Linn-Benton Community College

The LBCC Music Department will present its final music recital for the season, “American Pops,” featuring LBCC music faculty on Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in South Santiam Hall, room SSH-213, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. The performance will feature LBCC music faculty Jason Caffarella, tenor; Patty Gerig, soprano; Diana Hancock, piano; Diane Hawkins, flute; Alex Lancaster, piano; and James Reddan, tenor. Faculty will perform songs that have become representative of America, American Music and American composers. Works by Charles Ives, Native American flute pieces and musical theater including Sweeny Todd, Casbah, Annie Get Your Gun, Chess, and much more. There’s sure to be something for everyone. This fun, light-hearted performance will be a wonderful way to celebrate America and American music as we prepare for the upcoming holiday season including Memorial Day and July 4th! Tickets are $5 general admission, $3 for students and seniors and are available...

The LBCC Music Department will present its second music recital, “Dreams and Dances,” featuring LBCC music faculty and guest artists on Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in South Santiam Hall, room SSH-213, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. The recital will feature LBCC music faculty Diane Hawkins on flute and special guest Laura Zaerr on harp. Hawkins and Zaerr have been joining forces in performance for over 20 years with Hawkins on the C flute, alto flute, traverso, and Native American flute paired with Zaerr's expert skills on the harp. Hawkins and Zaerr's performances reflect both the power and beauty of music theory their energy and passion. The performance will feature Celtic Music, Popular Classical tunes, Original compositions, and more well known works by Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Tickets are $5 general admission, $3 for students and senior and are available at the door. Proceeds support student scholarships and the LBCC music program. The final recital for the year, “A...