November 4, 2005

     

    BYU-Idaho’s Sound Alliance and Vocal Union to perform in concert November 5
     
    REXBURG, Idaho –
    Writer: Adam Alder
     

    The Brigham Young University-Idaho musical groups Sound Alliance and Vocal Union will perform in concert Saturday, November 5 in the Kirkham Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

    These unique groups tour together every other year and have performed in Seattle, Portland, Calgary, Minneapolis and throughout western Canada, the Northwest, and upper Midwest. They feature a mix of jazz big band and jazz choir music. The program includes swing, rock/jazz fusion, neo-swing, bebop, Latin, and ballads. Familiar songs that will be played include “Unforgettable”, “The Jazz Police”, “Jump, Jive, and Wail”, “April in Paris”, and “I Got Rhythm”.

    “This is quite a unique concert in the Church Education System in the sense that there is no other group like this one, combining jazz voice, choir, and big band,” Mark Watkins of the BYU-Idaho Music Department faculty said. “This concert is very entertaining and always receives loud standing ovations wherever they go.”

    Admission to this event is $2 for non-students and $1 for students.

     

     

    Style guide note: When reporting about Brigham Young University-Idaho, please use the complete name of the university in the first reference.

    Brigham Young University-Idaho, formerly Ricks College, is a four-year private university located in Rexburg, Idaho. The university, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offers both baccalaureate and associate degrees; integrated degrees and internships that are tailored to fit students' interests; a year-round track system allowing more students to attend; and an extensive activities program that provides leadership and growth experiences. It is the largest private university in Idaho, with over 11,000 students enrolled for winter 2005.


     

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