The South Shore Symphony

Scott Jackson Wiley
Music Director

	Village of Rockville Centre As a community, Rockville Centre was settled for 200 years when its citizens voted for incorporation in 1893. They were dissatisfied with county services and wanted better roads and public safety, so they opted for independent status.
	Diocese of Rockville Centre The diocese, formed in 1957, covers 1,222 square miles in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. The diocese has 134 parishes in 119 towns, serving approx-imately 1.5 million Catholics. (The total population in both counties is approximately 3 million).
	St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Center, NY The current Cathedral, completed in 1935, underwent a major renovation in 1981 and 1982. Today, the Cathedral serves the people of Rockville Centre and is also the seat for the Diocese of Rockville Centre, encompassing Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, New York.
	Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts is a non-profit volunteer organization making music, theater, dance, and literature affordable and accessible.The Guild presents performances by professional and local artists.
	Scott Jackson Wiley Scott Jackson Wiley, a conductor and opera coach of wide experience in the symphonic, operatic and contemporary repertoire, is fluent in five languages. A dynamic and charismatic conductor, Mr. Wiley's performances are noted for their intensity, warmth and deep musical commitment.
	Friends of the Arts Friends of the Arts is a not-for-profit organization that enriches cultural life on Long Island through the presentation of world class artists and through arts education programs for young people
	West Islip Symphony The West Islip Symphony Orchestra is presented in concert by the West Islip Chamber Orchestra Society, Inc. which was founded in 1979. The concerts are made possible through the contributions of private individuals as well as public and private grants.
	Long Island Philharmonic Founded by Harry Chapin in 1979, the Long Island Philharmonic provides music and musical education that entertains, excites, and inspires the Long Island community.
	Queens Symphony Orchestra Now in its 51st season, the Queens Symphony Orchestra is the oldest and largest professional arts organization in Queens, presenting 15 to 25 concerts a year at the Queensborough Community College Performing Arts Center.
	Massapequa Philharmonic As we start our twenty-fourth season we thank the Massapequa Public School District for hosting our concerts and rehearsals.
	Gemini Youth Orchestras Founded by Paul Rudoff in 1969, Gemini Youth Orchestras provide young musicians the opportunity to study and perform under professional direction and guidance. Many Gemini graduates perform in orchestras and chamber ensembles in this country and abroad.
	Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra The Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1984 in the Village of Mineola, plays a summer concert series and holiday concerts. The orchestra has been an integral part of many ceremonies at St. John's University including a Christmas Holiday Concert with the resident one-hundred voice mixed chorus and also maintains affiliations with Nassau Community College.
	Leggz Dance Studio Leggz offers classes in a variety of styles—from traditional ballet, pointe, tap and jazz to hip-hop, modern dance, Irish step, break dancing, yoga and theatre jazz. Leggz annually presents the full-length Nutcracker ballet with the live music of The South Shore Symphony Orchestra, featuring Leggz dancers and professional guest artists.