FCC Big Band

FRIDAY, MAY 3 • 7:30 PM

Join the FCC Big Band for a swinging toe-tapping concert concert featuring classic favorites, and traditional masterpieces. Led by Howard Burns, the music is brought to life by the dynamic performances of our FCC Big Band musicians. Get ready to experience a variety of fun, engaging music with family and friends by saving your seat today!

ABOUT HOWARD BURNS

American jazz musician, educator and director of the FCC Jazz Ensemble, plays saxophone, flute, clarinet and drums. Burns attended Howard University, earning a Bachelor of Music degree, and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, Belgium, where he earned his master’s degree. A member of the Blackbyrds and the Midnight Movers, he also performed with Clark Terry, Frank Foster, Frank Wess, Joe Wilder, Butch Ballard, Buddy Catlett, Benny Powell, Hank Jones, John Handy, Curtis Fuller, Charles Davis, Lou Donaldson, The Four Tops, and The Temptations. The Howard Burns Quartet has been together for 20 years. He has appeared on five compact discs featuring the well-known jazz percussionist Kevin Yost.

TICKET INFORMATION

• Tickets to attend this special event are free of charge. Click the registration button above to reserve your seat.

• A $5.00 tax-deductible donation to the FCC Music Program is suggested. When clicking the link, a new window will open, please select "Other" and type "Music Program" in the "Designation" field.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or wish to learn more about the music program at FCC, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Dr. Mike Gersten, Program Manager
Frederick Community College Music Program
[email protected] • 301-846-2566 • frederick.edu/music

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