Spring / Summer 2003	Popup concerts are coming!  Recieve updates on future concerts not listed on our printed schedules as they become available Request I'Mail
I'Onissimo! Amphitheater Chair	Royall Hardware is producing a special chair designed for use on the hillside of the Mt. Pleasant Amphitheater.  The slope is the best place to hear the concerts, but a lack of chairs designed to sit on a hillside has limited its use. These hardwood chairs feature the I'Onissimo! Column Logo on and I'On Green background.  Also useful for the beach and the many other amphitheater events planned for this summer. Sale of the chairs benefits I'Onissimo!  Details on the Chair.
Feb. 9, Sunday 2:00 pm	Orchestral Reading, Full I’Onissimo Ensemble,  15 Faye Lane, SW corner of Westlake. A musical reading under the baton of Dennis Burkh.  If you play any orchestral woodwind, string or brass instrument join us for an afternoon playing great orchestral music under the baton of a world class conductor.  Maestro Burk has taught conducting at two universities and conducted orchestras for over 30 years on four continents.  Invite your musical friends from beyond the neighborhood as well.  About 25 instruments will play together in the manner in which people might come together to read a play.   Thanks to Kirk Tanis ofTanis Construction for the use of the house. Concert Details
March 9, Sunday 4:00 pm	Irish Wind O’Brions Pub Music for woodwinds inspired by the Emrald Isle including a sing along. Concert Detials
March 30, Sunday 4:00 pm	Strings Concert Belles Fleurs Courtyard, I'On Square Classical music by the I'Onissimo String Quartet Detailed information on the Strings Concert
April 6, Sunday 4:00 pm	Voice in the Village O'Brion's Pub I'Onissimo Sings returns with a program of music for the human voice about the joys, disappointments and hopes of Spring.  Food and drink available from O’Brion’s Menu.  Detailed information on this Concert and the New Vocal Group
April 27, Sunday 4:00 pm	Brass Concert Mt. Pleasant Amphitheater The commanding sound of the I’Onissimo Brass fills a warm spring afternoon with music lakeside at the Mt. Pleasant Amphitheater.
Sat., May 10           11:00 am	Moniusko in the Morning The I'Onissimo! strings present a courtyard concert at Belles Fleurs on I'On Square.  This program was moved indoors in March, but the courtyard is so perfect for Chamber music that the group wanted its audience to have the opportunity to experience the music there.  The classical courtyard with its statues and flowers is a remarkable place with acoustics favorable to string music.  Coffee and pastries will be available from the Belles Fleurs menu. Detailed information on this concert.
Sunday, May 25  4:00 pm	I’Onissimo! Season Finale & Veterans Tribute Mt. Pleasant Amphitheater, Westlake, I’On Village I’Onissimo! ends its third season with a free Piccolo Spoleto finale featuring all its musicians performing together and a moving tribute to our nation’s veterans for Memorial weekend on Sunday, May 25 at 4:00 pm.  The concert will be held at the Mt. Pleasant amphitheater on Westlake in I’On Village, Mount Pleasant, SC.  The String, Woodwind and Brass groups will all perform.  Families are invited to bring their picnics.  Folding chairs or blankets suggested for Lawn Seating.  Children are welcome.  Rain location TBA. Detailed Information on the 2003 Piccolo Finale / Veterans Concert
Sunday - July 13,   (Tentative) 8:00 pm.	Concert for the Peaceful Village Creek Club & Hobcaw Creek near Shelmore Point I’Onissimo! gathers its musicians and the drums of the community for a Sunset Concert lit by the Tiki torches of the community. The entire evening will be theamed on the well loved song, The Lion Sleeps Tonight.  Drumming will begin at 8:00 pm  and the music by the combined Brass, Woodwinds and Singing Group at Sunset, 8:28 pm.  Bring your drum and torch and join a summer celebration.  Boat anchorage in Hobcaw creek.  Rain location O’Brion’s Pub.  Concert Details

Fall 2002 Schedule 4 pm - Sunday Afternoons	Detailed information on each concert will be posted shortly before the concert date.  To recieve Email notices use our I'Mail request form
Sept. 29, 2002 Community Band	The Charleston Community Band presents a concert of grand music for large band, climaxing an afternoon which also includes the Eastlake Open Kayak Races.  See Sept. 29 Concert Details.
Oct. 27, 2002 Brass before Boo	Music by the I'Onissimo Brass ensemble, including some nods to the scarey season.  Children are encouraged to wear thier costumes.  See Oct. 27 Concert Details.
Nov. 10, 2002 Winds of Autumn	A varied program by the I'Onissimo! wind ensemble including a sing along..  See Nov. 10 Concert Details.
Nov. 24, 2002 Classical Strings	Classical music by the I'Onissimo String ensemble presented in the intimate outdoor setting of the Westlake Corner park.  See Nov. 24 Concert Details.

