The Ashtabula Area Orchestra, in residence at the Lakeside Performing Arts Center, presents its 28th annual Holiday Concerts, Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 7pm at the Lakeside Performing Arts Center, Lakeside High School 6600 Sanborn Road, Ashtabula 44004; and Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 2 pm, at the Pymatuning Valley Veterans Memorial Performing Arts Center, 5571 US-6, Andover, Ohio 44003. These fun and exciting, family-friendly weekend concerts, featuring our new Musical Director/Conductor, Lakeside’s Director of Instrumental Music, David P. Roth, will feature orchestral Christmas and holiday musical favorites, including “Leroy Anderson’s, “Sleigh Ride” and “A Christmas Festival”.
David P. Roth
Conductor David Roth is no stranger to the Ashtabula area music scene. He is Director of Instrumental Music for Lakeside Junior and Senior High Schools. Under David’s tutelage, young string players, who advance through the District’s 5th – 12th grade String Program, hone their skills through Lakeside’s Orchestra and its String Ensemble for advanced players. A trombonist, he is a member of the Ashtabula Area Orchestra, the Ashtabula Brass Band and the Lakeland Civic Jazz Band.
“We are so happy to welcome David Roth as our new Music Director”, said Cheryl Dickson, President of the Ashtabula Area Orchestra Board of Directors. “We enjoyed working with David, in preparation for last year’s holiday concert and were so pleased with the results. We look forward to his leadership this season and for seasons to come .”
This year’s concerts will feature a guest conducting performance by Pymatuning High School Band Director and AAO Board Member, Justin Dye.
“Justin Dye is such a talented guy and I love the way he works with his young musicians at PV”, said Dickson. I’m hoping the whole school turns out to watch their director conduct the Orchestra. It’s be great!” .”
Tickets for this year’s concert are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for students. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets will be available at the door. Saturday and Sunday, Orchestra board members will be holding a drawing for a door prize and also be holding a 50/50 raffle at both concerts. Raffle tickets can be purchased in the lobby, prior to the concerts and during intermission. Proceeds will benefit the Orchestra and its community educational programs.
Founded in 1982 and performing under the current leadership of Musical Director, David P. Roth, the Ashtabula Area Orchestra is celebrating its 39th concert season. The Ashtabula Area Orchestra is a volunteer, community orchestra, for the benefit of student, professional and non-professional musicians and classical music lovers of all ages.
“The Ashtabula Area Orchestra is a rare jewel: a small-town American orchestra based in a rural county”, said Debbie Laveck, AAO Board Vice-President. “Like many non-profits, we are still trying to make up for fundraising opportunities lost during the pandemic. That has left our organization in a financially precarious position. We are asking our friends, family, and the regional business community to please step up and donate this year. The generous support of our donors is critical to the long-term stability of our historic organization and the betterment of Ashtabula and its surrounding communities.”
The Ashtabula Area Orchestra, Inc. is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Additional donations to the Orchestra may be brought to the concert event or mailed to: Ashtabula Area Orchestra, PO Box 415 Ashtabula, OH 44005-0415. If you are interested in becoming a member of the orchestra or volunteering on the Board of Directors or one of its committees, please contact Cheryl Dickson-Walker at 440-294-2431. For more information on the Ashtabula Area Orchestra, contact Cheryl Dickson-Walker at 440-294-2431, or connect with the Orchestra on its Facebook page: @AshtabulaOrchestra and on Twitter: @AshtabulaO.
This concert event is presented in cooperation with the Ashtabula Area City School District and the Pymatuning Valley Local School District.
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