Doc Severinsen replaces Marvin Hamlisch in upcoming concert at Sc

The Schermerhorn hosted an extroidinary, albeit somewhat impromptu, Pops Concert last evening with a last minute change from scheduled Conductor Marvin Hamlisch, who became ill and couldn’t perform, to Conductor/Trumpeter Doc Severinsen and The San Miguel Five plus banjoist Alison Brown.

The evening began with resident Conductor Albert-George Schram leading the orchestra in an upbeat, eclectic mix of original and classic Americana selections, featuring banjoist and vocalist Alison Brown. As always, Schram was a ball of positive energy and a sheer pleasure to watch as he led the musicians on a merry chase through a variety of lively music.

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