Enjoy
the sounds of spring at three free musical events at Oakton Community
College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
On
Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m., Clearly Classical offers
an afternoon of performances by student quartets, trios, duets, and
soloists. Featured will be "My Flying Carpet," a guitar duet composed
by Michael Adamczyk, a member of Oakton's music faculty. This work
will be accompanied by an original video created by Adamczyk's son,
J. Walt, a California-based designer, filmmaker, and graphic artist
whose "Spontaneous Fantasia" technique utilizes the latest in animation
and interactive computer graphics.
The
award-winning Oakton Jazz Band, led by Carey Polacek, who has performed
throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe, hits the stage on Tuesday,
May 6, at 8 p.m. during Spring Finale. Renowned trumpet
player Rob Parton, who has played with the Chicago Symphony, Milwaukee
Symphony, Doc Severinsen, Tony Bennett, and Mel Torme, will take the
stage with the Oakton Jazz Band.
On
Wednesday, May 7, at 8 p.m., the Spring Choral Concert
at the Koehnline Museum of Art features classical, contemporary, and
original compositions performed by talented voice students.
For
more information, call the Oakton Box Office at 847-635-1900.