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Voice studio recital highlights songs of Leonard Bernstein

November 3, 2009

The voice students of Coastal Carolina University music professor Jeffery Jones will perform a selection of songs by American composer Leonard Bernstein at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9 at Coastal Carolina University. The recital is free and open to the public.

The event, which will be held in the Recital Hall of the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts, will showcase students majoring in music and musical theatre. Student performers include Suade Anderson, Drew Benson, Caleb Brannen, Jonathan Cashatt, Caroline Davis, Jennifer Georgilis, Adrienne Griffiths, Rebecca Pack, Meghan Perry, Trey Pittman, Anthony Porter, Felicia Powers, Mason Reich, Rachel Swindler, Drew Trautman, Jamie Wells and Stephen Williams.

From the theatre stage to concert halls, Leonard Bernstein was a constant musical presence during the 20th century, well-known for both conducting and composing. His works projected a simple message of understanding and hope employing both complex and simple forms and styles, an approach best expressed in his score to “West Side Story.”