SFA jazz bands present season's final concert

April 2005 Releases

April 20, 2005 – Sylvia Bierschenk

NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS - The Stephen F. Austin State University Swingin' Axes and Swingin' Aces jazz bands will present their final concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in Cole Concert Hall.

Under the direction of Deb Scott, SFA assistant professor of music, the Swingin' Aces will perform a variety of pieces, including "American Patrol," which was made famous by Glenn Miller's band. Gary Wurtz, SFA assistant professor of music, will be the featured trumpet soloist on "Speak Low" by Kurt Weill and Ogden Nash.

Wurtz will direct the Swingin' Axes in performing a variety of big band, swing and jazz numbers.

The concert is a joint presentation of the SFA College of Fine Arts and the Department of Music.

Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $2 for students. For tickets or more information, please visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407 or 888-240-ARTS.

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Members of the Stephen F. Austin State University Swingin' Axes, Irving sophomore Mark Perry and Euless senior Jason Ferrell, perform during a recent concert. The Swingin' Axes and Swingin' Aces will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in Cole Concert Hall.