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Somers Dream Orchestra presents benefit concert

| 02 Dec 2013 | 04:31
    John Somers, Somers Dream OrchestraþÄôs band leader, trumpeter, and founder.
    John Somers, Somers Dream OrchestraþÄôs band leader, trumpeter, and founder.
    The Somers Dream Orchestra Saxophone Section. (Left to right) Gerry Cappuccio, Larry Puentes, Jeff Zelnick, Nick Stefanacci and Scott Kohrherr.
    The Somers Dream Orchestra Saxophone Section. (Left to right) Gerry Cappuccio, Larry Puentes, Jeff Zelnick, Nick Stefanacci and Scott Kohrherr.
    Featured vocalist Keaton Douglas in concert with the Somers Dream Orchestra. Keaton has performed two Presidential inaugurations for President Bush with the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. Keaton has been a member of the Somers Dream Orchestra since 1995.
    Featured vocalist Keaton Douglas in concert with the Somers Dream Orchestra. Keaton has performed two Presidential inaugurations for President Bush with the Guy Lombardo Orchestra. Keaton has been a member of the Somers Dream Orchestra since 1995.
    Philip Jones and Keaton Douglas illustrating that entertaining and having fun with music is the message the Somers Dream Orchestra proudly delivers at every performance.
    Philip Jones and Keaton Douglas illustrating that entertaining and having fun with music is the message the Somers Dream Orchestra proudly delivers at every performance.

NEWTON — The Performing Arts Center at Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will be the venue for the Somers Dream Orchestra’s The Big Band Holiday on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m.

Tickets range from $16 to $28 and group and senior discounts are available. Tickets can be purchased through the SCCC Box Office at 973-300-3171 or www.sussex.edu, also by contacting Judy Brock at Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice at 973-383-0115 or 800-882-1117, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from this concert will benefit Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice and the SCCC Foundation.

The Big Band Holiday Concert will feature The Somers Dream Orchestra led by John Somers, and highlighted by vocal sensation, Keaton Douglas. Somers Dream Orchestra, is a high-energy 18-piece Big Band from New Jersey, and blends the talents of their professional musicians with those of local student choral groups. Featured at this year’s performances will be choirs from Wallkill Valley Regional High School, Saturday at the 2 p.m. show; Newton High School, at the 7 p.m. show and the Hardyston Middle School on Sunday at the 3 p.m. show plus new holiday surprises.

“The annual gathering of family and friends for the Big Band Holiday Concert proves to be an ideal opportunity to bring the community together with festive music and an excellent kick-off to the holiday season,” stated Cecelia Clayton, Executive Director of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

The proceeds from this annual event support the Sussex County Community College Foundation and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. The SCCC Foundation proceeds support student scholarships. The hospice, in their mission to assist hospice families and their loved ones, will utilize event proceeds to support the Karen Ann Quinlan Home for Hospice currently under construction and slated to open in the Spring of 2014. The home is being built on 9-plus acres in Fredon and will provide a complete continuum of hospice care in a serene pastoral surrounding with a homelike atmosphere.

Visit www.sussex.edu for a complete list of performances or call the SCCC Office of the Foundation at 973-300-2121.