“The Big Broadcast” returns ! Save the date: Sunday, March 4, 2012.
The Jazz Ensembles of Mount Holyoke College, under the direction of Mark Gionfriddo, perform the 7th edition of “The Big Broadcast”, a recreation of a live 1940’s radio program complete with swing, pop standards of the day, and commercials. Brian Lapis, meterologist at WWLP-TV22, returns for the 5th year as emcee “Fred Kelley”. Two performances, SUN March 4, 2PM and 7PM at Chapin Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA. Tickets on sale 2/01/12 at Northampton Box-Office, Odyssey Book Shop, and Student Programs Office at Mount Holyoke.
For the record: Mount Holyoke College’s music program is a somewhat new client. I’ve produced a series of special events at Chapin Auditorium on campus.during my WFCR days. When Garrison Keillor came to town to try out a one-man show he was considering for a tour, he needed a pianist on short notice who could sight read. Mount Holyoke recommended Mark Gionfriddo, and Mark and Garrison were a perfect fit. When I produced a live broadcast of the NPR quiz Show “Says You!” at Mount Holyoke, Mark’s student ensembles provided the music for the shows.
It will be great to work with Mark and the good people at Chapin Auditorium again.
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