The LLCC Jazz Band will be performing tomorrow, April 15, 1 p.m. at the White Oaks Mall food court. The band will be playing swing standards by Duke Ellington and George Gershwin along with many other fun charts including “Play That Funky Music” and “Route 66,” and vocalists will be featured on some songs.
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LLCC Jazz Band to perform at White Oaks Mall Saturday
The LLCC Jazz Band will be performing this Saturday, April 15, 1 p.m. at the White Oaks Mall food court. The band will be playing swing standards by Duke Ellington and George Gershwin along with many other fun charts including “Play That Funky Music” and “Route 66,” and vocalists will be featured on some songs.
Youth Leadership Institute students visit LLCC
On Friday, March 24, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Nu Omicron Omega Chapter in Springfield partnered with LLCC to hold a career exploration day for its leadership program targeting middle school youth called Youth Leadership Institute (YLI). It is part of a national initiative focused on giving middle school kids opportunities to cultivate leadership skills.
The program entails multiple modules in areas such as goal setting, civic and social awareness, life skills, career exploration and community service. On Friday, four YLI participants representing Iles, Franklin and Hazel Dell Middle Schools took part in a tour of four career areas — surgical tech, occupational therapy assistant, art/graphic design and biology.
Michelle Pulce-Flynn, director of grant development, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and serves on the YLI committee. She reached out to Kim Wilson, recruitment specialist, who coordinated a tour for the YLI students.
Music Recital Series features bassoon March 28
A bassoon recital, “One with Nature,” will be held Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons, featuring Christopher Raymond, private applied instructor, on bassoon accompanied by Andy Rauff on piano. There is no charge to attend.
Chamber music recital today, 5 p.m.
LLCC invites the public to a free chamber music recital being held today, Jan. 25, at 5 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
The recital will feature music through the ages including renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary. The ensemble includes Jason Waddell, LLCC professor of music, on bass and vocals; Manley Mallard, LLCC adjunct guitar instructor on guitar; and Lyn Sly Mallard on piano.
Chamber music recital tomorrow
LLCC invites the public to a free chamber music recital being held tomorrow, Jan. 25, at 5 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
The recital will feature music through the ages including renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary. The ensemble includes Jason Waddell, LLCC professor of music, on bass and vocals; Manley Mallard, LLCC adjunct guitar instructor on guitar; and Lyn Sly Mallard on piano.
LLCC to hold chamber music recital Jan. 25
LLCC invites the public to a free chamber music recital being held on Jan. 25 at 5 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd.
The recital will feature music through the ages including renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic and contemporary. The ensemble includes Jason Waddell, LLCC professor of music, on bass and vocals; Manley Mallard, LLCC adjunct guitar instructor on guitar; and Lyn Sly Mallard on piano.
In the news
An interview with Laurie Lewis-Fritz, assistant professor of music, and Tanner Stephens, voice major, on NPR Community Voices will air tomorrow, Jan. 14, at 5:40 p.m.
LLCC Band fall concert today, 7 p.m.
The LLCC Band invites the public to its fall concert Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Selections will range from standards to modern arrangements. The band is directed by Jason Waddell, professor of music. Soloists include Jaden Rilying, Tanner Stephens, Olive Strassner, Colin Deford, Clay Higginson, Jonah Pollock, Daniel Wingert and Hayden Stroup-Huffhine. Come out and support our students and their hard work!
LLCC Choir’s “RƎVO⅃UTION” concerts today, 1 and 7 p.m.
The LLCC Choir and Band invite all to upcoming free, end-of-semester performances on the LLCC-Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. Your support of these students is deeply appreciated!
LLCC Choir’s “RƎVO⅃UTION” – Dec. 2
The LLCC Choir performs “RƎVO⅃UTION,” a concert about the revolutionary power of love, today, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Directed and accompanied by Laurie Lewis-Fritz, assistant professor of music, soloists will include Jack John Barham, Miriam Carter and Dane Paige.
LLCC Band – Dec. 5
The LLCC Band performs its fall concert Monday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Selections will range from standards to modern arrangements. The band is directed by Jason Waddell, professor of music. Soloists include Jaden Rilying, Tanner Stephens, Olive Strassner, Colin Deford, Clay Higginson, Jonah Pollock, Daniel Wingert and Hayden Stroup-Huffhine.