Summer Noon Concerts
May 29-July 29, 2023
200 West 89 South
Across from Logan High
WEEK 1
Monday, May 29, 2023
Memorial Day
12:00 NOON
Different location this concert only!
The Cache Community Band (CCB) has been serving Cache Valley and its woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists since 1979. The CCB is comprised of three groups - The Cache Wind Symphony, Parade Band and Big Band. In 2016, the CCB integrated with the Music Department at USU to increase exposure and performance opportunities. The Wind Symphony, under the leadership of USU band directors Dr. Thomas Rohrer and Dr. Lane Weaver, performs five times each year and often combines their concerts with local high school bands or USU music groups. This interaction provides a unique opportunity for young musicians to share the joy and impact of music with adults that are continuing their musical pursuits.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
A native of Lewiston, Utah, Josiah Cordes began playing the cello at the age of 12. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, a master’s from the University of Northern Colorado, and a doctorate from the University of Kansas, all in cello performance. He has a passion for bringing little-known music to audiences, whether unearthing undeservedly obscure repertoire from the distant past or premiering pieces that explore new aspects of his instrument. Josiah currently resides in Logan where he directs a private cello studio and teaches for Mountain West String Academy.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Bernice is 96 years old and brings her wisdom and enjoyable speaking ability from her life’s 96 year journey (and counting!). She is still on the Utah Court Roster as a mediator. But now she mostly receives calls for information explaining the benefits of the process for many. This witty, inspirational lady will bring ideas of how to continue to enjoy those senior years.
We’ll also throw in some wisdom ( that word used lightly!) from a couple of other age groups. Carol Foht will share some thoughts on life in the “70s during the 20s”. Evan and Sherma Riggs will share their experiences on keeping young in their 80s. Humor helps keep us young so we thought this could give you some laughs and some thoughts on “Keeping Your Hearts Young!” Holly Conger will perform two entertaining songs: “Keep Your Heart Young” and “The Older I Get.”
Reflections was formed in 1975 to give 6 local women an opportunity to sing. Over the past 45 years more than 200 women, now chosen through audition, have been part of the group sharing the joy of music. The 25 current members are from Cache and Box Elder Counties who love to perform different genres of music.
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WEEK 2
Monday, June 5, 2023
Come get a preview of the 2023 season of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre. This is their 31th season. Upcoming shows include: Elton John's Aida, Verdi's Aida, Oliver, Our Town, Lohengrin, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Each Monday star performers from the opera will sing some of their favorite classics! Always outstanding!
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The former step-mother-step-son pair combine their talents in their once-a-year duo performance, including humorous stories from their blended-family days and musical histories as well as much improvised playing. Jordan, raised in Cache Valley discovered his love for the banjo at age 12 and has won numerous competitions over the last 20 years. Step mom Lezlee Hales Monroe, a Logan native and current resident of Clearfield is a singer-songwriter and has created multiple albums of music as well as performs in two Salt Lake based bands.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Holly Conger has been playing music in Cache Valley for many years both solo and with her band Juniper Junction. She is the art teacher at CCID Charter School in Providence, Utah. She lives in Providence with her husband Ryan and their two daughters: Lydia and Violet. She sings original songs and chart topper cover songs spanning over the past century.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Cache Valley Men's Chorus
Cache Valley Men’s Chorus, formerly the Imperial Glee Club, was founded and has been performing in Cache Valley since 1916. Directed by Jerry Vanderdoes and accompanied by Merrilee Broadbent, this group is comprised of talented and versatile singers. Come enjoy the uniquely beautiful and powerful sound of a great men’s chorus.
Friday, June 9, 2023
A Suzuki Ensemble is a multi-age string group based in Utah County. Currently there are violinists, violists and cellists ranging in age from 8-17. This group was created for the purpose of enhancing performance skills and instilling a lifelong love of music in young musicians by building friendships and creating memories, through reimagining the universal Suzuki repertoire and more. The primary teachers are Lauri Driggs, Terry Fulwider, Erica Hardy and Nicole Macias.
7:00 pm-Friday, June 9, 2023
Cache Valley Good Times Band
It all began when Alan decided that playing his tuba alone was no fun. So he started a band! The Cache Valley Good Times Marching Band has been entertaining Cache Valley since 2020 and having a great time doing it!
