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Featuring special guest artist John Sampen, saxophone, distinguished artist professor at Bowling Green State University.

Featuring the music of Georgia State School of Music professor Robert Scott Thompson.

Johnny Mercer was born in Savannah in 1909 and grew up listening to gospel, jazz and African-American folk music. He stole away to New York in the 1920s, where he launched his musical career. He enjoyed success as a lyricist, vocalist and record executive. He is credited with writing the lyrics to over 1,700 songs, with 100 hits and four Academy Award-winning songs. Join us for this special Centennial Celebration event!

The Georgia State University School of Music presents its 12th annual Gala Holiday Family Concert featuring over 200 student and faculty musicians as part of a university-wide celebration of the season.

The Georgia State University School of Music presents its 12th annual Gala Holiday Family Concert featuring over 200 student and faculty musicians as part of a university-wide celebration of the season.

Tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi is an internationally recognized jazz performer, composer, author and educator. Bergonzi has performed throughout the world at all the major jazz festivals and jazz venues, with his own ensembles as well as with numerous jazz greats. His music is renowned for its innovation, mastery and integrity. His discography includes more than 60 recordings and he has 60 recorded song titles registered with ASCAP. The 20-piece University Jazz Band, founded over 30 years ago and currently led by Gordon Vernick, has previously backed such notables as Jon Faddis, Nicholas Payton, Kenny Garrett, Slide Hampton, David Sanchez, Joe Lovano, and Jimmy Heath.

The world's most popular opera features one unforgettable melody after another. The strong-willed gypsy, Carmen, is intertwined in a passionate triangle between herself, a jealous corporal and a swaggering toreador - resulting in explosive tragedy. You won't want to miss Bizet's fiery exploration of obsessive love.

The world's most popular opera features one unforgettable melody after another. The strong-willed gypsy, Carmen, is intertwined in a passionate triangle between herself, a jealous corporal and a swaggering toreador - resulting in explosive tragedy. You won't want to miss Bizet's fiery exploration of obsessive love.

The world's most popular opera features one unforgettable melody after another. The strong-willed gypsy, Carmen, is intertwined in a passionate triangle between herself, a jealous corporal and a swaggering toreador - resulting in explosive tragedy. You won't want to miss Bizet's fiery exploration of obsessive love.

The world's most popular opera features one unforgettable melody after another. The strong-willed gypsy, Carmen, is intertwined in a passionate triangle between herself, a jealous corporal and a swaggering toreador - resulting in explosive tragedy. You won't want to miss Bizet's fiery exploration of obsessive love.