The opening concert of the season features GLCO’s strings in a program the explores the development of American “classical” music from the mid-19th century all the way to contemporary trends
This concert combines works first performed, commissioned by and dedicated to the capital of Bohemia. Prague is known for its architecture, Charles Bridge, churches and bell towers, the castle that
Per our decade long tradition, we will celebrate the holiday season with performance of Handel’s masterpiece Messiah. First half of the concert features GLCO choir and soloists in Oratorio de
Per our decade long tradition, we will celebrate the holiday season with performance of Handel’s masterpiece Messiah. First half of the concert features GLCO choir and soloists in Oratorio de
Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate's Spirit Chief Names the Animal People makes direct connection to the history of Native American people and culture in our region, recounting their traditions through melodic narration
Barber Violin concerto performed by award winning violin virtuoso Dylana Jenson. Samuel Barber composed his celebrated violin concerto in 1939. The first and second movements are lyrical and melodic, and
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Violinist, violist, conductor and professor Dr. Eric Lawson has had a varied career in performance and education. Past performances as a conductor, soloist and lecturer have taken him to Austria, Brazil, China, Germany, Romania and Scandinavia. Before returning to his home state of Michigan, he was based in North Dakota where, in addition to serving as a violin instructor at Bismarck State College, Jamestown College, and the University of Mary, he was also concertmaster of the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra and established the Bismarck-Mandan Youth Symphony. Other former academic appointments have included Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Central College in Pella, Iowa and the University of North Dakota where he founded the string program and the UND Chamber Orchestra.
Here in Michigan, Dr. Lawson as been very active with the Alpena Symphony Orchestra as its concertmaster, conductor and president of the board. He also performs with many other orchestras in Northern Michigan and participates in the Traverse Symphony as a first violinist, in the Gaylord Symphony as concertmaster and as assistant concertmaster in the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra.
And finally, in what has been one of the most important experiences of his life outside of music, he also served almost four years as an Alpena County Commissioner, representing Ossineke and Sanborn Townships. In addition to serving as chair of the Salary and Personnel Committee, he also served on the Airport, Ambulance, District Court, Circuit Court Management and Jail Committees. He also represented Alpena County in Gaylord with the Northern Michigan Regional Entity Substance Use Disorder Board and continues to serve on the Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Board. Dr. Lawson resides in Ossineke with his wife and two children.
