Press Release
 San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95207 |
Media Advisory For More Information Contact: Dr. Bruce Southard Delta College Choral Director (209) 954-5255 bsouthard@deltacollege.edu http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/music/ |
For Immediate Release
11/24/2015
Delta College Choral Ensembles Present: |
(Stockton, CA) The San Joaquin Delta College Choirs and Guitar Ensemble present Fiesta Barroca: A celebration of music from the Mexican Baroque and California Mission eras, Tuesday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Atherton Auditorium. This entertaining concert program will feature chant to dance music from the 16th century, to present day with works by Sumaya, Padilla, Franco, Zespedes, Sancho, Fernandez, and more!
The program opens with the earliest known polyphonic music to come from the new world, Hanacpachap Cussicuinin. The song comes from Peru and captures the essence of the indigenous influences upon western musical traditions. Throughout the concert, the listener will hear both traditional western European musical styles and music that has been influenced by various native cultures.
The Delta Guitar Ensemble will present Spanish and Brazilian styles by Kindle and Granados. Delta students will be featured on solo cantatas, with numerous student soloists appearing throughout the program. The concert closes with the rousing Villancico, Convidando esta la Noche, by Mexican born composer, Juan Garcia de Zespedes (1619-1678).
Performers:
Delta Concert Choir; Delta Singers; Delta Guitar Ensemble.
Directors:
Dr. Bruce Southard, Choral Ensembles; Mr. Travis Silvers, Guitar Ensemble; Mr. Matthew Baer, Accompanist.
Please join us for this entertaining and educational musical program! Tickets are $8.00 for adults; $5.00 for students and seniors. Children under 12 are free with an admission ticket.
Delta College Box Office
209-954-5110
Online: http://bit.ly/DCA-BoxOffice
Your Music Education starts at Delta College!
http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/music/
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