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LTC Jazz Band Concert April 30

Apr 17, 2024

Lincoln Trail College’s Spring Jazz Band Concert will take place on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. at the Zwermann Arts Center Theater.

The Lincoln Trail College Pep Band will open the concert with “Instant Concert” with bits of 30 familiar tunes played in three minutes. They will also play a medley of well-known spirituals and a rousing march.

The LTC Jazz Band will join the Pep Band for a special arrangement by Allan Horney of “My Funny Valentine” with Yvonne Newlin on vocals.

The Jazz Band will finish the concert with hot jazz standards, including Route 66, Fly Me to the Moon, In the Mood, Birdland, Theme from Sesame Street, and some tunes by Maynard Ferguson and Thelonious Monk.

Soloists include Michael Leighty, Jason Oswalt, Gregg Baker, Michael Bach, Steve Kidwell, Alex Miller, and Don Correll. 

Admission is free, although freewill donations to support the Arts at Lincoln Trail College will be accepted at the door.