Jan. 14, 2011
Southern Wesleyan features jazz, vocals
The Jazz Trumpet Project
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center
Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on Southern Wesleyan University’s campus in Central will come alive with jazz Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. The Jazz Trumpet Project, a group of six gifted musicians from across the United States and Canada, features outstanding brass players Pat Harbison, Alex Yates and Paul Tynan, along with a powerful but sensitive rhythm section of guitarist Jeff McLaughlin, Bassist Ashley Summers and drummer Stockton Helbing. Admission is $10. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to www.swu.edu.
Upper Region Honor Choir
Friday, Jan. 21, 7 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center
Southern Wesleyan University music professor Dr. Don Campbell directs a choral clinic with more than 200 high school students from 13 different Upstate high schools during the day. The event culminates in a concert Friday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to www.swu.edu.
Amber James and Melanie Rowell Duet Recital
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center
Southern Wesleyan University will present Amber James and Melanie Rowell performing a variety of duet selections from Bach to Broadway. Accompanied by the talented Jane Dill, they will present selections both funny and familiar. The performance will take place Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the university’s campus in Central. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to www.swu.edu.
SWU Jazz Invitational
Thursday, Feb. 10, 6 p.m., Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center
The Southern Wesleyan University Jazz Invitational will take place Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center on the campus in Central. The event features many of the Upstate’s finest high school, middle school and community jazz bands. This fun, relaxing evening will conclude with SWU’s own jazz band. Admission is free. For details, call (864) 644-5408 or go to www.swu.edu.