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A Scotch-Irish Symphony
he traditions of music run deep in the Rockbridge area, with our church choirs, choral societies and local jam sessions being present-day manifestations of our musical heritage. The News-Gazette is full of items on upcoming music events, whether concerts, live music in local restaurants, vineyards and breweries, festivals, carnivals and churches. And, our music appreciation runs from those who just enjoy listening, to those talented individuals who play and sing. Two particular music traditions have played a big role in the cultural landscape of this area for many years. The Rockbridge area has been fortunate to have had access to fine live classical music performances for decades. Southern Appalachian/bluegrass music has also been a part of our collective musical world, with its roots in the songs and melodies from the Scotch-Irish pioneers of the mid-1700s. The colleges have been a major factor in bringing music to the area, both in the form of concerts by professional groups and of student musicians, both choral and instrumental. The creation of the Rockbridge Concert-Theater Series in 1945 by Mary Monroe Penick and others added to the offerings of the schools, bringing noted national and internationally-known performers to Rockbridge presenting classical music, jazz, dance and theater.
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