All Performances are held at the Mt. San Jacinto Campus Theatre, 1499 N State St., San Jacinto,

unless otherwise noted. For Menifee Performing Arts,

please call 1.800.452.3335 ext. 5790 or 951.639.5790.

Tickets may be reserved by either: Calling the theatre box office at 951.487.3790 or Sending a check made out to MSJC.

Please tell us the performance you would like to attend & how many tickets you are paying for. Include your name and telephone number. Mail to:

MSJC Theatre Box Office1499 N. State Street, San Jacinto, CA 92583

or Come to the Box Office.Box Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday,

10AM – 3PM, subject to change.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No drinks or food are allowed in the theatre.

Seating at any performance is not guaranteed without a reservation.Unpaid reservations will be released 15 minutes before a performance.

Paid seats not occupied 15 minutes after the start of a performance will be released.

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MSJC Symphony MOVIE MUSIC MANIA!

Enjoy some of the big screen’s most memorable film scores. John Williams: Harry Potter Symphonic Suite & Jurassic Park James Horner: Titanic & Star Trek Through The YearsJames Horner: The Gladiator & The Music of James Bond: 007

Sunday, October 14th 2:30 PM

General Admission: $10 Seniors: $8ASB or Child: (12 & under free) $5

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THE ATHLETE WHO BEAT ALL OF THE ODDS

Witness the courage of a young man who beat all odds to become the first African-American major league baseball player. This stirring one-hour family musical is a powerful character study that will encourage audiences of all ages.

Studio Theatre - Seating is Limited to 60Friday, September 12th 7:30 Saturday, September 13th 7:30Sunday, September 14th 2:30 Friday, September 19th 7:30 Saturday, September 20th 7:30Sunday, September 21st 2:30

General Admission to All: $5

MSJC Symphony“EUROPEAN TOUR”

Sunday, October 26th 2:30 PM

General Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB (12 and Under Free): $5

Concert Band“HAIL TO THE CHIEF”

A glimpse into the music depicting the people and events surrounding the highest office in the land.

Tuesday, October 28th 7:30PM

General Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB: $5Under 18: Free

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Golden Eagles Big Band “A TRIBUTE TO MR. S INATRA”

Vocalists Gabe La Rosa & Angie La Duke team up with the band to deliver a Las Vegas style show.Saturday, November 1st 2:30PMSunday, November 2nd 2:30PM

General Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB: $5Under 18: Free

WRITTEN BY PULIZER PRIZE WINNER THORNTON WILDER

The heartwarming timeless classic about the love of life and the passion for existence.

Saturday, November 8th 7:30Sunday, November 9th 2:30Friday, November 14th 7:30Saturday, November 15th 7:30Sunday, November 16th 2:30

General Admission: $10ASB: $6Children Under 12: Free

“Bits ‘n’ Pieces” Dance ConcertAN ECLECTIC MIX OF DANCE GENRES

This “Works-in-Progress” concert showcases student and faculty choreographies that are “in-the-process” of creation. Audience and dancer/choreographer question and answer culminates the evening.

Thursday, December 4th 7:30 PMFriday, December 5th 7:30 PMSaturday, December 6th 2 PM and 7:30 PMDance Studio Theatre- 1952 (Up stairs outside the gymnasium by the tennis courts)

General Admission: $6ASB (under 12 free): $4Reservations Recommended: Call 951-487-3632

Hemet Harmonizers“THE SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS”

Featuring the Hemet Harmonizers Chorus and Quartets.

Saturday, December 13th 2:00PMSunday, December 14th 2:00PM

General Admission: $10ASB: $5

Concert Band“USO CHRISTMAS SHOW”

A memorable presentation of the songs and personalities entertaining our troops during times of conflict.

Tuesday, December 16th 7:30PM

General Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB: $5Under 18: Free

Inland ChoraleHOLIDAY CONCERT

Favorite music of the season, with both new compositions and old favorites that will add to your enjoyment and pleasure of this time of year.

Saturday, December 20th 7:30 PMTickets Sold at Box Office & by Chorale MembersGeneral Admission: $8Children Under 12: Free

Sunday, December 21st 3 PMFirst Southern Babtist Church433 S. San Jacinto Street, HemetTickets Sold at the Box Office Church Door & by Chorale Members

General Admission: $8Community Concert Members: $5Children Under 12: Free

MSJC Symphony“CHILDS PLAY”

Sunday, December 21st 2:30 PM

General Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB (12 and Under Free): $5

Golden Eagles Big Band“SWING SHIFT”

Ellington said it best...”It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got no swing”. The Golden Eagles play Swing Era Favorites.

Saturday, February 21st 2:30 PM Sunday, February 22nd 2:30 PM

General Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB: $5Under 18: Free

The Taiko Center of Los AngelesAN ECLECTIC MIX OF JAPANESE TAIKO DRUMMING

The Taiko Center of Los Angeles, founded by the Reverend Suchi Thomas Kurai in 1997 will present two ensembles: Satori Daiko (Drums of Enlightenment) and Shinzen Daiko (Compassionate Heart). They will perform an eclectic mix of Taiko Music with Japanese instruments, delightfully combined with touches of world music such as: the Samba, and jazz tap dance.

Saturday, March 7th 7:30Campus Theatre

General Admission: $10ASB: $8Children under 12: Free

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THE FIRST LADY OF THE SKY

The inspiring story of Amelia Earhart’s heroism. Witness her public and private struggles as she finds her wings to fly in this musical tribute to one of aviations greatest icons.

