EDC Community Concerts kicks off membership drive

News release

The El Dorado County Community Concert Association, the oldest performing arts organization in El Dorado County, is thrilled to return with an exceptional line up of quality live entertainment to be held at Union Mine High School.

The association relies on memberships to present the concerts and now is the time to renew a membership or join for the first time.

The first concert of the upcoming 202324 season is Tuesday, Oct. 24, with Rastrelli Cello Quartet — accomplished Russian musicians who perform glorious chamber music, orchestral classics, as well as popular music, jazz, klezmer, tango and more.

The second concert of the season on Wednesday, Nov. 8, will feature Judy Carmichael. Grammy nominated pianist/ vocalist Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing.

The third concert in the series is Empire Trio on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. The Empire Trio takes concert halls by storm with the mesmerizing voices of soprano Erin Shields and baritone Michael Kelly, and virtuosic David Shenton on piano and violin.

The fourth concert in the series, on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, will be Fire & Grace & Ash.

The dynamic trio brings a stunningly contemporary sound to classical string music.

The fifth concert of the season on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, features Sons of Serendip. Finalists on season 9 of “America’s Got Talent,” Sons of Serendip continues to create beautiful music with harp, piano, cello, and voice.

The sixth and last concert of the season is Cheng2 Duo (pronounced Cheng Squared Duo) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. This brother-and-sister duo captivate audiences with uncompromising musical integrity, undeniable chemistry and unparalleled communication with piano and cello.