WEEK 3
Monday, June 12, 2023
Come get a preview of the 2023 season of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre. This is their 31th season. Upcoming shows include: Elton John's Aida, Verdi's Aida, Oliver, Our Town, Lohengrin, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Each Monday star performers from the opera will sing some of their favorite classics! Always outstanding!
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Mark Gibbons grew up on a dairy farm in Lewiston Utah. They milk 600 cows and farm 1200 acres of ground. He has been married for 42 years to his sweetheart Shanna. They have three wonderful sons. Great Daughter-in-laws, and eleven grandchildren. Mark has a great family and a great life. He loves to sing and has had the opportunity to perform across the U S.
WEEK 4
Monday, June 19, 2023
Come get a preview of the 2023 season of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre. This is their 31th season. Upcoming shows include: Elton John's Aida, Verdi's Aida, Oliver, Our Town, Lohengrin, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Each Monday star performers from the opera will sing some of their favorite classics! Always outstanding!
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The Cache Valley Interfaith Choir was created to offer a safe space for community members of varying faiths and backgrounds, to connect through the power of music. Our mission is to uplift and inspire choir participants and community members. We strive to program inspiring repertoire across a variety of genres, to help unite individuals and break down global barriers.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Logan Music Academy is Logan's most prominent music school, serving more than 300 students of all ages who travel from as far away as Brigham City and Idaho Falls to attend lessons. Students take lessons in voice, piano, violin, viola, drums, cello, guitar, ukulele, and more. Logan Music Academy is very excited to participate in another year of the Tabernacle Concert Series!
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Musicality performs upbeat concerts of classic oldies, love songs, patriotic numbers and everything in-between! Personal stories highlight the impact music has on our lives and gives a unique touch to this group's talented presentation. Violin, flute, tamborine and piano accompainment add to the fun and energy Musicality generates during their performances.
Friday, June 23, 2023
7:00 pm-Friday, June 23, 2023
Consisting of veteran musicians Steve Roberts, Scott Olsen, and Irv Nelson, Relic Acoustic Band is easy on the ears with excellent musicianship and songs that everyone loves from the golden era of acoustic rock music: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Beatles, James Taylor, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, John Denver, and many more. Each of the band members has a wealth stage experience, playing in countless bands over the last 50 years, and they have been playing together for nearly 20 years. With three acoustic guitars and tight three-part harmonies, they paint a delightful musical landscape. The performance is also entertaining, with a relaxed and personable stage style.
Come get a preview of the 2023 season of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre. This is their 31th season. Upcoming shows include: Elton John's Aida, Verdi's Aida, Oliver, Our Town, Lohengrin, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Each Monday star performers from the opera will sing some of their favorite classics! Always outstanding!
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
David Deakin ( Garland/Snowville) - Acoustic Guitar
Bart Chadez ( North Ogden ) - Accordion
Joe Deakin ( Tremonton ) - Electric Bass
Chantry Olsen ( Logan ) - Electric Guitar
Tyler Allred ( Garland ) - Drums
Sindy Munns ( Garland ) - Percussion
Shannon Jenkins ( Collinston ) Vocal
Amy Rowan ( Tremonton ) Vocal
We started with a few band members in 2017 and have been growing and changing ever since.
We love sharing our talents and bringing entertainment and the joy of music to others.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Friday, June 30, 2023
As an independent singer/songwriter Craig Mecham has spent more than five decades performing his unique slice of life ballads to audiences of all ages. Recently, his song “Ain’t No Quit” spent 3 weeks at #1 and his song “Don’t Chain Me” spent 2 weeks at #1 on the HUGS Unsigned Artist International Chart where he was also nominated “Male Artist of the Year for 2021 and 2022”. He has had several other songs in the top 10 on various national independent charts. He was also a two-time finalist at the prestigious Red Lodge Songwriter Festival. His ability to weave music and lyrics into a very personal experience will have you roaring with laughter one minute and quietly dabbing your eyes the next.
Monday, July 3, 2023
Come get a preview of the 2023 season of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre. This is their 31th season. Upcoming shows include: Elton John's Aida, Verdi's Aida, Oliver, Our Town, Lohengrin, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Each Monday star performers from the opera will sing some of their favorite classics! Always outstanding!
