Friday, October 11, 2013

Music on tap in second half of October




Grossmont Jazz Ensemble and Afro-Cuban Ensemble – Double Feature
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013  7:30PM – 9:30PM

Come join us for what promises to be an exciting evening of Jazz, displaying the many talents of our Grossmont Music Department students under the direction of John Reynolds and Derek Cannon.  The varied selection of music will span from Classic Jazz to the vibrant Afro-Cuban jazz, showcased in a venue that caters to the live jazz experience.  Dizzy’s Jazz Club offers an environment for the whole family to enjoy quality music without the bar scene or the distraction of TV’s.  Don’t miss it!

Dizzy’s Jazz
4275 Mission Bay Drive
Pacific Beach 92109
(in the showroom of San Diego Jet Ski Rentals)
(858) 270-7467
Admission (CASH ONLY):   $15 cover charge; $10 for students with I.D.
ALL AGES WELCOME

Tickets are available at the door on the evening of the event and will go on sale approximately one hour before show time.
Plenty of FREE parking in the front of the business.
Please visit the website “dizzysjazz.com” for additional directions to the location.


“Guitar Fantasy” Robert Wetzel, solo classical guitar
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013 – 8:00PM

Robert Wetzel, one of Grossmont College’s highly skilled guitar instructor’s, will bring you gorgeous classical compositions for guitar which are sure to delight the senses and warm the soul.

Cuyamaca College
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon
Performing Arts Theatre B-117
Admission at the door:
$10 general, $8 seniors, $5 students


“Tropical Sounds”  The Manny Cepeda Orchestra with guest Derek Cannon
Fundraiser for Grossmont College Music Scholarship program
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013 – 6:45PM

Come enjoy some of the most exciting music around and support our Music Scholarship program, which will receive 100 percent of all proceeds. Manny Cepeda and Derek Cannon, both superb Grossmont instructors,  bring their exceptional talents in the music of Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha and the like, and will surely make you want to get up and dance. We will be providing a dance floor, so bring your dancing shoes!  This event follows the sold out Culinary Event on this evening, but everyone is welcome to join us for only a $10 admission fee.

Grossmont College
8800 Grossmont College Dr. El Cajon, 92020
Griffin Gate – Building 60, Room 180A
$10 at the door (included in the $30 Culinary Package price)


“Reflections of Two Guitars in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean” Odeum Guitar Duo -- Fred Benedetti and Robert Wetzel, classical guitars
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 – 8:00PM

This acclaimed duo, both guitar instructors at Grossmont College, will bring a variety of sensational compositions from different periods and cultural influences.  Many years of this duo performing together will showcase their phenomenal abilities and expressive techniques working in tandem.

Grossmont College
8800 Grossmont College Dr. El Cajon, 92020
Building 26, Room 221
Admission at the door:
$10 general, $8 seniors, $5 students



Choral and Orchestral Mass:  Grossmont Symphony Orchestra and Grossmont Master Chorale
Special guests:   San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) and Grossmont Symphony Woodwind Quintet
Repertoire includes Berlioz’ Symphonie Triomphale et Funèbre, a ten year anniversary celebration of the July Revolution and rise to power of Louis-Philippe, and Anton Bruckner’s Mass No. 2 in E Minor, WAB 27, a hauntingly beautiful and majestic Mass.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 – 8:00PM   Performance 1
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church
7710 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA
Admission:  Free-Will Offering

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 – 2:00PM  Performance 2
All Saints Episcopal Church
625 Pennsylvania Ave, San Diego, CA
(6th and Pennsylvania Avenues, Hillcrest)
Admission:  Free-Will Offering

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