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Dear Friends,

Welcome to the 56th annual Morgan Park Summer Music Festival!

My mother Marguerite Suozzi has been involved with MPSMF since its inception and has served as Chairman for most of its existence. She announced her retirement earlier this fall and the Executive Committee asked that I succeed her. I accepted.

My mother will continue to serve on the Executive Board as Chairman Emeritus and will organize the annual Young Performers Competition, which henceforth is fittingly known as The Marguerite Suozzi Young Performers Talent Competition.

Our free concert series, which has grown from hosting one concert in 1959, now offers concerts every Sunday in July and August. Concerts originally held under the iconic gazebo are now held on our beautiful new stage that was designed, constructed and overseen by my mother and her fabulous volunteers, and was funded entirely through private donations. Taxpayer money is not requested nor received to bring this high caliber festival to you.

Volunteers, private contributions and concert sponsors continue to be the lifeblood of this free music series. My mom said when she announced she was stepping down, “Volunteers are the heart of Morgan Park Summer Music Festival. I can never thank them enough for all that they have done, both for me personally and for the Festival. It has been a fun and rewarding 55 years, but it is now time to pass the baton.”

I would like to once again thank my mother for her example and for her many years of dedication to MPSMF. I am excited to carry on this proud tradition of introducing new generations to all genres of music -- from American pops and jazz to swing, opera, ballet and more recently tribute bands. I am grateful to the entire MPSMF Team as they continue their support for the Festival.

Finally, a special thanks to all of you. Enjoy the show!

Thomas R. SuozziChairman

Photo courtesy of Tony Gallego

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July 5North Shore Pops Concert BandAmericana 2015

July 12Young Performers in Concert2015 Talent Competition winnersTim Cheung, piano, Patrick elizalde, voiceChristine ramirez, violin plus Honorable Mentions

July 19The City of Belfast Youth Orchestra

July 26Walking the LineJohnny Cash Tribute featuring Tom Cavanaugh

August 2West Side StoryPlaza Productions

August 9Jimmy and The ParrotsJimmy Buffet Tribute

August 16The British Invasion TributeMusic of the 1960s

August 23United States Navy Band NortheastPops ensemble

August 30A Band Called Honalee1960s folk-rock festival

Free Concerts in the Park at 7:30 pm

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David & Sondra Mack Foundation

Frank & Rita Castagna

Golden Benefactors In Memory of Thomas Salvatore

Golden Benefactors

In Memory of John S. appleby

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Julie albin roberta Cerasi Georgie Connett Mary elizabeth Coursennancy epstein

doris Meadows Margaret Minnick Jane norman virginia o’keefe Beverly Peress

Mary elizabeth PojeCindy rogers ralph suozzi Christine whited

Advisory Councilkatie abbondandolo Gordon allan rita auciello eleanor Beckhard Jane Beckhard-suozzi Patti BourneJolie Bualinda Caliendoellen Caplansusan Caravello Jen CongeroJanice deegan Carla dilgard diane doblerGabriella eannotti

ann FamigliettiCatherine Feesusan Freelundlisa Fuchs dorothy Gable Gaby Gitlin Gustavo Gitlin Maureen HauserTab Hauser linda Hochberg Mary Jo Mazure valerie Michelsen suzanne Milanesekristen nazianzenodanielle oglesby

rosemary olsenJoann robertson Marion salvatore Marilyn sangenito Bice saputo richard smithMaggie suozzikristen lee Taylor annarae Tumbarello leah whitton Carolyn willson Carol wrotniak sally Zwiebach

Honorary ChairmanHon. reginald a. spinello

Mayor of the City of Glen Cove

President of the Trustees of Morgan Memorial ParkHenry Morgan

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Executive Committee

ChairmanThomas r. suozzi

Chairman EmeritusMarguerite suozzi


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Concert Co-Sponsors

Golden Benefactors

Peter B. Cannellnancy & sandy epstein

Hon. Michael & linda FamigliettiMildred Feinberg

Tom Fanning & Jim FitzgeraldHarris Beach, PllC

Hoffman & Baron, llP Tab & Maureen Hauser

Iris & saul katz Family FoundationTrustees of Morgan Memorial Park

In Memory of Thomas salvatoreMarvin schein

Hon. Joseph a. & Marguerite suozziHon. Thomas r. & Helene suozziThe woman’s Club of Glen Cove

In Memory of John S. appleby

The David & Sondra Mack Foundation Inc.

