North Hennepin Community College Fall Concert Series Starts Dec. 4

Starting Monday, North Hennepin’s Fine Arts Theatre comes alive with music.

Classical, traditional and pop rock await concert-goers during North Hennepin Community College’s Fall Concert Series.

Student performers say they hope to connect with the audience.

“I really hope they take the messages of all the songs to heart, because they all kind of build off of each other and connect in sort of a way,” said Max Wagner, who’s part of the NHCC Vocal Ensemble.

“I hope they leave thinking, ‘wow,’ we were able to come together at a time when there is a lot of stress around the holidays, but coming together and just sharing some happiness,” said Zach Hansen, also of the NHCC Vocal Ensemble.

Members of the North Hennepin Community College Vocal Ensemble rehearse for the 2023 Fall Concert Series.

Here is the schedule of next week’s events:

NHCC Orchestra
Monday, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., FAC Theatre

The NHCC Symphony Orchestra presents “Curtain Up” for a return to the classics, featuring music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Schubert, Mascagni, Bizet, Dvorak, and Rossini. The event will also be available via live stream. 

NHCC Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., FAC Theatre

The NHCC Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble directed by David Mantini. Not since 2019 have both bands shared the same night and stage. In addition to other works, Concert Band will be preforming selections from the Little Mexican Suite by Nubia Jaime Donjuan as well as Colors in the Sky by Katahj Copley. Also on the program will be selections by Galante, Maslanka and others. The Jazz Ensemble will share pieces by Rob McConnell, Tom Kubis and Wycliff Gordon and vocals from Avri Blashak. Come on out and take a break from all the holiday music! The event will also be available via live stream. 

NHCC Vocal Ensembles Concert
Friday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p., FAC Theatre

North Hennepin Community College Choir, Chamber Singers, and Vocal Department directed by Gary Ruschman invite the community to “The Kids Are Alright.” This singing concert will explore childhood, coming of age, kid’s songs, even nursery rhymes, featuring choral favorites and popular songs by Sweet Honey in the Rock, Kansas, Pentatonix and Lin-Manuel Miranda. The event will also be available via live stream. 

All concerts are free admission and open to the public. 

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