Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra: Harbor Holiday

• Matthew Underwood, conductor

Giuseppe Verdi — "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" (Brindisi) from La traviata
Léo Delibes — Sylvia Ballet Suite
Edward Elgar — From the Bavarian Highlands (Three Bavarian Dances), Op. 27
TBA — Selected works (lots of Christmas music!)

About Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra

The Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra (GHPCO) is a community of people who have enjoyed playing music together for over 21 years.

Our conductor, Matthew Underwood, shares his love of music with the orchestra and its audiences, revealing knowledge, curiosity, and what some would call humor.

https://www.ghpcorchestra.com/

About Matthew Underwood, conductor

Matthew Underwood began his teaching career as the instrumental music director at Charles Wright Academy and currently teaches string orchestra at Meeker Middle School and Stadium High School in the Tacoma Public Schools. In addition, he is currently the director of the Peninsula Youth Orchestra. He is also sought as an adjudicator for both solo and large ensemble contests.

He has been the Executive Director and conductor of the Gig Harbor Peninsula Civic Orchestra since its inception in 2004. His leadership continues to expand the orchestra both in size and in the scope of its literature. He also just really likes making music with the members of this orchestra.