The Greater Texoma Jazz Ensemble, directed by Austin College emeritus faculty Dr. Ricky Duhaime, will continue its Spring Jazz Concert Series with performances at area venues in April. All concerts are free and open to the public.
April 14 – Pottsboro High School Auditorium, Pottsboro, 7:30 p.m.
April 21 – Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church, Sherman, 7:30 p.m.
April 28 – Grayson County College Cruce Stark Auditorium, Denison, 7:30 p.m.
This season’s concerts will include styles ranging from classic swing and ballads to contemporary Latin music and modern fusion. The concerts will feature jazz soloists including alto and soprano saxist Andy Wright, tenor saxists Chris Dickson and Sydney White, trumpetist Doug Hansen, guitarist Drake Goodrich, pianist Carson Cook, and bassist Greg Hendrix.
The Greater Texoma Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Ricky Duhaime, is comprised of students, faculty, and community members from across Northeastern Texas and Southeastern Oklahoma.
For additional information, contact the Music Department at Austin College: 903.813.2464.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 44 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.
