In anticipation of the coming solar eclipse on April 8, the Vermont Symphonic Winds, conducted by music director Lisa Jablow, will present PRECLIPSE, a complete performance of "The Planets" by English composer Gustav Holst. The concert will take place on Wednesday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m. at the Elley-Long Music Center in Colchester, VT. The VSW will be joined by Bella Voce, under the direction of Dawn Willis. VSW is made up of musicians from around the state including Hinesburgers Don Wheater on Trumpet, Michelle Keller on Flute, and Tom Whitney on French Horn.

Each of the seven movements in the work paints a vivid musical portrait of a planet: in concert order Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Interestingly, Earth is not represented because Holst created the work from an astrological perspective. Since the earth has no astrological significance, he did not include it.

Please join us for this unique musical and astronomical experience. Questions? Email vermontsymphonicwinds@gmail.com or message us via Facebook or Instagram!

Admission at the door: $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and children. Cash and Venmo only, please.

Apr 27, 2024, 7 to 10 PM

Apr 29, 2024, 7 to 8:15 PM

May 3, 2024, 8:15 AM