Monday, June 27, 2016

WEEK FIVE

MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016



Singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite music in addition to previewing the upcoming UFOMT season which includes Ragtime, Porgy and Bess, Show Boat, Puccini's Trilogy, Peter Pan and other performances.  For more information, go to www.utahfestivalopera.org



TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016
IOLITE DUO
Flute Duet & Piano


Jo Hays  has Bachelor's degrees in music (flute) performance and in mechanical engineering.  At USU, Jo played principal flute in the Symphony Orchestra and Wind Orchestra, and performed in the Caine Woodwind Quintet, Música Viva Chamber Ensemble, and the Flute Choir and has served a two-year term as President of the Utah Flute Association.She was a founding member of HiFalutin' Flute Choir.  

Allyson Bailey has been playing the flute for 27 years and is a graduate of Utah State University with a BM in Flute Performance and a Masters in Accounting. Currently, Ally works as a Business Manager in the  Caine College of the Arts. In the past Ally has played in HiFalutin' Flute Choir and currently plays with Cache Symphony Orchestra and the Quintessence Woodwind Quintet.

Miho Everitt  holds a bachelor's degree in piano performance and has done extensive accompanying for many instruments and voices. She has also worked towards a master's degree at the U of U.   She also was an accompanist for "Beethoven's 9th with a cast of 10,000. 


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016


Brad Ottesen, Viola
Jessica Roderer, Piano

Bradley Ottesen, a performer of “warmly rich, opulent tone” (Washington Post) is the violist the internationally acclaimed Fry Street Quartet. He has earned degrees from Northwestern University and the New England Conservatory.   He is an assistant professor of music at Utah State and currently serves as president of the Utah Viola Society.  He has had extensive training and experience and currently also teaches privately. 

Jessica Roderer’s performances are “rich in emotion and dramatic passion”, The Deseret Morning News.  She recently graduated with her Master's and Doctorate of Musical Arts in piano performance from the University of Southern California. She earned her Bachelor's from Utah State University under the instruction of Gary Amano. She has performed with the Utah Symphony and currently works with Opera by Children in connection with Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre.

THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016


The Broadbent Family

 The Broadbents are  gifted musicians who share their talents with joy and enthusiasm. Merrilee is the arranger and artistic director of the group.  Richard will melt your heart with his rich baritone voice.  Michelle, a doctoral student at ASU and graduate of USU and BYU, (selected as BYU’s prestigious “Singer of the Year”) will thrill you with her gorgeous high notes and down-to- earth delivery. James, whose background includes everything from musical theater to opera,brings warmth and beauty to your favorite melodies. He and his talented wife, Annie, light up the stage with 
their love songs. Christopher, age 16, is just plain fun.  Filled with a variety of genres, this will be a program you won't want to miss!


FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2016


Kim Roderick Maycock

Levente Medveczky

Kimberly Roderick Maycock is a Registered Nurse with a passion for the performing arts. She studied Vocal Performance at Utah State University. Her performing credits include performances in venues throughout America and Europe. She currently works as Care Coordination Director for Health Group Management and resides in Ogden, Utah with her husband, Eric, and two beautiful sons. Her first studio album "Streams of Mercy" was released January 2016. For more information, visit kimberlymaycockmusic.com

Levente Medveczky was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary where he was invited to play numerous concerts both in solo and orchestral events nationwide. He’s currently enrolled as an Organ Performance student at Brigham Young University. This year he has received his appointment as Assistant Organist at the Cathedral of the Madeleine.

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


Monday, June 20, 2016

WEEK FOUR

Monday, June 20, 2016
UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA



Singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite music in addition to previewing the upcoming UFOMT season which includes Ragtime, Porgy and Bess, Show Boat, Puccini's Trilogy, Peter Pan and other performances.  For more information, go to www.utahfestivalopera.org



Tuesday, June 21, 2016
MOUNTAIN CREST HIGH SCHOOL YOUNG ARTISTS











Jacki Andrus
Marimba








Matt Rigby
Piano












Christian Parish
Cello











Elizabeth Sweeten
Flute 







Emmeline Swink
Vocal









Mason Syddall
Vocal











Samantha Bell
Vocal










Levi Hopkins
Vocal











Kiersten Jensen
Piano











Jessica Merkley
Piano







These students will perform a variety of selections from classical repertoire, show tunes and contemporary literature.
The Young Artist Cup is a music competition held each spring that allows students at Mountain Crest High School to display their talent and compete for trophies and cash prizes.  Students compete in five musical categories; Female Vocal, Male Vocal, Piano, Strings and Brass/Wind/Percussion.   The Young Artist Cup is privately sponsored and organized by a committee of community volunteers with the support of Mountain Crest High School.  2016 was the 17th year for this event.


Wednesday, June 22, 2016
CHRIS MORTENSEN



Chris Mortensen is a seasoned performer, having played music for most of his life. Starting at 13 years old, in his older brother's band, Chris has played bass guitar in many top local bands through the years. These days, Chris performs as a solo act, singing and playing guitar at many of the cowboy gatherings throughout the Intermountain West. 

Chris is currently President of the Utah Chapter of the Western Music Association, and 1st Vice President of the Cowboy Poets of Utah. Chris has many compelling original songs that are always well received at his performances. He has also played as a sideman on bass for the Celtic Band, Leaping Lulu; with the trio, Saddle Serenade, and with some of his experienced musician friends in Gramps With Amps.

You can find many of Chris' poems and songs at cowboy poetry.com. The CD, Saddle Serenade can be purchased at cdbaby.


Thursday, June 23, 2016
OLD LYRIC REPERTORY COMPANY


Come enjoy actors and singers as they preview the 2016 Lyric Repertory Season.  Shows this year include: Arsenic and Old Lace, Baskerville, Singing' In the Rain and You Can't Take It With You.  You will see everything from comedy, suspense, to an old Hollywood classic and hilarious slapstick.  There is something for everyone!




Friday, June, 24, 2016
RYAN FRAZIER & FRIENDS



Ryan  is a soloist, collaborator, jazz pianist and teacher currently working on a computer science degree.   Emma  plays the piano, guitar, organ, violin and ukulele.  Both of them hold Master's degrees in piano and are parents to four children.  
Anna Lisa Davidson is an active flute teacher, adjudicator and performer with a Bachelor's degree in music.  Active in Girl Scouting she also holds a first-degree black belt! 
Cellist, Alexis Haviland will join them for their performance.

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.