Tuba Bach brings a great live music experience to West Central Michigan
Tuba Bach's goal is to provide the Big Rapids area community the opportunity to attend and experience world-class musical performances in their own town, free of charge. Local talented musicians often join in, making Tuba Bach a community music event.
It's not just the Tuba. It's much more than Bach. It's a series of Sunday afternoon concerts featuring internationally acclaimed tuba/euphonium artist and composer and Big Rapids resident Dr. Edward K. Mallett, joined by outstanding musicians in diverse programs ranging from opera to bluegrass, avant garde to rockabilly, and - of course - Bach.
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TUBA WORKSHOP! To be held October 3, 2009 at the Mucic Center on the campus of Ferris State University. The clinic is conducted by members of the Tuba Bach Quartet, and participants are invited to perform in the Tuba Bach concert on October 4. Cost is $20.
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STRINGS WORKSHOP! To be held October 17, 2009 at the Mucic Center on the campus of Ferris State University. The clinic is conducted by members of The Harlem Quartet, and participants are invited to perform in the Tuba Bach concert on October 17. Cost is $20.
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Plan to see every one of these FREE concerts featuring amazing performing artists!
Concert 1
September 13, 2009 • 4:00 P.M. - Big Rapids High School Aud.
I Got The Blues
With New Yorker Eve Cornelious and Chip Crawford on vocals and keyboards and Michigan's own Rick Hicks on guitar with Larry Ochiltree on drums.
Presented by STAGE-M, Ferris State University - G. Mennen Williams Auditorium, Country Inn and Suites, and CK's Place.
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Concert 1 SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT!
September 14, 2009 • 7:00 P.M. - Crossroads Charter Academy Aud.
Community Blues Workshop
Join Eve Cornelious, Chip Crawford , Rick Hicks, and Larry Ochiltree as they conduct an interactive blues session. Audience Participation is encouraged!. Open to the anyone interested in expanding their blues horizon. No Admission Charge.
Concert 2
September 20, 2009 • 4:00 P.M. - Big Rapids High School Aud.
I Got The Blues: Part 2 (Bluegrass, that is)
With Tuba Bach favorites Raymond McLain on banjo, fiddle and guitar, Mike Stevens on harmonica and Ruth Smith on bass.
Presented by Quinn's Music, Galloup Guitars, Darrel Corrie and Barbara Pillsbury, and General Federation of Women's Clubs & Zonta Club of Big Rapids
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Concert 3
September 27, 2009 • 4:00 P.M. - Big Rapids High School Aud.
Lift Every Voice And Sing
A celebration of Detroit gospel music featuring Alvin Waddles and the New Millenium Chorale.
Presented by Ferris State University Department of Humanities, MOISD Career Center - Graphic Arts, Merilee and Judge Scott Hill-Kennedy, and the Family of Jane Amey.
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Concert 4
October 4, 2009 • 4:00 P.M. - Big Rapids High School Aud.
Happy Octuba!
The Tuba Back Quartet, featuring Demondrae Thurman, Philip Sinder and Charles Guy, as well as community tuba and euphonium players.
Presented by Ice Mountain, Ferris State University Copy Center, Big Rapids Public Schools, Pediatric Associates of Big Rapids & Obstetrics and Gynecology of Big Rapids, and Drs. Mike and kathy Mekaru & Dr. Fred and Diane Guenther.
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Concert 4 SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL EVENT!
October 3, 2009 • 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. - Ferris State University Music Center
Tuba/Euphonium Workshop
Join the Tuba Bach Quartet performers in a music clinic designed for tuba and euphonium players at all levels. $20 includes lunch.
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Concert 5
October 11, 2009 • 4:00 P.M. - Big Rapids High School Aud.
Gillingham
Music of Central Michigan University's Composer in Residence David R. Gillingham with Bruce Bonnell, Mark Cox, Linda Gillingham, and a Big Rapids area wind ensemble.
Presented by Ferris State University Instrumental Ensembles, Baker's Management Service, Mecosta County Medical Center, and Caring Family Dentistry
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Concert 6
NEW DATE AND TIME!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2009, 7:30 P.M
Big Rapids High School Aud.
With Strings Attached
Featuring The Harlem Quartet, one of the world's premier chamber ensembles, along with area string musicians.
Presented by Chemical Bank of Big Rapids, Ferris State University - Office of the President, Crossroads Charter Academy, and General Dentistry - John Garlick, D.D.S.
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Concert 6 SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL EVENT!
October 17, 2009 • 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. - Ferris State University Music Center
Strings Workshop
Join The Harlem Quartet performers in a music clinic designed for violin, viola, cello, and bass players at all levels. $20 includes lunch.
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Tuba Bach is presented in conjunction with STAGE-M: Society for Theatre Arts Growth and Enjoyment in the Mid-Michigan area.