Frank and Rita Castagna


NORTH SHORE POPS CONCERT BANDeric albinder, conductorAmericana 2015

In celebration of the nation’s birthday, north shore Pops Concert Band presents Americana 2015, a program of upbeat band music reflecting the diversity of american culture. nsPCB, founded in Glen Cove nearly 30 years ago, has been delighting audiences on long Island and new York throughout its history. The ensemble presents a wide-ranging repertory of proven crowd favorites – from Big Band sounds of Glen Miller, to the treasures of the Great american songbook, and to patriotic tributes to the stars and stripes.

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Sunday, July 5th at 7:30 pm

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YOUNG PERFORMERS IN CONCERTwinners of The Marguerite Suozzi young performers Talent Competition

Young Performers in Concert reveals the rich talents to be found among north shore music students. Performing this evening as winners of the 2015 Marguerite Suozzi Young Performers Talent Competition are the following exceptionally talented young people.

we Thank the Judges of our 2015 Young Performers Talent Competitionerika anglin • dr. karen Beluso • nicholas Carbuto • Frances Howlett • Jill weissman


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2016 YOUNG PERFORMERS TALENT SEARCHThe Marguerite Suozzi young performers Talent Competition

The competition is open to vocalists and instrumentalists from the ages of 9 to 19 who reside in or go to school on the north shore of nassau County and who have not performed in paid, professional appearances. winners of the first, second and junior prizes will perform

at Young Performers in Concert, held at the park on a sunday early in July. They will also receive monetary awards presented at the end of Young Performers in Concert.

For information on the 2016 Competition, please watch our website, morganparkmusic.org, or write to: MPsMF Talent search; P.o. Box 296; Glen Cove, nY, 11542.

Winner: Pianist Tim Cheung is a 17-year-old senior at syosset High school. He has performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall’s weill recital Hall, alice Tully Hall and the shanghai International school of Music. In addi-tion to his Young Performers prize, Tim has garnered prizes from the Town of oyster Bay and the new York International Music Competition.

Second Place: Vocalist Patrick elizalde is a 16-year-old junior at regis High school who has participated in musical theater at regis and at Marymount High school. Multitalented, Patrick is also a national competitor in the art of taekwondo and teaches at wilson’s Martial arts.

Junior Winner: Violinist Christine ramirez is a 13-year-old eighth grader at north shore Middle school. she is concertmaster of the eighth-grade orchestra and chamber orchestra, participates in nYsMa, all-County and all-state and is also concertmaster of the Metropolitan Youth orchestra.

The judges selected eight other outstanding young musicians to perform this evening (Maximilian Manicone and Kenta Nomura are unable to appear).

The Honorable Mentions are: Julie Fine, vocals • kenny kim, clarinet • Zachary leng, piano

Maximilian Manicone, guitar • lauren Marchand, vocals • kenta nomura, violin Gregory stebbins, cello • Juliana Urcan-delgado, vocals

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THE CITY OF BELFAST YOUTH ORCHESTRAPaul McBride, conductor

Founded in 1955, The City of Belfast Youth orchestra (CBYo) was formed to bring together young musicians to play classical music during troubled times in the city’s history. one of the founding members was the renowned flutist, sir James Galway. Today, CBYo is regarded as among the finest youth orchestras in the U.k., Ireland and europe and has performed in many Irish and U.k. concert halls. The appearance at Morgan Park, under the baton of Paul McBride, is an event of the orchestra’s 60th anniversary tour of the U.s. during which they are performing programs of the light classical repertory mixed with Irish favorites.


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ConCerT SPonSorS The David & Sondra Mack Foundation Inc.

Golden Benefactors Hon. Michael & Linda Famiglietti Tom Fanning & Jim Fitzgerald

Tab & Maureen Hauser The Woman’s Club of Glen Cove


WALKING THE LINEJohnny Cash Tribute featuring Thomas Michael Cavanaugh

walking the line presents an incredibly authentic look and sound of a performance by Johnny Cash and his band. The group presents music from every decade of Cash’s long and celebrated career. Thomas Michael Cavanaugh leads this extraordinary musical journey in the role of Johnny Cash. He is backed by a seven-piece band including three Carter sisters on harmonies. walking the line doesn’t just recreate the experience of a Johnny Cash concert; it Is a Johnny Cash concert.


