CLC Music department announces fall 2017 concerts
Daily Herald reports
This fall, College of Lake County musicians will present seven concerts featuring music that appeals to a variety of tastes.
From swinging jazz and soothing classical instrumental works to modern choral works and inspirational gospel songs, each concert is intended to include crowd pleasers that also challenge the ensembles' students and community members.
Fall concerts begin with Jazz Night Oct. 13 and conclude with three holiday concerts in December.
"CLC's 10 ensembles are loaded with talent, and I encourage all local music lovers to take advantage of the opportunity to hear excellent live music performed in a beautiful theater for a very low price," said Dr. Michael Flack, chair of the music department. "You won't be disappointed."
• Jazz Night: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. The Monday Night Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Michael Flack, will perform songs such as "Echoes" by Ernie Watts and Pat Coil, "I Remember Stan" by Lennie Niehaus, and "Ellingtonia," arranged by Brian Gaber. The Tuesday Night Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dave Hibbard, will play tunes that include "Nice-n-Easy Blues" by Bob Mintzer, "Pennsylvania 6-5000" by Glenn Miller and Mitchell Parish, and "Tenor Madness" by Sonny Rollins.
• Fall Wind Ensemble Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. Enjoy a concert featuring the following pieces: "Landscapes" by Rossano Galante, "Punchinello" by Alfred Reed, "Hymn for the Innocent" by Julie Giroux, "Riverdance" by Bill Whelan, "Victory at Sea" by Richard Rodgers, "An American in Paris" by George Gershwin and "Overture Jubiloso" by Frank Erickson. The 50-member Wind Ensemble, an auditioned group composed of students and community members, is conducted by Dr. Michael Flack.
• Fall Choral Concert: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. "A Celebration of American Poetry" will include music inspired by the poetry of James Agee, E.E. Cummings, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, Emma Lazarus and Ogden Nash, including selections from Randall Thompson's "Frostiana."
The CLC Singers, Choir of Lake County and Chamber Singers are directed by Ingrid Mikolajczyk. The Gospel Choir's new director is Matthew Hunter, a music education graduate of Michigan State University and director of choirs at Niles West High School, Skokie.
• 41st Annual Guest Artist Concert with Jeff Hamilton: 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. Hamilton has played with the greatest names in jazz (Oscar Peterson, Woody Herman, Lionel Hampton, Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra), coleads the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and tours with singer Diana Krall.
In addition to his many recordings with Ray Brown, Hamilton has performed on nearly 200 recordings with artists such as Natalie Cole, Milt Jackson, Rosemary Clooney, Barbra Streisand, Mel Torme, Clark Terry and Bill Holman.
Hamilton will demonstrate his extensive jazz drumming talents with the Monday Night Jazz Ensemble. The Tuesday Night Jazz Ensemble will also perform.
From noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Hamilton will conduct a free clinic and master class for CLC students and the community in Room P101. The Guest Artist Series has brought nationally known and award-winning performers and conductors to perform with college musicians and offer clinics and workshops. To learn more, visit www.clcillinois.edu/guestartists.
• Holiday Choral Concert: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. More than 100 singers from four choirs will present a concert of holiday songs, ranging from classic to contemporary.
• Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. The 50-member Wind Ensemble, an auditioned group composed of CLC students and community members, will perform music from both classical and contemporary composers, plus several holiday favorites.
• Concert Band Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Directed by John Mose, the Concert Band will perform a range of band music, from classic marches and symphonic pieces to Broadway medleys and film scores, including several festive holiday tunes.
A fall concert date for the CLC Jazz Combos will be announced in November. For updates, check the College of Lake County Music department Facebook page.
Spring Semester 2018 Music department concerts
• Jazz Ensembles: 7:30 p.m. March 9 and 7:30 p.m. May 4.
• Wind Ensemble: 4 p.m. March 11 and 4 p.m. May 6.
• Gospel Choir: 6 p.m. April 14.
• Spring Choral Concert: 6 p.m. May 5.
• Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. May 9.
• A May concert date for the CLC Jazz Combos will be announced in April.
Concerts are held in the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts on the CLC Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St.
Ticket prices range from $6 to $10, with a $1 discount for seniors and CLC students and staff. Instrumental music concerts are free to students younger than 18. Due to the quiet nature of many songs, choral concerts are not appropriate for children younger than 3.
For tickets and information, call the Box Office at (847) 543-2300 or visit www.clcillinois.edu/tickets. The Box Office is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and an hour before each performance.
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