Doug Gately performed with the National Symphony Orchestra on Aug. 6 at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Va. The performance featured Seth McFarlane singing songs with Sinatra-styled arrangements that have become romantic standards. Seth McFarlane–the “Family Guy” creator- -is an actor, animator, comedian, director and screenwriter. As a singer, his debut albums have earned him two Grammy nominations.
Gately and Rawlins on New Album
Music Department faculty members Doug Gately and Paul Rawlins can be found on the new Patrick Green and the Blues Buckets album, Out Too Late. Doug is on tenor saxophone and Paul is on trombone. This real, authentic blues album is now being distributed through most recording venues.
UMW Jazz in the Community
Music Department Faculty members Doug Gately and Paul Rawlins recently performed for the Marine Corp Marathon Reception. Here they are posing with the Marine Corp Marathon Mascot at the Snowden House, Fredericksburg. UMW Jazz in the Community continues to be an important component in the Music Department’s commitment to supporting community events.
Gately Serves as Music Adjudicator and Clinician in Norfolk
Doug Gately recently participated in the Festivals of Music at Norfolk State University as an adjudicator and clinician for visiting high school bands and orchestras. Young musicians from New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia were represented. A goal is to help in the recruiting efforts for the Music Department of the University of Mary Washington.
Music Faculty Volunteer in the Community
Music Department Faculty members Doug Gately and Paul Rawlins recently performed for Garden Week in the courtyard of the Fredericksburg Visitor Center as part of the department’s community outreach program.
Gately Performs Composition in World Premiere
Doug Gately performed with the Mid-Atlantic Wind Symphony on Jan. 31, 2016. The program, Muy Caliente, featured Doug as a flute soloist performing his compositions Escapade of the Mind and the world premiere of Margaritas, a composition for flute and Wind Symphony.
Gately to Premiere Two Compositions
Doug Gately will be Artist-Composer in Residence in Kill Devil Hills, N.C. on April 27 and 28. He will perform and premiere two of his Concert Band compositions. Doug will be working with UMW Alumnus and Band Director, Hollie Writtenberry Lewis.
Gately Performs with Family Guy Creator
Doug Gately, senior lecturer in the Department of Music, recently performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in a special Valentine’s Day concert. The performance featured Seth McFarlane singing songs that have become romantic standards. Seth McFarlane-Family Guy creator- is an actor, animator, comedian, director, and screenwriter. As a singer, his debut albums have earned him two Grammy nominations.