Oscar Hammerstein,
The Journey of Highland Farm
Take a journey through Oscar Hammerstein II’s life, family, musical works, life-long positivity, and humanitarianism. Learn how this lyricist and librettist changed musical theatre in both his writing and his mentorship to young Stephen Sondheim. Hear the story of Highland Farm, an almost two-hundred-year old farm where Oscar lived with his wife Dorothy from 1940 to 1960 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It was at this beautiful farm that he wrote the majority of his most famous works. We will also share the latest updates on the exciting transformation of Highland Farm into a museum and theatre education center, a fitting tribute to the life and legacy of the man who wrote the beloved musicals that changed the landscape of musical theatre forever.
Julie Flack
Julie Flack is a retired vocal director and music educator who taught at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels within Centennial School District, Warminster PA for 25 years. As a vocal director, she conducted various choral ensembles which included the choirs performing throughout the community, New York, Washington D.C., Paris, Normandy Beach, and the 2012 London Olympics. Julie has also directed many musical productions at each educational level within the Centennial School District. After retiring from her vocal music director position in June of 2021 at William Tennent High School, she continued to return and direct William Tennent’s musicals for an additional three years. Julie is very excited to be a part of what she considers a very important project to maintain and share the legacy of Oscar Hammerstein. Julie is a Doylestown native and continues to reside within the borough where she teaches music part time and spends time with her four grandchildren.
Board Member
Julie Flack
Tuesday, October 6th
2:30 pm
Friends Village Styer Campus
331 Lower Dolington Road, Newtown, PA
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