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Local schools and organizations schedule performances
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 | No comments posted.
With the arrival of the holidays, schools and organizations around the region have scheduled musical offerings of the season.
Included in the schedule are the following:
Powers
* The Powers School District will hold a music program featuring students in kindergarten through 12th grade at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20, in the high school gym.
North Bend
* The North Bend High School Band and Choir Holiday Concert will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Hales Performing Arts Center, at Southwestern Oregon Community College, 1988 Newmark Ave., in Coos Bay. The Jazz and Symphonic Band also will play at the Pony Village Mall at noon on Dec. 19 and 20, and the Jazz Choir will be at the mall at noon on Dec. 21.
* The Oregon Coast Lab Band “Evolution” will present a concert on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Little Theater on the Bay in North Bend. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Young’s South Bound Sound and Music in the Albertsons-BiMart Plaza or by calling the Lab Band office at 751-0221.
Coos Bay
* The Marshfield High School’s band will perform a holiday concert at 7 tonight, in the historic Marshfield auditorium, on 10th and Ingersoll, in Coos Bay. The symphonic and jazz bands will perform under the direction of Mr. Michael Miller. Admission to the concert is free.
* Lee Littlefield at the Mighty Wurlitzer and Dr. Wilbur Jensen and the Christmas Brass Ensemble will perform in the 33rd-annual “Sounds of Christmas” concert at noon on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the historic Egyptian Theatre in downtown Coos Bay.
Littlefield will play the Wurlitzer organ, one of the few that still exist. Wurlitzers were used decades ago, in the era of silent films. Early films had no sound added to their black-and-white images, so excitement and drama had to be created by the nimble fingers and special effects of the theater musician, a press release said. The Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association is working to restore the instrument to its original splendor.
The Christmas Brass will perform traditional holiday music, novelty tunes and a audience sing-a-long. The repertoire will include a Christmas song by Jensen’s sister Peggy Christensen and arranged by his dad, Charlie Jensen. Ensemble members include Wilbur Jensen and Steve Moon, trumpet; Nancy Orbison, French horn; Dr. Ted Terry, baritone; Steve Simpkins and Ken Masters, trombone; Bill Harsh, tuba; Jan Kendall, bells; and Tom Beckstrom, percussion. The concert is free and theater concessions will be available.
* Curb recording artist and Gospel Music Association’s reigning Female Vocalist of the Year Natalie Grant will bring her “A Christmas To Believe In” Tour to Marshfield High School at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20.
Sponsored by the Gospel Music Channel, the concert will feature special guest Mandisa Sparrow, recording artist and “American Idol” finalist, and will introduce new Centricity recording artist Daniel Kirkley.
Tickets cost $12 in advance, $14 at the door or $10 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available at K-Light Radio, 580 Kingwood Ave., in Coos Bay.
Grant will perform selections from her acclaimed Christmas recording, Believe, as well as her highly-anticipated forthcoming release, Relentless. Grant’s seventh album and first studio recording in nearly three years, Relentless is slated to bow Feb. 12. The project’s debut single, “In Better Hands,” is currently No. 1 on R&R’s Inspo National Airplay chart for the second week in a row, and is also No. 5 on R&R’s Christian AC National Airplay chart, according to the publication’s Nov. 9 issue.
Currently a speaker and performer on Women of Faith’s national “The Revolve Tour” for teen girls, Grant will also be featured on the Gospel Music Channel’s upcoming original special, “Christmas From Union Station,” where she will perform selections from Believe.
Grant has been Christian music’s top-selling Adult Contemporary female solo artist for two consecutive years. Named the Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year in both 2006 and 2007, she co-hosted this year’s 38th-Annual GMA Dove Awards telecast along with Brian Littrell and Donnie McClurkin.
Throughout the year Grant has continued her groundbreaking campaign to raise awareness about international human trafficking. Educating audiences on the plight of children around the world who have been forced into the sex trade, one of Grant’s most significant career accomplishments is her HOME Foundation, which raises funds for various human trafficking-related relief efforts.
