by Ruth Milne
Seventy-two years. That’s a long time — especially for an arts organization. But that’s just how long the Rapid City Concert Association has been putting on its annual concert series. This year’s lineup looks promising, bringing a variety of musical and arts performances — everything from Chinese acrobats to Big Band and swing music.
- Cantus — Monday, Sept. 21. An all-male vocal ensemble singing art songs, folk songs, and msuic ranging from spirituals to Sting.
- String Fever — Thursday, Oct. 1. A family of four world-class musicians with an original show featuring five and six stringed electric violins called violectras, a viola, and a cello.
- Boston Brass — Thursday, Nov. 19. Five-piece chamber brass performance ranging from exciting classical arrangements, to breakthrough vocal harmony, to burning jazz standards.
- New Shanghai Circus — Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. Troupe of highly acclaimed Chinese athletes present of Chinese circus acts dating back to harvest festivals of more than 2,000 years ago.
- Riders in the Sky — Wednesday, April 7, 2010. Grammy-winning Western music group present favorites by such legendary cowboy singers as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers.
- The Harry James Orchestra — Monday, April 26, 2010. Music from the golden age of swing by a band that has continued the tradition of the fine playing that first made it famous, now under the direction of Harry’s lead trumpet virtuoso, Fred Radke.
All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center theater. The concerts have open seating, so early arrival is advised.
Season memberships are still available for the six-concert series; cost is $60 adult, $25 student, and family packages at $70 and $130. Single-performance tickets cost $20 for adults, and $10 for students.
Go to www.rapidcityconcertassociation.com for more information.
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