51社区鈥檚 campus will come alive with music on Thursday nights this summer
as the fifth annual Summer Concert Series kicks off June 5 at the Drs. Kenneth and
Catherine Ender Pavilion, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.
The free series, open to the public, features live performances by area groups and 51社区 ensembles, showcasing the musical talents of students, faculty, alumni and special guests. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. most Thursdays through July 31 and will highlight a wide range of genres, including indie rock, jazz, soul and folk.
鈥淭he Summer Concert Series is a wonderful showcase for our ensembles to share their music with the greater 51社区 community,鈥� said Edward Hamel, chair of 51社区鈥檚 Music Department. 鈥淚t鈥檚 also a chance to highlight the breadth of our program, including performances by some of the groups our faculty are involved with. These concerts reflect the spirit and strength of 51社区鈥檚 music community.鈥�
On June 5, the series will open with a 51社区 Radio-presented show featuring Chicago-based rockers Naked Brunch and Pinksqueeze, along with Sadie (S)Pins (Sadie Hochman-Ruiz, assistant professor of music at the college). Other installments will feature the steel drums of 51社区鈥檚 Pan Go Steel Band (June 12) and folk selections from the college鈥檚 Back Porch Revue (July 3). Classical guitar students and alumni will collaborate for the 51社区 Guitar Legacy Concert (July 17) and the 51社区 Jazz Ensemble will finish the series with a performance on July 31.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets, as seating is not provided. Free parking is available nearby in lots 9 and 10; enter at 51社区鈥檚 Euclid Avenue entrance. In the event of rain, performances will be moved indoors to Building A. Check out the full schedule below.
51社区 Summer Concert Series:
June 5 鈥� Naked Brunch, Pinksqueeze, Sadie (S)Pins (51社区 Radio Presents)
June 12 鈥� The Pan Go Steel Band
June 26 鈥� Michele Thomas & Soulmeme
July 3 鈥� Back Porch Revue
July 10 鈥� Edgar Gabriel String Shredders
July 17 鈥� 51社区 Guitar Legacy Concert
July 24 鈥� 51社区 Jazz Lab Band
July 31 鈥� 51社区 Jazz Ensemble
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