September 24, 2008
For Immediate Release
For an Interview:
Nancy Cannon
(801) 863-8844
Utah Valley University presents the second annual fall concert, “An Evening with Jon Schmidt,” Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. in UVU’s Ragan Theatre, located in the Sorensen Center (SC). The concert is provided by Envision, UVU’s Winter Guard Club, to raise money for traveling expenses to the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, in April 2009.
“This is the third concert we have done with him,” said Nancy Cannon, envision color guard club advisor. “Jon Schmidt is a rare commodity in today’s world. Adding elements of Rock 'n' Roll and Classical music, he takes New Age music to a place it has never been before.”
Last year, Schmidt’s concert was played to a sold-out crowd, and more than $2,200 was raised to help students involved in the Envision Winter Guard program; a huge success, according to those involved in the campus club.
“Over 250 people were turned away the night of the concert,” said Cannon. “His concerts are fantastic, entertaining and high energy. The audience [last year] didn’t want Jon to stop playing.”
“At his concert it will be like having Jon in your living room having a great time with your family,” said Cannon.
Tickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for UVU faculty, staff and students. Tickets can be purchased at the UVU Campus Connection or by calling (801) 863-8797. More information about the UVU Envision Winter Guard can be found at www.envisionguard.com.
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Kim Chapman
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Written by:
Hanna Hopkinson
(801) 863-7205