LMC showcases talent, presents workshops with virtual Music and Theatre Weeks
While the pandemic has prevented Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv's Visual & Performing Arts Department from physically taking the stage, students and faculty in the music and theatre programs continue to bustle with creative ways to explore their crafts.Ìý
A culmination of that work, along with a series of panels and workshops with professional musicians, actors and directors, is presented virtually during LMC's Music Week, April 12-18, and LMC's Theatre Week, April 19-25. Events, which take place at 7 p.m. each night via Zoom, include student performances as well as interactive presentations from professionals such as composer and conductor BrianÌýBalmages, singer-songwriter Phoebe Ryan, director Jonathan Berry, and actor and Benton Harbor native Ernie Hudson.Ìý
"This is a chance to showcase the work that our students have been doing all year, as well as give future students and the community a peek behind the curtain at what our programs are all about," LMC's Visual & Performing Arts Department Chair Kris Zook said.Ìý
All events are free and open to the public.Ìý
LMC’s Music WeekÌý
- BrianÌýBalmagesÌý
7 p.m.ÌýMonday,ÌýApril 12ÌýÌý
This session is an interactive talkback withÌýaward-winning composer and conductorÌýBrianÌýBalmages,Ìýwhose music has been performedÌýworldwide, including world premieres at renownedÌývenues such asÌýCarnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and MeyerhoffÌýSymphony Hall.ÌýÌý - MeetÌýTheÌýTechies
7 p.m.ÌýTuesday,ÌýApril 13Ìý
MembersÌýof the sound, lightingÌýandÌýrunning crewÌýforÌýartistsÌýsuch asÌýArianna Grande, U2, Cher, The Jonas Brothers, Bruce Springsteen and moreÌýdiscussÌýtheir experiences and journeys in the arts.Ìý - Phoebe Ryan
7 p.m.ÌýWednesday,ÌýApril 14Ìý
This session is an interactive talkback with singer-songwriterÌýPhoebe Ryan, who signed with Columbia Records in 2015Ìý–Ìýthe same year she released her debut EP, “Mine.â€ÌýAs a songwriter, she has written for artists such as Britney Spears, Oh Honey, Zara Larsson, Melanie Martinez, and Bea Miller.Ìý - Careers in Music
7 p.m.ÌýThursday,ÌýApril 15Ìý
JoinÌýLMC music faculty members Rob Lunn and Kris Zook in an open discussion of music careersÌýbeyond performing and teaching as well asÌýtheir earning potential, necessaryÌýtraining,Ìýand more.ÌýThis session is designed for high school or college students and parents of students interested in a music career.Ìý - Rock/Pop Band & New Music ConcertÌý
7 p.m.ÌýFriday,ÌýApril 16
LMC Rocks! Tune in for a virtual concert of classic to contemporary music from the rock and pop genres performed by our students underÌýthe direction of Donald Savoie,ÌýandÌýoriginal works from LMC’s recording studio, created by our Music Production Technology students.Ìý - Jazz Band & Tailwinds Concert
7 p.m.ÌýSaturday,ÌýApril 17Ìý
Our Jazz Band and students from our wind ensemble, the Tailwinds, present their work in both ensemble and solo selections. ThisÌýproduction is under the direction of Rob Lunn and Danny Lopez. - Choir & Vocal Music ConcertÌý
7 p.m.ÌýSunday,ÌýAprilÌý18Ìý
Join us for a virtual showcase of vocal solos and ensembles that span various styles and genres, from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Billy Joel. The LMC Concert Choir and SoundWaves are under the direction of Kris Zook.Ìý
LMC’s Theatre WeekÌý
- Professional Actors Panel
7 p.m.ÌýMonday,ÌýApril 19Ìý
Professional theatre actorsÌýCaroline Neff, Cruz Gonzalez-CadelÌýand moreÌýwill talk about their experiencesÌýas performers,Ìýshare tipsÌýonÌýhow to “make it†as an actor, and answer questions.Ìý - Performance Workshop
7 p.m.ÌýTuesday, April 20
Learn performance techniques from professional director and acting teacherÌýJonathan BerryÌýin this crash courseÌýworkshop, followed by a Q&A about his workÌýat Steppenwolf andÌýtheÌýChicago theater community.Ìý - Professional Playwrights PanelÌý
7 p.m.ÌýWednesday, April 21
Learn what it takes to create a compelling script from award-winning industry professionals LisaÌýD'Amour, Terry Guest, Michael Herman and Olivia Lilley. Additional topics include how to get your script produced, work with directors and actors, and copyright a work.Ìý - Ernie HudsonÌý
7 p.m.ÌýThursday, April 22Ìý
JoinÌýactor andÌýBenton Harbor native Ernie Hudson,Ìýperhaps best known for his role as Winston inÌýthe original “Ghostbusters†franchise,Ìýwho will talkÌýabout his long andÌýstoriedÌýcareer.ÌýÌý - Digital Theatre Short PlaysÌý
7 p.m.ÌýFriday,ÌýApril 23,ÌýSaturday, AprilÌý24 andÌýSunday, AprilÌý25ÌýÌý
Throughout the academic year, students and community members in the LMC Theatre Program have collaborated with professional playwrights Terry Guest, Michael Herman, and Olivia Lilley to devise new theatre works. Three original digital short plays, For Those Who Can StandÌýInÌýCrowds Again by Herman; Monsters, Ghosts, or Kings by Guest; and Memorial by Lilley, will be streamed. After each viewing, cast, crew, directors and audience can share their thoughts and convene for talkbacks via Zoom.Ìý
To registerÌýfor individual events or for more informationÌýabout LMC’s Music and Theatre Weeks, visitÌýlakemichigancollege.edu/perf-arts. For questions, email Mindy McCaffrey atÌýmmccaffrey@lakemichigancollege.edu.Ìý
