RDC Performing Arts Presents Its First Concert of the Year
Red Deer, September 15, 2011 – RDC Performing Arts will feature its talented music faculty and their families in its first concert of the year on Friday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m. on the Arts Centre Mainstage. “A Family Affair” is the inaugural concert of the 2011/12 concert series.
The evening of music includes performances by children of faculty members who are alumni of the College’s Music Program.
Percussionist and faculty member Malcolm Bell will perform Gershwin’s “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” with alumna Jaclyn Bell as a father-daughter duet on marimba and vibraphone. Former faculty member Steve Tanner will join them on bass to perform Chris Baron’s “M.”
Husband and wife duo Steve and Val Sherman will be joined by alumna daughter Nikki Toews on trumpet. Annette Bradley and Dale Wheeler will perform a suite for two pianos entitled Scenas Infantis by Octavio Pinto based on various children’s songs.
A highlight of the evening will be a presentation of the world premiere of Ruston Vuori’s latest composition “Night.”
The program also includes chamber music featuring the guitar. Shannon Frizzell will perform Benda’s “Sonata G Major” with Val Sherman and a set of Rodrigo’s Spanish folksongs with mezzo-soprano Sharon Braun.
Rounding out the program will be a set by the Faculty Jazz, including the jazz standard Take 5.
For full concert details visit www.rdc.ab.ca/showtime
Tickets at Black Knight Ticket Centre 403.755.6626 or online: www.bkticketcentre.ca
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RDC is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Centre. First opened in 1986, this state-of-the-art community performing arts centre has housed the training of over 40,000 actors, technicians, musicians, filmmakers, and dancers that contribute to the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Alberta. 25 years has culminated in approximately one million audience members who have been entertained, taught and delighted during more than 5,000 performances and events.
About RDC: Red Deer College has served the needs of students and the community for more than 45 years. With greater than 75 programs to choose from, we pride ourselves on providing a practical education, in a genuine and sustainable learning environment. Our 7,800 full-time and part-time credit
students and more than 13,000 continuing education students are at the core of everything we do. RDC – when you get here you understand.
For more information on RDC, please visit our website: www.rdc.ab.ca
For additional information, contact:
Berni Hennebery, Arts Centre Marketing Manager
RDC
403.342.3536
OR
Andrew Kooman, Public Relations Consultant
RDC
403.342.3218