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Jazz not once, but twice

Jazz fans will get a treat as the NMU Music Department offers two jazz concerts in October. Friday, Oct. 9, the NMU Faculty/Student Jazz Combo will perform “Kind of Blue – A 50th Anniversary Concert,” highlighting the milestone anniversary of Miles Davis’ classic 1959 album, Kind of Blue. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the NMU Jazz Band kicks off the year with works by Sammy Nestico, Jerry Gray, Richard Rodgers and others, including some original works by student composers. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Recital Hall in Hedgcock.

Jazz not once, but twice

Jazz fans will get a treat as the NMU Music Department offers two jazz concerts in October. Friday, Oct. 9, the NMU Faculty/Student Jazz Combo will perform “Kind of Blue – A 50th Anniversary Concert,” highlighting the milestone anniversary of Miles Davis’ classic 1959 album, Kind of Blue. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the NMU Jazz Band kicks off the year with works by Sammy Nestico, Jerry Gray, Richard Rodgers and others, including some original works by student composers. Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Reynolds Recital Hall in Hedgcock.

Music Students in Action


Dylan Smith and Marching Band Video	NMU Orchestra Video	Jazz Festival

News and Information

	Fall Full of Music The NMU Music Department will give 15 performances during the fall semester: six in October, four in November and five in December. Most concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. , have no admission charge and are performed in Northern’s beautiful Reynolds Recital Hall in C.B. Hedgcock, but be sure to check the schedule for complete details. Fall 2009 Concert Schedule

	Mahogany is Festival Performer Kevin Mahogany will be the NMU Jazz Festival’s featured performer. Newsweek described Mahogany as “… the standout jazz vocalist of his generation.” The NMU Jazz Festival takes place Friday, April 16. High school and middle school bands and combos that wish to participate should register as early as possible as space is limited. Registration information More on Mahogany
	Music was the focus of the summer 2009 issue of Northern Horizons, NMU’s alumni magazine. The cover story “Making Music” focused on opportunities and relationships that are cultivated through NMU’s Music Department. Other stories featured several NMU alumni and their musical experiences. Summer issue

Marching Band
Don’t miss seeing the NMU Marching Band in action. The band will perform at before and after the Wildcat football home games, as well as during halftime. Here are the dates for this season’s performances at the Superior Dome: Oct. 10 vs. Wayne State, 1 p.m. Oct. 17 vs. Hillsdale, 1 p.m, Band Day Nov. 7 vs. Indianapolis, 1 p.m., Senior Day Come and cheer on the Wildcats of the football team and marching band!

Marching Band

Don’t miss seeing the NMU Marching Band in action. The band will perform at before and after the Wildcat football home games, as well as during halftime. Here are the dates for this season’s performances at the Superior Dome:

Oct. 10 vs. Wayne State, 1 p.m.
Oct. 17 vs. Hillsdale, 1 p.m, Band Day
Nov. 7 vs. Indianapolis, 1 p.m., Senior Day

Come and cheer on the Wildcats of the football team and marching band!

Music Department Schedule
NMU music students can stay abreast of upcoming departmental activities by checking the departmental schedule of events. More details

Announcement
Music Scholarship Auditions Scholarship auditions will again be held winter semester 2010. The schedule for next years auditions for the fall 2010 and winter 2011 semesters are as follows: 11:00 am on Nov. 7, 2009 Noon on Feb. 20, 2010 11:00 am March 20, 2010 If you would like more information, please contact the Music Department at (906) 227-2563.

Announcement

Music Scholarship Auditions

Scholarship auditions will again be held winter semester 2010. The schedule for next years auditions for the fall 2010 and winter 2011 semesters are as follows:

11:00 am on Nov. 7, 2009
Noon on Feb. 20, 2010
11:00 am March 20, 2010

If you would like more information, please contact the Music Department at (906) 227-2563.

Community Calendars
The NMU Music Department works closely with many arts and culture organizations in the thriving Upper Peninsula arts community. Check out some of the following: NMU International Performing Arts Series Pine Mountain Music Festival Superior String Alliance Lake Superior Community Partnership calendar Marquette Arts and Culture calendar Marquette Area Blues Society NMU campus-wide calendar

Community Calendars

Violins The NMU Music Department works closely with many arts and culture organizations in the thriving Upper Peninsula arts community. Check out some of the following:

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