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	<event>
		<title>Orchestra Performance</title>
		<dateTime day="25" month="11" year="2008" time="8:00" timeIndicator="PM" />
		<ensemble>
			<name>Spotswood Community Orchestra</name>
			<ensembleDescription order="1">The mission of the SCO is to perform concerts to benefit the community
service organizations that give assistance to our neighbors here in the
Greater Fredericksburg area. The conductor, musicians, and
support/administrative staff will all donate their time and abilities to this
cause, enabling 100% of the proceeds to go to the designated agency. No
funds will be diverted to cover administrative costs.</ensembleDescription>
			<ensembleDescription order="2">Tina will be performing as solo flutist playing Fantaisie Pastorale Hongroise, Op. 26 by Franz Doppler.</ensembleDescription>
			<urlEnsemble>spotswoodcommunityorch.org/</urlEnsemble>
		</ensemble>
		<eventDescription>Benefit Concert</eventDescription>
		<location>
			<name>Spotswood Baptist Church</name>
			<street>4009 Lafayette Blvd</street>
			<city>Fredericksburg</city>
			<state>VA</state>
		</location>
	</event>
  
  <event>
    <title>Celtic Service</title>
    <dateTime day="16" month="11" year="2008" time="5:30" timeIndicator="PM" />
    <ensemble>
      <name>St. George's Celtic Ensemble</name>
      <ensembleDescription order="1">St. George's Episcopal church provides a Celtic service each Sunday at 5:30.  This introspective and meditative service includes traditional and sacred Celtic music prior to and during the service.  </ensembleDescription>
      <urlEnsemble>www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/</urlEnsemble>
    </ensemble>
    <eventDescription>Celtic Service</eventDescription>
    <location>
      <name>St. George's Episcopal Church</name>
      <street>905 Princess Anne Street</street>
      <city>Fredericksburg</city>
      <state>VA</state>
    </location>
  </event>


  <event>
    <title>Celtic Service</title>
    <dateTime day="14" month="12" year="2008" time="5:30" timeIndicator="PM" />
    <ensemble>
      <name>St. George's Celtic Ensemble</name>
      <ensembleDescription order="1">St. George's Episcopal church provides a Celtic service each Sunday at 5:30.  This introspective and meditative service includes traditional and sacred Celtic music prior to and during the service.  </ensembleDescription>
      <urlEnsemble>www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/</urlEnsemble>
    </ensemble>
    <eventDescription>Celtic Service</eventDescription>
    <location>
      <name>St. George's Episcopal Church</name>
      <street>905 Princess Anne Street</street>
      <city>Fredericksburg</city>
      <state>VA</state>
    </location>
  </event>

    <event>
    <title>Celtic Service</title>
    <dateTime day="21" month="12" year="2008" time="5:30" timeIndicator="PM" />
    <ensemble>
      <name>St. George's Celtic Ensemble</name>
      <ensembleDescription order="1">St. George's Episcopal church provides a Celtic service each Sunday at 5:30.  This introspective and meditative service includes traditional and sacred Celtic music prior to and during the service.  </ensembleDescription>
      <urlEnsemble>www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/</urlEnsemble>
    </ensemble>
    <eventDescription>Celtic Service</eventDescription>
    <location>
      <name>St. George's Episcopal Church</name>
      <street>905 Princess Anne Street</street>
      <city>Fredericksburg</city>
      <state>VA</state>
    </location>
  </event>




  <event>
    <title>Celtic Service</title>
    <dateTime day="19" month="10" year="2008" time="5:30" timeIndicator="PM" />
    <ensemble>
      <name>St. George's Celtic Ensemble</name>
      <ensembleDescription order="1">St. George's Episcopal church provides a Celtic service each Sunday at 5:30.  This introspective and meditative service includes traditional and sacred Celtic music prior to and during the service.  </ensembleDescription>
      <urlEnsemble>www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/</urlEnsemble>
    </ensemble>
    <eventDescription>Celtic Service</eventDescription>
    <location>
      <name>St. George's Episcopal Church</name>
      <street>905 Princess Anne Street</street>
      <city>Fredericksburg</city>
      <state>VA</state>
    </location>
  </event>



