WEEK EIGHT

JULY 13-JULY 17, 2015

 12:00 Noon, 

Performances are free and open to the public

Come and enjoy!

Monday, July 13, 2015

Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre

Singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite music in addition to previewing this year’s season which includes Man of La Mancha, Carousel, La Boheme, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and other performances.  For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/.www.utahfestival.org/.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

John Waldron & Surprise Performer (Harmonica & Piano)

John Waldron will provide a three segment program: 1) Harmonica history, including types, and playing styles with examples; 2) Name that tune sing along; 3) Harmonica solos with organ accompaniment by Karla Axtell on the last number. 

John was born in Hawaii while his parents were serving as mission president before the beginning of WW II.  He was born to a very musical family but he never learned to read notes but played keyboards and harmonica by ear.

As a young man he found a harmonica, took it apart, cleaned it, and learned how to play by ear.   He has served in a variety of scouting positions so was able to play the harmonica in the outdoor setting.

He graduated from USU with a BS of Science in Entomology.  However his career was in electrical engineering, overseeing the installation of scoreboards and video message centers.  John is now retired and serves at the Logan Family Search Library, in the Logan Temple, and is a driver for Meals on Wheels.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Betty Hammond & Vocalists

A group of “family” singers, all related to one another, will perform a varied program of solos and duets, featuring songs from Broadway, the big bands, opera, and folk.  The performers are Michael Bailey, Natalie Bailey Burningham, Susan Haderlie, Betty Hammond, and Elli Price, accompanied by Merrilee Broadbent.

Mike Bailey has sung with the Tabernacle Choir for 8 years. He has a degree in choral music education and has taught music for the past 30 years. He has performed on stage in operas and musicals, has been a soloist in many venues, and performs and directs in choruses throughout the valley. He currently is an elementary school counselor in the Davis District.

Natalie Bailey Burningham received a B.A. in Music Therapy at Colorado State University with voice as her main instrument. In Colorado she ran her own Music Therapy business, doing children's music groups and geriatric therapies. Natalie has sung the role of Hansel in 'Hansel and Gretel' with the Heritage Theater and has performed solos in the Messiah and other venues as well. Natalie is married and has two adorable children.

Susan Haderlie has performed with opera and stage companies throughout the U.S. including Utah Opera, Idaho Falls Opera, Cimmeron Opera, Heritage Theater, Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, and her latest performance with Lyrical Opera Theater in the role of Suzuki from Madama Butterfly. She served 8 years as Artistic Director for Idaho Little Theatre where she stage directed, produced, and performed. She has been a member of the voice adjunct faculty at Utah State for the past 12 years.

Betty Hammond has a Master's Degree in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor's Degree in Piano Performance and English. She has taught for years with the USU Music Department Adjunct Faculty. She has been the featured soloist in many events and has had leading roles in musicals and operas. She currently sells real estate and senior insurance.

Elli Price is the daughter of Rodney and Karen Price. She has been a soloist for a variety of events and is making her debut with the Logan Tabernacle Concert Series. She is taking online college courses and sings with the Logan Institute Choir.

Merrilee Broadbent is a gifted accompanist who started playing the piano at age 3 and has been busily involved in music ever since. She plays and sings for her own talented family and accompanies for the Cache Children's Choir, as well as many other venues.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Carolyn Benley’s Harps

This fine group of harpists will present a varied program of solos and ensembles pieces from a wide selection of music genres: Folk, classical, pop, international and jazz.  They will be joined by vocalist Kristi Toone Gilbert and violinist, Lori Wiser.  There will also be a special ensemble performance of a medley from the score of a beloved movie celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.  Can you guess?

The harpists are:  

Christine Altom 

Katie Anderson

Kami and Lienne Cupal

Elise Idso

Addison Line

Samantha Loosli

Carolyn Bentley

Friday, July 17, 2016

The 4Hims 

(Barbarshop Quartet Extraordinaire)

The award-winning vocal quartet “The 4 Hims” uniquely blends barbershop, a cappella, and instrumental music with zany humor that reviewers have called "fantastic" and "hilariously entertaining." The group consists of four Edwards brothers: David, Alan, Farrell, and John. The 4 Hims have performed for audiences of all ages in a wide variety of venues throughout the Wasatch Front.  Go to www.4hims.com for more information.

David Edwards, Bass, is accomplished in voice, cello, guitar, and tuba. David is a computer software engineer has worked in several States and Japan. He is an expert on kanji – character-based Japanese writing.  David is the father of four.  He easily gets absorbed in “projects” and writes novels in his spare time.

Alan Edwards, Lead, played jazz saxophone in California, has written more than 2,000 newspaper articles on everything from government scandals to operatic vibrato, and is an award-winning journalist.  He practiced patent law, logged trees, researched space science, and programmed computers. He lives with his wife, three daughters, and a dog.

