All concerts are in the theater of the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building.

Admission: $13 general admission; $8 seniors; $5 with SCC student I.D.

The Concert Artist Series is sponsored by Emerson and Commerce Bank.

 CHICAGO SINFONIETTA

3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7

For 21 seasons, the Chicago Sinfonietta has enriched the cultural, educational, and social quality of life in Chicago while gaining significant recognition on the national and international stage. The orchestra performs in Chicago’s renowned Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, is the official orchestra of The Joffrey Ballet, and has been the orchestra in residence at Dominican University in River Forest since 1987. Chicago Sinfonietta musicians truly represent the city’s rich cultural landscape, and continue to fulfill the orchestra’s mission of Musical Excellence Through Diversity.

 EQUINOX CHAMBER PLAYERS

3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26

Founded in 1999, the Equinox Chamber Players ensemble is one of St. Louis’ most dynamic performing chamber groups. Their multicultural music crosses international boundaries while bridging the gap between classical music and storytelling.  Equinox celebrates community life with commissioned works inspired by environmental surroundings, historical and present-day culture, and everyday heroes.  With a unified goal of both educating and entertaining, Equinox is committed to bringing this music into the community concert halls, schools, senior centers, and other living and educational centers.

 CATHY BARTON AND DAVE PARA

3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25

Cathy Barton and Dave Para have created dynamic performances for 25 years and are acclaimed for their variety and expertise in vocal and instrumental music. They have celebrated the musical traditions and folklife of Missouri and the Ozarks in festivals, clubs, concert halls, schools, and studios across the United States and Europe. Dave and Cathy play several stringed instruments, as well as “found” instruments like bones, spoons, mouthbow, and leaves. Their concerts present a range of music from the lively dance tunes they have collected in their home region and old ballads to new songs.

 KATHY KOSINS

3 p.m. Sunday, April 5

Kathy Kosins, according to a review in the Chicago Tribune, has one of “the most alluring voices in jazz.”  Kosins, a Detroit native, was the winner of the 2001 Michigan Council of the Arts/Artserve Michigan Jazz Composers Award and is a six-time ASCAP award-winning songwriter.  She is known for her eclectic musical palette, and is supported by a stellar cast of instrumental talents including pianist/arranger Aaron Goldberg, bassist Reuben Rogers, drummer Eric Harland, guitarist Peter Bernstein, flugelhornist Jeremy Pelt, and multi-instrumentalist John Ellis.

 QUARTET SERAPHIN

10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16
10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4
1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5
10 a.m. Thursday, April 2

The Music Department sponsors community outreach and other education programs, such as a concert series for young people featuring the Quartet Seraphin. To enroll your elementary or middle school music class, call Jeanine Spence at 636-922-8050.

Supporting Creative Pursuits

The St. Charles Community College Foundation is proud to team up with Emerson to provide this year’s Concert Artist Series. It is quite a line-up and we hope you enjoy it!  The Foundation’s vision is to transform lives and strengthen communities. In addition to funding these types of community programs, the SCC Foundation provides scholarships, equipment,  and program support. For more information about how you can donate time, talents, or resources, go to www.stchas.edu/foundation or call 636-922-8472.