Miami, April 1, 2019 – Miami Dade College’s (MDC) Kendall Campus presents an exciting lineup for the month of April as part of its On Stage Series, featuring entertaining and culturally significant performances by accomplished artists and rising stars. On Stage showcases all of the performing arts – from jazz and R&B music to classical and theatrical realism and experimental dance. Unless otherwise noted, all performances are FREE and open to the public.
On Stage events take place at MDC’s Kendall Campus, 11011 S.W. 104 St. They also include workshops and conferences by MDC Music, Theater and Dance faculty, staff, alumni, and visiting artists.
On Stage April Events:
Night Time Jazz Band, Directed by Jim Broderick
Tuesday, April 2, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
MDC Kendall Campus – K413
FREE
The big band voices of the Night Time Jazz Band will delight lovers of jazz with vocal and instrumental performances of classic and contemporary compositions in big band and small ensemble settings. The musicians are community members and students directed by James Broderick, MDC Kendall Campus Chairman of the Music, Theater and Dance Department. The performance includes a 25-plus piece ensemble, a rhythm section and a vocalist. The Night Time Jazz Band was established in 2008 to educate students, involve the community and promote jazz.
27th Annual Celebration of Arts and Letters Day
Helping Others Project Empowerment
March 28th – April 3rd
MDC Kendall Campus
FREE
Join MDC faculty, students and esteemed guest artists as they share their creative works with the community in the areas of Music, Theatre, Dance, Poetry and Visual Arts. Various events and performances are scheduled throughout the day and evenings.
IKEA Live Music Performance
Saturday, April 6, 5 – 7 p.m.
IKEA Miami – Dining area
1801 N.W. 117th Ave.
Miami, FL 33172
Join MDC’s Kendall Campus premier contemporary Rhythm and Blues ensemble and the MDC Studio Jazz Band for a live performance at the IKEA Miami store. Enjoy unique vocal harmonies and arrangements of jazz and popular music.
The Civic Chorale of Greater Miami and the MDC Kendall Chamber Singers presents
JOURNEY TO JOY
Sunday April 7, 4 p.m.
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
14260 Old Cutler Road
Miami FL 33156
Misty Bermudez, Director
Matthew Steynor, Organ
Eleanor Mendoza, Soprano
Shanna Nolan Gundry, Mezzo-Soprano
Enjoy an afternoon of music with a program of Lenten Anthems concluded with Vivaldi’s Gloria.
Tickets available at www.civicchorale.info
MDC Kendall Campus Jazz Ensemble
Monday, April 15, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
MDC Kendall Campus, Alfred L. McCarthy Auditorium Room 6120
MDC Flute Ensemble Concert
Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
MDC Kendall Campus, Room K413
The students in the MDC Flute Ensemble will present a concert under the direction of Professor Sue DeGooyer.
Sweet Suites – Performed by the Kendall MDC Wind Symphony and conducted by Leo Walz.
Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m.
MDC Kendall Campus, Alfred L. McCarthy Auditorium Room 6120
Join the Kendall MDC Wind Symphony as they explore the suites as an important form of musical expression.
Music from the Viennese Salons
April 18th, 7:30 – 9 p.m.
MDC Kendall Campus, Alfred L. McCarthy Auditorium Room 6120
The MDC Kendall Orchestra performs music from the Viennese Salons. Enjoy selections of Viennese waltzes, a Joplin Rag, and other bon bons.
MDC Vocal Ensemble Showcase
Tuesday, April 23, 7:30 p.m.
MDC Kendall Campus, Alfred L. McCarthy Auditorium Room 6120
Join the Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir, and the Vocal Fusion ensemble for a versatile program fusing classical, jazz, and contemporary repertoire.
MDC Brass Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
MDC Kendall Campus, Room K413
MDC Brass Ensemble along with Brian Neal and Ensemble 7/4 present the Glorious Sounds of Brass.
About MDC Kendall Campus Music, Theater and Dance Department
At the department of Music, Theater and Dance, passion for expression takes center stage. Featuring a distinguished faculty comprised of highly-skilled artists and scholars, state-of-the-art facilities and performance opportunities, the department guides and develops the artistic, intellectual, and professional growth of its students. The music, theater and dance program offers unparalleled experiences, connecting classroom activities with current discourses in cultural studies and the performing arts as well as intellectual enrichment through exposure to visiting artists, scholars and experts in each respective field.
Please visit the MDC On Stage website for updates and schedule of upcoming events at http://www.mdc.edu/onstage. High res images available upon request.
On Stage Contact: Carolina Salazar, 305-237-2282, csalaza4@mdc.edu.