OCEAN CITY — The Glenn Miller Orchestra will make a stop at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center on Saturday, May 24 to help raise money for the Worcester County Library Foundation.
The 18-member ensemble is the most sought after big band in the world today because of its distinct sound and its players attract dedicated swing fans worldwide. The orchestra plays many of Glenn Miller’s original 1930s and 1940s recordings, including signature songs “Moonlight Serenade,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and “In the Mood,” as well as modern selections delivered in a distinctly Miller style.
“The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the ultimate swing band, and, unlike many other musical groups that come and go with the times, their music spans the generations,” Library Director Mark Thomas said. “Their music remains relevant to today’s audience and has been featured prominently in television and movies from the 1930s straight through to the 2012 movie Hyde Park on the Hudson. … Because their songs receive such wide play, even those who don’t realize they are listening to Glenn Miller know his music.”
The night begins with music from local favorites WWTunes at 6:30 p.m., followed by a live auction at 7:30 p.m. Then the Glenn Miller Orchestra takes the stage at 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Bid on fantastic getaway packages donated by several of the area’s finest hoteliers, including the Atlantic Hotel in Berlin and the Grand Hotel & Spa, Carousel Oceanfront Hotel and Condos and Clarion Resort Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean City.
The event is the Worcester County Library Foundation’s first signature event. All proceeds will benefit the library. Tickets cost $45 per person or $425 for a table of 10 and can be purchased at any branch library or by calling 410-632-3970. Roundtrip transportation tickets from the Ocean Pines Library are also available for an additional $12.