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Newton
2008-2009 CONCERT SERIES
Jasper County
Concert Association Location
Newton Community High School Center for Performance
South 8th Ave. East & East 5th St. South, Newton, IA
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Monday,
October 6, 2008 – 7:00 p.m. |
Barynya – Musicians, singers and dancers
Russian ballads, Cossack & Ukrainian
dances, gypsy love songs, accompanied by balalaika, garmoshika, guitar, and
more! Only the best in Russian, Cossack and Ukrainian dance and music
business performers can become a member of the ensemble. Top folk dancers,
traditional virtuoso musicians and top singers of the ensemble Barynya use
to perform with world renowned companies: Moiseev Dance Company, Virsky
Ukrainian National Dance Company, Don Cossacks of Rostov Don, Andreev State
symphonic balalaika orchestra, Moscow State Folk Center “Russian Song”,
Ensemble of Black Sea Navy Dancers, Riverdance, “Beryozka Dance” from
Moscow, Russia and others. |
Thursday,
November 20, 2008 – 7:00 p.m. |
Trumpet Invasion – Trumpet &
Piano Duo
Rich and son, Brandon Ridenour
weave comedy and pizzazz through Chopsticks, Mozart and Gershwin with their
thrilling adaptations. Trumpet Invasion is a father and son duo who both
graduated from Julliard. Rich Ridenour, pianist and Brandon Ridenour on
trumpet, together play a wide repertoire of music. It’s a treat to have
father and son in our concert series. |
Friday,
April 3, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. |
Opus Two - Piano Duo
The award-winning Opus Two has
been internationally recognized for its commitment to expanding the violin
– piano duo repertoire. Seasoned chamber players, violinist William
Terwillinger and pianist Andrew Cooperstock specialize in the duo
literature and have developed an uncanny sense of musical unity. They play
across the globe with impelling rhythm, and stunning sounds in music from
Copland and Schoenfield to Chopin and Beethoven. |
Thursday,
April 30, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. |
April Verch – French-Canadian
“Blue Grass” Band
Virtuoso fiddler, vocalist and
step dancer April Verch and her acoustic band, bring easy-listening with
charm, humor, and boundless energy in Celtic & South American to bluegrass.
April Verch has a contagious energy and a side of comedic flare. Infused
with both Canadian and Appalachian influences, her fiddle playing and vocals
are a sweet mix of old and new. |
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Waterloo
2008-2009 CONCERT SERIES
The Metro Community Concert
Association Location
See Schedule, Waterloo, IA
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Thursday,
May 8, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
performance will be held at
EAST HIGH SCHOOL,
214 High Street, Waterloo
Last performance
of 2007-08 Season |
Riders
in the Sky |
Monday,
October 6, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
EAST HIGH school auditorium
214 High Street, Waterloo |
Frank Vignola Quintet
Two
guitars, mandolin, bass and percussion. The FRANK VIGNOLA QUINTET has
shattered the barriers between popular music and traditional jazz to
create an exciting new sound in acoustic string music. Led by one of the
world’s finest jazz guitarists, Frank Vignola, these five guys will
knock your socks off. Bring a list of your favorite tunes, because they
will play your requests. |
Thursday,
November 13, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
EAST HIGH school auditorium
214 High Street, Waterloo |
Ilya Yakushev - Pianist
Gold
Medal Winner of the 2005 World Piano Competition, ILYA YAKUSHEV is a fresh
and exciting new presence in the piano world. He has performed at major
venues on three continents. Ilya is a native of St. Petersburg where he
won his first award at age 12 as a prizewinner of the Young Artists
Concerto Competition. |
Thursday,
March 5, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
EAST HIGH school auditorium
214 High Street, Waterloo
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Fascinating Gershwin - violin, piano & voice
Featuring
triple-threat performer – Janice Martin on violin, piano & voice. Janice
Martin stars in this high-voltage ride through the genius works of
George and Ira Gershwin. Janice wows her audiences as she shows her
virtuosity on violin, piano and her spectacular soprano voice. She is
accompanied by a jazz trio consisting of piano, drums, and bass. |
Thursday,
March 26, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
EAST HIGH school auditorium
214 High Street, Waterloo
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Kevin Maynor - Bass Vocalist
Kevin
Maynor has a fabulous deep bass voice that is well known in the concert
halls and opera houses of the world, but on this tour he will be
performing the repertoire of the famous Paul Robeson which consists of
spirituals, work songs, some Broadway songs and folk songs. |
Saturday,
May 9, 2009
WEST HIGH SCHOOL
425 East Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo |
Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra
Playing
all of their big hist – such as Amapola, Tangerine, Song of India, and
Green Eyes – this great 16-piece big band will help you “re-live” your
“dreams” from the music of the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s. This fine band is
led by Bill Tole on trombone and features Nancy Knorr on vocals |
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