October 1
Greenfield Baptist Church, 100 J. W. Davis Dr., Hammond

Valerie Francis, soprano
Valerie Francis’s many honors as a vocalist have included first place in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Midwest Regional Auditions, the University of Oklahoma Opera Guild and Musical Theatre Award for Outstanding Soprano, and winning the Meistersinger Competition in Graz, Austria. She has also conducted the Black Heritage Ensemble and performed with the Cimarron Circuit Opera Company. A reception honoring the artist will follow.

Hosted by Greenfield Baptist Church

Centenary Choir
For six decades the Centenary College Choir has concertized throughout the world, singing for heads of state, armed forces, and international conventions; presenting two lengthy engagements at New York's "Radio City Music Hall"; and appearing at Christmas receptions in the White House. Years of extensive travel have earned the ensemble the title of "America's Singing Ambassadors." A reception honoring the choir will follow.

Hosted by First United Methodist Church

Jazzical!
Dreamy Spanish guitar shares the spotlight with cool jazz as Southeastern’s Guitar Ensemble and Jazz Band team up for a program of Spanish classical music and jazz standards. You’ll want to don your shades and put a rose in your teeth when the ensembles – directed by Patrick Kerber and Richard Schwartz respectively – combine for an eclectic finale of spicy Latin jazz. Dig it, senorita! Can you samba, Maestro? A reception honoring the artists will follow.

Hosted by the First Baptist Church

The Twentieth Century's Passionate Sounds
Discover the passionate music of three twentieth century composers -- Sergei Prokofviev, Henri Dutillex and Charles-Marie Widor – through the artistry of Southeastern pianist Henry Jones and guest flutist Elena Cecconi. A reception honoring the artists will follow.

Hosted by First Presbyterian Church