Our Mission:
Caravanserai (cara-van-se-Rye) Music promotes compassion and community through musical performance.
How We Do This:
As a classical music organization, we achieve our mission by inviting collaboration and participation from:
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local musicians of all genres
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community organizations
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visual artists, actors, dancers, and writers
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new audiences
Upcoming Events
Mar
8
Join us for a night to remember with "Notes of Nostalgia" presented by Caravanserai Music! Dive into the depths of America's rich and varied musical heritage in this one-of-a-kind concert featuring songs from Virginia's musical heritage.
Experience a tapestry of sounds spanning centuries, from soulful spirituals to vibrant Appalachian melodies. Our lineup features a mix of classical and contemporary styles, celebrating the diverse cultural influences that shape American music.
Bring your family and friends for an evening filled with captivating melodies and a journey through America's musical landscape.
Friday, March 8 at 7:00pm
Central United Methodist Church, Staunton VA
Concert Program
O’CONNOR/ Appalachia Waltz
Angela Sulzer
UNGAR/ Ashokan Farewell
Mary McCoy and Yi-Ping Chen
TRADITIONAL/ Hector the Hero*
Angela Sulzer, Mary McCoy, Emma Candelier,
Pete Echols, Tom Krop, Thom Wagner
BEACH/ From Blackbird Hills
Ingrid Zepp and YI-Ping Chen
TRADITIONAL/ Shenandoah*
Angela Sulzer, Mary McCoy, Emma Candelier, Sarah Mendonca, Yi-Ping Chen,
Ingrid Zepp, Pete Echols, Ben Leonard, Andrew Green,
PRICE/ III. Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes
(from Five Folk Songs for String Quartet)
Angela Sulzer, Elizabeth Barron, Mary McCoy, Emma Candelier
TRADITIONAL/ Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes*
Constance Harrington, Angela Sulzer, Sarah Mendonca,
Pete Echols, Andrew Green, Ben Leonard, Thom Wagner
PRICE/ Adoration
Angela Sulzer, Elizabeth Barron, Mary McCoy, and Emma Candelier
WILLIS/ Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Thom Wagner, Andrew Green, Pete Echols, Tom Krop, Ben Leonard
FOSTER/ Hard Times Come Again No More*
Aniyah Rush, Angela Sulzer, Mary McCoy, Sarah Mendonca, Yi-Ping Chen, Ingrid Zepp,
Pete Echols, Ben Leonard, Tom Krop, Andrew Green, Thom Wagner
TRADITIONAL/ The Water is Wide*
Constance Harrington, Thom Wagner, Ben Leonard, Tom Krop, Pete Echols
COPLAND/ Variations on a Shaker Melody / Simple Gifts
* Original arrangements by Thom Wagner
Musicians
Elizabeth Barron, Violin
Emma Candelier, Cello
Yi-Ping Chen, Oboe and Piano*
Pete Echols, Mandolin and Euphonium
Andrew Green, Banjo
Tom Krop, Accordion
Ben Leonard, Bass Guitar*
Mary McCoy, Viola
Sarah Mendonca, Flute*
Constance Harrington, Vocalist
Aniyah Rush, Vocalist
Angela Sulzer, Violin*
Thom Wagner, Piano*
Ingrid Zepp, Clarinet*
* Musicians who serve on the Board of Directors
Executive Director and Artistic Director
Yi-Ping Chen
Board Members
Caleb Dance
Ben Leonard
DiDi Lund
Sarah Mendonca
Sarah Bingham Miller
Angela Sulzer
Jodi Tibbs
Thom Wagner
Ingrid Zepp
Special Thanks to
President Emerita Gretchen Bishop
for her continued support
Many thanks to our sponsors:
Virginia Commission for the Arts
The Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
Central United Methodist Church
Yelping Dog Wine
Ballerino Creamery
Shenandoah Green
Studio Broad
