Posted By CotoBl;ogzz
Rancho Santa Margarita,
CA--Tenor saxophonist Ben Schachter will perform with his trio bassist Leon
Boykins and drummer Matt Scarano on Monday, September 30th at 7:30 p.m.
in the McKinney Theatre.
Tickets are $10 general and $7 students/seniors. Call
the ticket office at 949-582-4656, Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4 pm or
order your tickets online at www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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Schacter is a powerful and
original saxophonist and composer. As a leader, he has six recordings on his
own label. He has performed and recorded in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. A
Philadelphia native, he has been cited in his hometown press as "Best
Jazz Artist" and "Best Saxophonist". Holding Degrees from
Berkeley School of Music and the New England Conservatory, Schachter has been
a passionate educator for many years.
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Jazz Studies at
Saddleback College emphasizes creativity through improvisation and ensemble
performance. Focusing on the historical, theoretical, and intuitive aspects of
this American music, Director of Jazz Studies Joey Sellers and an outstanding
cadre of nationally-recognized musicians comprise the jazz faculty. Curricula
include Improvisation, Jazz Composition and Arranging, Jazz History Syllabus, Jazz History Audio, Jazz History
Podcast, Jazz Piano, Saddleback Big Band, Jazz Lab Ensemble, and
Combos. Students in Jazz Studies at Saddleback College have
transferred to prestigious institutions including University of Southern
California, New School for Social Research in New York, Eastman School of
Music, Berkeley School of Music, Cal State Northridge, UCLA, Cal State
Fullerton, University of California at San Diego, and other regional
institutions. Some of our alumni have gone on to play professionally with
Frank Zappa, Diana Ross, and other high-profile artists and organizations.
Saddleback College is
located at 28000 Marguerite
Pkwy in Mission Viejo, just east of Interstate 5 at the Avery
Parkway exit. Parking is available in Lot 12. Take Avery Parkway to
Marguerite Parkway turn left to the third traffic light, which is Saddleback’s
Marguerite entrance. Turn right into the campus and take the second left to
“Theatre Circle,” turning right into Lot 12.
Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback
College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south
Orange County community. Having served more than 500,000 students since
1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to
help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For
more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu
and for Fine Arts information, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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