The Streets Are Alive With The Sound of Music

Some exciting and interesting musical performances are on slate for throughout Morristown in the coming weeks and months. Looks like there’s just about something for eveyone. Here’s a quick look at what’s on the agenda for all those music lovers.

On the Classical side:

* Sponsored by Music At Morristown United Methodist Church, will continue its 25th anniversary season with a concert by Pianist Paul Zeigler. The performance will take place on Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $15 for adults and $12 for senior citizens and students. For more informtion call (973) 895-2027 or the church office (973) 538-2132.

* The New Philharmonic of New Jersey, under the artistic direction of Leon Hyman, will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, at the College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown. Young Israeli violinist Bracha Malkin, featured in Musical America 2008 as an up-and-coming talent, will perform the Mendelssohn “Violin Concerto in E minor.” Tickets are available at www.npnj.org.

* Tenor Jeffrey Nardone will present “An Evening of Song” on Thursday, April 8, in the Starlight Room at The Community Theatre at the Mayo Center for the Performing Arts. The performance will start at 8 p.m. A unique program of songs will be performed including well-known opera arias, Broadway hits and cabaret. Tickets are $30. For tickets or information visit www.mayoarts.org.

Feeling Folksy??? Then check out the full slate of events at The Minstrel, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship which has several upcoming events.

If Soul is in the air, check out Sisters in Soul, featuring Marcia Ball, Bettye Lavette and Maria Muldaur, on Friday, March 12, at the Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts. Singer/pianist Marcia Ball raises roofs with her infectious blend of southern boogie and roadhouse blues. Bettye Lavette is rapidly making her mark as one of America’s greatest soul singers. Vocalist Maria Muldaur is an acclaimed interpreter of just about every stripe of American roots music, from blues to folk to R&B. Tickets are $42-$52. Tickets at mayoarts.org.