All concerts are free and open to the public
Monday, July 28, 2014
Douglas
M. Brown
Bassoon
/ Contrabassoon
Oakland,
CA
5th
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
California Symphony, San José Chamber Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony
Michael
Bunchman
Piano
Soloist, The Best of Beethoven / Pianist, 8 Hands 2 Pianos / Pianist, Oklahoma!
Austin,
Texas
3rd
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
Las Cruces Symphony, Breckenridge Music Festival, Natchez Opera
Stephen
L. Carey
Chorus
Master, Coach, Pianist, Cover Conductor, Vanessa / Pit Pianist, Les Misérables / Chorus Master, Cover Conductor, The
Student Prince /
Chorus Master, Oklahoma! / Pianist, 8 Hands 2 Pianos
Fort
Worth, Texas
8th
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
Fort Worth Opera, Opera Memphis, Chautauqua Opera
Peter
Scott Drackley*
Feuilly,
Ensemble, Les Misérables / Ensemble, Curly (Cover), Oklahoma! / Prince (Cover), The Student
Prince
Lancaster,
Pennsylvania
ALSO:
Peabody Opera Theatre, Richmond Symphony, Lyric Opera Baltimore
Leah
Edwards*
Cosette,
Les Misérables /
Laurey, Oklahoma!
New
York, New York
ALSO:
New York Philharmonic, Manhattan Theatre Club, Encores! at New York City Center
Donald
Groves*
Bamatabois,
Ensemble, Jean Valjean (Cover), Les Misérables / Andrew Carnes, Oklahoma! / von Mark, The Student Prince
Las
Cruces, New Mexico
ALSO:
Opera Southwest, Santa Fe Opera, Castleton Festival
Dallas
K. Heaton
Chorus
Master, Les Misérables / Principal Coach, Pianist, Oklahoma! / Pianist, 8 Hands 2 Pianos
Heber
City, Utah
6th
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
Utah Opera, Utah State University, Opera Idaho
Lori
Kesner
Flute
Annapolis,
Maryland
7th
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
Annapolis Symphony, Annapolis Opera, Mid-Atlantic Symphony
Alice-Anne
M. Light
Erika, Vanessa
/ Ensemble, Les
Misérables
Kansas
City, Missouri
2nd
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
University of Missouri-Kansas City Opera, Opera Fayetteville, Oxford
Shakespeare Festival
Wes
Mason*
Curly, Oklahoma!
/ Bishop, Les
Misérables
Norfolk,
Virginia
ALSO:
Opera Philadelphia, Fort Worth Opera, Syracuse Opera
Jessica
Medoff
Marguerite,
Faust in 2012
/ Nancy, Oliver!
in 2011
Wife of Michael Bunchman
New
York City, New York
ALSO:
Carnegie Hall, Fresno Grand Opera, Opera Saratoga
Steve
Menard
Trombone
New
Orleans, Louisiana
2nd
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
Louisiana State University, San Antonio Symphony, Oregon Symphony
Justin
John Moniz
Claquesous,
Ensemble, Marius (Cover), Les Misérables / Detlef, The Student Prince / Anatol (Cover), Vanessa
Miami,
Florida
2nd
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
Sarasota Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Opera New Jersey
Vanessa
Schukis
Madame
Thénardier, Les Misérables / Aunt Eller, Oklahoma! / Duchess, The Student Prince
Boston,
Massachusetts
13th
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
Boston Lyric Opera, New England Light Opera, Stoneham Theatre
Rachel
Sparrow*
Gretchen,
Kathie (Cover), The Student Prince / Ensemble, Oklahoma! / Cosette (Cover), Les Misérables
Chicago,
Illinois
ALSO:
Idaho State University, Northwestern University, Indianapolis Opera
Kajsa
Maria Wilkins*
Pianist,
8 Hands 2 Pianos / Coach, Pioneers & Patriots
New
York, New York
ALSO:
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Strauss Theatre, The Geneva School of
Manhattan
Luke
Williams
Jean
Prouvaire, Ensemble, Les Misérables / Lucas, The Student Prince
Newark,
Delaware
3rd
UFOMT Season
ALSO:
University of Colorado, Indiana University Opera Theater, Opera Delaware
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Cache Community Band
The Cache Community Band program will include music selections from “The Music Man” and “Paint Your Wagon”, a patriotic tribute to our great nation, a salute to our veterans, and a few surprises! The Cache Community Band has launched into a new era of musical excellence, from a parade band to a concert band of about 65 players. The band has been an active participant in community and cultural events throughout the area, and continues to enrich lives with exceptional concerts and programs.
The Cache Community Wind Symphony delivers the best in live and soul stirring music. Anyone who plays, or has played, a band instrument is invited you to join the band. Visit their web site at www.cachecommunityband.org/ to learn more about their organization.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Jeff Karren, organist
Jeff Karren will be demonstrating the pipe organ's vast musical versatility, with an eclectic program that highlights the unique musical colors of Logan's Tabernacle organ. Selections include not only classic organ works but also contemporary hymn preludes and nontraditional settings of well-known tunes. A native of Cache Valley, Jeff is thrilled to perform on the instrument that first sparked his interest in pipe organs. Jeff Karren studies with Lynn Thomas, director of organ studies at Utah State University.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Craig Jessop, , “The Best of Beethoven”
Craig Jessop will focus on the music featured in the upcoming “Best of Beethoven” Concert, including a discussion of the Choral Fantasy, Missa Solemnis and the 9th Symphony. The concert will be presented on Wednesday evening August 6th at the Ellen Eccles Theatre in Logan, It will feature the American Festival Chorus, soloists from the Utah Festival Opera and the Utah Festival Orchestra conducted by Craig Jessop.
Dr. Jessop is the Dean of the Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University, Music Director of the American Festival Chorus, and former director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He has been on the American choral scene for more than thirty years. Under Dr. Jessop’s musical direction, the Tabernacle Choir received numerous awards, including the National Medal of Arts. He has recorded over 15 CDs on the Telarc and MTC labels with the Choir and most recently received a Grammy nomination for his work with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. In 2013, Dr. Jessop was the recipient of the prestigious Madeleine Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts and Humanities.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Michelle Broadbent, soprano
Michelle Broadbent is happy to be returning this year to the 2014 Tabernacle Concert Series. Michelle graduated from Utah State and earned a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from BYU-Provo. She won the Concerto Competition at both universities and was BYU’s “Singer of the Year”. In addition, she was a district winner and regional finalist in the prestigious MET Competition. She has studied and performed in Italy, as well as performing in England, Wales, Ireland, Russia, El Salvador and Guatemala. Michelle is a gifted performer with a range of gorgeous high notes and rich low notes that lends warmth and beauty to the many genres of music that she sings. Michelle possesses the unique ability to span styles and genres, delivering brilliant interpretations that will touch your hearts and lift your spirits. She is currently a member of the voice faculty at BYU-Idaho.
***********Friday, August 8, 2014 ***********
Summer Series Encore Concert
7:00 P.M.
This will be the final concert of the season featuring some of your favorite performers. It is always a popular evening as we enjoy repeat performances from some of the best of best. This is an evening you won't want to miss!
THE CONCERT AND LECTURE SERIES IS SPONSORED BY CACHE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AN INTERFAITH AND CIVIC ORGANIZATION, AND IS ALSO SPONSORED IN PART BY THE RAPZ TAX. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS ALLOWS FREE USE OF THE HISTORIC LOGAN TABERNACLE, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT.