Vermont Philharmonic presents two Summer Pops concerts

July 24, 2024  |  By Waterbury Roundabout 

Vermont Philharmonic Pops performs at Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury. Courtesy photo

Vermont’s outdoor summer concert scene continues in August with the Vermont Philharmonic playing two Summer Pops concerts – one each in Duxbury and North Hero. 

The first will be held beside the pond at Moose Meadow Lodge in Duxbury on Sunday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. The North Hero concert is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Shore Acres Inn overlooking Lake Champlain.

Led by music director Lou Kosma, the orchestra will honor legendary composers and Vermont talent. The featured soloist is tenor Josh Collier who will perform “Besame Mucho,” “O Solo Mio” and Puccini’s classic “Nessun Dorma.”  Concertmaster Joanna Alpizar will lead “Si Nos Dejan” by José Alfredo Jiménez, with music arranged by Joanna’s husband Mark Alpizar. Also on the program are selections from Morton Gould, George Gershwin, Andrew Lloyd Webber and young Vermont composer Jamie Maddox-White. 

Celebrating its 65th season, the Vermont Philharmonic is composed of professional and talented amateur musicians from throughout Vermont. Founded in 1959 by Jon Borowicz, emeritus professor of music at Norwich University, it is Vermont’s oldest community orchestra. The Philharmonic’s home concert hall since 1993 has been the Barre Opera House. Kosma has been the Music Director since 1999.

Moose Meadow Lodge is at 607 Crossett Hill Road in Duxbury.  The grounds will open for picnicking at 3 p.m. The rain location is Harwood Union High School. Audience members may bring alcoholic beverages to Moose Meadow, but alcohol is not permitted at the high school. 

Shore Acres Inn is at 237 Shore Acres Drive in North Hero. Audience members may purchase alcoholic beverages on site. (Bringing alcohol in is not permitted.) Rain date is Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. 

Carpooling is recommended as parking is limited at both locations. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students, and a $55 family ticket is offered for two adults and two children. Purchase online at vermontphilharmonic.com.