St. James Church starts a community orchestra on a fractured island

  • BY ADAM PARKER
    aparker@postandcourier.com
  • Sunday, April 22th, 2012
    Jean Griggs (from left), Alex Austin and Samantha Parsons share a laugh as members of the orchestra gather to rehearse for their upcoming performance.

    Jean Griggs (from left), Alex Austin and Samantha Parsons share a laugh as members of the orchestra gather to rehearse for their upcoming performance.

    Ward Moore, music director for the church, leads the community orchestra. The group is open to members of the community as well as church members.

    Ward Moore, music director for the church, leads the community orchestra. The group is open to members of the community as well as church members. Buy this photo

    Ann King (left) and Samantha Parsons review details of a score during rehearsal for the orchestra’s next performance. “The music that we play is really cool, and you get to meet a lot of cool people,” said Samantha, 17.

    Ann King (left) and Samantha Parsons review details of a score during rehearsal for the orchestra’s next performance. “The music that we play is really cool, and you get to meet a lot of cool people,” said Samantha, 17.