Farrell Edwards, Baritone, is a trombone artiste and the brains behind the development of numerous Electronic Arts computer games. He is a connoisseur of fine automobiles, and loves to water ski and work in his garden.  He has rubbed shoulders with isolated Indonesian natives and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Farrell is the proud father of four children.

John Edwards, Tenor, is also the group’s trumpet player, the mouth drummer, and primary pianist.  He is a research scientist at the University of Utah.  He toured with the world-champion Blue Devils drum and bugle corps, and played soccer in Chile.  John is the father of six children; he raises chickens in his spare time.

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.

WEEK SEVEN

JULY 6-JULY 10, 2015

12:00 Noon

Performances are free and open to the public

Come and enjoy!

Monday, July 6, 2015

Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre

Singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite music in addition to previewing this year’s season which includes Man of La Mancha, Carousel, La Boheme, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and other performances.  For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/.www.utahfestival.org/.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Fry Street Quartet (USU Artists in residence)

The Fry Street Quartet will present a diverse program of works spanning three centuries, including a quartet by Libby Larsen that was commissioned last year for The Crossroads Project.

Founded in Chicago in 1997, the Fry Street received rave reviews as prizewinners at various Competitions. The quartet traveled to Israel to participate in the International Encounters Chamber Music Seminar in 2000, where they studied with Isaac Stern. He invited the quartet to the Isaac Stern Chamber Music Workshop in New York City and subsequently arranged for the quartet’s Carnegie Hall debut in 2001.  

Hailed as “a triumph of ensemble playing” (New York Times), the Fry Street Quartet has reached audiences from Carnegie Hall to Sarajevo and Jerusalem. The quartet began its international career as cultural ambassadors to the Balkan States, sponsored by Carnegie Hall and the U.S. Department of State. 

A recent defining endeavor was the quartet’s first complete Beethoven Quartet Cycle. “These works put players to the test in terms of interpretation, technique and musicianship.” 

In response to the issues of global sustainability, the Fry Street Quartet, alongside physicist and educator Dr. Robert Davies, present Crossroads: an evocative performance blending music, information, imagery—and a dash of theater.  Crossroads is a deep-seated and visceral contemplation of the choices before us, the paths they forge, and the dramatically different landscapes to which they lead.  A full-length concert version featuring a commissioned work by Laura Kaminsky alongside projections of paintings created for the project by artist Rebecca Allan will debut later this year.  

In 2002, at the invitation of Utah State University and the Caine Foundation, the Fry Street Quartet arrived in Logan. The task was to build a performance-based approach to a string program.  Because you're wondering … “Fry Street” was the location of the quartet’s first rehearsal space in the Chicago neighborhood once ruled by Al Capone.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Dianne Hardy, Pianist

Songs Everybody Loves

Diane's life has been in music, as a piano teacher and performer. She recently retired from the USU music department. She doesn't want to brag about her "piled higher and deeper." Her program will consist of songs everybody knows and loves. She will not only delight us with the songs she plays, she will also tickle our brains, as she asks us to identify some of the songs she presents. Be prepared for a fun noon hour with this master musician."

Thursday, July 9, 2015

 Lezlee  and Jordan Reunion Performance

Lezlee and Jordan will perform bluegrass and pop music, original and familiar tunes and songs with piano and banjo accompaniment. 

Jordan Snow has been playing banjo since he was 12 years old.  He and his mother, Lezlee, started as a duet and this experience provided him an opportunity to play with several bluegrass bands. His natural ability and love of practice enabled him to take first place awards at Utah banjo competitions several times in the following years. 

Lezlee Snow Monroe grew up in Logan and is a singer, songwriter, and a keyboardist and is currently working on her 8th album of original music. She has been playing with the Ogden-based Classic Rock band “Two Weeks Notice” for the last four years.  She teaches and coaches singing and piano lessons.

Friday, July 10, 2015

Lynn Thomas, Kadie Clark and Millie Camire

Organ Recital

This organ recital will feature performances by Lynn Thomas, Kadie Clark and Millie Camire.  They will play a variety of classical and contemporary organ compositions highlighting the organ's lyrical as well as grand capabilities.

******Saturday, July 11, 2015********

***7:00 pm***  

Salt Lake City Carrier’s Band

The Salt Lake City Letter Carriers Band performs a variety of concerts consisting of fun toe tapping music such as hound dog rag, woodwind polka, marches, show tunes, pop songs, and even a little New Orleans Jazz.  The band was organized many years ago to provide music for the delegates attending the National Letter Carriers Conventions and to perform for events and activities throughout our various communities.  At their last convention in 2012, they played for 8000 delegates in Minneapolis.  The Band has marched in the Days of 47 Parade in Salt Lake City for over 50 years.  Today, the Salt Lake City band is only one of six Post Office Bands remaining in the Nation. Under the direction of Steve Talbot and Allan Cook, the 34 volunteer musicians continue the wonderful traditions that were established many years ago, and love to share the joy of music with others.

