“Halloween” will be the theme of the North Platte Community College fall concert next week. Performers will dress in costume, and those who attend are invited to dress up as well. The concert is free and open to the public.
“We’re going to be handing out candy afterward,” said Elizabeth Peters, NPCC music instructor. “So, children are welcome to bring their trick-or-treat buckets.”
The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 29 in the McDonald-Belton Theater on NPCC’s South Campus. The time is half an hour earlier than usual.
“All of our concerts are going to be at 7 p.m. from now on,” said Peters. “We wanted to move them up a little so that people aren’t getting home so late.”
A variety of songs will be performed throughout the night, including “Prayer of the Children,” by Mark Hayes.
“It’s a really famous number,” said Peters. “It’s a beautiful piece with a needed message for today.”
The song will be performed by the Concert Choir, which also selected “Dies Irae,” a Latin hymn that translates to “Day of Wrath.” Peters said it seemed fitting given the Halloween theme.
“It’s an intense and captivating piece,” said Peters. “This text is used a lot in classical music, describing the Day of Judgment.”
The Select Choir will present “Kiss the Girl,” “Come in from the Rain” and “Hey Jude,” and the Jazz Band will offer renditions of such popular pieces as “Superstition” and “Fever.” The Chamber Ensemble will perform “House of the Rising Sun,” and “The Pink Panther” among other recognizable tunes.
“I would really encourage community members to come out to this concert,” said Peters. “We have extremely talented instrumentalists and singers, and I think people will be amazed by what we’re going to showcase.”
Peters will direct the Concert and Select choirs. Carmen Allen will direct the Chamber Ensemble and serve as choir accompanist. Ron Daly will direct the Jazz Ensemble. Guest performers will include Tristan Winters, Donna Pucket, Tori Daly, Ryan Carey and Gregg Todd. The student performers will be:
Jazz Ensemble:
Malachi Murtaugh – trumpet
Courtney Nunberg – trumpet
Stephen Capel – alto saxophone
Andrew Parish – trombone
Bryan Wheeler – guitar
Concert/Select Choirs-*denotes Concert Choir members who are also Select Choir members:
Sopranos: Autumn Bickel, Jade Higgins*, MaKenna Ketter*, Holly McPheeters, Brianna Mason*, Stacy Osbon, Sara Savage
Altos:
Jeannette Carmel, Michaela Chasek*, Ceara Franke, Bailey Rickertsen, Katie Roessler*, Amy Taft
Tenors: Walker Baird, Ryan Carey*, Jacob McNeel*, Bert Ogg, Bryan Wheeler
Bass: Justin J. Morgan*, Malachi Murtaugh*, Andrew Parish*, Trevor Pochop
Chamber Ensemble:
Holly McPheeters – flute
Andrew Parish – violin
Bert Ogg – clarinet
Bob Allen – trumpet
Amanda Osler – French horn
Ryan Carey – trombone
Andrew Parish – trombone
Walker Baird – tuba