September 13, 2004

Music at Mesa Presents: The Faculty Gala Concert
A benefit concert for the Guest Artist Recital Series featuring the MSC Music Faculty

A benefit concert for the Guest Artist Recital Series Music at Mesa will present the music faculty in concert during the Faculty Gala Concert, a benefit concert for the Guest Artist Series, on Friday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall of the Moss Performing Arts Center.

The Guest Artist Recital Series is a yearly concert series in which five nationally and internationally renowned artists are invited to perform for the Grand Valley community. During their stay in Grand Junction, these artists also instruct Mesa State music students on a variety of topics designed to enrich the students' education and musical abilities.

All of the full-time music faculty, as well as a number of the adjunct and part-time faculty, will participate in this event. including pianist Michael Baron, violinist Carlos Elías, tenor Jack Delmore and cellist Tyme Mientka. They will perform the works of Mozart, Smetana, Vivaldi, Rachmaninoff, Britten, Hovanes, and Miki.

A catered gala will follow the performance. Individual tickets, which are $8/adults, $5/seniors and $3/students, are available in advance or at the door. Season tickets are also available for a deep discount. The box office opens 45 minutes before each performance and all seating is general admission. For more information, please call 970.248.1822.

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