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Kevin Ayesh
Kevin Ayesh Piano Recital
To kick off the classical keyboard series at Saddleback College, the Department of Music is pleased to present renowned Pianist Kevin Ayesh who will perform masterpieces of Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Chopin, Beethoven, Faure and Brahms on Sunday, January 22nd at 3 pm in the McKinney Theatre.
Kevin Ayesh has performed throughout the United States and has been the head of the Music Department at Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock, NC since 1992. As a North Carolina Visiting Artist, he appeared before thousands across that state between 1988 and 1992, performing as many as 100 recitals in a season. In the past few seasons, he has performed and given master classes at Washington State University, Portland State University, Colorado State University, Missouri State University, Kansas State University, Boise State University, the University of Kentucky, the University of Tennessee, the University of Mississippi, the University of North Dakota, the University of New Mexico, Texas State University, Eastern Michigan University, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the University of Rhode Island, St. Mary’s University (MN), Point Loma Nazarene University (CA), Brevard Community College (FL), Southwestern University (TX), West Liberty University (WV), and the Elkader Opera House in Iowa.
Tickets are $10 general; $7 students/seniors; 2 for 1 for music teachers with a MTAC or CAPMT ID. Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Parkway 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 second left to “Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.
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Clay Jenkins
Jazz Day with Clay Jenkins at Saddleback College
Saddleback College’s Jazz Day offers performances by the Saddleback Big Band, conducted by Joey Sellers, and renowned jazz trumpet player Clay Jenkins on Saturday, February 4th at 7 pm in the McKinney Theatre.
Clay Jenkins’ career as a jazz artist has covered a wide-range of musical experiences, bringing him to the forefront of the jazz performing and teaching arenas. His experience as a performer began at an early age playing with the Stan Kenton Orchestra. He moved to Los Angeles in 1978, where he was in demand as both a live performer and studio recording musician. From Los Angeles, he toured with the big bands of Harry James, Buddy Rich and finally, the Count Basie Orchestra. Since moving to Rochester, NY to join the Eastman faculty in 2000, Jenkins has maintained a busy performing, recording and teaching schedule.
Tickets are $10 general; $7 students/seniors. Call the ticket office at 949-582-4656 (noon-4, Tues-Sat) or order your tickets online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.
Saddleback College is located at 28000 Marguerite Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery Parkway exit. Complimentary parking is available in Lot 12 with overflow parking in Lot 10. 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.
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.
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.
