Concert Review - 48th Annual Spring Concert

Sunday, May 31st, 2009, 2:30 PM - UMKC James C. Olson Performing Arts Center
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Photo Gallery - Dress Rehearsal - Saturday May 30, 2009
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Joan C. Sommers - Director, rehearsing the UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra
Christine Jarquio and Karen Scovel Boocock
Kevin Friedrich rehearsing Gem of the Kaipara
Concert Master Betty Jo Simon and members
Rehearsing the popular Keniade by Fritz Dobler
Karen Scovel Boocock and Mary Ann Covone
Concert Master Betty Jo Simon
Above left: Shadow while rehearsing Video Games Live
Above Right: Laura Crandall and Nick Baker
Nick Baker and Brian Steever
 
The UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra

The UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra
Left to right: Cathy Sue Weiss, Nick Baker, Karen Scovel Boocock, Brian Steever, Samantha Jarquio,
Laura Lee Crandall, Ron Barrow, Joan C. Sommers, Bob Eichkorn, Mickie Eichkorn, Christine Jarquio,
Amy Hatfield Hayes, Betty Jo Simon, Don Lipovac, Mary Ann Covone, Kevin Friedrich

Note: Orchestra member Joyce Davis was unable to be present for this picture as she was assisting her parents with transportation to the concert, however just for fun, if you hold your mouse over the above picture, you might see her pop in for a quick appearance!
 

The UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra
Left to right standing: Nick Baker, Cathy Sue Weiss, Brian Steever, Karen Scovel Boocock,
Laura Lee Crandall, Ron Barrow, Joan C. Sommers, Bob Eichkorn, Betty Jo Simon,
Mickie Eichkorn, Amy Hatfield Hayes, Don Lipovac, Kevin Friedrich.
Front row left to right: Samantha Jarquio, Christine Jarquio and Mary Ann Covone

 
The UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra in Concert - May 31, 2009
Above: The UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra in Concert directed by Joan C. Sommers
Above: The UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra's outstanding Percussion section:
Laura Lee Crandall, Nick Baker and Brian Steever
The UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra in Concert directed by Joan C. Sommers

Above: Kevin Friedrich performing Gem of the Kaipara by Gary Daverne
directed by Joan C. Sommers and the UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra

The UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra performing the all new arrangement from
Video Games Live featuring videos from the popular Games.
The UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra in Concert directed by Joan C. Sommers
 
Celebration Dinner for Orchestra Members and Friends
Members of the Orchestra and family and friends celebrated the magnificent concert at a dinner
on the famed Country Club Plaza in Kansas City.
Left to right: Judy Barrow, Dr. Paul Sommers, Joan C. Sommers, Mrs. Don Lipovac,
two friends of the Lipovac family, Don Lipovac, Bob Eichkorn and Ron Barrow
Above left: Mr. and Mrs. Don Lipovac with Dr. Paul and Joan C. Sommers
Above right: UMKC draduate Mary Ann Covone with daughter Ann Marie Cardin.
Above left: Wolfgang Simon with his wife and orchestra Concert Master Betty Jo Simon
Above right: Kevin Friedrich and former Concert Master and popular Kansas City entertainer Jane Christison
Above left: long time UMKC friends Cathy Sue Weiss, Kevin Friedrich and Mary Ann Covone
Above right: Husband and Wife team Bob and Mickie Eichkorn from Topeka, KS

 

contact


Joan C. Sommers, Director
UMKC Community Accordion Orchestra
2312 West 71 Terrace, Prairie Village, KS 66208-3322 USA

Phone: (913) 722-5625 or E-Mail: joansommers@kc.rr.com