ROME — Alliance Classical Players of Rome return to the Rome Art and Community Center’s pavilion this summer to present three free outdoor chamber music concerts. 

“Summer Reflections” is the title of the 2022 Classical at the Center Music Series featuring Alliance Classical Players, and according to the group, the three-concert series features new selections as well as a few favorites from seasons past.

Concerts start at 7 p.m. and take place on three consecutive Wednesdays.

The July 27 concert features music of William Grant Still, Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella” suite, a Mozart serenade, and the “Holberg Suite” by Grieg.

On Aug. 3, the group is slated to perform Valerie Coleman’s “Umoja, A Holst Suite” arranged by Thompson, the “Capriol Suite of Warlock” and selected movements from the “Octet” by Beethoven.

The concert on August 10 features music of Henry Cowell, Franz Krommer and the thrilling “Serenade for Winds, Cello and Bass” of Dvorak. 

ACP is a professional chamber music ensemble based in Rome, but the performers hail from throughout Central NY. Musicians performing with Alliance Classical Players this season include flutists Elizabeth Evans and Cornelia Brewster, clarinet players Colleen O’Neil and Kristin Hahn, oboists Janelle Bookhout and Kathryn Dimmel, bassoon players Judy Marchione, David Resig and Jill Myers, along with Claire McKenney, Tyler Ogilvie and Paula Kinev playing French horn.

In addition, joining the group on the final concert for the Dvorak “Serenade,” are Ed Marschilok on contrabassoon, cellist George Macero, and string bass player Spencer Phillips.  

Audience members should bring their own seating for the outdoor concerts. The great lawn of RACC opens at 6 p.m.; folks who arrive early may wish to bring a picnic of their own to enjoy while waiting for the performance to begin.

The galleries at Rome Art and Community Center will be open to the public for viewing on concert nights as well. If the weather is uncooperative on a concert evening, the performance will be held inside at RACC, with somewhat limited seating available.