Mame
October 11, 2005
6:30 p.m. Informance*
7:00 p.m. Performance
TCHS Performing Arts Center, Tifton

Laugh throughout this merry musical as it chronicles the adventures of fun-loving Mame and her orphan nephew during the 1920s. Follow Mame from riches to poverty and back again. Delight in the songs of this long-running Broadway musical including “Need a little Christmas”, “Best Girl”, “Bosom Buddies” and the rousing title song, “Mame”. Take a behind the scenes glimpse of this production at the informance.

For more information on Mame, visit the website. For directions to the TCHS Performing Arts Center, click here.

The Nutcracker
December 17, 2005
6:30 p.m. Informance*
7:00 p.m. Performance
TCHS Performing Arts Center, Tifton

Enjoy the magic of this holiday classic that has held generations spellbound. This seasonal favorite is brought to the stage by dancers from the St. Petersburg Classic Ballet of Marina Medvetskaya. Children and adults will be captured by this tale of a Christmas celebration with the beloved score by Peter Tchaikovsky including the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”. Meet the performers and hear about the excitement of dancing in this classic at the informance.

For more information on The Nutcracker, visit the website. For directions to the TCHS Performing Arts Center, click here.

California Guitar Trio
February 2, 2006
6:30 p.m. Informance*
7:00 p.m. Performance
Ocilla United Methodist Church, Ocilla

Amazing music that is out of this world, so to speak - songs from the California Guitar Trio woke up astronauts of NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavour. Treat your ears to the trio's musical array of classical, rock, blues, bluegrass plus surf music. Their music also was featured in major television network coverage of both the 1988 and 2000 Olympics. Delight in their humor which is interspersed among their music for an exceptional evening of entertainment. Enjoy a casual conversation with these multi-talented musicians at the informance.

For more information on The California Guitar Trio, visit the website. For directions to the Ocilla United Methodist Church, click here.

The von Trapp Children
February 19, 2006
2:30 p.m. Informance*
3:00 p.m. Performance
Ashburn/Turner County Civic Center, Ashburn

Come hear and see the great grandchildren of the real Sound of Music family. Sophia, Melanie, Amanda and Justin are the great grandchildren of Captain von Trapp, father of the famous singing family whose story became the Sound of Music. Savor their beautiful harmony and pristine voices as they sing European folk tunes, American classics, plus adored songs from the movie. Find out about the unique family legacy of these musicians at the informance.

For more information on The von Trapp Children, visit the website. For directions to the Ashburn/Turner County Civic Center, click here.

Moscow Chamber Orchestra
March 13, 2006
6:30 p.m. Informance*
7:00 p.m. Performance
TCHS Performing Arts Center, Tifton

Relish in the astonishing sounds of this internationally acclaimed orchestra. One of the world's great ensembles, this orchestra of magnificent musicians offers a breathtaking performance peppered with influences of their Russian homeland. Come and thrill at the legendary discipline, virtuosity, and polish of these stellar performers. Learn about this wonderful orchestra and the musical selections for the evening at the informance.

For more information on The Moscow Chamber Orchestra, visit the website. For directions to the TCHS Performing Arts Center, click here.

Mayuko Kamio
April 27, 2006
6:30 p.m. Informance*
7:00 p.m. Performance
Howard Auditorium, ABAC, Tifton

Thrill to the incredible music of this young violinist whose talent reaches far beyond her years. This nineteen-year-old combines passion with technical finesse for an awesome evening of string music. In 2001, she was the youngest artist to be presented in a Young Concert Artists Series at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Catch this rising star! Meet this amazing young artist firsthand in a post-concert backstage reception.

For more information on Mayuko Kamio, visit the website. For directions to the Howard Auditorium, click here.