HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (March 24, 2023 ) – Thanks to ongoing music education funding from the Henderson County Education Foundation (HCEF), Henderson County Public Schools’ annual Berrian All-County Orchestra returns this Friday, March 24 in the Hendersonville High School gymnasium.
Featuring middle school musicians in the spring, and high schoolers in the fall, the annual concerts are named in honor of Dr. Mae Adele Berrian, a historic honoree of the Henderson County Education Foundation who willed a large sum of money to the Foundation to start the long-term Berrian Fund for the HCPS strings programs.
Each year, the festivals provide Henderson County Public Schools’ orchestra programs the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by talented professional clinicians, improve their craft by playing challenging music selections, and give back to the community by performing a free concert.
This Friday, at 7 p.m., 7th and 8th grade orchestra students from Apple Valley, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, and Rugby Middle Schools will showcase the excellence of music education in the Henderson County community.
Amy Turlington, Orchestra Director at Apple Valley, will be conducting both groups.
This year, the 7th grade concert will feature the following musical selections: Jubilee Fanfare by Soon Hee Newbold and Allegro from Concerto for Two Trumpets by Antonio Vivaldi. The 8th grade concert will feature Dramatic Essay by Mark Williams, Irish Faire by Soon Hee Newbold, and Conquistador! by Deborah Baker Monday.
As always, the concert is free to the public, though donations will be accepted by the Henderson County Education Foundation at the door or donate on the HCEF website to continue support of the HCPS strings program through its Berrian Fund. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking and seating.
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To schedule coverage of the festival or for more information about HCPS music education, contact:
Kimbrell Arrowood
Public Information Officer
Henderson County Public Schools
Email Kimbrell Arrowood
O: 828-697-4512
C: 828-674-5596
For more information about the Berrian Fund or the Henderson County Education Foundation, contact:
Peggy Marshall
Executive Director of Henderson County Education Foundation
peggy@hcefnc.org
C: 828.606.9092
