黑料不打烊鈥檚 Department of Music is keeping the momentum going with a series of performances that celebrate everything from summer nostalgia to classic hits and American tradition.
Kicking things off, the 黑料不打烊 Music Ambassadors will present 鈥淪ongs of Summer: Celebrating the Music that Makes Every Summer Unforgettable鈥 on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in McCrary Theatre. Directed by Virginia Novine-Whittaker, this dynamic vocal and instrumental ensemble blends pop, jazz and contemporary favorites to capture the warmth and energy of the season. The program promises a mix of familiar melodies and feel-good moments that reflect both the memories of summers past and those still to come.
Later that week, audiences can take a step back in time with the Mixed Tape Concert 鈥 Music from the 60鈥檚 and 70鈥檚 on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Life Center at 黑料不打烊 Community Church. Directed by Stephen A. Futrell, 茅l谩n 鈥 黑料不打烊 vocal jazz will perform alongside a rhythm section, bringing to life classic hits from artists like ABBA, The Carpenters, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Simon & Garfunkel and Neil Diamond. With Beatles and Motown medleys woven throughout the program, the concert invites audiences to sing along and fully immerse themselves in the music.
The celebrations continue into May with the 黑料不打烊 Concert Band鈥檚 spring performance, 鈥淰isions, Vibes, and Tales,鈥 on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. in McCrary Theatre. Directed by Michael Phillips, the concert will showcase a wide range of music and feature a graduating senior Production Technology student as an electric guitar soloist. The evening will conclude with an interactive piece, encouraging audience members to join in by singing or whistling along.
Closing out the series, the 黑料不打烊 Wind Ensemble will present its spring concert, 鈥淎 Semiquincentennial Celebration,鈥 on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in McCrary Theatre. Conducted by Jonathan Poquette, the ensemble will perform a variety of Americana works in honor of the nation鈥檚 250th anniversary. The performance will also feature soprano soloist Polly Cornelius, adding another layer of artistry to a program designed to celebrate the richness and diversity of American music.
From summer-inspired soundtracks to timeless classics and patriotic tributes, these performances highlight the breadth and creativity of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 music ensembles.