PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONAL GUEST ARTIST SERIES
SCROLL DOWN FOR MUSIC GUEST ARTISTS INCLUDING JAZZ, PIANO, GUITAR AND VIOLA
Saturday, March 17 at 7:30 pm
SIT DOWN FOR STAND UP
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE MC KINNEY
McKinney Theatre
$32 general;
$30 students/seniors/Angels
$25 children 12 & under and Saddleback College community with ASB card
Funny weather man Fritz Coleman makes a return performance to the McKinney stage and he brings with him Tom Ogden, who mixes magic with his
comedy, and Tony Russell of Comedy Store fame. These three hilarious comedians will surely make you laugh till your sides ache so come to the McKinney Theatre
to experience the frivolity.
JAZZ DAY WITH CLAY JENKINS
& THE SADDLEBACK COLLEGE BIG BAND
McKinney Theatre
$10 general; $7 students/seniors
Saddleback’s Jazz Day offers performances by the aspiring and the inspiring, a day-long event leading up to a must-hear appearance by the Saddleback Big Band and renowned jazz trumpet player Clay Jenkins. Clay Jenkins’ career as a jazz artist has covered a wide range of musical experiences, bringing him to the forefront of the jazz performing and teaching arenas. His experience as a performer began at an early age playing with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. He moved to Los Angeles in 1978, where he was in demand as both a live performer and studio recording musician. From Los Angeles, he toured with the big bands of Harry James, Buddy Rich and finally, the Count Basie Orchestra. Since moving to Rochester, NY to join the Eastman faculty in 2000, Jenkins has maintained a busy performing, recording and teaching schedule.
CHRIS DURRENBERGER AND KIRILL GLIADKOVSKY
IN A TWO PIANO RECITAL
McKinney Theatre
$12 general; $10 seniors; $7 students; 2 for 1 for music teachers with a MTAC or CAPMT ID
These two piano masters will present a program including Mozart’s Greatest Work for Piano Ensemble - his grand Sonata in D Major for 2 pianos; Brahms' extremely popular and richly melodic Hungarian Dances for piano duet (1 Piano 4 hands) and Camille Saint-Saens' humorous, witty and charismatic Carnival of the Animals - a musical tale describing characters of various animals, as well as humans and making fun of certain musical and non-musical stereotypes with narration of a poem by Ogden Nash. written specifically for the piece.
The Lab Ensemble welcomes saxophonist, composer and creative force Jeff Ellwood, playing his original compositions and standards. Jeff has played with Quincy Jones, John Williams, Roy Hardgrove, Peter Erskine, Gary Burton, Lee Ritenour and a host of other luminaries. Come check out this energetic force with which one must reckon.
CAPRICHO!
Francisco Goya's images, Los Caprichos, are a dark journey through the mindscape of the artist. Set to music by Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Capricho! combines live music with digital projections. Canadian Guitarist Alexander Dunn performs selections from Tedesco's Caprichos de Goya,Op. 195, with short films based on Goya by Canadian artist Daniel Laskarin.
MUSIC OF TWO WORLDS
Using a large canvas storybook, dramatic lighting, ambient props, and colorful narration, guitarist Randy Pile focuses on the music of Spain’s most famous composer of the 20th century, Joaquín Rodrigo and the father of Brazil’s national music, Heitor Villa-Lobos.
JAZZ DAY WITH CLAY JENKINS
& THE SADDLEBACK COLLEGE BIG BAND
McKinney Theatre
$10 general; $7 students/seniors
Saddleback’s Jazz Day offers performances by the aspiring and the inspiring, a day-long event leading up to a must-hear appearance by the Saddleback Big Band and renowned jazz trumpet player Clay Jenkins. Clay Jenkins’ career as a jazz artist has covered a wide range of musical experiences, bringing him to the forefront of the jazz performing and teaching arenas. His experience as a performer began at an early age playing with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. He moved to Los Angeles in 1978, where he was in demand as both a live performer and studio recording musician. From Los Angeles, he toured with the big bands of Harry James, Buddy Rich and finally, the Count Basie Orchestra. Since moving to Rochester, NY to join the Eastman faculty in 2000, Jenkins has maintained a busy performing, recording and teaching schedule.
