News Release

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February 24, 2006

Boise State University's Big Band to Play Six Shows in Southern Idaho

The Boise State University Big Band, under the direction of Brad Peters, will play six shows in southern Idaho on March 1-2. All of the shows are free, and a ticket to the annual Gene Harris Jazz Festival in Boise on April 6-9 will be given away at each of the evening performances.

The band will appear on March 1 at 10 a.m. at Jerome High School, 2:30 p.m. at Blackfoot High School and 7 p.m. at Highland High School in Pocatello (a joint concert with the Idaho State University Jazz Band). On March 2, the band will play at 9:30 a.m. at American Falls High School, 1 p.m. at Burley High School and 7:30 p.m. at the College of Southern Idaho (a joint concert with students from CSI).

The Boise State Big Band has entertained thousands of people during its tours of southeastern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The band promotes jazz, music education, the Gene Harris Jazz Festival and Boise State.

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Contact: Brad Peters, Music Department, (208) 426-3099, bpeters@boisestate.edu.
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu
Boise State’s Executive MBA program is limited to 35 participants. Visit http://emba.boisestate.edu  or call 426-4034 for more information.
 

Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.





 

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