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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><b><i><span style='font-size:20.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black'>Chagrin Arts proudly welcomes back PROJECT Trio<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'>CHAGRIN FALLS, OHIO – PROJECT Trio, a passionate, high energy chamber music ensemble, will return to Chagrin Falls on Saturday, October 27<sup>th</sup> for a 7:30pm performance at the Sheep Barn of Squire Valleevue Farm. Chagrin Arts is excited to welcome back the New York City-based trio of Cleveland Institute of Music graduates, whose energetic, innovative fusion of classical, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary music has captivated audiences world-wide. In an intimate, cabaret setting they will perform <span style='color:black'>an exciting mix of classical greats, jazz favorites, and unique original works</span> including Rossini's <i>William Tell</i>, Prokofiev's <i>Peter and the Wolf</i>, and Jethro Tull's <i>Bouree</i>. Additionally, a free student workshop for grades 6-12 will be offered at 3:00pm at the Intermediate School Auditorium the day of the performance. Tickets are $40 and include beverages (wine - one glass per ticket, coffee and tea) and appetizers. <span style='color:black'>Tickets may be purchased </span>by phone at (440)247-9700; in person at the Chagrin Arts Office, 88 N. Main Street, Chagrin Falls; or online at <a href="http://www.chagrinarts.org">www.chagrinarts.org</a>.<b><i><o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'>PROJECT Trio<b><i> </i></b>first performed in Chagrin Falls in May 2009, as the featured performer for <i>Fire Up!</i> - the 2009 annual benefit for Chagrin Arts. The performance was greeted with a standing ovation and an immediate invitation to return to Northeast Ohio. Their latest album “When Will Then Be Now” recently debuted on the top 20 Billboard Classical and Jazz charts, respectively. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'>PROJECT Trio was founded six years ago by three graduates of the Cleveland Institute of Music: flutist Greg Pattillo, cellist Eric Stephenson, and bassist Peter Seymour. Now living in Brooklyn, New York, the three composer/performers have gained international recognition for their programs that “push the boundaries of classical music” while retaining a strong allegiance to classical training. With extensive performing and teaching all over the world, including concerts, lectures, master classes, assemblies and clinics, as well as through television, radio, CDs and the internet, they are building an awareness of passionate, high energy chamber music and engaging audiences of all ages in every conceivable way. Additional information about PROJECT Trio as well as images and videos can be found at <a href="http://www.whatisproject.org">www.whatisproject.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'>The PROJECT Trio performance is the kickoff event to the Chagrin Arts 2012-2013 Performing Arts Series, which also includes the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra (January 26), Apollo’s Fire (March 21) and The Musical Theater Project (April 28). The PROJECT Trio performance is sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council, Huntington Bank and the Chagrin Valley Times. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%;text-autospace:none'><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>About Chagrin Arts<o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>Chagrin Arts, created to enrich lives and promote economic well-being in the Chagrin Valley and Northeast Ohio, collaborates with local, regional, and national organizations to present inspiring programs that raise the profile of Chagrin Falls as a highly regarded destination for arts and culture. The organization’s most visible programs are its summer <i>Chautauqua-in-Chagrin</i> evenings and its <i>Chagrin Arts Winter Series</i>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'><b><i>To Obtain Additional Information<o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:115%'>For more information about Chagrin Arts, PROJECT Trio<i> </i>or to schedule an interview, call Chagrin Arts at (440) 247-9700. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lauren Mahajan Brocone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>Chagrin Arts | Operations Manager <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt'>P.O. 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