We celebrate Jazz as a uniquely American art form that has spread across the globe as one of the most enduring popular art forms. In America we see jazz music’s influence from New Orleans to Broadway, to big band music, and even Western Swing. This program will feature vocal solos and dancers, and a pianist performing one of the popular works of all time: George Gershwin’s Variations on I Got Rhythm.

Music Program 

Arr. Ricketts – Chicago

Bernstein (arr. Mason) – West Side Story Selections

Jolson / Arr. Beversluis – Avalon

Rogers / arr. Warrington – You’ll Never Walk Alone from Carousel

Joplin / Arr. Lawson – Joplin Ragtime

Gershwin – Variations on I Got Rhythm

Arr. Stuessy – Love Medley

Ellington (arr. Lowden) – Sophisticated Ladies (Highlights)

Porter / arr. Lewis – I’ve Got You Under My Skin

Holcombe – Saxanova

Legrand / arr. Lewis – You Must Believe in Spring from Le Demoiselles de Rochefort

Hamlisch / arr Lowden – A Chorus Line 
   -with dancers from Tivy Golden Girls