Press Release May 13, 2010

Synergia Northwest 2010 Benefit Concert

postersm2Synergia Northwest 2010

On May 15, 2010 for the first time in 30 years (or more) the founding members and original recording artists (minus Ann and Nancy Wilson) of Heart will be appearing on stage at the Temple Theatre in Tacoma, WA.

This special occasion is to help bring awareness and raise funds for youth music in the Pacific Northwest.  Executive Producer and Musical Director, Michael McMorrow brings this special one night only event with the help of other distinguished and honored colleagues, musical guests, and friends such as;

Dr. Brett P. Smith – Northwest Orchestra Director: Assistant Professor of Music Education (B.A., B.M. with honors, University of Washington; M.M., Ph.D., University of Michigan)

Guest Conductor – Dr. Nikolas Caoile: Dr. Nikolas Caoile is Director of Orchestras at Central Washington University.

Phillip (Phil) Peterson – Orchestrator/Arranger: Phil Peterson is professional cellist as well as a sought after string arranger. A student of Richard Aaron (Cleveland Institute) and Raymond Davis (Seattle Symphony Principal cellist for 40+ years).

Amy Elyse – Production & Logistics Coordinator

Mark Naficy – Sound Reinforcement: Mark owns NAF Productions, Inc.

Mark Newman – Production

Brenna Davenport-Leigh, Hellbender Marketing/Media – Publicity

Alan White: Grammy Award-winning musical legend, best known for his work in the band Yes.

Howard Leese: Guitarist, record producer,and musical director who played with Heart from 1975 – 1997, The Paul Rogers Band and Bad Company.

Marty Riemer: Radio Personality

Geoffrey Castle, Tracy Bonham, The Seattle Seahawk Blue Thunder Drum Corp,

Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, Michael DeRosier, Somar  Macek, and many other performers including a 46 piece orchestra.


CONCERT DETAILS

WHERE: The Temple Theatre at the Landmark Convention Center: 47 Saint Helens Ave, Tacoma Washington

WHEN: Saturday, May 15, 2010, 7:30pm

TICKETS: Available at Ticketmaster.com

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