  <event>
		<title>Celtic Service</title>
		<dateTime day="5" month="10" year="2008" time="5:30" timeIndicator="PM" />
		<ensemble>
			<name>St. George's Celtic Ensemble</name>
			<ensembleDescription order="1">St. George's Episcopal church provides a Celtic service each Sunday at 5:30.  This introspective and meditative service includes traditional and sacred Celtic music prior to and during the service.  </ensembleDescription>
			<urlEnsemble>www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/</urlEnsemble>
		</ensemble>
		<eventDescription>Celtic Service</eventDescription>
		<location>
			<name>St. George's Episcopal Church</name>
			<street>905 Princess Anne Street</street>
			<city>Fredericksburg</city>
			<state>VA</state>
		</location>
	</event>

  <event>
    <title>Student Performance - Greenfield Assisted Living</title>
    <dateTime day="17" month="11" year="2008" time="5:00" timeIndicator="PM" />
    <ensemble>
      <name>Forte Flute Students</name>
      <ensembleDescription order="1">Flute students from Forte Music Studios will be playing for the dinner hour at
      Greenfield Assisted Living in Fredericksburg, VA.</ensembleDescription>
      <urlEnsemble>www.greenfieldal.com</urlEnsemble>
    </ensemble>
    <eventDescription>Greenfield Assisted Living Dinner Hour</eventDescription>
    <location>
      <name>Greenfield Assisted Living</name>
      <street>1001 Northside Drive</street>
      <city>Fredericksburg</city>
      <state>VA</state>
    </location>
  </event>


  <event>
		<title>Celtic Service</title>
		<dateTime day="2" month="11" year="2008" time="5:30" timeIndicator="PM" />
		<ensemble>
			<name>St. George's Celtic Ensemble</name>
			<ensembleDescription order="1">St. George's Episcopal church provides a Celtic service each Sunday at 5:30.  This introspective and meditative service includes traditional and sacred Celtic music prior to and during the service.</ensembleDescription>
			<urlEnsemble>www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/</urlEnsemble>
		</ensemble>
		<eventDescription>Celtic Service</eventDescription>
		<location>
			<name>St. George's Episcopal Church</name>
			<street>905 Princess Anne Street</street>
			<city>Fredericksburg</city>
			<state>VA</state>
		</location>
	</event>


  <event>
    <title>Celtic Service</title>
    <dateTime day="9" month="11" year="2008" time="5:30" timeIndicator="PM" />
    <ensemble>
      <name>St. George's Celtic Ensemble</name>
      <ensembleDescription order="1">St. George's Episcopal church provides a Celtic service each Sunday at 5:30.  This introspective and meditative service includes traditional and sacred Celtic music prior to and during the service.  </ensembleDescription>
      <urlEnsemble>www.stgeorgesepiscopal.net/</urlEnsemble>
    </ensemble>
    <eventDescription>Celtic Service</eventDescription>
    <location>
      <name>St. George's Episcopal Church</name>
      <street>905 Princess Anne Street</street>
      <city>Fredericksburg</city>
      <state>VA</state>
    </location>
  </event>



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	<event>
		<title>Recital - Flute, Harp and Cello</title>
		<dateTime day="" month="10" year="2008" time="7:30" timeIndicator="PM" />
		<ensemble>
			<name></name>
			<ensembleDescription order="1">This recital of flute, harp, and cello music includes chamber music arrangements of
			themes from opera, film, TV and even a radio show.  Join us for an evening of charming melodies and an interesting
			background of information that ties all of the music together.  Featuring a rare performance of music from the soundtrack
			of the French film "Les Secrets de la Princesse de Cadignan".</ensembleDescription>

