Eastern Connecticut State to host Willimantic Orchestra

Willimantic, Conn. —

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Performing Arts Department will host the Willimantic Orchestra at 3 p.m. March 3 in Shafer Auditorium, Valley and High Streets, Willimantic.

Conducted by David Vaughan, part-time professor of performing arts, the orchestra performances will feature Jeanne Pocius on trumpet and include presentations of Ludovic Lamother’s “Danza No. 3”; Michael Haydn’s “Trumpet Concerto No.2” in D; Julio Racine’s “Trois Feuille” for Trumpte and String Orchestra; and F. Laguerre’s “Conte Haitien” and “Un sèl badjo, mi-an, mi-an.” Beethoven’s “Egmont Overture”; Saint-Saens’ “Bacchanale” from “Samson and Delilah,” and Anderson’s “Bugler’s Holiday” will also be performed.

Admission is free, though a donation is encouraged.