BOSTON LANDMARKS ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES ITS ANNUAL GALA AT THE STATE HOUSE

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Governor Patrick will introduce new Music Director, Christopher Wilkins at the event

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BOSTON, MA - April 20, 2011 - The Boston Landmarks Orchestra will hold its 2011 Gala at the State House on June 13 from 6-8 p.m. Co-Chair Governor Deval Patrick will introduce the new Music Director Christopher Wilkins.

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“We are so delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate our first season of our second decade at the State House with all our partners and friends,” said Board Chair Jeff Makholm. “This is not a traditional sit-down dinner, but an event where people can meet one another, listen to wonderful music, have some great food, and enjoy one another’s company,” he continued.

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The Gala will feature musical performances by the El Sistema Orchestra at the Conservatory Lab Charter School. It is the only Boston elementary school that offers a project-based, music-infused, interdisciplinary academic curriculum that deepens students’ appreciation of the role of music in the world and promotes opportunities for students to create, perform, and achieve scholastic benchmarks.

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Members of the Landmarks Orchestra’s brass section and baritone Dana Whiteside will also perform. While guests enjoy food catered by Baker’s Best and taste local Massachusetts wine, a dance band featuring Berklee faculty member Steve Heck and his colleagues will conclude the evening.

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Tickets cost $250 each and can be purchased online at: http://landmarksgala.eventbrite.com/.

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