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Axel Hoffman will start his senior year at Sky View High School this fall. He started playing the cello with the Mountain West String Academy when he was 9 years old. For the past eight years he has worked hard to develop his talent. During the past two summers Axel participated in the Fry Street Quartet Chamber Music Festival. He will be a participant again this summer. He was a member of the Utah All-State Orchestra for the past four years and was the principal cellist for the 2023 Utah All-State Orchestra. He was also the principal cellist for the Sky View Chamber Orchestra and the Cache Youth Orchestra during the 2022-2023 school year. Axel won the 2023 Cache Symphony Concerto Competition and performed as a soloist with the Cache Symphony Orchestra. He is a student of Alexis Haviland and the son of Perry and Ginger Hoffman.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Wade Evans is a multi-instrumentalist who has traveled the world in search of The Sound. Among the numerous instruments on which he performs are the Turkish oud, which he learned while wandering the middle east as a minstrel; the Indian sitar, which was taught to him by master sitarist Pt. Shivnath Mishra, under whom he has studied- and continues to study- in Varanasi, India since 2003; and the mandolin, on which he interprets unaccompanied Bach, Irish traditional, medieval, and Balkan melodies. Wade is a Cache Valley native.
Friday, July 7, 2023
David Jones
David Jones, a native of Aberdeen, Maryland, began his love for the organ at age 10. He is currently a senior in the organ program at Utah State University. His teachers have included Lynn Thomas and Dr. Neil Harmon. For the last 10 years, he has served as church organist for various congregations in the U.S. and Germany. He regularly performs with and has been featured in performances and recordings by the USU Chorale, USU Chamber Singers, and American Festival Chorus and Orchestra. He has also performed with the Towne Singers, and is active as a collaborative pianist within the community.
WEEK 7
Monday, July 10, 2023
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Ella Bowen is 14 years old, and recently completed 8th Grade. She has been bursting onto the scene as a guest artist in the Logan Tabernacle Summer Concert Series and many other events since the age of 11. This will be her first solo concert, and it is not to be missed. Ella’s musicianship and personality are years ahead of her biological age. She has excellent musical expression and a memorable vocal tone. She also plays piano and guitar. Ella has great stage presence and a quick sense of humor. Her song selections and performance style transcend genre boundaries. She has studied under Irv Nelson for 5 years, and she recently formed her first band with other young musicians in the valley. Her goal is to touch people’s lives with her music.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
This family can perform anything from gospel music to Jazz. Ricardo is a multi-talented as a producer/composer. He is the Director of Multimedia Operations at USU. He will be accompanied by family members and possible other guest performers.
WEEK 8
Monday, July 17, 2023
Come get a preview of the 2023 season of the Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre. This is their 31th season. Upcoming shows include: Elton John's Aida, Verdi's Aida, Oliver, Our Town, Lohengrin, and A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Each Monday star performers from the opera will sing some of their favorite classics! Always outstanding!
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The Holt Family has enjoyed making music together for nearly fifteen years. Each child began the study of their instrument at around age three. Our performance will include folk, sacred, and classical music performed on the piano, violin, cello, and guitar. We look forward to sharing the light and joy that music and children can bring!
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Keyboard player for award winning country band Diamond Rio. Stories of the not-always-so-glamorous-life on the road. He’ll also play a few favorite pieces on the piano.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
***No Concert Performance***
Friday, July 21, 2023
Kalli, Kassidy, and Kandy, are three sisters that make up the contemporary Christian group Hinge Point. Their tight sibling harmony gives their music a unique sound. They write their own original music and also love singing covers of uplifting songs by their favorite artists. Hinge Point’s music will make you want to dance while filling your soul with hope, peace and love.
Historian Dr. Ross Peterson presents a special Pioneer Day Program, celebrating the original pioneers, the 105-year-old 1st Ward Church and the Ev Thorpe art work and how it all fits into the greater story. Music will also be performed by community members and USU talent.
Dale Major
Dale Majors is a country singer/song writer. The family members of the band Major Ranch Hands are scattered about the country now. Dale will combine his performance with a guest performer.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
We are the Salt Lake City Letter Carrier’s Band. We have been delighting audiences for over fifty years. As a group of approximately 30 volunteer musicians, we love sharing our broad repertoire of music which includes marches, show tunes, jazz, pop, classical, and patriotic music.
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