Jazz Studies at Saddleback College is pleased to bring back what is becoming a holiday tradition. On Friday, December 13th at 6:30 p.m., in the McKinney Theatre, the Saddleback Big Band, under the direction of Joey Sellers, presents their Holiday Jazz Concert.
This fun concert features unique arrangements of holiday favorites, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to introduce youngsters to the great American music called jazz. This lively concert for the whole family features a sing-along, some humor, and a special gift for the first 150 folks in the theatre.
Tickets are $10 general and $7 students/seniors. Call the ticket office at 949-582-4656, Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m. or order your tickets online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.
The Saddleback Big Band is a standard size big band that explores wide stylistic territory. From the great Swing Era music of Earl Fatha Hines, Duke Ellington, Fletcher Henderson through the exotic voyages of Sun Ra, the rich textures of Gil Evans to music penned moments prior to performance, this engaging ensemble always thrills. Most concerts feature a world premier combined with music of swinging historical importance. Guest artists have included Bill Holman, Ron Stout, James Moody, Jerry Pinter, Tony Malaby, Mark Helias, and Roberta Piket among others. Though the Big Band enjoys playing at its home in the beautiful McKinney Theatre at Saddleback College, they are also frequently the featured ensemble at jazz festivals and jazz venues throughout the Southland.
Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the second left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.
Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community. Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu and for Fine Arts information, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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Nina Welch
Fine Arts Public Information Officer
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
