1937-2022
Ken conducting the orchestra at Proctors: ANNIE
Ken was a well-known and well-respected conductor and musical director with SLOC. Ken especially liked conducting the large orchestras that SLOC employed when performing shows at Proctors. Ken was a model railroad enthusiast. In 2021, the National Railroad Association awarded Ken, the, Master Model Rail Maker #688. Ken was also, an expert low brass player. Together with his wife Barbara, son Tim, and daughter Patti; the Nelsons have contributed a lot to the SLOC family. Thank you!
SLOC CONDUCTING/MUSICAL DIRECTOR CREDITS
- I Do! I Do! State Street Opera House Feb/March 1974
- Fantasticks Oct. 1974 State Street Opera House Oct. 1974
- George M Niskayuna High School April 1976
- Curley McDimple State Street Opera House Oct. 1977
- No, No Nanette Niskayuna High School April 1979
- The King and I Proctors Theater April 1981
- Oklahoma Proctors Theater April 1982
- Annie Proctors Theater Dec. 1984
- Peter Pan Proctors Theater Dec. 1986
- The Most Happy Fella Proctors Theater May 1990
ACTING CREDITS
- Amahl and the Night Visitors Shepherd Niskayuna High School Nov. 1970
- Oliver Mr. Sowerberry Niskayuna High School Nov. 1971
PROFESSIONAL LIFE
- Burnt Hills School District: Music Teacher (vocal)
- Scotia Reformed Church: Music Director
The Nelsons were a family affair. Ken along with his wife Barbara (Bobbi) a SLOC musical assistant director, and their children participated in SLOC productions. In the show, Annie (1984): Ken, Barbara, and daughter Patti were all involved. Patti played the role of Lilly St. Regis. Barbara was Assistant Musical Director and played the role of Mrs. Greer. Ken was Musical Director and Conductor.