The Rittenhouse Strings were proud to perform at the 2011 Franklin Institute Awards Reception on April 28!
photo credit: www.fi.edu
“As one of the oldest, most prestigious, and comprehensive science and technology awards programs in the world, The Franklin Institute Awards Program has honored thousands of scientists, engineers, inventors and entrepreneurs since its inception in 1824. Previous Franklin Institute Laureates include luminaries such as Marie and Pierre Curie, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Enrico Fermi, Stephen Hawking, Steven Squyres, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Bill Gates.” What a beautiful event and a great experience!
Clearview Regional High School in Mullica Hill, NJ proves that music education is thriving! Rittenhouse Strings joined them in a fabulous run of “Hairspray”. 3 days later, their top choir sang at Lincoln Center!! Bravo to the Clearview students, and thanks to Nick McBride and the school district for instilling a love of music and valuing music education!
Members of RSQ had a blast performing with Regis and Joy Philbin at Resorts in Atlantic City last night. It’s always a pleasure to play at Resorts, especially with Regis! Hope to be back soon!
Sound Check
During the show
RSQ performed as a trio at Aria Condominiums’ resident holiday party on December 16th. It seems like only yesterday when we performed at the groundbreaking gala for this impressive luxury highrise! The finished product is absolutely breathtaking. We are thrilled to be a continuous part of the Aria’s special events!
RSQ at the Aria
We were honored to be a part of Philadelphia FIGHT’s 20th Anniversary Gala on December 3rd at the Ritz Carlton! Philadelphia FIGHT (FIGHT) is a comprehensive AIDS service organization providing primary care, consumer education, advocacy and research on potential treatments and potential vaccines. We performed music for the gala; it was a beautiful and emotional event. We are proud to support Philadelphia FIGHT and their worthy mission.
- David DiGiacobbe-Flute, Karen Banos- Violin, Sue Lerner, Cello & Elena Easley-Harpsichord
We were delighted to play a special recital at the Elkins Estate this past week. Newly reopened with fabulous restoration after many years of serving as nunery, the Elkins Estate is an AMAZING landmark. We are thrilled to have been a part of their 2nd Wednesday concert series, as well as various weddings that are starting to be booked there. In addition to the beautiful space, the acoustics are perfect for a chamber ensemble! We hope to do more there so we can share the grandeur with you. We performed as a flute, violin and cello trio with harpsichord, which is not a typical combination for us. It worked together beautifully and we were able to deliver an eclectic program with informative dialogue that engaged our small but intrigued audience. The program included 2 Bach triosonatas, a Telemann piece for flute, cello and harpsichord, a Beethoven duo for violin and cello, an exquisite 20 minute piece by Leclair for flute, violin and harpsichord — told you it was eclectic! We had a great time and can’t wait to be back!
RSQ is a proud sponsor of Champagne in the Park sponsored by Friends of Penn Treaty Park. We are proud to be based in this up and coming neighborhood of artists, musicians and creative individuals and are happy to support this community gem! Hope to see you there!
Members of RSQ have been invited by the Center City District to do a few FREE lunchtime performances in Chestnut Park! Located on 17th street between Market and Chestnut Streets, Chestnut Park is an adorable little park in the heart of Center City. We’ll be there in various combinations from 12:00 - 1:30 PM on August 19, 25, 25 and September 3rd. Stop by and say hello!
- Live music in Chestnut Park!
- Israeli Independence Day Event
We have had many exciting engagments over the past few weeks!
This past week we preformed for an event celebrating Israel’s Independence Day at the UPenn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The whole event was beautifully done and it was exciting to be a part of!
- Cescaphe Ballroom
We also performed for some very beautiful weddings at Aldie Mansion in Doylestown, Old St Joe’s in Society Hill and at the Cescaphe Ballroom in Northern Liberties. Of course, the beautiful weather helped make these spectacular events!
This week we will be at the Hyatt at the Bellevue for Philadelphia University’s fundraising gala. It should be an exciting evening.
Wedding season is upon us, and we are looking forward to some extraordinary venues in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!
Join us next week as two members from RSQ will be featured at a strings showcase at the Music and Arts Center in Horsham! We will be conducting an interactive in-store performance, both playing pieces and discussing the differences between different quality instruments and accessories. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 11am - 1pm @ 490 Easton Road in Horsham, PA
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