NEWBURGH Once again the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra will call conductor Richard F. Regan to the podium for its free annual summer pops concert on Saturday, July 21, at 3 p.m. in Newburghs Downing Park.
Continuing his tradition of featuring American composers, Regan will lead the orchestra through Aaron Coplands Rodeo, as well as music from George Gershwins masterpiece, Porgy and Bess.
Also on the program will be local composer Steve Margoshes American Parade, plus some Sousa favorites. And, of course, all the Mini Maestros in the park will be invited to the stage to take a turn conducting the orchestra.
Regan is the artistic director of the Greater New York Wind Symphony. He also maintains conducting positions with the Orange County Youth Symphony and the Hudson Valley Honors Youth Wind Ensemble. Additionally, he is in demand as a guest conductor of bands and orchestras throughout the east coast and has served on the brass and conducting faculty of various summer youth music institutes in New York State.
Regan also works for the Monroe-Woodbury School District, where he teaches brass and percussion and conducts their award winning High School Wind Ensemble.
Bring blankets or chairs, take a chance on one of the baskets brimming with goodies and enjoy an afternoon of wonderful, light-hearted music.
In case of rain or extreme heat, the concert will be at Aquinas Hall at Mount Saint Mary College.
Call 845-913-7157 or go to www.newburghsymphony.org for more information.