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Centre Dimensions to perform annual Mardi Gras concert

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State's Centre Dimensions Jazz Ensemble will present its annual Mardi Gras concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Esber Recital Hall. The performance features guest soloist Jay T. Vonada. The ensemble is directed by Penn State Director of Jazz Studies Dan Yoder.

Tickets are $4.99 for general admission and $2 for students. No advance ticket purchase is available. Tickets will go on sale 45 minutes prior to the concert in the lobby.

This concert is available via livestream video at Penn State School of Music.

Centre Dimensions, the premier 20-piece jazz ensemble at Penn State, performs frequently on campus and tours throughout Pennsylvania and the East. In addition, Centre Dimensions performs and works with several internationally known artists each year. Previous guests have included Phil Woods (sax), Cyrus Chesnut (piano), Bob Mintzer (sax), Wycliffe Gordon (trombone), George Rabbai (trumpet, vocals), Frank Morgan (sax), Lynn Seaton (bass), and John Riley (drums). They perform a challenging repertoire of modern and classic jazz, as well as originals written by the director. This highly selective ensemble is open by audition to undergraduate and graduate students in all majors.

 

Last Updated February 3, 2016