Jazz ambassadors

Jazz ambassadors
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. -- The supply of tickets to the Tuesday performance by the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors in Miller Auditorium on the Slippery Rock University Campus has been exhausted; however, it is anticipated a limited number of last-minute seats will become available just before the 7 p.m. curtain. No further mail orders are being accepted.
"Like last year, this is a case in which we are very pleased to have 'sold out' the free tickets for a very exciting concert," said Deborah Baker, manager of university events, "but at the same time, we know some people who received tickets will be unable to use them at the last minute. Because of that, we have asked ticketholders to be in their seats by 6:50 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert, and we will make any unclaimed seats available to those who walk up." Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The 19-member band, under the direction of U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Laird, will offer patriotic big band, swing, contemporary jazz and Dixieland selections.
Family concerts
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Orchestra has announced its 2006-07 Family Series for children age 7 and older and their families. These concerts introduce young people to classical music performed by the orchestra with special guest artists.
Three pairs of family concerts will take place during the 2006-07 season: Nov. 11, Feb. 17 and May 5, 2007. Led by Cleveland Orchestra Assistant Conductors Andrew Grams and Jayce Ogren, these concerts will be presented at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with pre-concert activities beginning one hour before each performance.
The pre-concert activities include instrument discovery, where children can try various instruments; performances by musical ensembles and soloists; and hands-on craft projects.
Three-concert subscription packages are available now through the Severance Hall Subscription Office. Subscribers save up to 30 percent off the price of single tickets and are guaranteed the same reserved seats for all three concerts. Prices range from $27 to $51 for all three concerts. Full boxes (8 seats) are available for $432 for all three concerts. For more information or to order tickets, call (216) 231-1111 or 1-800-686-1141, or go to clevelandorchestra.com.
World music
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Westminster College will host a performance by One World Tribe at 7 p.m. Friday in Orr Auditorium.
Musicians and dancers from Jamaica, Kenya, West Africa and Puerto Rico will perform reggae, soul, hip hop, funk, Jazz, African pop, Latin and salsa songs. Kennedy Thompson, creator of this multicultural group, spent years selecting the players for One World Tribe. The goal of the group is to bring together musicians of various racial and ethnic backgrounds in order to break down social and racial barriers.
Twenty-three Campbell Memorial High School students spent two weeks attending seminars and rehearsals with One World Tribe and will join them in this production.