Sunday, July 17, 2016

Upcoming Calendar of Events

May 30, 2016 - August 11, 2016

Summer Noon Concert Series

The Summer Noon Concert Series starts on May 30, 2016 and will continue through August 11 with a special Encore Concert the evening of August 12. Each weekday, a free concert, open to the public is presented at 12:00 noon in the Logan Tabernacle. Outstanding performers are showcased.

The Utah Festival Opera and Old Lyric Repertory Theater also feature performers of their current season of shows.

Sponsored by Cache Community Connections. This year they will be celebrating their 15th season of quality entertainment for the community. You won't want to miss this!

Monday, July 11, 2016

WEEK SEVEN

MONDAY, JULY 11, 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, JULY 12, 2016
LORI POLUTU

Singer/songwriter Lorisa Pulotu began her carrier in 2007 singing and preforming with her daughter, Elora (who is her pianist). In 2012 she released her first album, Crimson Sky. Since then she has released a Country album, a Christmas Album, and several singles. She has preformed all over Utah and parts of Idaho. Some of her performances include the Kimball Arts Festival in Park City, the American Heritage Center, Brigham Young Historical park, Temple Square, Freedom Fire Celebration with the American Festival Chorus, and the Utah State Fair. In 2012 she and her daughter preformed with youtube sensation Alex Boye at the Kent Concert Hall.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016
MICHELLE BROADBENT

Michelle Broadbent is happy to be returning this year to the 2016 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, was BYU’s “Singer of the Year,” and 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 an unusually gifted performer. Her gorgeous high notes and rich low range lend warmth and beauty to the many genres of music which she sings. Michelle possesses the unique ability to span styles and genres, delivering brilliant interpretations that will touch your hearts and lift your spirits.

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016
SASSAFRAS FOLK AND STRING BAND

Sassafras Folk String Band fuses a mix of folk, bluegrass, contemporary and blues with driving fiddles and solid vocals into something truly special. Sassafras has been playing together for over a decade at such events as Summerfest, Salt Lake Tabernacle Concert Series, Utah Acoustic Music Association and the American West Heritage Center. Their instrumentation includes: Guitar, bass, fiddle, mandolin and banjo. Sassafras has something for everyone with accessible arrangements and sublime harmonies. Sassafras is: Marianne Sidwell, Genet Brown, Betty Leishman, Kristen Day and Candice Kempton.

FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2016
CHECKETTS FAMILY

Kayli Checketts

Andy Checketts

Kayli and Andy are cousins living in Logan who like to sing.

Kayli (11 years old) has been singing and dancing since she was 4 years old. She started performing with the Utah Festival Opera summer shows when she was 8. In 2014 she played the part of young Cosette in Les Miserables. This summer she is enjoying her roles as a Neverland mystical dancing bird and Jane in Peter Pan. Kayli recently performed with the American Festival Chorus as part of the Evening with Jay Richards Concert. She is considered by many to be another "Annie". Andy plays folk and pop guitar.

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, July 4, 2016

WEEK SIX

MONDAY, JULY 4, 2016

UTAH OPERA PERFORMERS

Jeff Karen, Organ

Adrianne Storey, Vocal

Jeff will play classic organ works and settings of well-known tunes, as well as other exciting selections that will be enjoyed even by those not familiar with organ repertoire. Tuesday's performance will also feature a special appearance by soprano soloist Abrianne Storey, who has recently made a splash on YouTube with her original music videos, "Brave" and "A Good Man."

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016
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!

THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016
YOUNG PRODIGIES

Rachel Smith, Piano

Rachel Smith is 14 and was the winner of 2015 Cache Symphony Orchestra Piano Concerto Competition. Rachel has been a finalist for both the 2012 and 2014 Utah Symphony Salute to Youth auditions and also the Beverley Sorenson Young Artist 2013 Competition Rachel is bilingual in Japanese and English.

Hubert Kim, Piano

Hubert Kim, 16, has been studying piano since age 6. He has won many award and has performed with the Logan High School Philharmonic Orchestra as a school Concerto Night soloist. Along with piano, Hubert has also played the violin since he was eight, and has participated in the Mountain West String Academy Ambassadors and has played in the Bridgerland Honors Orchestra. He is a Logan High School student body officer.

Annie Worthen, Harp

Annie Worthen has played the harp for over 11 years. She was the featured guest harpist at the BYU-Idaho Harp Ensemble Concert and was recently a performing artist at Summerfest. She has performed solos at Utah State University and the Ellen Eccles Theater and won the Stratford-Loosle Young Musicians Competition in 2014.

David Ban, Piano

David Ban, 14 years old started piano when he was 5. David has won awards in many piano competitions, including: USU Piano Festival, Utah Symphony Youth Guild, and Weber State Piano Festival. He was also a finalist in the Utah Symphony Salute to Youth. David also won concerto competitions and performed twice as a piano soloist with two orchestras in 2014.

Kayli Checketts, Vocal

Elizabeth Sweeten, Flute

Elizabeth is one of the top winners in the Mountain Crest Young Artist competition 2016.

David Kim, Violin

David Kim, a Junior at Logan High School, started playing the violin when he was five years old. He has been selected to perform at the Honors Recitals in the Cache Valley ASTA Competition every year from 2005 to 2016. In 2014 and 2016, he was selected as a soloist to perform with the Cache Symphony Orchestra. He also has been selected for the All-State Orchestra in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He recently was selected to play with the USU Symphony. He recently was selected as the LHS Sterling Scholar in Mathematics.

FRIDAY, JULY 8, 2015
ERIKA HUBBARD

Erika Hubbard, Violin

Erika Hubbard started playing the violin at age 4 and began her piano studies at age 6. She has performed as soloist on the violin with the Utah Symphony on the Salute To Youth concert this past September. She was a winner of the Utah Symphony Youth Guild competition 7 times including both piano and violin. Erika was a Finalist at the 2013 Stradivarius state violin competition. She is on full scholarship as a member of the Gifted Music School and Orchestra in Salt Lake City and has performed as a member of the Rocky Mountain Strings. Erika plays on the Logan High Soccer Team who won the state 3A high school soccer championship at Rio Tinto Stadium this past year.

SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2015, (7 PM)
THE SALT LAKE LETTER CARRIER BAND

The Salt Lake City Letter Carrier Band

This 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.

Monday, June 27, 2016

WEEK FIVE

MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016

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.