January 12, 2015 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sarah Roy, Publicist – FSCJ Artist Series, sponsored by Chase saroy@fscj.edu or (904) 442-2933 www.artistseriesjax.org – The Official Website for Broadway in Jacksonville
MEDIA REMINDER * MEDIA REMINDER * MEDIA REMINDER FSCJ ARTIST SERIES, SPONSORED BY CHASE PRESENTS
THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
When: Where:
Details:
Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 7:00PM
Wilson Center for the Arts – FSCJ South Campus 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32246 Parking is always free at the Wilson Center.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought-after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world.
Nick Hilscher, the orchestra’s music director and vocalist, creates an atmosphere of richness as the band remains devoted to the Miller sound, interpreting such standards as “String of Pearls,” “Tuxedo Junction,” “Little Brown Jug,” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” Also joining The Glenn Miller Orchestra is female vocalist, Natalie Angst.
Tickets for The Glenn Miller Orchestra in Jacksonville are $39.00 and can be purchased at www.artistseriesjax.org, (904) 442-2929, and the FSCJ Artist Series Box Office between 10AM-5PM, Monday-Friday. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu.
The FSCJ Artist Series has been recognized by the State of Florida as a Major Cultural Institution and receives funding from the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council.
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