Sunday, August 2nd at 7:30 pm

WEST SIDE STORYPlaza Productions, kevin and Phyllis Harrington, producers

Plaza Productions, long Island’s leading summer musical touring troupe, presents a groundbreaking masterpiece by leonard Bernstein, Jerome robbins and stephen sondheim. West Side Story, a contemporary retelling of shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, took the theater world by storm in its 1957 debut. The academy award-winning 1961 film version is one of the great classics of the american cinema. West Side Story portrays the doomed love between Tony and Maria. love, bigotry and tragic death

play out on the stage in memorable song and dramatically explosive dance showing the rivalries between the Puerto rican sharks and the “american” Jets. The incomparable score includes Somewhere, Tonight, America, I Feel Pretty and the comic Gee, Officer Krupke.

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Peter B. Cannellnancy & Sandy epstein

Mildred FeinbergIris & Saul Katz Family Foundation

Marvin Schein

ConCerT SPonSor Frank and rita Castagna


JIMMY AND THE PARROTSJimmy Buffet Tribute

Get set to party with this tribute to the summer fun music of Jimmy Buffett. one of the country’s best known interpreters of Buffett’s music celebrating the lifestyle of the Islands, Jimmy and the Parrots has delighted Parrotheads from the west Indies and Jamaica and in cities up and down the east Coast, including key west, the spiritual home for Buffett’s music and fans. Jimmy and the Parrots’ recordings have included Yea Mon, Better than New, Island Jam and An Island Party with Jimmy and the Parrots.

THE BRITISH INVASION TRIBUTEMusic of the 1960s

relive the fabulous 60s with The British Invasion Tribute, a band that performs note-for-note tributes to all the bands of that unrivaled era that changed music forever. The British Invasion Tribute begins with the rolling stones, The who, The Yardbirds, donovan, Herman’s Hermits and many

more of the 60s english groups. The group then goes on to celebrate the american response -- The Monkees, The Beach Boys, The Mamas & the Papas, Creedence Clearwater revival, simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson airplane, to name just a few. The British Invasion show wraps up with a tribute to the Fab Four --- the legendary Beatles!

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Sunday, August 9th at 7:30 pm


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UNITED STATES NAVY BAND NORTHEASTPops ensemble

The United states navy Band northeast’s Pops ensemble is a concert band comprised of 35 musicians from across the county who personify the quality and professionalism of today’s navy. Presenting more than 500 concerts annually, the Pops ensemble performs a wide variety of musical styles including the traditional band repertory, popular standards and

patriotic favorites. a perennial favorite with audiences of all ages and a particular favorite with Morgan Park audiences, the navy Band’s Pop ensemble presents a rousing program drawn from among proven crowd-pleasing classics.

A BAND CALLED HONALEE1960s folk-rock festival

a Band Called Honalee is a modern-day folk trio inspired by the legacy of Peter, Paul and Mary. The band also draws on other unforgettable musicians of the era – The Mamas & the Papas, simon & Garfunkel, the Beatles, Bob dylan and other giants of folk-rock. like Peter, Paul and Mary, a Band Called Honalee got its start in Greenwich village. since its founding in 2009, the group has actively toured the country and this year released its debut album. Committed to the melo-dies and messages of the 60s, the band’s members believe that the music of that era is just as relevant today.

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Sunday, August 23rd at 7:30 pm


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ConCerT SPonSorS Golden Benefactors

In Memory of Thomas Salvatore Harris Beach PLLC

Hoffman & Baron, LLP Hon. Joseph A. & Marguerite Suozzi

Hon. Thomas r. & Helene Suozzi


Silver Benefactorsliciano & roberta Cerasi

william P. dilgard lllThe Fischetti Family

Forchelli, Curto, deegan, schwartz, Mineo & Terrana, llPdorothy Gabel

Mrs. Jeanne F. HemptonThe Heyman Family

The Martone Family Foundationnorth shore Golf Car, Inc.

Timothy owensThe regency at Glen Cove

Mr. and Mrs. leonard H. shapiroHon. reginald spinello, Mayor of Glen Cove

In Memory of Connie stancostephen & Maureen worth

Benefactorsaugust Thomsen Corp.

