STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Tarleton State University\u2019s Department of Fine Arts will conclude its spring season with six concerts in the next seven days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. Gary Westbrook, takes the stage Tuesday followed by the Chamber Ensembles, featuring all of Tarleton\u2019s small ensemble groups, in concert Wednesday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, Tarleton\u2019s Jazz III ensemble, directed by Wade Girton, will play the music of Count Basie, Wayne Shorter and Thelonious Monk as well as compose a blues tune on the spot. Selections include Shorter\u2019s \u201cJuJu,\u201d \u201cRompin\u2019 at the Reno\u201d and \u201cSunset Glow\u201d by Benny Carter, and Monk\u2019s \u201cTeo.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jazz II, led by Tom Burchill, is part of Thursday\u2019s show. Burchill, a guitarist, will be in Friday\u2019s faculty jazz combo concert, too. The faculty concert features guest trombone artist Sarah Jacovino, Girton on piano, Michael Heatley on bass, and Connor Kent on drums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jazz I, directed by Dr. Andrew Stonerock, hosts its spring show Saturday. Dr. Benjamin Charles will direct the Percussion Ensemble in its Monday, May 1, concert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All six performances begin at 7:30 p.m., and all are in the auditorium of the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center in Stephenville. Seating is general admission, with tickets $5 or free with a Tarleton ID.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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