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Welcome to Sonoma State University's 2008 Green Music Festival!
We are thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of outstanding local artists - top notch jazz, remarkable vocalists, brilliant choral singers, chamber artists, world music and, for good measure, a California political treasure. You won't want to miss a single event in 2008!
Once again we celebrate with you the construction of the new Donald & Maureen Green Music Center and anticipate with great enthusiasm the prospect of bringing you these dynamic festival programs in the exquisite surroundings of our new Center! For more information about how you can help make the ultimate dream our new reality, contact the SSU Development Office at 707-664-2712.
We look forward to seeing you this summer!
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Orient Express Gypsy Band
Friday, July 11 |
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Romance and Adventure on the trail of the Gypsies. Music that is romantic, exciting and unusual. You will be amazed by the virtuosity and dexterity required by this music and delivered by these musicians.
Miriam Peretz is an internationally-recognized ethnic dancer who brings beauty, grace, agility and historical veracity to the stage. SHe will be performing Indian, Roma, Turkish and Egyptian Dances with Orient Express.
7:30pm in Evert B. Person Theater
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The Jackie Ryan Trio
Saturday, July 12 |
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#1 Vocal Jazz CD nationwide! Jackie Ryan is a world-class talent with a magnetic stage presence. She has been blessed with a three and a half octave vocal range and performed with jazz greats around the globe. "Extravagantly gifted", The Boston Globe; "Extraordinary is the word...Jazz singing at its very best," Los Angeles Times.
7:30pm in Warren Auditorium
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Clerestory
Sunday, July 13 |
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Come and see this incredibly talented choir perform a celebration of the natural world and the wild and beautiful things that inhabit it. The concert will feature works by Benjamin Britten, Josquin Desprez, Ralph Vaughan, Williams Paul Hindemith and many more, all highlighting the simple natural pleasures we take for granted.
4pm in Evert B. Person Theater
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An Evening with Willie Brown
Tuesday, July 15 |
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Willie Brown, Two-term Mayor of San Francisco, legendary Speaker of the California State Assembly, and widely regarded as the most influential African-American politician of the late twentieth century, has been at the center of California politics, government, and civic life for an astonishing four decades. From civil rights to education reform, tax policy, economic development, health care, international trade, domestic partnerships, and affirmative action, he's left his imprimatur on every aspect of politics and public policy in the Golden State.
Willie Brown speaks of his life and our times in Basic Brown.
7:30pm in Evert B. Person Theater
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Pacific Mozart Ensemble - Directed by Lynne Morrow
Wednesday, July 16 |
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The Grammy nominated choir will be joining the Green Music Festival for a second year with a jazz and pop and cabaret program that is not to be missed. The ensemble will be performing pieces from The Beatles, Duke Ellington, Jerome Kern, Kurt Weill, The Dixie Chicks, and Tom Waits - just to name a few.
7:30pm in Evert B. Person Theater
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Larry Vuckovich Jazz Band
Friday, July 18 |
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His current CD, High Wall: Real Life Film Noir features his swinging East Coast Hard Bop Trio. Born in Montenegro in the Balkans, he is a pioneer in world music jazz fusion. Larry Vuckovich and his band - Noel Jewkes, Buca Necak, Akira Tana and Hector Lugo- will surely deliver an exciting program at this year's Green Music Festival.
7:30pm in Warren Auditorium
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Wesla Whitfield
Saturday, July 19 |
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Wesla Whitfield inhabits that indeterminate zone where jazz and cabaret meet. At this year's festival, she will breathe new life into that exquisite body of Broadway tunes, movie songs and Hit Parade numbers known collectively as the Great American Songbook. Joining her onstage will be pianist/arranger Mike Greensill.
7:30pm in Warren Auditorium
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Quartet San Francisco
Sunday, July 20 |
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Grammy nominated for their last two releases in 2006 and 2007, QSF redefines the sound of chamber music. At this year's Green Music Festival, they will be playing selections from both Latigo and Whirled Chamber Music - including pieces by Leonard Bernstein, Dave Brubeck and Chick Corea.
4pm in Evert B. Person Theater
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Reserved Single Tickets to Each Event Are:
$24 Adult $18 Seniors (65 or older) $12 Youth (5-17)
or Choose any 4 performances for $80!
To Order tickets:
By Phone: Toll Free, 1-877-SSU FEST (1-877-778-3378)
Online: www.cityboxoffice.com
In Person: City Box Office, 180 Redwood St. Suite 100
San Francisco, CA
Group Sales: 415-346-7805 Linda Graham Groups Sales
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