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Rescheduled for
Thursday, May 6th at 7:30 pm
Chapter 6
Mathews High School Auditorium
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6-member Male
A Capella Vocal Group
Emerging from a course at Millikin University, Chapter 6 became the
youngest group to ever qualify for the Chicago-area National Harmony
Sweepstakes. After winning that title for three straight years, they
captured the national title in 2004. Numerous awards later, this
six-man acapella troupe tours across North America and Asia,
performing a family-friendly show that features intricate harmonies
and first-class stage wit.
Whether a signature piece, such as “Ode to Krispy
Kreme,” Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” or the American Idol-featured
group’s very own award-winning 8-minute version of “The Wizard Of
Oz,” audiences revel in Chapter 6’s superb musicianship and
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Past Programs from the 2009-2010
Season
Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 3:00pm
Daniel Rodriguez
Mathews High School Auditorium
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America’s Beloved Tenor,
“The Singing Policeman” with Piano
Former New York City police officer, Daniel Rodriguez
has experienced a meteoric rise to fame. He was one of his
department’s designated anthem singers on September 11, 2001, when
fate intervened -- he rendered a capella performances of “God Bless
America” and the National Anthem that proved far greater than a
patriotic gesture. Ringing, heartfelt and beautiful, his performance
stirred the hearts of the entire nation.
Since then, he has performed at venues ranging from 2002 Winter
Olympics, to Disneyland, to The White House. A pillar of courage and
faith, Daniel Rodriguez is truly an inspiration, who freely shares
his deep appreciation for life, God and country.
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Sunday, December 6, 2009 -
2:00pm
'A
Kilted Christmas' with Coyote Run
Mathews High School Auditorium
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"Coyote Run perfectly captures
the mix of rejoicing & contemplation that is the holiday season at its
best!"
~Sarah Meador,
Rambles.net
An evening of family-friendly, holiday entertainment ranging from
outrageous to poignant to sacred to “wow!” This enormously popular
Celtic band takes you on a holiday visit to the imagined seaside town of
Inis Veil where holiday celebrations are under way. Powerful music,
storytelling, passionate musicianship and killer harmonies - this show
has it all!
You Tube Link
Coyote Run is a
national touring act, bringing high energy, literate Celtic Rock
to venues across the United States and Canada, Scotland and
Ireland. Coyote Run's members are: David Doersch, Doug
Bischoff, Catherine Hauke, and Michael Kazalski. Corey Walden
frequently performs with the band, bringing his award winning
fiddle stylings to this already kickin' band. Formed in 1999,
Coyote Run has been touring successfully ever since. Coyote Run
is called 'The Thinking Person's Celtic Rock Band,' because of
their über-literate lyrics, their powerful melodies and haunting
arrangements.
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Coyote Run
takes the stage with an arresting power and energy. They have
performed at and headlined major Celtic festivals such as:
Celebration of Celts (NY), Celtic Fling (PA), Potomac Celtic
Festival (VA), Grandfather Mountain (NC), Foothills Highland
Games (NC), Sycamore Shoals Celtic Festival (TN), Toledo Irish
Festival (OH), Virginia Highland Festival (VA), McHenry Highland
Games (MD), Williamsburg Scottish Festival (VA) and more. They
have toured Ireland and Scotland to great acclaim.
Coyote Run is a powerhouse band offering far more than just
music, they put on a "show" with grace and power that is fun
family entertainment that appeals to all generations. |
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Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:00pm
Rudolf Budginas
Mathews High School Auditorium
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Piano Virtuoso with Comedic Commentary
Musical Prodigy
Rudolf Budginas debuted with the Lithuanian National Symphony at age nine,
trained at Moscow Conservatory, and promptly rose to international fame
performing solo concerts. After moving to the U.S. in 1994, he discovered his
true passion: giving classical music a broader audience appeal.
In his ingenious show “You, Me & the Piano,” Budginas illustrates
how classical music has influenced contemporary artists by actually breaking
down how Billy Joel might have drawn on Liszt’s “Hungarian Rhapsody” to get
“Piano Man.” Famous for audience and humorous aside, Rudolf Budginas takes the
audience from “Claire de Lune” to “Rhapsody in Blue” with contagious energy and
endless surprises!
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
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3:00pm
Nearly Neil & the Solitary Band
Mathews High School Auditorium
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Tribute to the Music of Neil Diamond
In 1994, a legendary path was set in motion
when Vancouver-born Bobby Bruce won a talent show with his
incomparable impersonation of Neil Diamond. For fourteen
years, Bruce has never looked back, playing for thousands of
screaming fans throughout North America, Australia, New
Zealand and Asia with his dead-on Diamond tribute.
Branching out upon his success in the US,
Bobby joined Legends of Rock for two tours of Australia.
This is
where he earned his moniker - the Australian press dubbing
him "Nearly Neil" Diamond. His next tour took him to Kuala
Lumpur, where he performed for the King and Queen of
Malaysia. Upon returning to Vancouver, he decided to embark
upon his own tribute path and leave the impersonation
shows. He formed the Solitary Band and the “Nearly Neil
Legend” began.
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