Mandisa shot to instant fame when she sang her way into the final rounds of “American Idol’s” fifth season. Her highly successful Sparrow debut, True Beauty, released earlier this year and entered SoundScan’s Christian/Gospel and itunes Christian/Gospel charts at No. 1. Mandisa is the only female solo artist to land at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart with a debut album in the 27 years since Billboard began tracking Christian album sales. “Only the World,” the project’s first single, spent five consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Top Singles Sales chart. Mandisa has appeared on The Today Show, Live! With Regis & Kelly, and The Tom Joyner Show, among numerous other outlets. Her Christmas Joy EP will be in stores nationwide November 20 and features four tracks now available digitally.
Classical/pop artist Daniel Kirkley is already making his mark in the Christian music industry with his Centricity Records debut, Let Love Win, which has received critical acclaim from such outlets as Billboard, ChristianMusicToday.com, CBN.com, CMCentral.com, and Christian Retailing. Kirkley has appeared on the Gospel Music Channel, “Hour of Power,” Daystar’s “Celebration,” “Life Today with James Robison,” and LeSea Broadcasting’s “The Harvest Show,” to name a few. Recently, Kirkley was named one of the 25 Most Beautiful People by Nashville Lifestyles magazine.
For more information on the “Natalie Grant – A Christmas To Believe In” Tour, those interested can visit http://www.itickets.com or call Turning Point Media Relations, Inc. at (615) 261-1818.
Lakeside
*The Lakeside Lions Hall will host a Christmas program at the hall at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. Musical Kidzone Children will perform and there will be free hot dogs and ice cream. Santa Claus will arrive at 7:30 p.m. and give toys to all the children in attendance.
For more information, those interested can call Madeline at (541) 759-2374 or the Lions at (541) 759-2516.
Gardiner
* The church bells will be ringing on Christmas Eve at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Second and High Street in Gardiner starting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24.
The story of the baby Jesus’ birth will be told and Christmas carols will be sung. There will be a special closing hymn of “Silent Night, Holy Night” sung by candlelight. Everyone is welcome.
Included in the schedule are the following:
Powers
* The Powers School District will hold a music program featuring students in kindergarten through 12th grade at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20, in the high school gym.
North Bend
* The North Bend High School Band and Choir Holiday Concert will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Hales Performing Arts Center, at Southwestern Oregon Community College, 1988 Newmark Ave., in Coos Bay. The Jazz and Symphonic Band also will play at the Pony Village Mall at noon on Dec. 19 and 20, and the Jazz Choir will be at the mall at noon on Dec. 21.
* The Oregon Coast Lab Band “Evolution” will present a concert on Saturday, Dec. 15, at Little Theater on the Bay in North Bend. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Young’s South Bound Sound and Music in the Albertsons-BiMart Plaza or by calling the Lab Band office at 751-0221.
Coos Bay
* The Marshfield High School’s band will perform a holiday concert at 7 tonight, in the historic Marshfield auditorium, on 10th and Ingersoll, in Coos Bay. The symphonic and jazz bands will perform under the direction of Mr. Michael Miller. Admission to the concert is free.
* Lee Littlefield at the Mighty Wurlitzer and Dr. Wilbur Jensen and the Christmas Brass Ensemble will perform in the 33rd-annual “Sounds of Christmas” concert at noon on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the historic Egyptian Theatre in downtown Coos Bay.
Littlefield will play the Wurlitzer organ, one of the few that still exist. Wurlitzers were used decades ago, in the era of silent films. Early films had no sound added to their black-and-white images, so excitement and drama had to be created by the nimble fingers and special effects of the theater musician, a press release said. The Egyptian Theatre Preservation Association is working to restore the instrument to its original splendor.
The Christmas Brass will perform traditional holiday music, novelty tunes and a audience sing-a-long. The repertoire will include a Christmas song by Jensen’s sister Peggy Christensen and arranged by his dad, Charlie Jensen. Ensemble members include Wilbur Jensen and Steve Moon, trumpet; Nancy Orbison, French horn; Dr. Ted Terry, baritone; Steve Simpkins and Ken Masters, trombone; Bill Harsh, tuba; Jan Kendall, bells; and Tom Beckstrom, percussion. The concert is free and theater concessions will be available.
