Gene Bryant and the Memorial Concert

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Each year as a part of ArtsFest, the CPCC music department honors the memory of Gene Bryant, founder and longtime chair of the music department. The nature of the Arts & Communication division is a direct result of his vision, spirit and tireless energy as his impact still resonates throughout the music department, college and community.

In 2009 the music department highlighted the jazz curriculum in accordance with Gene Bryant’s interest in that area.

The concert included:

· CPCC Big Band under the direction of Bill Hanna

· Rebecca Cook-Carter singing the music of Gershwin

· Jazz duet Dawn and Craig (Dawn Anthony and Craig Bove)

· Roxanne Watson and Beverly Russell performing jazz piano works

· Early Music Improvisation with Holly Maurer