CONCERT HOUR
PIANO MASTER CLASS WITH CHRIS DURRENBERGER
McKinney Theatre
Free Admission
Chris Durrenberger, Associate Professor at Capital and Wittenberg Universities in Ohio, will work with Saddleback pianists during the noon concert hour. He will present a two-piano recital with Kirill Gliadkovsky in the evening.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30 pm
CHRIS DURRENBERGER AND KIRILL GLIADKOVSKY
IN A TWO PIANO RECITAL
McKinney Theatre
$12 general; $10 seniors; $7 students; 2 for 1 for music teachers with a MTAC or CAPMT ID
These two piano masters will present a program including Mozart’s Greatest Work for Piano Ensemble - his grand Sonata in D Major for 2 pianos; Brahms' extremely popular and richly melodic Hungarian Dances for piano duet (1 Piano 4 hands) and Camille Saint-Saens' humorous, witty and charismatic Carnival of the Animals - a musical tale describing characters of various animals, as well as humans and making fun of certain musical and non-musical stereotypes with narration of a poem by Ogden Nash. written specifically for the piece.
Featuring the Saddleback College Community Chorale, Women’s Camerata and Concert Choir with pianists Pennie Foster and Catherine Tibbitts and conducted by Dr. Scott Farthing.
Presbyterian Church of the Master, Oso and Marguerite Parkway
$15 general; $10 students/seniors; Saddleback College community with ASB card FREE.
Through selections from great choral literature from around the world, the Saddleback College Choral ensembles will take you on a musical journey of a wide range of sounds and colors! The great choral pieces by musical masters as well as exquisite rarely performed pieces will make up this beautiful spring program.
REFLECTIONS OF THE OCEAN CLASSICAL KEYBOARD SERIES
PIANO RECITAL
McKinney Theatre
$10 general; $7 students/seniors, 2 for 1 for music teachers with a MTAC or CAPMT ID
Kirill Gliadkovsky, Director of Keyboard Studies, introduces a series of professional pianists to conduct master classes for our students and to give masterful performances to our audiences.
The Lab Ensemble welcomes saxophonist, composer and creative force Jeff Ellwood, playing his original compositions and standards. Jeff has played with Quincy Jones, John Williams, Roy Hardgrove, Peter Erskine, Gary Burton, Lee Ritenour and a host of other luminaries. Come check out this energetic force with which one must reckon.
The Saddleback College Symphony Orchestra presents the winners of the 2012 Music Teachers Association of California Concerto Competition. Featured performers are First Place Concerto Competition winner cellist Chris Healy and Third Place Concerto Competition winner violinist Suzanne Kite. The program includes Gioacchino Rossini: Overture to L’italiana in Algeria (The Italian Girl in Algiers), Aram Khachaturia: Violin Concerto in D Minor, Movement 1, Gabriel Faure: Elegy Op. 24 Cello and Orchestra and Antonin Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 Op. 95 Symphony from the New World.
$10 general; $7 students/seniors. Saddleback College community with ASB card FREE.
Under the direction of John Hannon, the Wind Ensemble closes its annual festival with an evening performance featuring some of the finest American Wind Literature.
Back by popular demand, the Saddleback Big Band raises the roof once again with their 1940’s swing era music. You won’t want to miss this fun and popular dance party so get out your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of festivities including beer, wine, appetizers and other exciting surprises.
Los Angeles-based violist Born Lau has been hailed as “one of this new generation of violists’ premier talents.” His concert will include the world premiere of Saddleback faculty member Norman Weston’s Aria, Tango and Gigue for unaccompanied viola.
Saturday, April 21 at 4 pm
A GLOBAL WOMAN
Women’s Voices from Around the World
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church
798 Dover Drive
Newport Beach, CA
$15 general; $10 students/seniors; Saddleback College community with ASB card FREE.
Women’s choral music from around the world fills the air as the Saddleback College Women’s Camerata, under the direction of Dr. Scott Farthing, presents this international music concert! Sounds of the Appalachian Mountains to the great expanses of China and destinations in between will make this a memorable concert.
REFLECTIONS OF THE OCEAN CLASSICAL KEYBOARD SERIES
PIANO RECITAL
McKinney Theatre
$10 general; $7 students/seniors, 2 for 1 for music teachers with a MTAC or CAPMT ID
Kirill Gliadkovsky, Director of Keyboard Studies, introduces a series of professional pianists to conduct master classes for our students and to give masterful performances to our audiences.
JAZZ LAB IN CONCERT FEATURING THE MUSIC OF JOHN COLTRANE
McKinney Theatre
$10 general; $7 students/seniors
Join the Lab Ensemble as they investigate the spiritually motivated music of John Coltrane. In the mid-1960s, ‘Trane’s influence on the direction of Jazz was profound, and this concert will feature selected movements from his epic suite, “A Love Supreme.”
SADDLEBACK BIG BAND FEATURING JAZZ COMPOSITION CLASS COMPOSITIONS!
McKinney Theatre
$10 general; $7 students/seniors
Come and witness the work of our Jazz Composition students’ creations. Our students have worked hard all semester to bring these works to fruition, and the Big Band rises to the challenge to bring their cauldron of creativity to the table.
