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DECEMBER 2009

OCC Jazz Band - Under the Direction of Tom Dennis

Orchard Ridge Campus - Smith Theatre

Friday, December 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM   

An exciting program that features a variety of styles for "big band" and small ensembles.  This event is free and open the the public.


For more info:  Dr. Tom Dennis at ph. 248.522.3681 or email tadennis@oaklandcc.edu
 
OCC Community Band Winter Concert - Lead by Director Fred Junod

Highland Lakes Campus - Student Center Arena

Friday, December 4, 2009 at 8:00 PM   

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


For more info:  Fred Junod at ph. 248.391.3390 or email fpjunod@hotmail.com
 
Bill Barkeley - Speaker Series

Auburn Hills Campus - G-240

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 6:00 PM   

Bill Barkeley is one of 15,000 people in the U.S. and 100,000 in the world with Usher’s Syndrome (Type 2) the leading cause of deaf-blindness in the world. Bill recently climbed and reached Mount Kilimanjaro the tallest mountain in Africa (19.400 feet). Bill’s journey to Africa was a project to share an intensely personal and motivational story of inspiration, aspiration, hope and faith with others around the world. Bill is a sought after and dynamic motivational public speaker that travels the world sharing his life experiences as a deaf-blind person with schools, non-profits and corporations.


For more info:  Jess Newman at ph. 248.232.4290 or email jlnewman@oaklandcc.edu
 
Oakland Community College - Music Student Showcase - Under the Direction of Tom Dennis

Orchard Ridge Campus - Smith Theatre

Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM   

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


For more info:  Dr. Tom Dennis at ph. 248.522.3681 or email tadennis@oaklandcc.edu
 
Thornetta Davis & Her Blues Band - Down Home Blues

Auburn Hills Campus - F Building, rm. 123

Friday, December 11, 2009 at 7:30 PM   
Admission$14.00

The award winning blues singer is back in town and singing in the Hills (Auburn Hills that is). Thornetta Davis is known for her strong and sassy songs about love, life and just having fun.  Singer, songwriter and actress, Davis puts on a show that you don't want to miss.


For more info:  Jess Newman at ph. 248.232.4290 or email jlnewman@oaklandcc.edu
 
Orchard Lake Philharmonic Society Community Orchestra - Under the direction of Stephen Burian

Orchard Ridge Campus - Smith Theatre

Friday, December 11, 2009 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