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.

WEEK SIX

JUNE 29-JULY 3, 2015

12:00 Noon

Performances are free  

Open to the public

Come and enjoy!

Monday, June 29, 2015

Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre

Singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite music in addition to previewing this year’s season which includes Man of La Mancha, Carousel, La Boheme, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and other performances.  For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/.utahfestival.org

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

 

Debbie Ditton’s Singers

Debbie Ditton is bringing some of her most talented student singers  to the Historic Logan Tabernacle for the audience to enjoy.  Debbie has been teaching in Cache Valley for 21 years and is currently the Executive Director of Music Theatre West. Debbie loves performing, music directing and teaching.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Sassafras Folk String Band

Sassafras Folk String Band offers crowd-pleasing entertainment with tight vocal harmonies and lively instrumentation. This talented all-girl string band specializes in folk music, both old-timey and contemporary, and an exciting mix of Celtic, Bluegrass and Blues. Sassafras has captivated audiences of all ages for over 10 years with their vibrant harmonies and a sassy mix of guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and bass.

Candice Kempton plays the fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. She feels very lucky to have found such great friends to perform music with. Whenever possible, she loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. She teaches fiddle, violin and mandolin and loves it!

Genet Brown adds a unique spark to the group with her awesome bass playing, beautiful voice and fun personality. Genet also plays the piano, organ, clarinet and dulcimer, but her basses are her passion!

Kristen Day is a graduate of Violin Performance and Pedagogy at BYU. She uses her experience to teach others the joy of music through private violin instruction. Her husband and four adorable children keep her busy when she’s not fiddlin’,

Marianne Sidwell uses performing as therapy, playing her guitar and singing is much cheaper and more fun! She plays folk fife, dulcimer and likes to pick up other random instruments just because. She comes from a musical family and also enjoys performing in musical theater. She loves being with her husband and four children.

Betty Leishman picked up the banjo while her children were young and hasn’t put it down since. She has played claw-hammer-style banjo for the past 20 years, along with harmonica, guitar, and bodhran. She has played with a variety of folk groups, accompanied choirs and stage productions, adding the sound of the banjo anywhere it is needed – which, of course, is everywhere!!! 

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Kim Maycock & Friends (Multi-talented performers)

Kim Maycock & friends will present a program “Voices of Summer”  which embraces the many perspectives of summer and our nation’s birth. From the warmth of sunshine to making family memories, those who have served our country to those who benefit from that service.  Program will include contemporary stage works, original compositions, and traditional patriotic melodies such as: Songs for a New World, Homeward Bound, Battle Hymn of the Republic, and other favorites.

Performers include: 

  

Nick Whitesides is a songwriter, having written and arranged more than 500 original songs, 25 of which have been recorded professionally. He has co-written with two LDS artists and played for thousands of people. He was in the band “Double or Nothing” and is currently identified with a solo act entitled “Magnetic Romance.” 

Kimberly Roderick Maycock is a Registered Nurse with a passion for the performing arts. She has performed leading roles in musical theater productions as well as solo concerts in venues worldwide. Currently, she works as a Clinical Director for Haven & Lantern Health Groups and is wrapping up production of her first solo album, “Streams of Mercy.”

Darrin Young is a Second Grade teacher with a love for singing, having performed in many musical theater and opera productions, including ten years as a member of the Utah Opera Chorus.  He now spends his time taking care of his two kids Mikey and Ari with his wife Rachel and are awaiting the third addition in October. 

 

Arianne Green Hellewell recently graduated from the Vocal Pedagogy program at Weber State University (WSU). She currently has her own studio where she teaches voice. She also teaches as an adjunct faculty member at WSU in the Musical Theater department.

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. 

Friday, July 3, 2015 

The Broadbent Family

The Broadbents are back!  They are a family of 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 performance graduate of USU, BYU, and even 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 15, is just plain fun.  It will be beautiful music from start to finish.  You’ll be tapping your toes and humming a song when you leave!

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.

WEEK FIVE

June 22-26, 2015

All Performances at 12:00 noon  

All are Welcome,  Free to the Public

Monday, June 22, 2015

Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre

Singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite music in addition to previewing the upcoming UFOMT season which includes Man of La Mancha, Carousel, La Boheme, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,   and other performances. 

