Owens Presents Sixth Annual Spring Concert Series
PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH – Area residents with a passion and an enjoyment of music are encouraged to join in celebrating the culmination of an academic year’s worth of Department of Fine and Performing Arts education as Owens Community College presents its sixth annual “Melodic Expressions” Spring Concert Series, April 21 – May 14. The Spring Concert Series will showcase the accomplishments of Owens students and faculty in a number of performances ranging from vocal to instrumental.
“‘Melodic Expressions’ is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the tremendous accomplishments of our Owens Community College Department of Fine and Performing Arts students,” said Dr. Doug Mead, Owens Chair of Fine and Performing Arts. “The upcoming recitals and ensembles have been mastered through academic learning within the classroom this past year. Events such as ‘Melodic Expressions’ provide our students with a great venue to display such musical talents in a real world setting.”
All events will occur in the College’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Toledo-area Campus in Perrysburg Township. The schedule of events is as follows:
Thursday, April 21
Owens Jazz Ensemble
Owens student performers will showcase their many talents through numerous crowd-pleasing musical favorites that highlight many diverse styles of jazz.
(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)
Owens Choir Concert
The College’s student choir class will feature a wide selection of songs from Broadway musicals during choral performance that showcases their vocal talents and abilities.
(7 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre)
Monday, April 25
Owens Choir Concert
The College’s student choir class will present an encore edition of their Broadway musical song performance. A wide selection of extremely popular songs will be featured during the concert.
(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Rotunda)
Thursday, April 28
Owens Pop Ensemble
Owens student performers within the College’s pop ensemble class will showcase their musicals skills during a performance that will highlight an array of genres, including rock, soul and funk, among others.
(2 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Rotunda)
Saturday, April 30
Owens Voice Recitals
Area residents are invited to enjoy the amazing sounds of the College’s vocal students as part of an afternoon of voice recitals. The events will feature a wide range of music from Broadway hits to many of today’s popular chart-topping songs.
(3 p.m. and 5 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre)
Sunday, May 1
Owens Concert Band
Attendees are in for an afternoon of masterful sounds courtesy of Owens’ concert band class. The concert will feature a wide range of musical selections to include patriotic music, Broadway show tunes and marches.
(2:30 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre)
Saturday, May 14
Owens Faculty Voice Recital
Attendees will have the opportunity to be amazed by the musical talents of Owens Fine and Performing Arts Adjunct Instructors Jo-Anne Chrysochoos and Jodi Jobuck as the duo performs an array of genres during the live event.
(7 p.m.) (Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre)
All the performances are open to the public. For more information about the “Melodic Expressions” Spring Concert Series, contact the College’s Department of Fine and Performing Arts at (567) 661-7081 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 7081.
Press Release Contact Name: Brad Meyer
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Organization Name: Owens Community College