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Bob Bernhardt
Glenn Miller went missing in 1944, but his music, considered part of the big-band canon, has never been lost.
The sounds of Miller, along with those of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and the Dorsey Brothers, will fill the Tivoli Theatre today for “Big Band Fever Two.”
A gift not only to Chattanooga-area moms on Mother’s Day but also to the CSO’s loyal patrons, “Big Band Two” is a smaller reprise of the “Big Band Fever” concert presented on Valentine’s Day.
“I challenge you to stay still when you hear (this music),” said CSO musical director Robert Bernhardt. “For a lot of people, it’s nostalgic of an era when the American spirit was really important.”
Members of the CSO, augmented by additional players, form the 16-piece CSO Big Band. Guests are invited to dance the night away to the sounds of classic big-band works like “In the Mood,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” “String of Pearls” and “Sophisticated Lady.”
Extra credit for the Chattanoogan who can train his mind to figure out the encore.
IF YOU GO
What: “Big Band Fever Two” by Chattanooga Symphony & Opera.
When: 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Tivoli Theater, 709 Broad St.
Admission: $15.
Phone: 267-8583.
Web site: www.chattanoogasymphony.org.
Holly Leber is a reporter and columnist for the Life section. She has worked at the Times Free Press since March 2008. Holly covers “everything but the kitchen sink" when it comes to features: the arts, young adults, classical music, art, fitness, home, gardening and food. She writes the popular and sometimes-controversial column Love and Other Indoor Sports. Holly calls both New York City and Saratoga Springs, NY home. She earned a bachelor of arts ...
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