Performances Fall 2009
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A Nashville TributeFriday, September 18 7:30 p.m. Hart Auditorium View websiteView videoBuy tickets starting August 31
The Nashville Tribute Band will perform vocal and instrumental music from two popular albums: Joseph-A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet and Trek-A Nashville Tribute to the Pioneers. The concert will feature music about the Prophet Joseph Smith and also explore the lives of the pioneer saints after they left Nauvoo, Ill. The music was written by Jason Deere, an award-winning Nashville songwriter, and features Deere, Brad Hull, Tim Gates, Matt Lopez, Tony McClellan, Ron Saltmarsh, and Mindy Gledhill. RATING: LDS COUNTRY MUSIC
Cost is $8 for general public, $4 for BYU-Idaho students. No children under four. |
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Del ParkinsonSaturday, September 19 7:30 p.m. Barrus Concert Hall View website
Del Parkinson will perform a piano program called Bicentennial Birthday Bash that will spotlight three composers who were born 200 years ago - Felix Mendelssohn, Frederic Chopin, and Franz Liszt. Parkinson began studying piano at age five in his hometown of Blackfoot. He holds a doctorate of music from Indiana University and a postgraduate diploma from The Juilliard School. He taught at BYU-Idaho for eight years and is now a professor of piano at Boise State University. RATING: CLASSICAL
The concert is free and no tickets are required. No children under six. Concert dress. |
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Jason Hewlett:Music ImpressionistThursday and Friday, September 24 and 25 7:30 p.m. Kirkham Auditorium View websiteView videosBuy tickets starting September 8
Jim Carrey, Michael Jackson, Louie Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Led Zeppelin, The Temptations, Cat Stevens, Smokey Robinson, and Alvin & The Chipmunks are just a few of the performers to take the stage during this unforgettable one-man show. Audiences have thrilled at the creativity, hilarious impersonations, touching portrayals, and nostalgia of this one-of-a-kind impressionist, musician, and humorist. A native of Salt Lake City, Jason Hewlett began performing for friends and soon found himself impersonating Ricky Martin for "Legends in Concert" in Las Vegas. RATING: FUN FOR ALL AGES
Cost is $12 for general public, $6 for BYU-Idaho students. No children under four. |
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Jim BrickmanSpirit Week Concert Saturday, October 10 7:30 p.m. Hart Auditorium View websiteView videosBuy tickets starting September 21
Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of adult contemporary music with his pop-style solo piano. Starting as a college student writing commercial jingles, Brickman turned his focus to the art of the romantic popular song and touched a chord with the American public that launched a remarkable recording career. He is the recipient of the Songwriter of the Year Award, the Canadian Country Music Award for Best Vocal/Instrumental Collaboration, and a Dove Award presented by the Gospel Music Association for his cherished holiday album The Gift. RATING: CONTEMPORARY PIANO
Cost is $20 for general public, $10 for BYU-Idaho students. No children under six. |
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The Great KaplanFriday and Saturday, October 23-24 7:30 p.m. Kirkham Auditorium View websiteView videosBuy tickets starting October 5
David Kaplan is a virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician, and deadpan physical comedian. Whether he's juggling bean-bag chairs, playing a melody on "concert balloon," or defying the laws of physics with a bowling ball, his preposterous blend of dazzling skill and shameless gimmickry is sure to amaze and amuse. Spectators both young and old will visit a wonderfully strange world they will not soon forget. RATING: MAGIC AND COMEDY
Cost is $12 for general public, $6 for BYU-Idaho students. No children under two. |
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God's Everlasting LoveFriday, November 6 7:30 p.m. Hart Auditorium Friday, November 20 7:30 p.m. Barrus Concert Hall Tickets available starting October 19BYU-Idaho will present performances of God's Everlasting Love, a newly composed sacred music work by Utah composer Robert Cundick. The text was written by Elder David A. Bednar. Robert Tueller will conduct the Symphony Orchestra, Collegiate Singers, Men's Choir, and Women's Choir. The work will be performed in Twin Falls on Nov. 13 and at the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Nov. 14. RATING: SACRED MUSIC
Tickets are free and available beginning October 19. No children under six. Concert dress. |
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David ArchuletaFriday, December 4 7:30 p.m. Hart Auditorium View websiteView videosBuy tickets starting November 9
The world fell in love with David Archuleta during the seventh season of American Idol. Since placing second in the 2008 singing competition, the young tenor has been drawing large crowds wherever he's performed. In August 2008, Archuleta released the single Crush, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His first album, entitled David Archuleta, also debuted at the No. 2 spot late last year. RATING: CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Cost is $35 for general public, $20 for BYU-Idaho students. No children under six. |
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Christmas in the SnowFriday, December 11 7:30 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 6:00 and 8:30 p.m. Barrus Concert Hall Buy tickets starting November 23
Christmas in the Snow is an annual event featuring Department of Music choirs performing music of the season. This year's event features the Men's Choir, Women's Choir, and Collegiate Singers. RATING: TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC
Cost is $6 for general public, $3 for BYU-Idaho students. No children under six. Concert dress.
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