Our talented voice, instrumental, piano and jazz students perform in recital. Come and show your support for these aspiring musicians!
Sunday, May 6 at 7:30 pm
GUITAR STORIES
McKinney Theatre
$20 general; $15 students/seniors
Capricho!
Francisco Goya's images, Los Caprichos, are a dark journey through the mindscape of the artist. Set to music by Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Capricho! combines live music with digital projections. Canadian Guitarist Alexander Dunn performs selections from Tedesco's Caprichos de Goya,Op. 195, with short films based on Goya by Canadian artist Daniel Laskarin.
Music of Two Worlds
Using a large canvas storybook, dramatic lighting, ambient props, and colorful narration, guitarist Randy Pile focuses on the music of Spain’s most famous composer of the 20th century, Joaquín Rodrigo and the father of Brazil’s national music, Heitor Villa-Lobos.
Our jazz combos play great standards and original works. This culminating cacophonous creative concert features our ever-popular Jazz Trivia questions and a chance to win exciting jazz related gifts!
THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA & COLLEGE CHOIRS PRESENT
SAILING THE HIGH C’S!
AN EVENING OF MUSIC FROM THE GREAT OPERAS AND OPERETTAS
A GALA AT THE MCKINNEY THEATRE
McKinney Theatre
$20 general; $18 students/seniors
Join the Saddleback Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Branden Muresan, the College Choirs, under the direction of Dr. Scott Farthing, soloists, Saddleback College Music Department Alumni, and special guest artists as they “sail the high C’s” in this delightful salute to Opera’s most beloved overtures, choruses, arias, and scenes! Music filled with laughter, love, romance, and heightened emotion will thrill and move the audience in this special tribute to the unique art form known as OPERA!
March 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 at 8 pm
March 4, 11 at 3 pm
SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS
By Carlo Goldoni,
translated and adapted
by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio Landi
Directed by Beverly Arrowsmith
Studio Theatre
$12 general admission;
$11 students/seniors;
$6 Saddleback College community with ASB card
In classic commedia dell'arte style, comedy ensues when servant Truffaldino must fib his way through
a day of three weddings, two duels, a dance, a chase, and a food fight, all while serving two masters,
neither of whom knows what's going on.
April 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 at 8 pm
April 14, 15, 21, 22 at 3 pm
RENT
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Musical Arrangements by Steve Skinner
Original Concept/Additional Lyrics by Bill Aronson
Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements
by Tim Weil, Dramaturg, and Lynn Thomson
Directed by Daniel R. Trevino
Choreographed by Ellen Prince
McKinney Theatre
$13 general admission;
$12 students/seniors;
$9 Saddleback College community with ASB card
This rock opera deals with one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in modern day East Village New York. During this tumultuous year, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and modern day life in one truly powerful story.
RENT is presented through special arrangement with Music
Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West
54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
May 4 & 5 at 8 pm
AN EVENING OF IONESCO PLAYS
Studio Theatre
$5 general admission;
Two avant-garde one-act plays will be performed by Saddleback students.
Experience the crazy life of characters in The Bald Soprano as they speak
gibberish and barely seem to communicate. Eugene Ionesco was a Romanian and
French playwright and dramatist and one of the foremost playwrights of the Theatre of the Absurd.
Friday August 3 and Saturday, August 4 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 5 at 2:30 pm
Disney's THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS
Music and Lyrics by
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman and Terry Gilkyson
Book Adapted and Additional Lyrics by
Marcy Heisler
Music Adapted and Arranged by
Bryan Louiselle
Based on the Screenplay by
Larry Clemmons
Based on the Novel The Jungle Book by
Rudyard Kipling
McKinney Theatre
$16 general; $12 children 16 and under
The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like The Bare Necessities, and I Wan’na Be Like You.
DISNEY'S THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music
Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West
54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com
Saddleback Civic Light Opera
June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 at 7:30 pm
June 10, 17, 24 at 2:30 pm
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
McKinney Theatre
$27 general; $25 students/seniors; $12 children 12 and under
Directed and Choreographed by K.C. Gussler
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
This Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.
July 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:30 pm
July 15, 22, 29 at 2:30 pm
MY ONE AND ONLY
McKinney Theatre
$27 general; $25 students/seniors; $12 children 12 and under
Music and Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Book by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer
Original Staging and Choreography by Thommie Walsh and Tommy Tune
Directed and Choreographed by K.C. Gussler
What could possibly bring together a barn-storming aviator from Texas, an ex-English Channel swimmer, a Russian Prince and an all-knowing barber from Harlem? The answer, of course, is musical comedy and the better answer is Gershwin songs from Funny Face! The show has more tap dancing than most and the dancing is a great deal of fun!
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