David Gusakov, a 1971 graduate of Yale University, moved to Vermont in 1973, when he joined the Vermont Symphony and Pine Island, a bluegrass and swing band.

In the years since he has been a full-time musician as conductor (Vermont Youth Strings, Amateur Musicians Orchestra, Champlain Philharmonic Orchestra), performer (38 years with Vt. Symphony, also Banjo Dan and the Midnight Plowboys, others), teacher (music faculty at Middlebury College for 12 years), and recording artist (with many local musicians).

 Currently he plays jazz and swing with the Will Patton Ensemble and Swing Noire, and well as Franco-American music with Michele Choiniere.

 The Sap Run Fiddlers, Central Vermont's youth fiddle club, will open the concert with a few tunes, as well. 

Concessions and dance space will be available.  Ticket prices are $15 for general admission,  $12 for seniors and students, free admission for children ages 12 and under.  We will also be holding a 60/40 raffle (We keep 40%). 

 Tickets will be available at the door. To reserve tickets (please do so by 4 PM on Friday, April 13) or for more information, please call 1-877-343-3531(FIDDLE1), or send an email to info@vtfiddleorchestra.org

 or visit www.vtfiddleorchestra.org.