A Spanish New Year in Howard County
The Howard County Concert Orchestra, with help from the Howard County Ballet, held a “Spanish New Year’s Celebration” at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ellicott City on Sunday, Jan. 12. Dick Story was the master of ceremonies and Kathi Ferguson directed the dancers, who wore authentic costumes.
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- The Howard County Concert Orchestra tunes their instruments together right before conductor Ronald Mutchnik steps out to start the show. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- Conductor Ronald Mutchnik wears a traditional Spanish hat while he leads the orchestra in a song. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- Guests listen during the orchestra concert at St. John’s Episcopal Church. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- Master of ceremonies, Dick Story, introduces another piece during the show. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- Kate Grandchamp, 18, from the Howard County Ballet, glances over at her teacher before heading down the aisle to perform a dance. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- The Howard County Concert Orchestra performs in St. John’s Episcopal Church. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- Musicians play the cello bass during the concert. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- Conductor Ronald Mutchnik wears a traditional Spanish hat while he leads the orchestra in “Romanza Andaluza, Op. 22, No. 3”. He is almost silhouetted by a screen projecting images from a 2013 trip to Spain. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- Audrey Hill, 11, right, from the Howard County Ballet, performs with others during Danza Española No. 5, “Andaluza”. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- Omari Contaste, 21, right, and Desiree Koomtz-Nachtrieb, perform a dance down the aisle during the song “España”. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- Omari Contaste, 21, holds Desiree Koomtz-Nachtrieb, as they perform a dance down the aisle during the song “España”. They are both members of the Howard County Ballet. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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- A violinist plays during the concert. (Nate Pesce/BSMG)
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