On behalf of the NMC Music Department I would like to invite you to our upcoming Music Department Concerts and Events. These concerts are the culmination of a semester of rehearsal and preparation by students and community members. There are five different events in the next two weeks – something for everyone! Hope to see you there! — Jeff Cobb
Spring Jazz Ensemble Showcase
April 20, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
Vocal and jazz band ensembles under the direction of Mike Hunter. General Admission. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Admission for NMC students with student ID is free.
Titanic Requiem – NMC Chamber Singers and NMC Grand Traverse Chorale
April 22, 3 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, the NMC Choir present the Michigan premier of “Titanic Requiem” under the direction of Jeffrey Cobb. The concert will also feature readings of letters from passengers on that fateful voyage as well as songs from that era. General Admission. Tickets are $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Admission for NMC students with student ID is free.
NMC Children’s Choirs Spring Concert
April 28, 4 p.m., Corson Auditorium, Interlochen Arts Academy
Enjoy folks songs, world music, spirituals, and patriotic music provided by the four Children’s Choirs under the direction of Jeffrey Cobb, Stephanie Schall-Brazee and Todd Vipond. General Admission. Tickets are available at the door $10 for adults, and $5 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Call (231) 995-1338 for more information.
Music from Broadway, NMC Concert Band
April 28, 8 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
Enjoy an upbeat program featuring highlights from some of the greatest hits to ever grace the American stage, including My Fair Lady, The King & I, a medley of Andrew Lloyd Weber hits, Annie and Camelot. Band members with 20 or more years in the band will also be honored. The band is conducted by John W. Beery. General Admission. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $6 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and children (ages 12 and younger). Admission for NMC students with student ID is free.
“Face the Music and …..”
April 29, 7 p.m., Milliken Auditorium
NMC’s Dance Department & Percussion Ensemble will perform collaboratively. The concert will feature original choreography by NMC faculty, students, and guest artists under the direction of humanities instructor Dorothy Eisenstein. The NMC percussion ensemble is under the direction of humanities instructor Dave Warne. General Admission tickets are $8 for adults; free for children 12 and younger. For all performances at Milliken, contact the box office at (231) 995-1553 for more information.