VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley City Parks & Recreation is excited to bring longtime, local music man, Myron Sommerfeld to the City Park Bandshell on Wednesday, July 13 at 7:15 pm.
Prior to the program, a tree planted in memory of Peggy Lee will be dedicated. Myron has been instrumental in restoring the history of Peggy Lee to Valley City.
Myron & The Music of the Stars orchestra will feature swing, 50’s-60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll, Classic Country, Waltzes, Polkas, L’atin, Patriotic and even sing-alongs!
Music has been Myron’s life. He was born on a North Dakota farm where he grew up playing guitar and singing country turns. His first record he bought was “Your Cheatin’ Heart” by Hank Williams and later doing the 50’s & 60’s Rock ‘n’ Roll hits. While attending VCSU and UND, his mind was open to all kinds of music – Mozart, Beethoven, Jazz and the Great American Songbook.
Through the years, Myron’s music has been featured on radio, television and recordings. They have traveled the USA, Canada, Germany and sailed on a 100 day cruise ship around South America. Myron received the “VCSU Music Hall of Fame” and “Distinguished Alumnus” awards. His song “Steppin’ Out to Go Dancing” was selected as the theme of the National Ballroom Dance Association.
Myron and his wife, grew up in Valley City. They both taught … Jenneice taught 5th grade for 27 years and Myron taught K-12, including choir and instrumental for 29 ½ years. They raised their daughter, Bonnie in Valley City. Myron is blessed to have the joy of music in his life and continues to be able to share it with others.
Plan to come out for the evening…. Bring your family & lawn chairs and enjoy the evening with neighbors & friends! A freewill offering is taken each night for the continued support of the City Park Bandshell.
Music in the Park is sponsored by the Valley City Parks & Recreation, Bridges Arts Council, NewsDakota.com, KOVC Radio, The Myron Sommerfeld family, CVB, Cass County Electric, Valley City Eagles Club, and the North Dakota Council of the Arts. For questions, call Diane at 701-840-1743 or email dksommerfeld@hotmail.com