Spring I'Onissimo! Concerts 2002 The Ensemble Season - Possibilities gathered in community enrich art and life. This schedule is under development.  To request email updates, use our Request I'Mail Page. Image left, I'Onissimo in Concert, Fall 2001 Links lead to detailed pages on each concert, including links to information on composers and music, driving directions and maps.  Rack cards with the full schedule are now available for distribution.  If you have a business that would like to assist the community in learning about these concerts, Please Contact us. A Detailed press release on the entire Spring 2002 Season is online

Piano Trio Plus Concert - January 27, 2002 -3:00 PM  - Music by J. S. Bach and Charles W. Ancliff will be performed at I’Onissimo!’s Piano Plus concert on Sunday, January 27, 2002 at 4:00 p.m.  .. Recordings from this concert are now available on-line.

Dance Outing to Charleston Folk - Feb. 8, 2002 - Read the details on our Dance Music Page.

1st Musical Reading - Feb. 10, 2002 at 3:00 pm - Orchestra I'Onissimo! -  A musical reading where Dennis Burkh conducts the  I'Onissimo musician in a musical exploration of Abu Nassan Overture by Weber; Serenade STG.Op62/1 by Volkmann; La Fiera de Venezia by Salieri; and Suite for String Orchestra by Janacek..

I'Onssimo! Mixed Grill Concert - Feb. 24, 2002 at 4:00 pm - A varied selection of savory music served up hot at O'Brion's Pub on I'On Square..  Music by the I'Onissimo! Irish Wind Trio, The String Bass Quartet and Tenor Wayne French.

Musical Reading at the Mt. Pleasant Regional Library - new and amature musicians welcome to participate in exploring great music under the baton of Maestro Dennis Burkh.  Public also welcome.   Full details on the Orchestra I'Onissimo Page

Woodwinds Concert - March 24th. 2002 - 4:00 pm  Prescient Street Bend - A concert of woodwind music for the glorious days of the flower season in Prescient Streets delightful bend, an inch by inch copy of the famous bend in Charleston's Church Street.  Sponsored by New Directions Medical Staffing..

Brass Concert - April 14, 2002 - 4:00 pm  The bright, dramatic sound of the I'Onissimo! Brass performing The Fanfare for I'On Village composed by I'Onissimo! Members Dr. Tom Kindell and Julia Hamilton, Sousa, Big Band, Classical and Show Tunes. Sponsored by Simonini Builders.

Season Finale - May 26, 2002, - 4:00 pm Westlake Amphitheater, Music from the String, Brass and Woodwind Ensembles.  Highlights from the 2001-2 season.  Closes with Veteran's Tribute playing of Echo Taps around the lake for Memorial Day Weekend.  Part of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival.

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Fall 2001 Schedule
Sun., September. 30th., 5:00 p.m. Brass Concert at Shelmore Point	The I'Onissimo! Brass opens the second season of Concerts with a sunset performance on the Porch of the Creek Club at Shelmore Point on Hobcaw Creek.  Come picnic and enjoy the music on the lawn or listen from your boat anchored in adjacent Hobcaw Creek.  Sponsored by Grace Salon Spa, whose tecnicians will provide relaxing neck and shoulder massage prior to the concert to prepare you for the music..  Food concession to benefit the I'On Trust by the Square Onion.    In view of the attacks on our National Community, this concert will be held as scheduled, however an invocation and additional patriotic music has been included in the program.  All boats in the spectator fleed have been asked to fly the flag of the United States. Concert Details - Boat Anchorage Instructions
Sun., October. 28th., 4:00 p.m. I'Onissimo! Strings, Tricks and Treats	The I'Onissimo! Strings performs a program including the beautiful Dvorjak String Quintet, with the premier performance of String Bass player Carolyn Ferrell.  Also on the program will be a remarkable string composition melding Mozarts Eine Kleine Nacht Musik and the traditional bagpipe tune Scotland the Brave.  This concert will feature both I'Onissimo! String Quartets, performing on the same program for the first time.  Concert Details.
Sun., November 18th., 4:00 p.m. Autumn Winds	The New I'Onissmo! Wind Ensemble returns our favorite musicicians from last season, joined by Bass Clarinetist Jack Hayes, in a program of classical, popular and folk music.  Many new selections will be performed in a delightful lakeside setting.  The audience will be invited to join in by singing several numbers.  Concert Details
Sun., December 9th. Christmas House Tours	I'Onissimo! will play during the 2nd. Annual I'On Holiday Tour of Homes, sponsored by the I'On Trust.  For admission tickets and details contact the I'On Trust.