BottleBuysdick and lynn Cardozo

Hon. P. kevin Castel & Ms. Mary noedeb & scott deneroff

Hon. albert and Gina GrangerGlen Cove PBa

dr. & Mrs. Michael B. GriecoGlen Cove Teachers’ association

Glen key realtyCharles H. Hoffman dds oral & Maxillofacial surgeon

ronnie and Chuck lavineMrs. Marjorie a. Matheson

Judge Paul Meli, nassau County district CourtPeg & Jeff Minnick

Jane & Michael normannorth shore Childrens Health Careo’keefe Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. robert PascucciMary elizabeth PojeChristopher suozzi

aldo & Melissa verrelli

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Patrons

american legion Post 76dr. & Mrs. s. akseigervicki BialerMr. & Mrs. Moe Bordwinnorman & Guy Brunelleellen & neil Caplansusan CaravelloGeorgie Connettrosemary & Bill dilgarddodge-Thomas Funeral HomeIn honor of nancy epstein, elaine and Mel FinkelsteinMr. & Mrs. anthony Galantedr. Gary & Mrs. Gina GalanteJan & vincent HartleyBill & Barbara HolzkampThe Glenn Howard FamilyMr. edward khalilyMr. & Mrs. Joseph kiaerkenny kimewa and Janusz koldowskil. Graziose Plumbing & HeatingMary ann lupinskiedr. noel Mancherje

Joanne & Mickey Martonelarry & Terrie MartoneGerry Mckeyvalerie Michelsen in loving memory of spenceliz & Yale Murovvirginia o’keefeMrs. Barry osbornCindy & John rogerssusan rolandMr. & Mrs. william G. shieldsallen & edna shotwellMaryanne & al smallsorenson lumber, Inc.Jane sorensonBarbara J. stangosusan steeveThe suozzi Family - ralph, Jane, alex and CarterTaranto and Taranto, PCJoseph & annarae TumbarelloCarol & Michael wrotniaksally & Burton Zwiebach

FriendsGloria acerraMrs. dorothy M. adamsChristopher albinJulie albinHella M. archambaultrita & Gene aucielloThe Baron Familynick and Corin Basilionarlene BerganoThomas & ethyl BondMichael & Marilyn BrennerMarianne v. CattierFrank & lois de MitaJanice deeganThe delgado Familyvito & Joanne deluciaPaul r. develetMary M. devellis

dunkin donutsIn Memory of robert J. dunnkaren Fergusonsusan FreelundHarrison & Patricia FullerMary lou FusilloCelia GalloCantor Gustavo & Gaby Gitlindr. Helen Greenenella GrellaGlen Floorsdenise Hernaizanthony JimenezFredda & Michael klopferkarl konzetadam & Maureen kurzlewis s. levyMary Jo, les, & Melissa Mazure


Neighbors

deborah & donald aquilinoelizabeth Banachnancy & don Barryanne & Bob BatchelorJoan & arthur Bergmannlinda CollinsMary a. deCarolisThe deMarino Familydelores & ralph deMayoshirley & Michael dileoJoseph dioguardi, Jr.Barbara & John drinanesally FamigliettiJames J. FanningGrace Ferrerirobert & Mary ann FrancisPriscilla Fruthleticia G. GeddesChristine GhentHildreth GolubMr. & Mrs. robert GrellaPhyllis & Jim Harbachedward & elaine Heintzruth e. HirschbergBarbara & Benjamin HoweGloria Jackelann kane & Jim kelly

sue kleinMatthew & virginia laudisiosandra & david levineMary Mansirose M. Marangiellodave & Florence MartinMarie McCarrollGuenther Merzdr. Geraldine Moretti-altunaed & Carol nelsondave & Margaret nieriF. Gordon nobleann l. nolteIggy & Jean Puleiokathryn riceMrs. Howard robertson. Jr.Carol B. rubinvalerie & Thom ruckert vivan & sol schachterlynda schroederMarilyn seltzerMarie & robert staadaJim & Gaitley stevenson-MathewsTheresa M. suozzilou & doris valentaMary & Thomas wright

Mclaughlin kramer Megiel Funeral Home, Inc.doris MeadowsGerard & Joan MeehanMarcelle & alfred MeyerFred & Bernadette MillerFred & Cecelia MuzanteThe nowicki Familylynda & Joe PanettaJudy ParisBeverly PeressJanet PomeranzMary Jo PreskiJoann robertsonMr. & Mrs. robert ruppel

ruth M. ryanJoe & audrey rydzewskiThe sangenito FamilyMurray serethersteven sprachmanlois stemcoskyruth & alan stearnwilliam & dorothy Titussandy & Jack Tobackshiyama & vijay vijayendranJames walshMartin l. wertheim, CPaPhyllis worbyanne l. Zohorsky, dds

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extends a grateful thank you to the following who have helped us present these

free concerts in beautiful Morgan Park:

