The Backyard announces the creation of The Backyard Symphony Pops Orchestra - a 50 piece all-star ensemble that will perform its first-ever rock pops concert at The Backyard on April 27, 2014 at 7:30pm.

Musical Director John Mills will bring his unique twist to songs ranging from Mozart to McCartney, Gershwin to Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder to the Who. “We’re the orchestra for people who don’t know they like orchestras” says Mills."

The Backyard Symphony Pops Orchestra, in keeping with Austin "weirdness" is a hyper-breed of musicianship produced by a powerful blend of Austin’s finest classical, theatrical and studio musicians such as Mitch Watkins, Haydn Vitera, Leah Zeger, Javier Chaparro, Robert “Beto” Skiles and members of the Tosca Strings.

 

"This is an historic event for us and I believe The Backyard Pops Symphony concerts will be a profound classic for years to come," said Tim O'Connor, Backyard owner.

 

Orchestra contractor Michael Mordecai says...

"the musicians in the orchestra are comprised from the cream of the crop of the classical cats, players plucked from the pits of the Paramount and other top theaters, and stars stolen from the stages of Austin bars."

 

The Lake Travis Fiddlers will be opening for The Backyard Symphony, The Lake Travis Fiddlers play music such as San Antonio Rose, Faded Love, Cotton-Eyed Joe and much more for public and private events. The group consists of violinists, mandolinists, guitarists, an electric bassist, a saxophone player, and a drummer. Money from performances helps to fund orchestra activities for which LTISD funds are not available. For more information or to book the Fiddlers, please contact us! Also, feel free contact the LTHS Orchestra Director, Ms. Anna Macias at (512) 533-6161 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

WHAT: The Backyard Symphony Pops Orchestra Presented by The Backyard | Live Oak Amphitheater" KMFA Classical 89.5 & Backyard Partners LLC

The Backyard Symphony Pops Orchestra - John Mills, Music Direction"

 

WHEN: April 27, 2014 7:30 PM

 

WHERE: The Backyard | Live Oak Amphitheater 13801 Bee Cave Parkway
Bee Cave, TX 78738

 

PURCHASE: Tickets are available at EXTREMETIX. For more information, visit www.thebackyard.net or call 888.695.0888 x1