I'Onissimo Spring 2001 Schedule Music in Proportion Read about how this Spring's Concerts are united by the Golden Section proportions discovered by the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras in Music in Proportion.

Spring Strings Sunday, March 25th. 3:00 p.m. - 163 Shipyard Rd, Eastlake Park- The I'Onissimo! Strings will present new music and material from their repertoire at the home of the Rainis Family.  This will be an outdoor concert on their porch with audience seating in adjacent Eastlake park.  Admission to the Concert is Free.  In case of rain, the concert will be moved indoors to the home's unique octagonal central hall.  Detailed information about this concert is now online here, including notes on the music and composers.

I'Onissimo! Sings Premiers Sunday, April 8th. 3:00 p.m. - Shelmore Creek Club, Shelmore Point, I'On- I'Onissimo! Sings for the first time.  Wayne French and Lon Shull direct the premier performance of the I'Onissimo vocal group in a program of music about love drawn from the last six centuries with piano accompaniment.  This concert will be held indoors. Admission will be free, however front row reserved seating can be purchased with proceeds benefitting the piano.  Detailed information about this concert is available online.

Golden Brass / Silver Lake Sunday, April 29th. 3:00 p.m. - North End of Eastlake Park, I'On- Outdoor Concert, Brass Quintet.  Dr. Thomas Kindell directing.  Music from the American and International traditions of brass music.  Come experience the Eastlake Effect, the remarkable way the banks and water of Eastlake refract brass music.  Directions and Detailed Information.

Finale with Piccolo Spoleto Sunday, May 27, 2001, 3:00 p.m. Eastlake Park, North End of Eastlake-I'Onissimo! season finale.  Musicians from all the I'Onissimo performing groups including strings, woodwinds and brass join together for a finale concert celebrating the group's first season including highlight music from the year's programs and new selections of classical, romantic and American music. Admission to this concert will be free.  This concert will be one of the community's Piccolo Spoleto Offerings.  This program will feature the premier of a new work for Brass Quintet by Julia Hamilton and Dr. Tom Kindel, "Fanfare for I'On Village."  Detailed information about this concert is now available.

Practice- I'Onssimo! Musicians practice throughout the year, a fun social gathering to reherse and share the love of music and good company.  Musicians of all types and skill levels are welcome.  Email hamilton@awod.com for details.

I'Onissimo Wind Ensemble Concert, Feb. 25

Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001 3:00 p.m.

The I'Onissimo! Wind Ensemble will perform classical, romantic and other music for flute, oboe and other instruments on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at the home of Matt and Amanda Rosen at 40 Sowell Street in I'On Village, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.  The concert will be followed by refreshments.  Admission is free to I'On Trust Members and $5 for the general public. 

Performing will be Peggy Caskie Orange, Stacy Hammond, Barbara Drobes, Faye Fisher and Meridith Mitchel.  Music will include Melody from Album for the Young, Op. 68 by Robert Schumann; A March by Johann Sebastian Bach and 2 Oscar and Hammerstien numbers.

Proceeds from this event will go to support I'Onissimo!'s free Spring outdoor concerts.  I'Onissimo! welcomes interested musicians who wish to perform with its string, woodwind, brass and vocal groups from within and without I'On of all skill levels.  It is supported by the I'On Trust, a non-profit community foundation.  For more information www.awod.com/hamilton/ or telephone 849-8481.

