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Flying Pans perform at international convention

Performing on steel pan drums, the Flying Pans showcased their talents at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the largest percussion event in the world.

Central participates in international music education effort

Central College is sponsoring an instrument donation initiative to benefit the Yucatan Youth Orchestra Program, a music education program based in Merida, Yucatan, for students with otherwise limited exposure to music opportunities.

Folk singer Carrie Newcomer performs at Central

Carrie Newcomer, American folk singer and songwriter, will perform a concert of her original works Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. She will also deliver an address at the Intersections convocation at 11 a.m. the same day.

Flute ensemble Argento Fuoco performs

In its second year on campus, the flute ensemble will perform pieces by Mozart, Adler, Clarke and more on Nov. 15.

Central Jazz Band performs with Carol Welsman Jazz Quartet

Guest artist Carol Welsman, an internationally recognized singer and pianist, will host a concert Nov. 11 with the Central College Jazz Band.

Sunday Concert Series features Mozart’s “Requiem”

The A Cappella Choir, College-Community Chorus and College-Community Orchestra will come together to host two performances of Mozart’s “Requiem Mass in D Minor” Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday Nov. 13.

Blue Vocal and Instrumental Combo performs

The Blue section of the Vocal and Instrumental Combo will perform pop, rock and jazz hits on Nov. 9.

Central’s Flying Pans present “Astrosteel”

The steelpan drummers of the Flying Pans will perform a concert of rock, soca, funk and techno Nov. 4-6.

Tri-Country Jazz

Gabriel Espinosa, born in Yucatan, composes Brazilian Jazz in Iowa. He also teaches and directs nearly every style of music at Central College, his alma mater.