USU's Big Bands 'Hit the Ground Running’ with Guest Trombonist
Professional trombonist Harry Watters will join the USU Big Bands in “Hit the Ground Running” Wednesday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall on the Utah State University Logan campus.
“I have had the great privilege to conduct several concerts with Harry Watters,” said James Bankhead, USU Music Department head. “He is a virtuoso trombonist, fantastic showman, engaging teacher, remarkable musician and an all-around highly accomplished artist.”
Greg Wheeler is a faculty member in USU’s jazz program in the music department who said the students will benefit from Watters’ visit.
“We’re excited for a musician of this caliber to interact with the students and educate them at a higher level,” said Wheeler.
Watters serves with the United States Army Band in Washington, D.C., and teaches jazz trombone at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. He has performed and recorded with a variety of artists, including Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Peter Nero, Carl Fontana and James Moody. Watters has also appeared as a featured soloist with bands and orchestras around the world.
Tickets for the USU event are $10 general admission, $8 for seniors and youth, $5 for USU faculty and staff and free for USU students with ID. More information and tickets are available at the Caine College of the Arts Box Office in room 139-B of the Chase Fine Arts Center, online at the Caine College of the Arts website or by calling 435-797-8022.
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Writer: Rachelle Nielson, 435-797-9203, rachelle.nielson@usu.edu
Contact: Denise Albiston, 435-797-1500, denise.albiston@usu.edu
The promotional illustration for USU's "Hit the Ground Running" jazz concert with guest artist Harry Watters. The concert is Wednesday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., USU Performance Hall, Logan.
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