OSBA to Present 2019 Ogden Bach Fest: A Celebration of the Life & Works of J.S. Bach April 8 thru 12, 2019 Ogden, Utah—Ogden Symphony Ballet Association is proud to present the inaugural music festival celebrating the works of one of Western music’s greatest & most influential composers: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Throughout the week of April 8th, a series of free concerts and educational events will be held throughout Ogden to commemorate this musical genius. Presented in association with NEXT Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra Ogden & Weber State University Choral Department and with the help of our talented friends in the community, Ogden Bach Fest is a multi-event, “All Things Bach” Festival. Highlights include three amazing concerts that showcase the unique and beautiful spaces (and their exceptional organs) at Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Ogden Tabernacle. Additional educational presentations, and activities at Weber County Library, and the Treehouse Museum will fill out the week. The Festival Music Director is Gabriel Gordon. Each of the three concerts will be unique with their own musical program. From the soaring strings of the Brandenburg Concertos, to the thundering organ of his iconic Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, familiar favorites will be performed alongside rarer works of symphonic, chamber & choral pieces. Works from Debussy, Vivaldi & Ysaÿe will help highlight Bach’s extraordinary influence on composers who came after him. Ogden Bach Fest will also present the World Premiere of a new work for organ by Ogden’s own Alfonso Tenreiro. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, April 8 at 7pm: Bach Lecture & Mini-Concert at Weber County Library by Dr. Carey Campbell Tuesday, April 9 at 7pm: Concert #1 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Chamber Orchestra Ogden under the Direction of Dr. Michael Palumbo Wednesday, April 10 at 3:30pm: Bach for Kids at Treehouse Museum Thursday, April 11 at 7pm: Concert #2 at St. Paul’s Lutheran with NEXT Ensemble under the Direction of Gabriel Gordon Friday, April 12 at 7pm: Concert #3 at Ogden Tabernacle with WSU Choir under the Direction of Dr. Mark Henderson
All Concerts and Events are FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
For more information contact: Andrew Barrett Watson / andrew@symphonyballet.org / 801.399.9214
====================
Overnight: 6"
Last 24hr: 6"
Last 48hr: 16"
Storm Total: 29"
BASE Total: 121"
YTD Total: 423"
Roads are slick and 2-wheel drive cars are not permitted in the canyon. Please plan ahead to carpool in an approved 4X4 or all wheel drive vehicle (read 4x4 and chain requirements here).
Taking the ski bus reduces traffic and keeps you (and others) safe. Be smart out there!
By purchasing day tickets directly through our site, you will be receiving the lowest available single and multi day pricing available. Don’t sleep on these deals, inventory at specific discounts is limited!
===================
(Washington, D.C., February 15, 2019) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s signing of legislation that funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and declaration of a national emergency at the southern border:
“I am pleased that Congress has passed, and President Trump has signed, funding for USDA for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2019. We will be moving at full speed on all of our responsibilities, making good on our motto by doing right and feeding everyone. Since Congress did not act to protect our southern border, the President has also declared a national emergency, which helps him fulfill a clear promise to protect our national security interests. He is exercising his Constitutional authority, as presidents from both parties have done many times in the past.
“Even with the passage of the appropriations bill, Congress still has unfinished business in areas of great concern for USDA and the customers we serve. Farmers and ranchers were battered last year by a series of monumental storms, robbing them of their livelihoods and inflicting damage well beyond the financial risks they normally assume in their operations. These are the men and women who dedicate their lives to feeding, fueling, and clothing this nation, and we cannot turn our backs on them when they need assistance. Just as importantly, another devastating wildfire season left our Forest Service badly in need of replenished funds to fight fires, remove excess fuels, and conduct necessary forest management. Without these resources, we risk falling behind in forest maintenance and inviting even more severe seasons in the future. I will continue to work with the President and the Congress to address these critical issues.”
==============
