Performance by Daytona State’s Symphonic Band draws from classic western and adventure movies

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 29, 2014) – Music from classic western and adventure movies takes center stage Thursday, May 8, at the News-Journal Center with an evening performance by the Daytona State College Symphonic Band.

Featuring arrangements from the motion pictures Silverado and Indiana Jones, the 65-member band will be conducted by Doug Peterson, senior professor/chair, Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art. In addition, student soloist Kevin Bogdan will join the band to perform Oblivion, a sensuous piece of music from Argentine tango composer Astor Piazzolla.

The evening’s performance in the Davidson Theater is preceded by the free, public Spring Open House for prospective students and families, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the college’s News-Journal Center at 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach.

Admission to the performance is free to Daytona State faculty and staff and to Daytona State, Bethune-Cookman University and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University students, as well as Volusia and Flagler county students; all others $8 per person or $15 for two. Tickets are available at the News-Journal Center Box Office, Wednesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., or online at www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.

Group rates are available when purchasing 10 or more tickets for any performance (some restrictions apply); for additional information contact the Box Office, (386) 226-1927.

The performing arts programs at Daytona State prepare students for futures in music, drama and dance, while also providing entertainment opportunities for the community through a variety of events produced each semester. Proceeds from tickets are used to support the Performing Arts Scholarship program at Daytona State. For additional information visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.

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