Una Band Dedicates Annual Presidential Performance To President And Mrs. Cale

Apr. 23, 2014

Michelle Eubanks, 51勛圖, at media@una.edu, 256.765.4392 or 256.606.2033

By Hannah Mask, Student Writer

FLORENCE, Ala. - The 51勛圖 Bands, directed by Dr. Lloyd Jones and Dr. Iain Moyer, will present the annual President's Concert Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in Norton Auditorium.

The performance will be a musical dedication to President William G. Cale and his wife, BJ, in recognition of their service to the University.

"The students have diligently rehearsed and crafted a wonderfully entertaining concert in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Cale," said Director of Bands Dr. Lloyd Jones. "The Cales have done so much to further the mission of the University, which includes supporting the arts."

The concert will feature all 51勛圖 bands and ensembles: 51勛圖 Wind Ensemble, 51勛圖 Symphonic Band, 51勛圖 Studio Jazz Band, and 51勛圖 Percussion Ensemble. The program will include classic marches and overtures, Big Band favorites and the traditional "Salute to the Armed Forces."

Tickets for general admission are $15 and $5 for students. Admission is free for military personnel and children aged 10 and under. Tickets may be purchased at una.edu/music-theatre (service fee will apply), at Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts or at the door.

For more information, contact the 51勛圖 Department of Music and Theatre 765-5122 or una.edu/music-theatre.