Honorable reginald a. spinello, Mayor of Glen Cove Members of the Glen Cove City Council

Members of the Glen Cove departments of Public works, Parks and recreation The Glen Cove Police department

The Glen Cove auxiliary Police The Glen Cove eMs

The Glen Cove school district

The Glen Cove volunteer Fire department

adolpho Chavez Glen Cove Patch

Glen Cove record Pilot Gold Coast Gazette

locust valley leader Henry Morgan, President of the Trustees of Morgan Memorial Park

rev. daniel nash of st. Patrick’s Church The Piano exchange stevenson Printing

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Through the generosity of the Concert sponsors ($5,000), Concert Co-sponsors ($2,500), Golden Benefactors ($1,000),

silver Benefactors ($500), Benefactors ($250), Patrons ($100 or more), Friends ($50) and neighbors (suggested $25 or more),

the concerts for next summer can be planned.

Thank you all!


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The audience has settled in chairs and on blankets along

the rolling lawns and trees of the park. as twilight fades to

darkness, the beauty

of the harbor and

long Island sound

just beyond offers

an extraordinary

backdrop to the

stage. The

performers appear.

a magical evening

is about to begin.

And that magic has been happening here in Glen Cove

for more than a half century!

Entertaining Long Islanders for More than a Half Century!

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Many long Island communities have cherished traditions but few can boast of the longevity of an enterprise such as Morgan Park

summer Music Festival. Managed by a volunteer committee and supported entirely through dona-tions from individuals and local businesses, this summer MPsMF continues its beloved tradition of free summer concerts in Morgan Park into a 56th season.

Morgan Park was donated to the people of Glen Cove in 1932 by J.P. Morgan in memory of his wife. But it wasn’t until 1959, when Joseph a. suozzi was mayor of Glen Cove, that free concerts in the park were suggested. Mayor suozzi enlisted Mrs. richardson Pratt and she in turn involved her friends and neighbors. Morgan Park summer Music Festival was born beginning with one concert that first summer, expanding over the years to offer performances

every weekend in July and august. eventually the park’s charming gazebo proved to be inadequate for


some of the larger concerts so Marguerite (Marge) suozzi and a team of volunteers came up with strategies that raised money for the beautiful new stage. The stage, as the concerts, was funded entirely through private donations.

MPsMF has always enjoyed a close relationship with the City of Glen Cove, neither asking for nor receiving financial support. season planning and meeting the budget to present the concerts are entirely the responsibility of the executive committee, often with the assistance of members of the advisory council. The executive committee enjoys the leadership of longtime members such as Margaret

Minnick and nancy epstein who, with Mrs. suozzi, have been pivotal to the organization’s governance for decades, and others who are newer supporters, bringing new talents to MPsMF. This is the first MPsMF season under new leadership. last fall our long-time chairman, Mrs. suozzi, with the unanimous approval of the members of the executive committee, passed the baton to her son, Tom suozzi.


Thank YouTo all ouR volunTeeRS anD ConTRIBuToRS

FoR MakInG ThIS evenT poSSIBle.

we CoulDn’T Do IT wIThouT you!

The Morgan Park summer Music Festival message reaches into the homes and businesses of Glen Cove, the surrounding north shore communities and to wherever festival fans have moved. speaking of the longevity of this remarkable volunteer organization, Mrs. suozzi, now our chairman emeritus, said “So many families have grown up with the opportunity to see live music and theatrical performances in this idyllic setting.”


The Foremost Dealer of Fine PianosRestoration and Related Services

(516) 671-6515150 School Street (Cor. Dosoris), Glen Cove

Morgan Park overlooks the harbor at Germaine street between landing road and Mcloughlin street in Glen Cove. Bring chairs or blankets, and a picnic if you wish. Children are welcome. rain location: st. Patrick’s Parish

Hall, Pearsall avenue, Glen Cove.

Morgan Park summer Music Festival is a not-for-profit organization, administered by an all-volunteer team. no taxpayer money is used or

requested for these concerts. our seasons of professional, family-oriented performances are funded entirely through tax-deductible contributions.

website: morganparkmusic.org email: [email protected]

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All concerts are subject to change.

Call 516-671-0017 for information and updates.

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MORGAN PARK ummer Music estival 2015 F Park 2015_SP_FNL_LR.pdf · Jen Congero Janice deegan Carla dilgard ... conductor Americana 2015 In ... The incomparable score includes Somewhere,