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August 21, 2009

BYU-Idaho announces fall Performing Arts Series

 
Writer: Don Sparhawk

 

The Center Stage Performing Arts Series at Brigham Young University-Idaho has announced its fall programs—and they’re ones you’re not going to want to miss.

  • Sept. 18: Nashville Tribute Band
Features music about former Latter-day Saint prophet Joseph Smith and the Mormon pioneers.

  • Sept. 19: Del Parkinson
Classical piano concert featuring works from composers Felix Mendelssohn, Frederic Chopin and Frank Liszt.

  • Sept. 24-25: Jason Hewlitt: Music Impressionist
Audiences have thrilled at the creativity, hilarious impersonations and nostalgia of this impressionist, musician, and humorist.

  • Oct. 10: Jim Brickman
Renowned pop-style pianist will perform during Spirit Week.

  • Oct. 23-24: The Great Kaplan
David Kaplan is a virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician and deadpan physical comedian.

  • Nov. 7, 20: God’s Everlasting Love
A newly composed sacred music work by Utah composer, Robert Cundick, with text written by Elder David A. Bednar.

  • Dec. 4: David Archuleta
The American Idol sensation comes to Rexburg and takes the stage at BYU-Idaho.

  • Dec. 11-12: Christmas in the Snow

Christmas in the Snow is an annual event featuring Department of Music choirs performing music of the season.

A free brochure listing all performing arts events at BYU-Idaho is available at the BYU-Idaho Ticket Office, the BYU-Idaho Alumni Center on Main Street in Rexburg, the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, or by calling 496-1150. Detailed information can also be found at www.byui.edu/centerstage.

 

Season tickets may also be ordered at www.byui.edu/tickets or at the BYU-Idaho Ticket Office.

 

News Media Contact

Andy Cargal
University Communications
(208) 496-1537
E-mail: cargala@byui.edu

  

  
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E-mail: infodesk@byui.edu

 

Brigham Young University-Idaho 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 Student Activities Program that provides leadership and growth experiences. It is the largest private university in Idaho, with more than 13,000 students enrolled for Winter Semester 2008.

 

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