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An Afternoon of Classical Music at the GilchristJoin us for another beautiful afternoon of live music as the Gilchrist Museum welcomes horn performer Alicia K. Rafter and flutist and collaborative pianist Cara Price for our November Sunday Salon Music Series.
Set within the intimate and historic surroundings of the Gilchrist, this special performance will feature a thoughtfully selected program showcasing the expressive range of the French horn and piano. From the timeless compositions of Beethoven to works by contemporary and lesser-known composers, this concert promises an engaging musical experience for classical music enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
🎼 Musical Program
The November 15 performance will feature:
Ludwig van Beethoven — Sonata for Horn and Piano
Alice Gomez — La Calavera
Ruth Gipps — Sonatina for Horn and Piano
Alexis Carrier — The Final Battle Cry
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🎺 Meet the Performers
Alicia K. Rafter | French Horn
Alicia K. Rafter is an accomplished horn performer and educator based in Western Maryland. She holds a Master of Music in Horn Performance from West Virginia University, along with bachelor's degrees in Horn Performance and Music Education, graduating summa cum laude.
An active orchestral musician, Alicia has served as principal horn of the Mercersburg Chorus Orchestra since 2023 and has performed with the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra since 2021. Her experience also includes principal horn positions with the West Virginia University Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony.
Beyond orchestral performance, Alicia is an active freelance musician whose credits include regional ensembles, church performances, and musical theater productions such as Shrek the Musical, CATS, The Little Mermaid, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and Beauty and the Beast.
Her extensive musical training and diverse performance background bring both technical skill and expressive artistry to the stage.
Cara Price | Piano
Cara Price is a flutist, collaborative pianist, and music educator based in Hagerstown, Maryland. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education from Shenandoah University with a Certificate in Flute Performance.
Since 2023, Cara has served as an orchestra director for Washington County Public Schools, teaching students in grades 4–12. Previously, she spent nine years as the instrumental director at Clear Spring High School.
She began her teaching career at the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, where she taught flute, piano, music theory, band, and orchestra while serving as a collaborative pianist for numerous recitals, auditions, and performances.
In addition to her educational work, Cara has served as music director and organist/pianist at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Funkstown, Maryland, since 2011, where she performs and directs both the Chancel and Handbell Choirs.
Her versatility as a musician, educator, and collaborative performer makes her a valued contributor to the region's musical community.
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Event venue
C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts, 104 Washington St,Cumberland, Maryland, United States
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