Judson to host free concert Thursday
Judson University will welcome The Contemporary Music Center, based in Nashville, Tenn., for a free concert on campus at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in Herrick Chapel, 1151 N. State St., Elgin.
It is a study away program for college students who are interested in working in the music industry, whether as an artist, a techie or an administrator. Students choose from one of these three tracks and focus on these skills throughout the semester. Not only are students taught by professors who are immersed in the industry, they get to demonstrate their skills weekly by producing and performing in shows. At the end of the semester, their final exam is organizing and executing a tour, and one of the tour stops this semester is Judson University.
Judson juniors Julie Cantrell and Josiah Vik have spent the past semester in CMC's business and tech tracks, respectively, preparing for this performance. They will help to lead the night's concert event.
They are both students in the music business and entrepreneurship program.
Cantrell, Vik and other student entertainers will perform original songs and covers, making sure all show details are in place from lighting to sound.
The event will also include raffle tickets for prizes.
For more information, visit www.cmcnashville.com/tour/ or contact Kristina Shimkus at kristina.shimkus@student.judsonu.edu.