NOVA Manassas Symphony seeks percussionists
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Updated March 26, 2008 - The NOVA Manassas Symphony Orchestra continues to seek additional percussionists to perform in the remainder of our concert season and beyond. Interested and dedicated performers should email personnel@manassassymphony.org or call (703) 257-6500 x47737.

The NMSO is the all volunteer community service orchestra of Prince William County. The Symphony's next concert will be held on May 3, 2008. The orchestra rehearses on Wednesday evenings. For more information about the NMSO, visit our website at www.manassassymphony.org. More…

NMSO performs family concert to packed house
Photo of author and illustrator Tim Raglin signing books after NOVA Manassas Symphony's sold-out family concert on December 15, 2007
Author and illustrator Tim Raglin signs books after NOVA Manassas Symphony's sold-out family concert on December 15, 2007

December 18, 2007 - Under the direction of James Villani, the NOVA Manassas Symphony Orchestra performed before the biggest audience in their 15-year history on Saturday afternoon, December 15, 2007. The highlight of the concert was the world premier performance of Uncle Mugsy and the Terrible Twins of Christmas. The piece is based on a children’s book of the same name written by Eric Metaxas, illustrated by Tim Raglin and set to music by J.R. Dane. The illustrator and composer attended at the concert.

The commission was made possible through the contribution of the Washington Post, and it is the second year that the orchestra has commissioned the orchestration of a children’s book. The piece was narrated by Ken Elston of the Gray Ghost Theatre Company. After the concert Mr. Raglin had a book signing that lasted for an hour and a half.   More…