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Concert by Candlelight with Monk Rowe and the Five Families Ensemble Feb 20 2026
The Five Families Ensemble, directed by Monk Rowe, stretches the boundaries of the traditional chamber ensemble by combining sounds from each of the four instrument groups (brass, woodwinds, percussion and strings) with a fifth contribution from the human voice.
Friday, Feb 20 at 7pm
This Old Church, 3926 Route 26, Vernon Center NY
As anyone who heard them previously at This Old Church will tell you, it will be a truly unique and memorable experience! Their repertoire ranges from Beethoven to Brubeck to the Blues, as well as original compositions. The Five Families Ensemble appeals to audiences of all ages by combining stellar musicianship with an engaging and welcoming attitude.
Tickets are $20, and will probably sell out. Reserve yours today! If you’d like to pay in person, please contact me using the contact page. You can also mail a check to This Old Church, PO Box 214, Vernon Center NY 13477.
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Members of the Five Families Ensemble are Evan Duchene (percussion); Monk Rowe (woodwinds and keyboards); Scott Rutledge (trumpet, flugelhorn, and vocals); and of Opus Black Trio fame, Kristen Kopf (cello) and Liz Simchik-Ingersoll (violin & vocals)
Note, if you’d like to attend but are unable to afford it at this time, please inquire about a discounted or free ticket.