Trio La Milpa
Wind Ensemble Concert

On September 19 at 7PM, the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, in cooperation with the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the Chincoteague Natural History Association, will present a concert by the acclaimed woodwind ensemble, Trio La Milpa. The concert will be held at the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center at the Refuge.

Trio La Milpa will present a recital featuring the works of Beethoven, Handel and Bartok, among others. The concert will also feature a world premiere of a new work written especially for the occasion by composer Bruce Yurko.

The Trio is composed of Katherine Needleman, principal oboist of the Baltimore Symphony; Sandra Gerster, principal oboist of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival; and Michael Lisicky, oboist and English horn player with the Baltimore Symphony.

Concertgoers will have the opportunity to learn about and support the Chincoteague Natural History Association’s efforts to restore and preserve the historic Assateague Lighthouse.  During intermission, photographs and artifacts about the Lighthouse will be on display.

Tickets

Tickets will be sold in advance online (click here)  and

On Chincoteague at: 
     H&H Pharmacy
     Egret Moon Gallery
     Sundial Books 

In New Church at Thomas Gardens

In Onley at the Book Bin

Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $5 for students.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Click here to purchase tickets on line.

Entrance Fee to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

The entrance fee to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge will be waived for those attending the concert. Ample parking is available and the Bateman Center is handicapped accessible. The exhibit areas of the Center will be open the night of the concert.

For further information, call Margot Hunt at 757-336-1884 or Bob Behr at 757-336-5636.