Fall concert lineup at Cerritos College
NORWALK – Students and faculty in the Cerritos College Music Department will showcase their talents in a variety of concerts this fall. Most performances are free and open to the public. One-day parking passes may be purchased for $2 in parking lots C-1, C-2 and C-10.
For updated information visit the Music Department’s website at cms.cerritos.edu/music.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
7 p.m., Student Center, free
Jazz Exchange Concert
The concert will feature the Cerritos College Jazz Band in an evening of high-energy jazz tunes. The group will be directed by Dr. David Betancourt, music professor, and will also feature a guest jazz group.
Friday, Oct. 17
11 a.m., Room BC-51, free
Piano Recital: Piano Concert Lecture Series
Lecture features Franz Shubert, the great “Viennese” composer; Auf dem strom, Impromptu: Op. 142, No. 3, Klavierstucke; Fantasie in F minor for one piano/four hands; and a lecture on piano will be presented by Dr. Christine Lopez, director of keyboard studies.
Sunday, Oct. 19
4 p.m., Room BC-51, free
Piano Ensemble Concert
Friday, Oct. 24
7 p.m. S tudent Center, free
Band & Orchestra Exchange Concert
The Cerritos College Concert Band and Orchestra will present an evening of modern and classic medleys and overtures. The band is conducted by Dr. David Betancourt and the orchestra will be conducted by Alan Hallback, music instructor.
Friday, Nov. 14
11 a.m., Room BC-51, free
Piano Recital: Piano Concert Lecture Series
Rhonda Dillon, soprano, and Greg Schreiner, piano, in a program titled “Pop Goes the Classics!”
Sunday, Nov. 16
2 p.m., Burnight Center Theatre
Tickets: cerritos.edu/music
Fall Faculty Gala
The Faculty Gala is a scholarship fundraiser for students in the Applied Music program. The event will feature the Cerritos College Music Department faculty, and will include a wide variety of musical genres and performances by accomplished musicians from across the greater Los Angeles area. Faculty will showcase their talents in support of their students, many of whom have gone on to pursue degrees at various music schools.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
7 p.m.. Burnight Center Theatre, free
Choir and Band and Orchestra Music Exchange Concert
Featuring the Cerritos College Choir, Concert Band and Orchestra, the concert will present an evening of modern and classic medleys and overtures. The band is conducted by Dr. David Betancourt, the orchestra will be conducted by Alan Hallback and the choir is conducted by Dr. Anna DeMichele, music professor.
Saturday, Dec. 13
8 p.m., Room BC-51, free
Classic Guitar Ensemble Concert
Sunday, Dec. 14
4 p.m., Room BC-51, free
Piano Ensemble Concert
Friday, Dec. 19
7 p.m., Burnight Center Theatre
Tickets: cerritos.edu/music
Choir, Jazz, Band & Orchestra Winter Concert
The event will feature the Cerritos College Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble in an evening of traditional and modern holiday favorites. The bands and orchestra will be conducted by Dr. David Betancourt and Alan Hallback and the choir is conducted by Dr. Anna DeMichele.
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Published: Sept. 18, 2014 - Volume 13 - Issue 23