ART and MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
from the
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The Library is pleased to provide
opportunities for local artists to exhibit
their work in our meeting room for up
to two months at a time.
Announcements of past, present, and
future exhibits are shown on this page.
Please click here to send an e-mail if
you wish to be considered for
presenting an exhibit or a concert, or
for other information about these
programs.
opportunities for local artists to exhibit
their work in our meeting room for up
to two months at a time.
Announcements of past, present, and
future exhibits are shown on this page.
Please click here to send an e-mail if
you wish to be considered for
presenting an exhibit or a concert, or
for other information about these
programs.
| Selected Past Exhibits (under construction) |
SUMMIT POINT, WV
| This page last updated August 26, 2009 |
| Future Art Exhibits Sept-Oct: Photography of Benita Keller Nov-Dec: Paintings of Ralph Basford Jan-Feb: Paintings of Ed Symonds |
| Future Concerts Sept 20 3pm: Wind N Wire, Folk Musicians |
| The South Jefferson Public Library is pleased to announce the fourth in its series of “Music at the Library” performances. The Mark Cook trio, featuring special guest Chris Vadala, will perform a FREE CONCERT on the lawn of the library beginning at 3pm on Sunday, August 30th. Dr. Mark Cook, formerly the Director of Jazz Studies at Shepherd University, now serves as Director of Music Theory and Composition. He holds a B.M. ed. from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, a Masters degree in Music Theory, and a Ph.D. in Music Theory from the Catholic University of America. He teaches Music Theory, Aural Skills, History of Jazz, History of American Popular Music, Jazz Lab, and Applied subjects including trumpet, jazz piano and improvisation, conducting and composition. From 1986 to 2005 he served the Maryland State Unit, International Association of Jazz Educators, Summer Jazz Consortium, first as a clinician, then as director. At Shepherd he directs the annual Shepherd University Music Department Jazz Camp. As a Jazz Pianist, Dr. Cook performs extensively throughout the region, and with the Shepherd University Faculty Jazz Trio, featuring drummer Ronnie Shaw and bassist David Marsh. He co-leads his own group, Set Theory, with drummer Marty Knepp. Their latest CD, Prime Form, has received critical acclaim. He has numerous arranging and composing credits, most recently for Chris Vadala's CD, Out of the Shadows. For additional information, visit his web site at www.shepherd.edu/musicweb/mark_cook.html. Professor Chris Vadala is the Director of Jazz Studies and Saxophone Professor at the University of Maryland and previously held several academic appointments. A native of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., he graduated from the Eastman School of Music, earning the honor of the Performer's Certificate in saxophone as well as a B.M. in Music Education, received an M.A. in clarinet from Connecticut College, and pursued postgraduate study in woodwinds at Eastman. Mr. Vadala's performing career has been highlighted by a long tenure as standout woodwind artist with the Internationally recognized Chuck Mangione Quartet, which included performances in all 50 states and many foreign countries, with performing credits on five gold and two platinum albums, plus two Grammy, one Emmy, one Georgie (AGVA) and one Golden Globe Award. In addition, he has performed and/or recorded with such greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, B.B. King, Ella Fitzgerald, and many others. He also has the honor of being included in a new publication, "The History of the Top 40 Sax Solos (1955-1998)." For more complete information visit his web site at www.chrisvadala.com/index.php Danny Tait earned a BA in music performance-percussion from Shepherd University, where he played in several ensembles (including 2 years as drum-line section leader in marching band) and was a private instructor with the Shepherd University Prep. Program. He has performed for many community theater productions in Frederick, Hagerstown, Charles Town, and Martinsburg. He was also the house drummer with Royal Caribbean International's "Sovereign of the Seas" cruise ship. Ryan Ellis is a Shepherd Music alumni who performs throughout the region. The audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and refrain from smoking on library property. Lemonade and cookies will be served, though guests are welcome to bring non-alcoholic beverages of their choice. In the event of inclement weather the "Show must go on," and the concert will be held in the library's meeting room on the same date and at the same time. The library is located at the corner of Summit Point Road and Church Street, 5 miles southwest of Charles Town WV. Come early and plan to visit the library and Shepherdstown artist Diane Steece’s exhibition of colorful paintings on display in the meeting room. For additional information contact Curt Mason, the program coordinator, at cmasonwhf@aol.com. |
