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CULTURAL ARTS SERIES 2007 - 2008 PROPOSED PROGRAMMING

Following is the programming for the 2007 - 2008 Cultural Arts Series presented in the OCCC Theatre. (Except Anúna who will appear in the First Presbyterian [OKC] sanctuary.)

Artist	Performance Date
Edgar Cruz - OCCC's favorite son presents dazzling guitar. http://www.edgarcruz.com/	Tues.  Sep. 18, 7:00
Tres Vidas - The lives of Frida Kahlo, Rufina Amaya and Alfonsina Storni are presented blending drama and music. http://www.core-ensemble.cc/tv.htm	Tues.  Oct. 23, 7:00
Salvage Vanguard Theater - The Intergalactic Nemesis; a rollicking radio show presented on our stage http://www.salvagevanguard.org/programs.shtml	Tues.  Nov. 6, 7:00
Anúna - Celtic Origins - Unequaled pure and haunting vocals, Ireland's Anúna is a treat for both the eyes and the ears in their new production Celtic Origins. http://www.anuna.ie/home.html	Mon.  Nov. 19, 7:00
Allégresse - Exciting woodwind trio explores the rich and varied repertoire for flute, piano and oboe http://www.allegresse.org/	Tues.  Jan. 29, 7:00
Hot Club of San Francisco - Celebrates the Gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt, guitar and Stephane Grappelli, violin http://www.hcsf.com/	Tues.  Feb. 26, 7:00
Go for Baroque - Brilliant flute, violin, cello, harpsichord, trumpet, and percussion ensemble http://www.goforbaroque.org/	Tues.  Mar. 11, 7:00
Gabriela Montero - Classically-trained pianist plays Bach and Mozart, spontaneously improvising to jazz http://www.gabrielamontero.com/	Tues.  Apr. 8, 7:00

We hope that you will have the opportunity to work some of these performances into the context of one or more of your classes. In addition, we will be happy to work with you to determine if we can arrange for a special guest lecture or workshop for your students by one or more of the artists being presented. We may also be able to arrange for special daytime performances for groups of 200 or more. Please call us at 682-7579 so that we can assist you in making the most from having these artists at the College.

FALL 2007 Edgar Cruz - Acoustic Guitar Hear OCCC's favorite son dazzle you with the precision and speed of his fingers, creating a symphony of sound on his guitar. Performance - - Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 7:00 p.m., OCCC Theatre.. Educational Presentation - The Professional Musician, Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 3:00 p.m., Arts and Humanities, 1C3. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public. Tres Vidas - Three Women's lives and music by the Core Ensemble The lives of painter Frida Kahlo, peasant activist Rufina Amaya and poet Alfonsina Storni are presented through drama and music. Performance - Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m., OCCC Theatre. Educational Presentation - Histories of Three Latina Women, Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 10:00 a.m., Arts and Humanities, OCCC Theatre. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public. Salvage Vanguard Theater - The Intergalactic Nemesis, theatrical radio show Get swept back in time to 1933 to the world of The Intergalactic Nemesis. Join the actors, in a theatrical radio show complete with sound effects. Performance - Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 7:00 p.m., OCCC Theatre. Educational Presentation - The Foley Sound Technique, Tuesday, November 6, 2007, 11:00 a.m., College Union, CU3. Members of Salvage Vanguard Theater will present a one-hour hands-on demonstration of the sound effects from their production The Intergalactic Nemesis. Participants will learn about how sound effects are created and performed and be able to use the tools to create them. At the end of the workshop, students will perform a scene from the show, incorporating the live sound effects. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public. Anúna - Celtic Origins, Irish Vocal Ensemble Ireland's Anúna, known for its dynamic stage presence and unique pan-European sound, is a treat for both the eyes and the ears in their new production Celtic Origins. Performance - Monday, November 19, 2007, 7:00 p.m., First Presbyterian Church sanctuary - OKC (N.W. 25th and Western.) Educational Presentation - The History of Celtic Music, Monday, November 19, 2007, After the performance, approximately 9:00 to 9:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, OKC, N.W. 25th and Western. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public. SPRING 2008 Allégresse - Woodwind Trio: flute, oboe and piano This exciting woodwind trio explores the rich and varied repertoire for flute, oboe and piano, plus pieces with English horn and oboe d'amore. Performance - Tuesday, January 29, 2008, 7:00 p.m., OCCC Theatre. Educational Presentation - Tuesday, January 29, 2008, 11:00 a.m., AH 1C5. Allégresse: Discovering the Joy of Music. This presentation will enlighten students about the four main periods of music: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary. The trio will perform excerpts from pieces from each era, which demonstrate the basic elements of music such as melody, harmony, rhythm and texture. Audience participation will be encouraged through an interactive discussion. Through the music of Quantz, Gaubert, Goossens, Demerssman, Dring and other composers, listeners will learn that music spanning a period of nearly 300 years can be vastly varied on one level while containing a remarkable number of similarities at the same time. Educational Presentation Free and Open to the Public. Hot Club of San Francisco - Gypsy Jazz Celebrate the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. Their music, often called Gypsy jazz, carries the listener back to the 1930s to the small, smoky jazz clubs of Paris and the refined lounges of the Hotel Ritz. Performance - Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 7:00 p.m., OCCC Theatre. Educational Presentation - Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 11:00 a.m., OCCC Theatre. Master Class with The Hot Club of San Francisco. The members of The Hot Club of San Francisco will conduct a master class with OCCC student jazz band members. Listen and learn about Hot Jazz. The master class is Free and Open to the Public. Go for Baroque Brilliant flute, violin, cello, harpsichord, trumpet, and percussion ensemble! Performance - Tuesday, March 11, 2008, 7:00 p.m., OCCC Theatre. Educational Presentation - Top 40 Hits: 1640 - 1740. Tuesday, March 11, 11:00 a.m., OCCC Theatre. The most popular works from 1640-1740 will be discussed examining their importance in musical history. The presenters will perform excerpts from the 1640 - 1740 "hit parade." Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public. Gabriela Montero - Improvising Classical Pianist This Venezuelan prodigy has developed into one of the leading pianists of classical improvisation in the world today, fusing classical styles and modernizing them with a hint of jazz. Performance - Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 7:00 p.m., OCCC Theatre. Educational Presentation - Improvisation - Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 11:00 a.m., Oklahoma City Community College Theatre. Gabriela Montero will discuss the history of improvisation and the development of her improvisational skills. Based on suggestions from the audience, she will exemplify her comments with improvisational performances. Educational Presentation is Free and Open to the Public. Please note: this roster of artists and dates are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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