Open Practice January 7

 Musicians or vocalists interested in performing with I'Onissimo! are invited to an open practice at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7th. at 32 Sowell Street.   This spring musicians just starting out or those dusting off older skills and instruments will have an opportunity to practice and or play with I'Onissimo on pieces selected to be rewarding for these new or renewed musicians without making a major practice or performance commitment to the group. Peggy Caskie Orange began playing with the group after picking up her flute last fall and really enjoys sharing the music with her neighbors. For more information contact Julia Hamilton.

I’Onissimo! Wind Ensemble to Perform November 19

 The I’Onissimo! Wind Ensemble will hold its premier performance on the porch of Beth Warner and Eldon Sherman at the North End of Eastlake in I’On Village, Mt. Pleasant, SC on Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public. Chairs or blankets for lawn seating are suggested.

Musicians will include: Peggy Caskie Orange (light blue shirt_, Flute; Meridith Mitchel (black tank top), Oboe; Stacy Hammond (back seat, far side), Flute; Desiree House (Dark Blue Shirt), Clarinet; Donald E. Roberts, Baritone Saxophone (not pictured) and Liz Bertoldo, French Horn (Not pictured).

Music to be performed will include Gold and Silver Waltzes by Franz Lehar and Three Madrigals by Don Carlo Gesualdo.

Prior to the performance, Dr. Tom Kendel, of the I’Onissimo Brass will sound trumpet calls from the deck of Eastlake Boathouse to call people to the concert.

I’Onissmo! is the chamber music of I’On Village and performs monthly concerts on the porches and in the parks of that community. It is sponsored by the I’On Trust. I’Onissimo also includes string, brass, and choral groups. I’Onissimo welcomes musicians from within and without I’On of all backgrounds and skill levels. For more information on I’Onissmo!, check the web at www.awod.com/hamilton/ or call (843) 849-8481.

Persons wishing to support the I’Onissimo are invited to join the I’Onissimo Society by making a tax deductible donation of Twenty Five Dollars to the I’On Trust. A reception honoring society members will be held immediately following the Woodwind Concert. New members may join the Society at the concert.

I’Onissimo! Brass to Premier Oct. 22, 2000

For Immediate Release

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The I’Onissimo! Brass Ensemble will present its premier performance on the porch of the Woody Family at the North end of Eastlake in I’On Village, Mt. Pleasant on Sunday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m.

Dr. Thomas I. Kindel, Trumpet; Anna Draftz, French Horn; Robert Juzups, Trombone and John McGuire, Jr., Tuba will be joined by other musicians for the outdoor concert. The performance is free and open to the public, which is asked to bring blankets or lawn chairs. In case of inclement weather, a nearby indoor location will be posted on I’On Square.

The program will include selections by Corelli, Bach, Borodin, Bartok, and Handel. The Liberty Bell March by John Phillip Sousa will also be performed.

For more details on the program, to join I’Onissimo! or to learn more about the series, check the web at www.awod.com/hamilton/ or call Julia Hamilton at 849-8481.

I’Onissimo! is group of brass, string, woodwind, vocalists and other musicians which brings music to the parks and public spaces of I’On Village. Membership in the group is open to any interested musician ready to make the practice and performance commitments. I’Onissimo! is sponsored by the I’On Trust, a non-profit community foundation.

Editor’s Note: The text of this release is inline at www.awod.com/hamilton/. This concert is a separate event from the afternoon in the park concert scheduled for the previous week in I’On.

Image Left - Stacy Hammond, flute (far end of porch); Vannessa Chambers, cello (multi colored stripes); Mary Ann Spivy, viola (in gree); Julia   Hamilton, violin (in black); Jay Hundley, violin; (blue shirt) Peggy Caskie Orange, flute (yellow dress) perform in the premier I'Onissimo! concert on Sept 23, 2000 on the porch of the Clem family home on Eastlake in I'On Village.

Program of Music for Premier Concert, Sept. 23, 2000 La Rejouissance - Handel Hornpipe and Air - Purcell Badinerie - J.S. Bach Corrente - Corelli Gigue - Telemann Menuet - Schubert Austrian Hymn - Haydn Air - Gluck St. Antoni Chorale - Haydn Largo from “Golden Sonata” - Purcell Gigue - Handel

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