Vicksburg group to hear symphony concert

Published 6:57 pm Tuesday, March 13, 2018

For the second year in a row, a group from Vicksburg will be boarding a city bus and traveling to Jackson to attend a performance presented by the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.

The concert is scheduled for March 24 at Thalia Mara Hall in Jackson and those interested in attending are invited to participate.

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Prior to the group leaving for Jackson wine, cheese and hot appetizers will be offered at the Martha Vick home, 1300 Grove St. beginning at 5 p.m. prior to the 7:30 p.m. MSO concert, Dorothy Brasfield said.

Brasfield is serving as the coordinator of the event. She is also a member of the MSO executive board as well as the Artistic Director of the Four Seasons of the Arts.

Brasfield said last year’s trip to the symphony had been initiated after the MSO Board extended the mayor and city of Vicksburg an invitation to its “Bravo” concert.

“The invitation was presented as a thank you to the Vicksburg community for the support which the city, Four Seasons of the Arts, Warren County and the National Park Service has extended to the (MSO) Symphony both for performances here in Vicksburg and to the local season ticket holders,” Brasfield said.

During the 2017 spring concert, the MSO Board also recognized and thanked, from the stage, all these local entities, she said.

Prior to the group leaving for Jackson a wine and cheese gathering was held at the Duff Green Mansion. More than 40 were in attendance including Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr., and because of the local interest, Brasfield said the city bus was maxed out at its 42-seat capacity and the overflow had to follow in cars.

For those interested in riding the city bus to this year’s concert, Brasfield said reserve seating will be issued on a first-come-first-serve basis by calling 601-942-5469.

There will be no charge for the bus transportation or food, Brasfield said, but individuals are responsible for purchasing their own concert ticket.

“If you choose to go and do not have a ticket, tickets can be purchased at a reduced rate by calling 601-960-1565. Also, ask for tickets with the Vicksburg group,” Brasfield said. This will assure those interested in attending can enjoy the concert as a group.

And for those riding the bus, vehicles will be allowed to park anywhere around the Martha Vick home and security will be on duty until 10:30 p.m.  when the bus returns.

The 2018 spring concert presented by the MSO will include “Themes on a Variation by Haydn” arranged by Johannes Brahms and “Symphony #1” known as the Titan by Gustov Mahler.

About Terri Cowart Frazier

Terri Frazier was born in Cleveland. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Vicksburg. She is a part-time reporter at The Vicksburg Post and is the editor of the Vicksburg Living Magazine, which has been awarded First Place by the Mississippi Press Association. She has also been the recipient of a First Place award in the MPA’s Better Newspaper Contest’s editorial division for the “Best Feature Story.”

Terri graduated from Warren Central High School and Mississippi State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications with an emphasis in public relations.

Prior to coming to work at The Post a little more than 10 years ago, she did some freelancing at the Jackson Free Press. But for most of her life, she enjoyed being a full-time stay at home mom.

Terri is a member of the Crawford Street United Methodist Church. She is a lifetime member of the Vicksburg Junior Auxiliary and is a past member of the Sampler Antique Club and Town and Country Garden Club. She is married to Dr. Walter Frazier.

“From staying informed with local governmental issues to hearing the stories of its people, a hometown newspaper is vital to a community. I have felt privileged to be part of a dedicated team at The Post throughout my tenure and hope that with theirs and with local support, I will be able to continue to grow and hone in on my skills as I help share the stories in Vicksburg. When asked what I like most about my job, my answer is always ‘the people.’

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