			<ensembleDescription order="3">Fall performance date to be announced</ensembleDescription>
			<urlEnsemble>www.tinakerchner.com</urlEnsemble>
		</ensemble>
		<eventDescription>Dramatic Melodies: Music from Opera, Movies, Television, and Radio Shows</eventDescription>
		<location>
			<name>The Presbyterian Church</name>
			<street>810 Princess Anne Street</street>
			<city>Fredericksburg</city>
			<state>VA</state>
		</location>
	</event>
-->





	<event>
		<title>Concert Band Performance</title>
		<dateTime day="20" month="09" year="2008" time="8:00" timeIndicator="PM" />
		<ensemble>
			<name>Virginia Grand Military Band</name>
			<ensembleDescription order="1">Widely recognized as one of the finest bands of its kind, the Virginia Grand Military Band is in its tenth
			season.  Members of the VGMB are a veritable "Who's Who" in the concert band world, and bring to each performance an artistry 
			and professionalism which have earned them accolades and praise throughout the world.  Many members are current or retired 
			members of the four great U.S. service bands headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, other members are hand-selected outstanding 
			wind and percussion musicians who travel from as far away as Michigan, New York, Texas, and Ohio to perform to "standing room only" audiences
			for the band's subscription season.</ensembleDescription>
			<ensembleDescription order="2">The VGMB was recently honored with the "Sudler Scroll" from the John Philip Sousa Foundation for its
			outstanding performances, and continues to record critically acclaimed compact discs for the Walking Frog label.</ensembleDescription>
			<urlEnsemble>www.vgmb.com</urlEnsemble>
		</ensemble>
		<eventDescription>Johann Strauss and Friends</eventDescription>
		<location>
			<name>Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Northern Virginia Community College</name>
			<street>3001 North Beauregard St.</street>
			<city>Alexandria</city>
			<state>VA</state>
			<urlDirections>www.nv.cc.va.us/campus/alexmap.htm</urlDirections>
		</location>
	</event>


	<event>
		<title>Concert Band Performance</title>
		<dateTime day="8" month="11" year="2008" time="8:00" timeIndicator="PM" />
		<ensemble>
			<name>Virginia Grand Military Band</name>
			<ensembleDescription order="1">Widely recognized as one of the finest bands of its kind, the Virginia Grand Military Band is in its tenth
			season.  Members of the VGMB are a veritable "Who's Who" in the concert band world, and bring to each performance an artistry 
			and professionalism which have earned them accolades and praise throughout the world.  Many members are current or retired 
			members of the four great U.S. service bands headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, other members are hand-selected outstanding 
			wind and percussion musicians who travel from as far away as Michigan, New York, Texas, and Ohio to perform to "standing room only" audiences
			for the band's subscription season.</ensembleDescription>
			<ensembleDescription order="2">The VGMB was recently honored with the "Sudler Scroll" from the John Philip Sousa Foundation for its
			outstanding performances, and continues to record critically acclaimed compact discs for the Walking Frog label.</ensembleDescription>
			<urlEnsemble>www.vgmb.com</urlEnsemble>
		</ensemble>
		<eventDescription>Happy Birthday, John Philip Sousa</eventDescription>
		<location>
			<name>Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Northern Virginia Community College</name>
			<street>3001 North Beauregard St.</street>
			<city>Alexandria</city>
			<state>VA</state>
			<urlDirections>www.nv.cc.va.us/campus/alexmap.htm</urlDirections>
		</location>
	</event>




