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2013
Trolley Cemetery Tours:
(Seating is limited.)
- Trolley 1
11:30-12:15
12:30-1:15
1:30-2:15
2:30-3:15
- Trolley 2
11:45-12:30
12:45-1:30
1:45-2:30
2:45-3:30
The trolley will depart from the front of the Conservatory. Each tour is identical and will take participants past the grave of Jane Foster, Stephen Foster's wife. From there the trolley will proceed to Stephen Foster's grave.
The group will progress to the Temple of Memories. If time permits we will disembark and view the beautiful Stephen Foster Stain Glass Window.
After reentering the trolley the group will ride past the grave of Marion Foster Welch, the daughter and only child of Stephen Foster.
Notable interns and interesting facts about the cemetery will be pointed out as they appear along the route.
Parking:
Parking will be available behind the Teamsters Temple across the street from the Gatehouse entrance. If the parking lot is full, please find the nearest convenient parking space.
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Tone/Overtone
 Tone/Overtone is a flute /accordion duo featuring Rachel Rue on flute and Keith Cochran on accordion. The duo is based in Lawrenceville, one of Pittsburgh's most historic and interesting neighborhoods and both birthplace and burial site of Stephen Foster. Their repertoire includes American and international folk songs, post-war popular songs, American hymns and spirituals, French dance and popular songs, classic country songs, Celtic music, and tangos. Past performances include the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Paris Festival at Heinz Hall; Bastille Day celebrations at Paris 66 and the Alliance Francaise; the Lititz, PA Women's Club; and the North Hills Music Club. The duo has also performed tangos with the Coro Latinoamericano, French cabaret with soprano Laurie Hurt in the show "Paris in Lawrenceville", and songs of Stephen Foster with Open Window at the Tiffany Concert Series on the Northside, the Riverstone Concert Series in Foxburg, PA, and Doo Dah Days. They are currently recording a CD of French music.
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Home Front 
Home Front is a group of musicians from Pennsylvania and Maryland who perform authentic Civil War era music in period style. Dressed in authentic fashions of the 1860's and with respect for historical accuracy, Home Front strives to accurately recreate the look and sound of a bygone era, transporting their audiences through time and merging education with entertainment. www.homefrontmusic.com back to top |
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Bumper Jacksons
 "The Bumper Jacksons are a big, fat party. Hot and sweet, their trad jazz and pre-war country repertoire paint's America's story from New Orleans' brothels to Appalachian hollers. Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78's, the Bumper Jacksons boldly and elegantly balance paying homage to the traditions while fashioning their own unique, DIY style."
The Bumper Jacksons play as a duo, trio, quartet, up to sextet. Lap steel, bass/sousaphone, trombone, suitcase percussion, and fiddle often add depth to the sound.
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Pocket Full of Tin
Pocket Full of Tin is an acoustic trio that combines the pioneering spirit of Stephen Foster with a contemporary folk sound. Clever arrangements of Foster's music, and other folk, bluegrass and original tunes, provide a fresh perspective on the unique and enduring place Stephen Foster holds in American music. Some fancy fiddling, rich vocal harmonies and a little bit of history round out this entertaining musical journey.
David Michael King (guitar and vocals) is a music librarian by day, songwriter by night. His first CD of original songs, "Love and Other Punchlines," was released last year. Gil Bigenho, Jr. (violin and vocals) graduated from Manhattan School of Music as a classically-trained violinist. He has performed in Rome, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and as part of a Classrooms Without Borders tour in Poland. Janice Alemian Belitsky (vocals) enjoyed a rewarding singing career for many years. These days she writes songs and performs with a variety of talented musicians. Her song "til the Cure is Won," released in 2012, benefits charitable organizations.
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