The Glenelg High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Barry Enzman, will perform on Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in the Glenelg Auditorium.
The guest soloist will be Alex Norris, one of New York's finest trumpet soloists, who grew up in Columbia and graduated from the Howard County Public Schools music program. More information about Norris is available at http://www.alexpopenorris.com.
Tickets for the performance are $8 and are available from any jazz band student, the high school front office or on the night of the performance. All proceeds will benefit the jazz band's tour of Europe this summer.
Barry Enzman has announced that he will retire at the end of this school year. Enzman brought a high quality music program to Glenelg at a time when this part of the county was home to more livestock than people. Over the years his bands have won many awards, as has Enzman himself. The trophy cases in the music hallway are full of trophies won at national competitions, and many more are displayed on shelves in the band room.
Then there are the 38 straight years that the symphonic band has received superior ratings in the county high school band assessment. This is a state record unmatched by any other school. Enzman has received the Howie Award from the Howard County Arts Council, the Teaching Excellence Award from the Howard County Public School System, the Maryland Music Educators Teacher of the Year Award and the Outstanding Educator Award from the Howard County Chamber of Commerce.
Enzman's 41 years at Glenelg have been spectacular, and have provided him "the pleasure and privilege of working with some of the finest students, musicians, and parents any band director could ever wish for," as he says. Enzman will be greatly missed, but there will be many opportunities for you to enjoy his enthusiastic directing as the year continues.
You will have a chance to enjoy another outstanding performance from the Glenelg Symphonic Band on Friday, March 13, when the band performs at the County High School Band Adjudication in the auditorium at Glenelg High School. Bands from every school in the county will perform starting at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, and continue until Glenelg performs at 8 p.m. Since these performances are intended for the judges, the times will change, but there is no admission charge, and you can stay to watch one or many bands. On Saturday, March 14, performances will begin about 12:30 p.m. and continue until 7:30 p.m.
Lisbon United Methodist Church will hold its annual Ham and Oyster Supper on Saturday, March 21, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Dinner will cost $17 for an adult or $6 for a child 6 to 12 old. The dinner includes fried oysters, ham, cole slaw, potato salad, jello salads, green beans, corn, rolls, relishes, iced tea and coffee. The cole slaw, potato salad and jello salads are homemade. Food will be served family style and carry-outs are available. The church is next to the Lisbon Elementary School. For directions or additional information, please call the church office at 410-489-7245.
Folly Quarter Middle School's Indoor Yard Sale will be Saturday, March 21, from 8 a.m. to noon. If you want to sell items, you can rent a table for $20. Reserve the table by sending an email to Neighbornetwk@aol.com or by calling 443-506-7394. You can also donate items which will be sold at designated Donation Tables.
Guests who will be invited by local agencies serving families in need will have the opportunity to shop for free at these tables. Donations can be dropped off on Friday, March 20, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria. All donations are tax deductible.
The Glenelg High School Boosters Club will host its annual Spring Bash and Auction on Saturday, March 21, from 7 to 11 p.m,. in the Salandra's Barn, 14685 Carrs Mill Road, in Woodbine. The theme will be "Celebrate Maryland" and the ticket price of $55 per person includes a buffet dinner with appetizers and desserts, beer, wine and soda. Music, auctions, raffles and door prizes will provide the entertainment.
This fundraising event will benefit the academic and athletic programs at Glenelg High School. To purchase tickets or sponsor the event, go to http://www.GHSBoostersbash.com.