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Nov. 25 - Dec. 8, 2013

LCC Performing Arts

SYNC sells out in Dart

Amber Glomb Freelance Writer Deaf, hearing and hard of hearing people flooded Dart Auditorium for the sold out production of SYNC Nov. 16. SYNC, formerly known as Star Search, was hosted by LCCs Sign Language Interpreter Program. Dorretta Fowler, the director of SYNC, explained the name change was a collective decision. Star Search is an old TV show that relates to a talent contest, Fowler said. (We needed a name) that would match this performance because its very unique. We collectively decided that SYNC would be a better name because its short for synchronization. We synchronize two cultures, two languages, and we do it simultaneously. The cast performed 20 songs in American Sign Language (ASL). The songs of SYNC included Big Bang Theory, Born This Way, RadioActive, Some Nights, Taylor The Latte Boy, Can You Feel the Love Tonight?, Parents Just Dont Understand, Man!, I Feel Like a Woman, We Are Never Getting Back Together

Experimental Music Ensemble

Tuesday, Dec.3, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Cesar Potes & Ty Forquer Free Dart Auditorium Friday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Jon Gewirtz Free Dart Auditorium Shakespeare Studio Friday & Saturday, Dec. 6-7, 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. Directed by Mary Job $5/10 donation Black Box Theatre

The LCC Jazz Band

As You Like It

The Percussion Ensemble/The LCC Concert Choir/Vocal Pop & Jazz Ensemble
Sunday, Dec. 8, 3 p.m. The Percussion Ensemble Directed by Beth Lewis The LCC Concert Choir Directed by Lydia Erickson The LCC Vocal Pop & Jazz Ensemble Directed by Kelly Stuible Free Dart Auditorium

Photo by Suzanna Powers

Cast members from SYNC, an LCC Sign Language Interpreter Program production, perform and sign Radio-Active by Imagine Dragons in Dart Auditorium Nov. 16.

Musical Theatre Showcase

Monday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Connie Curran-Oesterle A showcase of the fall Musical Theatre Performance class Free Black Box Theatre

and more. LCC alumnus Joe Brewer has been in multiple SYNC productions. He said he believed this years performance was especially magical. It was awesomesauce, Brewer said. There was lots of cheer, lots of laughter. Knowing what the audience was seeing was just magical They were able to connect with the performers in a way they had never been able to do before.

Fowler explained due to the largest amount of audience participation they have ever experienced and the hard work that was put into the show, this was one of the best shows they have ever had. I think the performers grew from it, Fowler said. We had such talented and hard-working performers that were willing to not only visually show and express the music, but be able to interpret that into English for the deaf

and hard of hearing in our audience It was just awesome, it was the best. First-time performer Alicia Karbowski said the show was phenomenal. I think it gets better every year, Karbowski said. I felt on fire and so excited. The adrenaline was just pumping. I dont feel that very often especially this time in the semester. I needed this and I think everyone needed to come out and experience this.

Students pieces to be performed live Dec. 3

Sarah Spohn A&E Editor LCCs Experimental Music Ensemble is scheduled to perform Tuesday, Dec. 3 in Dart Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The Experimental Music Ensemble is like a musical laboratory where students can try new things without risk of failure, said Ty Forquer, co-director of the Experimental Music Ensemble. We explore the outer edges of music and push students out of their comfort zones. Thinking outside of the box and student input is encouraged. Two of the pieces to be performed by the student ensemble are written by fellow classmates. LCC student Ashilee Roberts has been playing the viola for 14 years, and she taught herself piano, guitar, percussion and other instruments. Approached at the beginning of the semester by Potes, Roberts began writing her piece using music production software in LCCs music lab, and then translated it to sheet music. I was excited to compose a piece for multiple instruments and get to hear it performed with real instruments live! Roberts said. I couldnt turn that opportunity down. This Experimental Ensemble is just that an experiment, giving life to ideas, new concepts and original work. Ty and Cesar encourage artistic freedom in the classroom and help students bring their ideas to a reality, Roberts said. Multiple students compose pieces for the class; it teaches us what its like to actually see your musical ideas in reality. LCC music major Michael Steibel also wrote a piece for the ensemble. Steibel said he had a general idea of making something simple, light and fun. Its called A Toy Story, Steibel said. I wrote it on the ukulele, (and) came up with the title before I knew what the concept was. I gave it to Cesar and he wrote it for everybody arranged it for the whole ensemble. All students, staff, faculty and music lovers are invited to attend.

Concert etiquette: Sir, put your phone down

You just spent the last 45 minutes outside in a single file line, waiting for the doors to open. Im not talking crazy Black Friday shopping madness. Im talking about the anticipation felt before a concert. Its your favorite band and a tiny venue, so you braved the cold to ensure your front and center spot, practically bumping elbows with the band. The night is going to be epic, youre sure. Tonight will be one to remember, you think. The doors open, you proudly show your ID and rush up the stairs and secure your spot. The opening acts are surprisingly decent, and then finally the moment youve been waiting for all night The main event. No matter how hard you tried, somehow in the midst of the singing and swaying, youve been pushed to the left with an obstructed view thanks to two guys who are without a doubt basketballplayer height. If youre anything like me, you never realize just how short you are until youre at a concert. Its suddenly its like a tall people convention was shuttled in and youre sorely out of place, all 5-foot-4 of you. To make matters worse, Devin (lets name him Devin) stands holding his iPad at eye level, recording the whole concert. Its annoying for literally every other person there. I cant even imagine being a musician, staring into the crowd only to be met with camera flashes, recording lights and the backs of Mac logos. Ive been there, recording my favorite songs in hopes the live version will spark something different, an extended verse, or an ad-libbed phrase. But please, for the love of all notes holy, theres nothing worse than viewing the concert from a strangers iPad when youre an arms distance away from the stage. We understand its your favorite song, its you and your boyfriends song, its the song youre going to get lyrics tattooed from but come on, soak it up. Youre seeing it live. Dont make me get a megaphone and embarrass you in front of everyone: Sir, put the phone down and no one gets hurt.

The Unknown Spohn

You even made successful small talk outside with strangers, bonding over the same favorite song from seventh grade.