* Curb recording artist and Gospel Music Association’s reigning Female Vocalist of the Year Natalie Grant will bring her “A Christmas To Believe In” Tour to Marshfield High School at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20.
Sponsored by the Gospel Music Channel, the concert will feature special guest Mandisa Sparrow, recording artist and “American Idol” finalist, and will introduce new Centricity recording artist Daniel Kirkley.
Tickets cost $12 in advance, $14 at the door or $10 for groups of 10 or more. Tickets are available at K-Light Radio, 580 Kingwood Ave., in Coos Bay.
Grant will perform selections from her acclaimed Christmas recording, Believe, as well as her highly-anticipated forthcoming release, Relentless. Grant’s seventh album and first studio recording in nearly three years, Relentless is slated to bow Feb. 12. The project’s debut single, “In Better Hands,” is currently No. 1 on R&R’s Inspo National Airplay chart for the second week in a row, and is also No. 5 on R&R’s Christian AC National Airplay chart, according to the publication’s Nov. 9 issue.
Currently a speaker and performer on Women of Faith’s national “The Revolve Tour” for teen girls, Grant will also be featured on the Gospel Music Channel’s upcoming original special, “Christmas From Union Station,” where she will perform selections from Believe.
Grant has been Christian music’s top-selling Adult Contemporary female solo artist for two consecutive years. Named the Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year in both 2006 and 2007, she co-hosted this year’s 38th-Annual GMA Dove Awards telecast along with Brian Littrell and Donnie McClurkin.
Throughout the year Grant has continued her groundbreaking campaign to raise awareness about international human trafficking. Educating audiences on the plight of children around the world who have been forced into the sex trade, one of Grant’s most significant career accomplishments is her HOME Foundation, which raises funds for various human trafficking-related relief efforts.
Mandisa shot to instant fame when she sang her way into the final rounds of “American Idol’s” fifth season. Her highly successful Sparrow debut, True Beauty, released earlier this year and entered SoundScan’s Christian/Gospel and itunes Christian/Gospel charts at No. 1. Mandisa is the only female solo artist to land at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart with a debut album in the 27 years since Billboard began tracking Christian album sales. “Only the World,” the project’s first single, spent five consecutive weeks on Billboard’s Top Singles Sales chart. Mandisa has appeared on The Today Show, Live! With Regis & Kelly, and The Tom Joyner Show, among numerous other outlets. Her Christmas Joy EP will be in stores nationwide November 20 and features four tracks now available digitally.
Classical/pop artist Daniel Kirkley is already making his mark in the Christian music industry with his Centricity Records debut, Let Love Win, which has received critical acclaim from such outlets as Billboard, ChristianMusicToday.com, CBN.com, CMCentral.com, and Christian Retailing. Kirkley has appeared on the Gospel Music Channel, “Hour of Power,” Daystar’s “Celebration,” “Life Today with James Robison,” and LeSea Broadcasting’s “The Harvest Show,” to name a few. Recently, Kirkley was named one of the 25 Most Beautiful People by Nashville Lifestyles magazine.
For more information on the “Natalie Grant – A Christmas To Believe In” Tour, those interested can visit http://www.itickets.com or call Turning Point Media Relations, Inc. at (615) 261-1818.
Lakeside
*The Lakeside Lions Hall will host a Christmas program at the hall at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. Musical Kidzone Children will perform and there will be free hot dogs and ice cream. Santa Claus will arrive at 7:30 p.m. and give toys to all the children in attendance.
For more information, those interested can call Madeline at (541) 759-2374 or the Lions at (541) 759-2516.
Gardiner
* The church bells will be ringing on Christmas Eve at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on Second and High Street in Gardiner starting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24.
The story of the baby Jesus’ birth will be told and Christmas carols will be sung. There will be a special closing hymn of “Silent Night, Holy Night” sung by candlelight. Everyone is welcome.
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