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LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts

LLCC Choir and Band to perform fall concerts

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Lincoln Land Community College Choir and Band invite the public to upcoming free concerts this fall on the main LLCC campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield.

As part of the college’s Lit Fest, the LLCC Band, under the direction of Jason Waddell, professor of music, will perform pieces from literary works like “Harry Potter,” “Hunger Games” and “Lord of the Rings.” The performance will take place on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

The LLCC Choir, directed by Dr. See Tsai Chan, adjunct instructor of music, will present, “Americana” on Friday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. Members will perform pieces from American jazz, musicals, folk, traditional hymns, gospel and works by American composers to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation.

The LLCC Band will perform a fall concert for the public on Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons.

LLCC Music will celebrate music students on Wednesday, Dec. 2, with an Intermediate Recital at 4 p.m. and an Honors Recital at 7 p.m. in Menard Hall, Room 2250.

Both LLCC’s Band and Choir also have upcoming performances in the community. The LLCC Band will perform in the chapel at Concordia Village on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. The LLCC Choir will perform at Grace Lutheran Church in Springfield on Friday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m.

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