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Friday, Nov. 1 Georgia College & State University’s annual Jazz Band concert will be at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Auditorium. This year’s theme, “Global Groove,” mixes a variety of cultures—from the United States, home of jazz, to the far reaches of Spain, Italy, Brazil and Japan. Although jazz is an American art form—originating in the African American communities of New Orleans—the rhythmic ragtime and blues has been embraced globally. A lively and upbeat program awaits with Dave Wolpe’s...

Faculty Recital“Crossover”Owen Lovell, pianoMonday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.Max Noah Recital Hall

Thursday, Oct. 24 Guest artist and dancer, Laura Towner, will perform at 7:30 p.m. during Georgia College & State University’s annual Wind Symphony concert in Russell Auditorium. This year’s theme, “Pillars,” contains classics ranging from the early 20th century to the year 2000—all considered ‘pillar’ mainstays in wind band music repertoire. Like the autumn—with its bright colors but impending hibernation—the music is mostly upbeat with folk melodies but also contains a little darkness...

Tuesday, Oct. 22 Harpsichord player Zheng Jennifer Huang guest stars in Georgia College & State University’s 7:30 p.m. “Bohemian to Baroque” concert with the GCSU Orchestra in Russell Auditorium. A harpsichord is a keyboard instrument similar to a piano. Its strings produce sound through vibrations created by plucking. Huang heads the department of fine arts at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. She will give a fiery performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Concerto...

Thursday, Oct. 10 Georgia College & State University presents “Music Department Showcase Recital” at 7:30 p.m. in Magnolia Ballroom at the Student Activities Center. This is a new, student-focused concert with plans to make it an annual event. It features undergraduate music majors and minors who want to challenge themselves to perform early in their college years. Singers, instrumentalists and small ensembles will stage art music from the United States, Spain and France. A reception...