Bl 50 Years of Rock 'N Roll
BL PROGRAM NOTES 50 YEARS OF ROCK ‘N ROLL Jeans ‘N Classics Wednesday, December 4, 2013 @ 8PM Thursday, December 5, 2013 @ 8PM Centre In The Square, Kitchener Repertoire Head Over Heels Could It Be I’m Falling In Love Firework Sara Be My Baby Mon Histoire September Wichita Lineman You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling INTERMISSION Synchronicity II Toxic Could It Be Magic Never Can Say Goodbye Without You These Dreams Sherry Dancing Queen Jeff Christmas – Conductor Jeff is a Canadian-based composer, arranger, conductor, drummer, percussionist and trumpeter. He studied at York University, University of Western Ontario, and Berklee College of Music in Boston where he majored in Film Scoring and Composition. Jeff's original compositions for a wide variety of ensembles are in demand internationally. His music for the Opening Ceremonies of the Canada Games premiered on national television in 2001. Jeff has worked on various feature films and television programs with credits including High Point Casinos (Global TV) and “Chatroom” (HBO, BET). His most recent commissions include Bluewater Portrait for solo oboe and orchestra and Canadian Voyage, a five- movement suite for French horn and orchestra. David Blamires - Lead Vocals David Blamires was born in Yorkshire, England but grew up in London, Ontario. He got his start in music as a very busy session vocalist in Toronto, singing on thousands of jingles, album recordings, and soundtracks. As a member of the Pat Metheny Group from 1986-1997, he appeared on three Grammy Award-winning albums and performed for multitudes of fans all over the world. During this time he also recorded and released his own self-titled contemporary jazz album, “The David Blamires Group”, throughout the U.S.
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