Tuba Bach Chamber Music Festival
2011 Schedule
All concerts are held at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium (directions) and begin at 4:00 pm.
September 11
Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Alvin Waddles
Tenor Rodrick Dixon, Soprano Alfreda Burke and pianist Alvin Waddles join forces with Edward Mallett in a program of African American spirituals and gospel music.
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September 18
Tuba Bach Quartet
Featured annually in the Tuba Bach festival, this distinguished quartet will present music from a variety of genres, and will also perform several numbers with the Big Rapids High School Madrigal Choir.
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September 25
McLain Family Band
The McLains are regarded as one of the all-time premiere family bluegrass bands, performing together since the early 1970's.
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October 2
Animusic®
Created by digital musician and animator Wayne Lytle, Animusic® is a true visual and audio feast, combining brilliant compositions and electronic musical arrangements with stunning animation and visual effects.
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October 9
Marco Granados and Un Mundo Ensemble
Virtuoso Venezuelan flutist Marco Granados and Un Mundo Ensemble, featuring Jackeline Rago on Cuatro, vocalist/percussionist Lali Mejia, and Roberto Koch on Bass, bring us the music of their Venezuelan homeland with all its beauty, passion, joy and energy.
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October 16
Straight Ahead
The all-female jazz ensemble Straight Ahead is one of Detroit's most intriguing tales of glory. Formed in 1989 by pianist/singer Michelle Braden, five of Michigan's most promising and highly skilled jazz musicians joined forces as Straight Ahead.
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