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33rd ANNUAL BIG BAND CABARET

Big Band Music and Dancing in Valentine's Day Fundraiser

Big Band music, singing, dancing and Valentine’s Day – what could be a better combination? Two 18-piece big bands from the UW-La Crosse Jazz Program are featured in a scholarship fundraiser at the 33rd annual Big Band Cabaret on Friday, February 14th at 7:30 p.m. in The Bluffs Ballroom of the UWL Student Union.

Led by Dr. Jeff Erickson, the UWL Director of Jazz Studies, the "Tuxedo Dance Orchestra" (aka the UWL Jazz Orchestra) will perform classic big band dance hits such as Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” and “American Patrol,” as well as Woody Herman’s “Woodchopper’s Ball,” and Les Elgart’s “Bandstand Boogie.” A number of talented soloists from the jazz program will be featured on note-for-note recreations of the exciting original solos on Benny Goodman’s “Sing, Sing, Sing, Part II” by music majors Josh Beron (trumpet), Jacob Erickson (clarinet), Josh Dohm (saxophone) and Sam Hantzsch (drums). Three gifted vocalists from the UWL music department, Selah-Marie Castellano, Mike Meyers and Leah Williams will also perform. Castellano and Meyers will be featured on a number of original big band vocal arrangements from the Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald libraries, such as “The Lady is a Tramp,” “That Old Black Magic,” and “When You’re Smiling.” Williams will be singing with the “Black Coat Jazz Band” (aka the UWL Jazz Ensemble) on “Night and Day” and the Judy Garland hit “Over the Rainbow.” In addition to big band favorites, both groups will perform a variety of dance styles including polkas, waltzes, cha chas and tangos. A large dance floor will be set-up for jitterbuggers and ballroom dancers. The concert is cabaret-style seating at tables and beverage service and snacks will be available.

The suggested donation for this scholarship fundraiser is $30 for patrons, $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and $10 for students. For ticket reservations call 608-785-8415 during regular business hours. Tickets will also be available at the door, but reservations are recommended.

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Student success Greater La Crosse community

When

Past occurrences (1)

  • 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2020

Where

The Bluffs Ballroom Student Union

UWL campus map for building location and nearby parking lots.

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Student Union

Contact

For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations , contact Jeff Erickson at 608.785.8414 or jerickson@uwlax.edu.

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