MOVIES WITH THE MAESTRO 2024-25 Concert Season

Experience a Hollywood hit parade featuring critically acclaimed film scores from blockbuster movies across the decades. Enjoy timeless classics from "Gone with the Wind" and "Rocky" to "Star Wars" and "La La Land." As a special treat, the dynamic jazz duo of Jonathan Hulting-Cohen and Michael Downing will perform music from "Catch Me if You Can."

About the Performers:
Jonathan Hulting-Cohen has been praised for his impressive solo and chamber performances, with critics noting his exceptional facility and engaging stage presence. He debuted with the Philadelphia Classical Symphony in 2011 and has since performed with orchestras and music festivals worldwide, including Carnegie Hall and the Virtuosi Concert Series in Canada. Co-founder of The Moanin’ Frogs saxophone sextet and the Admiral Launch duo, Hulting-Cohen holds degrees from the University of Michigan and is an Associate Professor of Saxophone at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Michael Downing is a section percussionist with the Sacramento Philharmonic and the Stockton Symphony, as well as the founder of the Orphic Percussion Quartet. He holds Master of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Fresno State and serves as the Professor of Percussion at CSU Stanislaus. An active freelance musician, Downing has performed with the San Francisco Symphony and numerous orchestras in Central California. He has also been the pit percussionist for many musicals, including the Broadway tour of "Wicked." Downing is dedicated to teaching and is an active member of the California Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society.

Don't miss this spectacular event that blends the magic of Hollywood film scores with the vibrant energy of live jazz. Join us for an unforgettable musical journey through the iconic soundtracks of cinema!

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