Join SI Philharmonic in a lovely, soothing oasis of harmony during these turbulent times. Saturday, April 5, 4 pm, in the sanctuary at Zion Lutheran Church, Jacqueline Schwab, solo pianist for many of the Ken Burns’ documentaries you have seen on Channel 13, is going to play. just for us. She will also talk about working with Ken Burns to choose just the right tunes to make his films magical.

We don’t want anyone to miss this opportunity, so we are offering the concert free of charge. However, if you can afford to make a donation, it is very much needed and very much appreciated! You can mail checks to SI Philharmonic, 14 Brentwood Ave., 10301. Thanks very much, and please share!!

Stop all your holiday craziness for an hour or two–relax at SI Phil’s annual Festipalooza! We celebrate everything, and all you have to do is listen. Well, and sing along a little bit. Saturday afternoon December 21, 2 pm, at Zion Lutheran Church, 505 Watchogue Road, in the sanctuary. Like all the best things in life, it’s FREE, but please bring a nonperishable food item if you can, to share with our local food pantries. Look forward to seeing you there! And please share…Thank you!

Get your holiday cheer on with the Staten Island Philharmonic’s Festipalooza! Sunday, December 10, 2 pm, at the Bernikow JCC, 1466 Manor Road. Sleigh Ride, a Hanukah celebration, music for the Solstice, Kwanzaa, and more! And did I mention that it’s FREE! So come on down. Please share if you can–the more, the merrier.

Join more than 50 Staten Island Philharmonic musicians next Sunday, November 19, for a tuneful concert spotlighting the past, present, and future of American music. 2 pm in the Social Hall at the Jewish Community Center, 1466 Manor Road, and it’s FREE!

We’re excited to introduce our audiences to guest conductor David Leibowitz. David holds a Masters Degree from the Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music, and is best known around NYC as the founder and music director of Manhattan’s New York Repertory Orchestra.

This concert is sponsored, in part, by public funding from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, an Encore Grant from Staten Island Arts through the New York State Council on the Arts, and by the generosity of good friends like YOU!

You have 2 more opportunities this holiday weekend to hear SIPhil’s American Salute! We have a 42-piece wind ensemble, Viva Voce Chorus, and Dyker Singers performing music by Richard Rodgers, Leonard Bernstein, along with patriotic favorites. Our conductor is Scott Jackson Wiley, guest conductor is Donna D’Ermilio, and last, but not least, the renowned Wayne Miller as narrator for a musical setting of “Casey at the Bat.” Oh, and it’s all FREE! Bring a lawn chair, bring refreshments (Tuesday’s concert will also have refreshments onsite), and have a great time.