The College of the Canyons music department will present a selection of symphonic music — but with a touch of jazz — at its annual ‘Symphonic Jazz’ concert on Friday, March 27, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center.
The event will include a showcase of the college’s award-winning Studio Jazz Ensemble and Lab Bands performing under the direction of COC music director KC Manji, as well as performance by the Symphony of the Canyons, under the direction of COC music instructor Paul Sherman.
The concert is expected to include many popular tunes that audiences of all ages will enjoy.
Songs slated for the Studio Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band portion of the concert include “Puttin’ on the Ritz,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and a Latin medley of other popular songs.
The Symphony of the Canyons will then perform selections including “Somewhere in Time,” “Minnie the Moocher” and a medley from the original score featured in the motion picture “Dances with Wolves.”
The two ensembles will them join forces on stage to close the show with a mix of audience favorites including “I Got Rhythm” and “What a Wonderful World” to name a few.
“This concert provides an exciting opportunity for both ensembles to meet and collaborate in a fun program,” said Manji. “The orchestra is exceptionally well trained and I am having a really fun time working with them.
“It’s also an opportunity for the jazz ensemble to share their performance style with string players,” added Manji, “while teaching about a genre which is new to many of them.”
The COC Symphonic Jazz concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, on the main stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College of the Canyons.
General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for COC students and senior citizens.
For more information about the COC music department’s Symphonic Jazz concert or to purchase tickets please contact the PAC Box Office at (661) 362-5304 or visit www.canyonsPAC.com.
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