The Beaufort County Concert Association may have the best membership deal in town.
Jerrie Oughton thinks so.
A basic membership is $50 and includes season tickets to BCCA’s shows.
“That comes out to $10 per concert,” Oughton said. “Which is the best price in town for any program of that ilk.”
Oughton said membership and season tickets were worth getting even for those who only planned to attend three or four performances. Tickets at the door are $25.
The season will start Sept. 12 with “Back on Broadway,” a production that includes music from “Mama Mia,” “The Addam’s Family,” “Avenue Q” and “Legally Blonde.”
The second show of the season will be in November. Because all performances are at Washington High School’s Performing Arts Center, the BCCA had to schedule around school events. Oughton said booking the acts on dates that fit into the school’s and acts’ schedules was quite a juggling act.
On Nov. 17, the Gothard Sisters will entertain the masses with Celtic fiddling and step dancing. A jazz trio and a comic pianist are also slated for performances.
Larry Ahlman, president of BCCA, is looking forward to the Jan. 27 performance. According to a BCCA release, Locust Street Taxi has been compared to Barenaked Ladies, Sublime and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
Oughton is also looking forward to seeing the lively quartet of musicians.
“They call themselves three geniuses and a trombonist,” she said.
Ahlman said the organization experimented with the schedule. They booked the Gothard Sisters for a Sunday afternoon performance because many members preferred not to drive at night.
Oughton said membership is down compared to last year. Those who opt out of membership will miss more than a good deal and talented performers.
She said they would miss a wonderful social outing. Doors open early because so many enjoy socializing before the show.
“In this day and age and economy, it’s just really hard to get people to come,” she said. “But when you get there, you will see what happens. People are just visiting up a storm.”
To register for membership to BCCA, go to www.gobcca.org.