Linn-Benton Community College

The Linn-Benton Community College choirs will perform “A World in Harmony” Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the LBCC Russell Tripp Performance Center , Takena Hall, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Conducted by LBCC director of choral activities, James Reddan, the performance includes the Concert Choir, Re-Choired Element Chamber Choir, Women’s Ensemble, and the a cappella groups Blue Light Special and The Sirens. Diana Hancock will accompany on piano.  The concert also features more than 150 musicians in one of the largest collaborations between singers and instrumentalists at LBCC including brass orchestra, percussion, string quartet and piano. “There is truly something for everybody,” said Reddan. “We certainly hope you will join us in welcoming the seasons and celebration!”
 In addition, the LBCC choirs just released their second CD, Ear Candy, which will be available for purchase at the concert, and at the college Bookstore and Gracewinds Music in Corvallis. The Chamber Cho...

The Linn-Benton Community College Music Department will release their internationally ranked choir's second CD, “Ear Candy,” a compilation of a cappella music from classical to pop. “Ear Candy” features the voices of the LBCC Re-Choired Element Chamber Choir, men’s a cappella ensemble Blue Light Special, and the women’s a cappella ensemble The Sirens.  The CD features an eclectic collection of works performed by the ensembles from Whitacre's Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine; Clausen's Prayer; Shank's When David Heard; to Price Tag, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Somebody I Used to Know, Apologize, and more.  All of the music on “Ear Candy” is a cappella, a wonderful collection of choral and popular music that truly demonstrates the spirit of the choral art and majesty of the voice. CD’s are $20, with proceeds benefiting the LBCC Music Department . Purchase online at www.linnbenton.edu/go/tickets , at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis, or at the LBCC Bookstore, Albany camp...