Gettysburg Festival unveils early headliners

Second annual event organizers announce schedule

(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - 2/10/2009

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Early headline acts announced for this summer�s Gettysburg Festival � which include a band known as �the Boston Pops� in Brass,� a modern dance company known as �a miracle of skill and energy� and an American jazz icon known as one of the most critically acclaimed jazz pianists of all time � reveal top level talent lining up to be included on the festival roster.

With several main performers still be to announced, the 10-day Gettysburg Festival (June 18-28, 2009) announced that world famous jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, The River City Brass, and The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) will all be featured at the 2009 festival.

�This year�s line-up promises to once again place the Gettysburg Festival among the nation�s best celebrations of the arts,� said Festival Vice-President Alice Estrada. �Philadanco, and The River City Brass are ensemble performances you won�t want to miss. And welcoming a world-renowned jazz artist like Ahmad Jamal is testament to the festival�s draw.�

Pittsburgh�s River City Brass�s 28 world class musicians will perform at The Gettysburg Festival for a free, during Opening Day festivities, Thursday, June 18, 2009 on the Festival Main Stage at Gettysburg College.

�We are thrilled to offer this magnificent performance to the public at no charge, and tremendously proud to maintain our mission of providing accessibility to the arts,� said Estrada.

Celebrated and innovative dance company Philadanco will perform at The Gettysburg Festival on Friday, June 26, at the Majestic Theater. According to Dance Magazine, �Philadanco�s dancers are a miracle of skill and energy� while The New York Times simply calls them �Exuberant.�

Legendary jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal brings his distinctive sound to The Gettysburg Festival on Saturday, June 27, for a performance also slated for the Majestic Theater. Miles Davis, in his recent biography, acknowledges and credits Jamal for being a critical influence and collaborator on his career.

Tickets to the Ahamad Jamal and Philadanco performances went on sale Feb. 9, through The Majestic Box Office in person (25 Carlisle St., Gettysburg), via phone (717-337-8200) or online (www.gettysburgmajestic.org).

The Gettysburg Festival is named �One of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2009� by the American Bus Association. �The Gettysburg Festival ~ Celebrating America�s Cultural Arts� is an extraordinary 10-day arts festival featuring more than 60 world-class events. It is the only major festival in the world focused exclusively on celebrating great American artists, composers, and creative geniuses in all genres of the arts.

�The announcement of these three headline artists reflect The Gettysburg Festival�s commitment to the highest-quality and caliber of American artists in their respective genres today,� said Estrada.

A complete 2009 performance schedule will be announced shortly. For more information, visit www.gettysburgfestival.org or call (717) 334-0853.