The College of Southern Nevada’s Jazz Singers will present the 50th Annual edition of Vocal Jazz Solo Nights (“VJSN”) November 7th and 8th. The evening will feature each member singing a solo of their choice as well as selections sung by the ensemble.
A variety of jazz styles will be on display at this 50th edition of the VJSN concert at the College of Southern Nevada. There will be some swing, bebop and even R&B featured. According to Dr. Mark Wherry, the tradition of VJSN began in the fall of 2000 as a way for jazz students to sharpen their solo singing and gain a greater appreciation for jazz music.
“In any given semester, we work on six or seven songs to perfection. With every member singing solos, the ensemble is exposed to at least an additional twelve compositions. That’s quite a few songs over the course of many semesters,” Dr. Wherry explains.
“This will be the 50th edition of the event. We do it every semester so, by my calculations, we’re at 50. I’m very proud of our CSN music students. Some of our alumni are hosting their own shows on the Strip, performing on cruise lines, and even touring in Europe. In many cases, Vocal Jazz Solo Nights is where they got their start,” Dr. Wherry adds.
Vocal Jazz Solo Nights will be presented on two evenings, Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th at 7 p.m. in the Jay Morrison Recital Hall (Building H, Room 122) located in the Fine Arts Department at the North Las Vegas campus. Tickets are $8 General Admission and $5 for Students and seniors and can be purchased online anytime or at the box office one hour prior to the performance. For more information or to purchase tickets online and avoid box office lines, please visit our website at: www.csn.edu/pac.
The CSN Performing Arts Center, provides quality artistic, cultural, educational, and entertainment opportunities for the college and the community. It is located at 3200 East Cheyenne Avenue in North Las Vegas.