	<event>
		<title>Concert Band Performance</title>
		<dateTime day="17" month="1" year="2009" time="8:00" timeIndicator="PM" />
		<ensemble>
			<name>Virginia Grand Military Band</name>
			<ensembleDescription order="1">Widely recognized as one of the finest bands of its kind, the Virginia Grand Military Band is in its tenth
			season.  Members of the VGMB are a veritable "Who's Who" in the concert band world, and bring to each performance an artistry 
			and professionalism which have earned them accolades and praise throughout the world.  Many members are current or retired 
			members of the four great U.S. service bands headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, other members are hand-selected outstanding 
			wind and percussion musicians who travel from as far away as Michigan, New York, Texas, and Ohio to perform to "standing room only" audiences
			for the band's subscription season.</ensembleDescription>
			<ensembleDescription order="2">The VGMB was recently honored with the "Sudler Scroll" from the John Philip Sousa Foundation for its
			outstanding performances, and continues to record critically acclaimed compact discs for the Walking Frog label.</ensembleDescription>
			<urlEnsemble>www.vgmb.com</urlEnsemble>
		</ensemble>
		<eventDescription>Vive la France!</eventDescription>
		<location>
			<name>Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Northern Virginia Community College</name>
			<street>3001 North Beauregard St.</street>
			<city>Alexandria</city>
			<state>VA</state>
			<urlDirections>http://www.nv.cc.va.us/campus/alexmap.htm</urlDirections>
		</location>
	</event>

	<event>
		<title>Concert Band Performance</title>
		<dateTime day="14" month="3" year="2009" time="8:00" timeIndicator="PM" />
		<ensemble>
			<name>Virginia Grand Military Band</name>
			<ensembleDescription order="1">Widely recognized as one of the finest bands of its kind, the Virginia Grand Military Band is in its tenth
			season.  Members of the VGMB are a veritable "Who's Who" in the concert band world, and bring to each performance an artistry 
			and professionalism which have earned them accolades and praise throughout the world.  Many members are current or retired 
			members of the four great U.S. service bands headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, other members are hand-selected outstanding 
			wind and percussion musicians who travel from as far away as Michigan, New York, Texas, and Ohio to perform to "standing room only" audiences
			for the band's subscription season.</ensembleDescription>
			<ensembleDescription order="2">The VGMB was recently honored with the "Sudler Scroll" from the John Philip Sousa Foundation for its
			outstanding performances, and continues to record critically acclaimed compact discs for the Walking Frog label.</ensembleDescription>
			<urlEnsemble>www.vgmb.com</urlEnsemble>
		</ensemble>
		<eventDescription>Col. Gabriel Conducts His Favorites</eventDescription>
		<location>
			<name>Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Northern Virginia Community College</name>
			<street>3001 North Beauregard St.</street>
			<city>Alexandria</city>
			<state>VA</state>
			<urlDirections>http://www.nv.cc.va.us/campus/alexmap.htm</urlDirections>
		</location>
	</event>


	<event>
		<title>Concert Band Performance</title>
		<dateTime day="30" month="5" year="2009" time="8:00" timeIndicator="PM" />
		<ensemble>
			<name>Virginia Grand Military Band</name>
			<ensembleDescription order="1">Widely recognized as one of the finest bands of its kind, the Virginia Grand Military Band is in its tenth
			season.  Members of the VGMB are a veritable "Who's Who" in the concert band world, and bring to each performance an artistry 
			and professionalism which have earned them accolades and praise throughout the world.  Many members are current or retired 
			members of the four great U.S. service bands headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, other members are hand-selected outstanding 
			wind and percussion musicians who travel from as far away as Michigan, New York, Texas, and Ohio to perform to "standing room only" audiences
			for the band's subscription season.</ensembleDescription>
			<ensembleDescription order="2">The VGMB was recently honored with the "Sudler Scroll" from the John Philip Sousa Foundation for its
			outstanding performances, and continues to record critically acclaimed compact discs for the Walking Frog label.</ensembleDescription>
			<urlEnsemble>www.vgmb.com</urlEnsemble>
		</ensemble>
		<eventDescription>An American Salute</eventDescription>
		<location>
			<name>Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall, Northern Virginia Community College</name>
			<street>3001 North Beauregard St.</street>
			<city>Alexandria</city>
			<state>VA</state>
			<urlDirections>http://www.nv.cc.va.us/campus/alexmap.htm</urlDirections>
		</location>
	</event>



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