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APRIL 2010

Ginka Ortega - Classical Flute

Orchard Ridge Campus - Smith Theatre

Friday, April 2, 2010 at 8:00 PM   
Admission$14.00

Flamenco Jazz Fusion returns by popular demand! Regarded as one of today’s most innovative and diverse virtuoso floutists, Ginka Gerova Ortega brings back this spectacular program of crossover styles and cutting edge music from the classical flamenco, Latin and jazz idioms. She performs with jazz great pianist Tod Wood and international group of flamenco guitarists, percussion, and flamenco
dancers.
 


For more info:  Dusty Rhodes at ph. 248.522.3595 or email lprhodes@oaklandcc.edu
Tickets available online: 100
Admission
$14.00  =
 
Alvin Waddles' Fats Waller Review - Ragtime - Jazz

Auburn Hills Campus - F Building, rm. 123

Friday, April 9, 2010 at 7:30 PM   
Admission$14.00
The Fats Waller Review performs music written and performed by Fats Waller, including such favorites as: Honeysuckle rose, Jitterbug Waltz and Ain’t Misbehaving’. These selections are both performed and sung at the piano by Alvin Waddles, a brilliant baritone and master of stride piano technique. In addition, the show includes such novelty favorites as: Shortinin’ Bread and Your Feet’s Too Big and more favorites from the era. Waddles is joined by the great Charles Gabriel-4th generation New Orleans musician on vocals, saxophone and clarinet, with Marion Hayden on bass and Djallo Keita on drums. This program has delighted and elated audiences wherever it plays.
 

For more info:  Jess Newman at ph. 248.232.4290 or email jlnewman@oaklandcc.edu
Tickets available online: 100
Admission
$14.00  =
 
Finals Frenzy Comedy Improv - Planet Ant

Orchard Ridge Campus - Smith Theatre

Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM   

Planet Ant Invades OCC. Admission: Free and open to the public.


For more info:  Dusty Rhodes at ph. 248.522.3595 or email lprhodes@oaklandcc.edu
 
Orchard Lake Phillharmonic Society Community Orchestra - Under the direction of Stephen Burian

Orchard Ridge Campus - Smith Theatre

Friday, April 16, 2010 at 7:30 PM   
General$10.00
Seniors$7.00

COLLABORATION CONCERT SERIES:  Oakland community College ( Orchard Ridge Campus) joins forces with Community Ensembles.  OCC music students perform with the orchard Lake Philharmonic Society Community Orchestra. 

General Admission $10
Seniors $7
Students Free
 

For more info:  Dr. Tom Dennis at ph. 248.522.3681 or email tadennis@oaklandcc.edu
Tickets available online: 100
General
$10.00  =
Seniors
$7.00  =
 
Oakland Community College - Music Student Showcase - under the Direction of Dr. Tom Dennis

Orchard Ridge Campus - Smith Theatre

Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM   

A variety of talented music students take the stage to share their musical gifts.  This concert is free and open to the public.


For more info:  Dr. Tom Dennis at ph. 248.522.3681 or email tadennis@oaklandcc.edu
 
Nothin' Fancy - Bluegrass Series

Royal Oak Campus - Lila Jones Theater

Friday, April 23, 2010 at 7:30 PM   
Admission$20.00

Valerie was nominated for Grammy recognition as part of Ralph Stanley’s "Clinch Mountain Sweethearts" project. She has been a guest on the Grand Ole Opry and presents a foot stomping good show.

http://www.nothinfancybluegrass.com


For more info:  Stacey Jackson at ph. 248.246.2586 or email snjackso@oaklandcc.edu
Tickets available online: 100
Admission
$20.00  =
 
OCC Community Band Spring Concert - Led by Director Fred Junod

Highland Lakes Campus - Student Center Arena

Friday, April 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM   

The band consists of student and community musicians who also play for OCC's commencement.  The concert is free and open to the public.


For more info:  Velma Jones at ph. 248.942.3243 or email vjjones@oaklandcc.edu
 
Farmington Concert Band - Under the direction of Damien Crutcher

Orchard Ridge Campus - Smith Theatre

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 7:30 PM   

COLLABORATION CONCERT SERIES:  Oakland community College ( Orchard Ridge Campus) joins forces with Community Ensembles.  OCC music students perform with the highly acclaimed Farmington Concert Band in an exciting program.  This program is Free and open to the public.


For more info:  Dr. Tom Dennis at ph. 248.522.3681 or email tadennis@oaklandcc.edu