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Members of the Utah State acting troupe will spotlight this summer’s season: “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn; “Last Train to Nibroc” by Arlene Hutton; “The Mystery of Edwin Drood” (the Musical) book, music, and lyrics by Rupert Holmes; “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie -- organized by the Lyric’s musical director Luke Shepherd.   Individual members will also sing musical theater pieces from their personal repertoire.  For further information call 435-797-8022 or visit lyricrep.com

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Karla Axtell (Pianist & Organist)

Karla Axtell’s program will consist of organ and piano repertoire.  A native of San Diego, she has lived in Cache Valley for over 35 years.  Karla studied piano at Utah State University where she completed a bachelor of music degree with piano emphasis in 2008.  She has studied and taught piano intermittently over the years, accompanied the Cache Children’s Cantate Choir, and has served as accompanist for numerous community events and soloists.  Axtell is currently a rehearsal accompanist for the American Festival Chorus.   She loves all types of music and appreciates the many experiences in serving her community.  She performs frequently for the noon concert series at the Logan Tabernacle.

Karla is married to Bruce Axtell.  Together they have six daughters, two sons, and 17 grandchildren. 

Karla has produced CD’s featuring LDS hymns for piano and orchestra arranged by Jay Richards titled, “Hymns of Faith, Volumes 1 & 2”,  and recently a CD, titled  “Classical Piano”, available at the Book Table in Logan.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Miho & Friends (Piano & flutes)

Pianist Miho Everitt and the “Lolite Duo” (flutists Jo Hays & Allyson Bailey) will be performing beautiful pieces for two flutes and piano: Sonata in E minor by Loeillet, Concerto in A major by Cimarosa, Sonata in A major by Telemann, and Duettino by Doppler 

Jo Hays has a bachelor’s degrees in music performance (flute) from Utah State University and mechanical engineering from the University of Memphis. 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. She studied flute with Leslie Timmons and Nancy Toone. Jo was a college-division winner in the Utah Flute Association Concerto Competition in 2003 and 2005, and later served as President of the Utah Flute Association.  Hays had a fifteen-year career designing medical implants and instruments for hip, knee, shoulder, and spine surgery.  She is now a patent agent who assists inventors in patenting their ideas: maywoodip.com. She and her husband moved to Logan from Tennessee in 1997.

Allyson Bailey has a bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance and a master’s degree in Accounting, both from Utah State University. Currently Ally works as a Business Manager in the Caine College of the Arts and plays with the Quintessence Woodwind Quintet.  She formerly played in  HiFalutin' Flute Choir and the Cache Symphony Orchestra. 

Miho Everitt was born in Osaka, Japan and began her piano studies at age of 4. At age 9, she became a student of Jorg Demus and won the All- Japan piano competition.  Since then she has won numerous competitions in Japan including the All-Japan soloist contest. She has a bachelor's degree in piano performance from Soai University. She enrolled in a Master's program in piano performance  at University of Utah and studied with Susan  Duehlmeire.  She has performed extensively as a soloist and in ensembles.  She enjoys teaching, performing piano, and being busy with her five children. 

Friday, June 26, 2015

Mark Gibbons (Country/Folk Singer)

Mark Gibbons sings mostly Country Western music along with some of the best songs he grew up with.  He enjoys sharing his talent and has sung for various groups all over the Western United States.  Come prepared to relax and have a good time. Mark was raised on, lived on, worked on, owned and loved a family Dairy Farm. Working with five generations of family members they have produced and raised the most valuable commodity there is, "great kids". Last year Mark changed direction and now works as the State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency, USDA. He and his wife Shanna live in Lewiston, close to their three sons and their families.

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.

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WEEK FOUR

Monday, June 15, 2015

 Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre

Singers and instrumentalists will perform their favorite music in addition to previewing the upcoming UFOMT season which includes Man of La Mancha, Carousel, La Boheme, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,   and other performances.  For more information, go to www.utahfestival.org/

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Interlude String Trio

The Interlude String Trio program will include pieces by Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Joplin, Boccherini and a few Irish folk tunes. Kennita and organist Millie Camire will add to our program today by favoring us with a performance of “Song Without Words” by Craig Phillips.

The Interlude String Trio is comprised of Kathleen Lloyd of Smithfield, 1^st violin; Laura Morgan of Mendon 2^nd violin; and Kennita Thatcher of North Logan, cello. They have played together as a trio since February of 2014 and been colleagues for over 25 years playing together in chamber groups and orchestras in the valley.

Kathleen’s first love is creating music. She also loves teaching and maintains a large studio of piano students. She is a member of the Cache Symphony Orchestra and frequently plays with the American Festival Orchestra.

Laura is a beloved teacher to her violin students. Through her work in the Mountain West String Academy, she has been a major influence to countless children as they begin their music careers.

Kennita enjoyed teaching music in public and private settings over the years. She is currently focusing on solo and ensemble performances.  In addition to her love for the cello she is a licensed massage therapist and enjoys yoga and being in nature.  

June 17, 2015 

SET UP (Tabernacle closed)

SUMMERFEST

JUNE 18-20, 2015
Come and Enjoy!

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.