A “Magical Evening of Music” Set for December 11, 2005
8/17/2005

A trio of Galveston’s best-known vocalists, the Galveston Symphony, and the College of the Mainland’s Jazz Ensemble will present “A Magical Evening of Music” on Sunday, December 11 at Moody Gardens Convention Center Expo A. The program will begin with a social gathering and silent auction from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., followed immediately with the musical selections from 6:45 to 9:00.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Gleanings From The Harvest for Galveston, a non-profit organization which distributes food to the hungry through a network of local churches and charitable organizations.

Ticket information and other details may be obtained by calling or e-mailing Mark Davis, Executive Director of Gleanings, at 409-939-8064 – mark@gfthgalveston.com also go to web site - www.gfthgalveston.com – to learn more about Gleanings From The Harvest for Galveston.

The vocal trio, which performs under the name of Delovely, consists of Blake Davidson and the husband and wife team of Charlie and Debra Milton. The vocalists have performed individually and as a group for 20 years before numerous Galveston civic organizations and church gatherings, as well as before audiences in a number of cities throughout the United States.

The Galveston Symphony is widely acclaimed as one of the best symphonies in the nation among cities the size of Galveston. Richard Pickar, who played with the Houston Symphony, is director of the Galveston orchestra.

Sparky Koerner’s College of the Mainland Jazz Ensemble will add musical diversity to the evening. Koerner, who also plays trumpet for the Galveston Symphony, is one of the better-known jazz musicians in the area.

The program will also recognize Marjorie Jackson Rasche for her lifetime commitment to the musical community. Marjorie is a noted organist with international credentials, plays the violin and viola, and a member of the Galveston symphony. Currently Marjorie is resident organist at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church; Rasche has served as organist for other churches throughout the Galveston and Houston area and has been organ department head at several universities.