November 11, 2003

BOISE STATE FAMILY HOLIDAY CONCERT FEATURES FESTIVE MUSIC

The whole family will enjoy holiday music, sing-along carols and a visit from Santa Claus at the Boise State University Family Holiday Concert from 7:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in the Morrison Center Main Hall.

The University Orchestra will once again perform highlights from "The Nutcracker" by Tchaikovsky. The piece was a huge hit the last time it was performed in 1997. The set includes several ballet favorites, including the "March," "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies," "Trepak," "Arabian Dance," Chinese Dance," "Dance of the Reed Pipes," and "Waltz of the Flowers."

Other concert highlights include:

® a faculty brass quintet — Marcellus Brown (trumpet), Michael Fischer (tuba), David Mathie (trombone), Brad Peters (trumpet) and David Saunders (horn);

® the Kiwanis Boys Choir, made up of 50 local youth;

® the University Orchestra, 170-voice University Singers and Meistersingers performing "Benedicite" by Ralph Vaughn Williams, with Laura Rushing-Raynes as soprano soloist;

® a trombone choir and percussion ensemble;

® and a visit from Santa with candy canes for the kids.

General admission tickets are $1 for students, $4 for seniors and $6 for adults, available at Select-a-Seat, 426-1110 or 426-1494, or at www.idahotickets.com. Boise State students, faculty and staff can get free tickets at the Student Union information desk.

Now in its 70th year, the concert is a tradition of the Boise State music department and the Treasure Valley. Parking is free. For more information, call 426-3980.

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Craig Purdy 
Orchestra Director 
426-3360

Giselle Wyers 
Choral Director
426-2400

Pat Pyke
communications and marketing
426-1987