BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL MARATHON FEATURES A VARIETY OF MUSICAL GROUPS FOR EVERY MILE OF THE MARATHON
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BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL MARATHON FEATURES A VARIETY OF MUSICAL GROUPS FOR EVERY MILE OF THE MARATHON
Carmel, CA (April 19, 2004) -- In keeping with the tradition of a showcase of musical talent from the Monterey region, the Big Sur International Marathon announces the wide variety of musical groups that will be performing on the course on Sunday, April 25, 2004.
"We are delighted with the wonderful music lineup this year!" remarked Janet Lesniak, Board member and Music Director for the Marathon. "It is an outstanding mix of classical, jazz, and worldbeat and more played by popular local players, including Bruce Forman's Jazzmasters, Andrea's Fault, and I Cantori."
The groups that will be performing and their locations on the Marathon course are as follows:
START: Nicole Difranco singing the National Anthem
Ed Jarvis, Bagpipers
Roadhouse Stevenson
Lower/Middle School
Mile 3.4
Susan Bradley, Harp
Mile 5 Molera: The Electric
Soil Roadhouse Attraction
Mile 8.5:
Seaside High School Orchestra
Little Sur Shinsho Mugen Daiko
Mile 11
Oasis
Mile 12.2
San Benancio Mid-School Jazz Band
Bixby Bixby Piano
Mile 14
Mark Rush Irish Flute/Whistle
Mile 15.4
Andreas Fault
Rocky Point Jazzmasters
Workshop
Mile 17.05 Jazzmasters Workshop
Mile 18.3 Walter Colton Middle School Band
Mile 19 Nick Fettis, Piano
Mile 21 Melange Trio
Mile 22 Class Brass Quintet
Mile 25 Monterey Community Band
Mile 23.9 I Cantori di Carmel
Mile 25 Coast Highland Bagpipers
Monastery Beach Big Sur Natives/Surfrider Foundation
Ribera Rd Jonah and the Whalewatchers
VIP Tent Bobby Phillips, Piano
5K Start Myles Williams
Awards Stage Just Friends
The Big Sur International Marathon, voted the Best Marathon in North America by the Ultimate Guide to Marathons, is held the last Sunday in April. Set along one of the most breath-taking courses in the world, this spectacular road race also gets high marks for its degree of difficulty. Over 4,000 athletes begin this race on Highway One in Big Sur and finish in Carmel. Along the way, runners wind their way through majestic redwoods and Pacific Ocean views. Classical music greets marathoners around each turn, providing inspiration that has been likened to a spiritual experience. This year's race will be held on Sunday, April 25
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