selling The Jersey Shore Pops debut season tickets just in time for holiday gifts.
The Jersey Shore Pop’s repertoire will be primarily The American Songbook, Broadway and American Big Band era music. The orchestra is a New Jersey non-profit corporation and is comprised of musicians from all over South Jersey.
Season tickets have been reasonably priced for the debut series at only $60 for the four concerts.
The Jersey Shore Pops is the first new orchestra formed in the county since 1997. The orchestra, which was founded by pianist and conductor Linda Gentille. It was formed in the style of Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, but with a big band component.
Gentille states “I have always loved visiting The Philly Pops and thought it would be fantastic if people could have a similar, more affordable and convenient concert choice down here at the shore.”
With the average price of a ticket for the Philadelphia-based orchestra being $80, The Jersey Shore Pops (with a ticket price of $20) is an affordable option for South Jersey residents.
The 2010 Jersey Shore Pops season will include the following performances: Aug. 17, “Cinematastic;” Sept. 18, “Gershwin Rhapsody;” Oct. 16, “The Broadway Tenor,” and the season finale Nov. 20, “Winter Wonderland.”
Linda Gentille, conductor and music director of the Jersey Shore Pops has performed over 1,000 concerts worldwide and currently performs six months a year on such luxury cruise lines as Princess, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity.
Orchestra members include: Clifford Buggs, a trumpet soloist; John Drechen (trumpet); Jim Yester (bass), Floyd Marcus (guitar) Angela Guido (trombone), Ted Blohm (trombone), Karen Tangney (violin) Jim Tangney (guitar), Mike Denice and Vic Garlitos on the Saxophone, clarinet and flute.
Season tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at 609-463-1924, or online at www.JerseyShorePops.org

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