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(Left to right): Ron Stout, Joey Sellers, Jamie Rosenn
Jazz Faculty Opens Fall Season at Saddleback College
The Saddleback College Jazz Faculty kicks off their fall season on Monday, August 29th at 7:00 p.m. in the McKinney Theatre. This nationally renowned ensemble performs an eclectic mix of original music and great jazz standards. The faculty is comprised of Jerry Pinter on saxophone, Ron Stout on trumpet, Gerard Hagen on piano, Luther Hughes on bass, Jamie Rosenn on guitar, Paul Johnson on drums and Director of Jazz Studies, Joey Sellers, on trombone.
Tickets ate $10 general; $7 students/seniors. Call the ticket office at 949-582-4656 (Tuesday through Saturday, noon-4) or order your tickets online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.
Jazz Studies at Saddleback College emphasizes creativity through improvisation and ensemble performance. Focusing on the historical, theoretical and intuitive aspects of this American music, Director Joey Sellers and an outstanding cadre of nationally recognized musicians comprise the jazz faculty. Curricula include Improvisation, Jazz Composition and Arranging, Jazz History Syllabus, Jazz History Audio, Jazz History Podcast, Jazz Piano, Saddleback Big Band, Jazz Lab Ensemble, and Combos. Students in Jazz Studies at Saddleback College have transferred to prestigious institutions including University of Southern California, Eastman School of Music, Berkeley School of Music, Cal State Northridge, UCLA, Cal State Fullerton, University of California at San Diego, and other regional institutions. Some of our alumni have gone on to play professionally with Frank Zappa, Diana Ross, and other high-profile artists and organizations.
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.
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Free Concert Series at Saddleback College
The Music Department at Saddleback College presents Concert Hour, a variety of individual and ensemble performances on Thursdays from Noon to 1 p.m. in Fine Arts Room 101 and the McKinney Theatre. Admission is free.
September 1, 2011. John Huntington and Catherine Tibbitts Recital – McKinney Theatre
John Hungtington, faculty member and one of California’s premier musical theatre artists, performs art songs and arias in recital with Catherine Tibbitts, pianist.
October 6, 2011. Matt Zebley Concert/Lecture – FA 101
Visiting professor of jazz and saxophonist Matt Zebley will present a lecture/recital tracing the history of wind controllers. His performance will demonstrate their vast sonic possibilities followed by an open forum for questions.
November 3, 2011. Randy Pile Guitar Concert – FA 101
Saddleback College guitar faculty member Randy Pile will perform a solo concert playing music by Turina, Rodrigo and Villa-Lobos.
December 8, 2011. Saddleback Music Students in Recital – McKinney Theatre
Our talented voice, instrumental, piano and jazz students perform in recital. Come and show your support for these aspiring musicians!
The Music Department has established a comprehensive program which is considered to be one of the finest in California: a complete lower-division curriculum for transferring music majors, numerous performance groups, private and group lessons, a full concert series with faculty and guest artists, and general music courses. The nationally recognized faculty is dedicated to performance and to teaching in all areas such as vocal, instrumental, jazz, guitar and piano. Other music classes include harmony, musicianship, composition, history and appreciation of western art music, rock, jazz and world.
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Chili Bowl Cook-Off at Saddleback College
The Ceramics Department in the Division of Fine Arts and Media Technology at Saddleback College is pleased to present their first-ever Chili Bowl Cook-Off on Thursday, September 8th from 4-8 pm in the Fine Arts complex. Activities include a chance to sample (1 oz per booth) the varied chili recipes from the Saddleback community and local restaurants, and a dinner of your choice of chili, bread, salad, beer and wine. There will also be a silent auction featuring art from local artists and a sale of student ceramics. Chief of Police Harry Parmer, USMC Retired, will lead a candlelight march to the veteran’s memorial at 7:30 pm with the artists and participating veterans. One-hundred percent of the proceeds go towards the completing funding of the Saddleback College Veteran’s Memorial.
Tickets are $30, which includes a hand-crafted bowl to hold your favorite chili. Tickets can be purchased by calling (949) 582-4656 (noon-4 Tuesday-Saturday) and online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.
The Art Department believes that a person’s reflection of life is manifested through his or her art. Students are able to fully appreciate artistic expressions through study, observation and experience. The art faculty and staff are committed to offering the strongest foundation in the arts that will allow students success in college as well as in their ongoing roles as artists.
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Female Neanderthal by Holly Topping
Not What it Appears Art Exhibit
Bob Rickerson, Gallery Director of The Saddleback College Art Gallery is pleased to present Not What it Appears, a group exhibition on Symbolism, on Monday, September 12th through Thursday, September 29th in the Saddleback College Art Gallery. Admission is free. This intriguing exhibition features five local southern California artists. Both paintings and sculpture will be included in the show which will be on the use of Symbolism in art. Artists throughout history have explored Symbolism through their art as far back as Northern Renaissance with Jan van Eyck and Hieronymus Bosch along with modern artists such as Gustav Klimt, Edvard Munch and Frida Kahlo. Even in his “Blue Period” Pablo Picasso used Symbolism in his paintings of harlequins, paupers and clowns. Symbolism is not only limited to the visual arts but also can be seen in literature, poetry, music, philosophy, theatre and early motion pictures employed symbolism in their staging and set designs and had a huge influence on Expressionism and Surrealism in painting.
The five artists in the exhibition include: Colin Roberts, Deborah Davidson, Holly Topping, Roger Whitridge and Trine Wejp-Olsen. The Symbolism used by these artists in their work is not mainstream emblems but intensely personal, private, and obscure with often ambiguous references.
Gallery hours are Monday – Wednesday from noon-4 pm; Thursday evenings 4-8 pm. An artists’ reception will be held Tuesday, September 13th from 6-9 pm.
The gallery will also be open Saturday, September 24th from 10 am to 2 pm.
The Saddleback College Art Gallery is one of South Orange County’s primary outlets for creative expression in traditional and conceptual art. Exhibitions featuring works by local, regional and nationally known artists are presented from September to July. The Art Gallery is an important part of the instructional program. Students enrolled in the gallery display and exhibition classes learn how to plan, design, install and organize gallery space through art exhibitions.
Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Free 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 third left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.
Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers more than 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. The college’s top-ranked transfer center is recognized throughout the state, and career training combines instruction with on-the-job experience that leads directly to employment in the community. On-campus services including job placement, counseling, and financial aid are offered to promote student success. Campus life is an integral part of the college, with outstanding athletic teams, theatrical and cultural events, and a multitude of student clubs and organizations. For more information on Saddleback College and its programs, please visit www.saddleback.edu. For Fine Arts events, visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.