Studio Theatre, Seating Limited To 60Friday, March 27th 7:30 PM Saturday, March 28th 7:30 PM Sunday, March 29th 2:30 PM Friday, April 3rd 7:30 PM Saturday, April 4th 7:30 PM Sunday, April 5th 2:30 PM

General Admission: $10ASB (Under 12): $5

MSJC Symphony“CONCERTO /ARIA FESTIVAL”

Including the winners of the Concerto/Aria Festival competition.

Sunday, March 29th 2:30 PMGeneral Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB (12 and Under Free): $5

A heartwarming musical tale embracing forgiveness, redemption and hope.

Friday, April 17th 7:30 PMSaturday, April 18th 7:30 PMSunday, April 19th 2:30 PMFriday, April 24th 7:30 PMSaturday, April 24th 7:30 PM

General Admission: $12Senior: $10ASB: $6Children under 12: Free

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MSJC DancesFeaturing the recent choreographies of students and facultyMSJC Dances, showcases the performing talents of dance students, faculty and guest artists. It is the culmination of the year’s work in the Dance Department. Always a treat and revelation of tap, modern dance, ballet, hip-hop, belly dancing, contemporary, post-modern dance and/or performance art.

Friday, May 8th 7:30 PMSaturday, May 9th 7:30 PMSunday, May 10th 2:30 PM

General Admission: $8ASB (under 12 free): $6

Concert Band“THE TIME OF THE TITANIC”

A virtual cinematic musical adventure that chronicles the voyage and sinking of the doomed ship.

Tuesday, May 12th 7:30PM

General Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB: $5Under 18: Free

Golden Eagles Big Band“BIG BAND THEMES AND TRIVIA”

Discover how much you know about the Big Band Era. Play Big Band “Trivial Pursuit” with the Golden Eagles.

Saturday, May 16th 2:30 PM Sunday, May 17th 2:30 PM

General Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB: $5Under 18: Free

Inland ChoraleSPRING CONCERT

The performance will include the best repertoire fromclassical to folk and from sacred to popular chorale music.

Saturday, May 16th 7:30 PM Tickets Sold at Box Office & by Chorale Members

General Admission: $8Children Under 12: Free

Sunday, May 17th 3 PMLocation To Be AnnouncedTickets Sold at Box Office & by Chorale Members

General Admission: $8Community Concert Members: $5Children Under 12: Free

MSJC Symphony“FRENCH FESTIVAL”

Sunday, May 24th 2:30 PM

General Admission: $10Senior: $8ASB (12 and Under Free) $5

Hemet Harmonizers“SWEETHEARTS ON PARADE”

Featuring the Hemet Harmonizers Chorus and Quartets.

Saturday, May 30th 2:00PMSunday, May 31st 2:00PM

General Admission: $10ASB: $5

Concert Band & The Golden Eagles Big BandBob Waner, director of the Concert Band and the Golden Eagles Big Band, recently retired from the Hemet Schools and now consults for the San Jacinto School District. His principal Instrument, the trombone, led him to study with Robert Marsteller of the LA Philharmonic and Roy Main an LA studio musician. Bob’s background, ranges from symphony orchestra to big bands and jazz combos.

DanceTyffyne Stuart began her serious academic dance studies right here at MSJC. She then received her BA from UCSC where she double majored in Literature and Theatre Arts. Tyffyne has a strong passion for the arts and continued her education receiving an MFA in Choreography from Mills College in Oakland, California. Tyffyne has been an Associate Faculty member at MSJC since 2001 and is currently the Interim Dance Department chair. She is excited to be back in the MSJC community full-time and looks forward to a creative and productive year.

Hemet HarmonizersHoward Mesecher has been directing The Hemet Harmonizers for the last 18 years along with other barbershop choruses in Fresno and Escondido CA. Howard served as the International Contest and Judging Chairman of the Barbershop Harmony Society and is active in community chorus work in Hemet and Cherry Valley. He played with the American Symphony Orchestra while attending the Shrivingham American University in England.

Biographies

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Inland ChoraleJane Atherstone, director of the Inland Chorale since 1989, is dedicated to presenting quality choral music in a professional yet entertaining manner. The Chorale has been praised for its beautiful tone quality, superb blend, excellent diction and repertoire ranging from classical to modern music. Atherstone is a well-known voice teacher in the San Jacinto Valley and a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and the American Choral Directors Association. She has trained with some of the finest teachers and directors in the country, including Fred Waring and Richard Miller. Her voice students have been accepted into many prestigious college voice programs.

Virginia Pritchard, an MSJC Faculty member, has been the Chorale’s accompanist since it’s founding. Her expert musicianship has been essential to the group’s success.

MSJC SymphonyThe MSJC Symphony is directed by John Brannon, who was named “Music Educator of the Year” by California State University, San Bernardino in 1997, and recognized as “Teacher of the Year” in 2001 in Victorville, CA. John founded and directed the Joshua String Quartet and Joshua Community Orchestra in Victorville California. He was the president of the board for the Victor Valley Symphony Association in 2002.

Theatre and Musicals Lorney O’Connor has an Interdisciplinary MA in Theatrical Design and Management from California State University San Bernardino and has recently completed an MFA in Theatrical Design from the University of Oregon, Eugene. At present, he is an Assistant Professor and the Department Chair of the MSJC Theatre Department. Lorney has received numerous Inland Theatre League Awards in many areas of design.

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