May 2, 1996Release No. 402
Contact: Phyllis Graber Jensen
207-786-6330 (office)
207-784-6240 (home)


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS TO PERFORM AT BATES

LEWISTON, Maine -- Two groups of Edward Little High School student musicians will perform a concert at Bates College on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. The public is invited to attend free of charge.

"No More Sequins," a newly-formed jazz/pop a cappella group under the direction of Kathleen Fuller-Cutler, features 17 male and female vocalists and will perform music of the 1950s through the '90s, including compositions by John Lennon, the Manhattan Transfer and Tennessee Ernie Ford.

The Instrumental Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of M. Shane Davis, specializes in "big band music" and will perform a variety of selections including "Jive at Five" by Count Basie.

For additional information, call the Olin Arts Center at 786-6135.

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