About
Allegretto is an outgrowth of Allegro, The
Chamber Orchestra of Lancaster. Allegretto’s mission is to give the youth of Lancaster County a joyful, high-quality orchestral experience, unlike any other orchestral experience available in the region. Unique to Allegretto is its coaching approach. Professionals will sit in on selected rehearsals, playing, as well as offering instruction to students. Allegretto’s inaugural season will be during the 2009-2010 school year.
Dr. Brian Norcross, Artistic Director
Brian is the founding Artistic Director of Allegro. He has also been the Conductor of Instrumental Music at Franklin & Marshall College since 1986.
He directs the Franklin & Marshall Orchestra, Philharmonia, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble and teaches conducting. A champion of new music, Brian has directed over 60 premiere performances with various ensembles. Brian also serves as the Director of Music at First United Methodist Church in Lancaster, where he directs the Chancel Choir and administers eight other choirs.
Brian is an active guest conductor and clinician. His most recent
conducting appearances include the Lancaster-Lebanon County High School Band, Lancaster-Lebanon Middle School Band, PA Music Educators Region IV-V All-State Orchestra, District 7 and District 12 Orchestras, Lancaster County Youth Symphony, and many others. Brian has also arranged and conducted ten benefit concerts for the Susquehanna Association for the Blind. For his efforts, he was named their "2004 Volunteer of the Year."
He has a number of publications including a book, titled "One Band that Took
a Chance." Brian is a recipient of the Massachusetts Music Educators
Lowell Mason award for outstanding contributions to the field of music education. In 2004 and 2008, the senior class at Franklin & Marshall voted him "Most Influential Professor in the Arts and Humanities."
Brian received his doctorate, with distinction, from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC; his master's, with performance and academic honors from New England Conservatory; and his bachelor's from the University
of Massachusetts in Amherst. He and his wife Kim are active volunteers in
the community and have four children: Molly, Megan, Greyson and Gloria.
Board of Directors:
Allegretto has a board of directors that reports to the board of Allegro. It will be governed as such by this not for profit organization.
Frank Caravella, Manheim Township High School Orchestra Director
Anya Clark, Community Volunteer
Beth Clark, Community Volunteer
L. Gene Clark, Clark Food Service Equipment, VP of Equipment & Design
Doris Hall-Gulati, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Principal Clarinet
John Hamilton, Private Violin/Viola Instructor and Professional Musician
Johanna Hartman, Elizabethtown High School Orchestra Director
John Yerger, Private Instructor and Professional Musician
MaryLee Yerger, Private Instructor and Professional Musician
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