November 25, 2008
For Immediate Release
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With Christmas around the corner, Kurt Bestor, a Utah-based music composer and performer, will be performing his fourth annual Christmas concert Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. in the McKay Events Center. The concert will recognize local cancer survivors of Central Utah Cancer Center and raise funds for UVU student scholarships.
"A Celebration of Life_A Kurt Bestor Christmas" will feature Bestor’s award-winning band, a professional chamber orchestra and special unannounced guests. The winner of Bestor’s Singer Search, which made a stop at UVU in October, will also be featured at the concert. "We’re really excited to present this concert to the community to kick off Christmas festivities," said Nancy Cannon, associate producer of the event.
The annual concert is sponsored by Central Utah Cancer Center and will feature Bestor’s new song, dedicated to local cancer survivors. "The most striking moment of the concert is listening to the song that is dedicated to our cancer survivors," said Dr. Brian Tudor, Central Utah Cancer Center medical oncologist. "When our survivors turn on their flashlights during that special number, it is a spectacular sight. It’s wonderful to see more flashlights and survivors every year." This is Bestor’s fourth annual holiday concert at UVU. Bestor’s experience includes more than 40 film scores and more than 40 themes for national TV programs and commercials. His awards include Outstanding Film Score Award at the New York Film Festival as well as an Emmy for his collaboration with Sam Cardon for the original music on ABC’s coverage of the 1988 Winter Olympics.
All proceeds from the concert will go toward UVU student scholarships. Ticket prices are $40 for front floor, $30 for back floor, $20 for lower bowl, $15 for upper bowl and $10 for UVU students, faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased at the McKay Events Center ticket office at (801) 863-7475 or through www.smithstix.com. For group rates and availability, contact Nancy Cannon at (801) 863-8844.
For more information on Kurt Bestor, visit www.kurtbestor.com.
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