Shelton State Community College Fine Arts to Present Fall Concerts and Performances

October 3, 2024 – As the Community College of the Fine Arts, Shelton State Community College inspires and prepares the artists of tomorrow. The West Alabama community is invited to join these exceptional students as they present their fall concerts and exhibition performances.  All events are free, and the public is invited to attend.

The Shelton Singers will present their fall concert, “Songs of the Spirit: A Choral Journey” on Tuesday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Martin Campus Alabama Power Recital Hall. Under the direction of SSCC instructor Dr. J.F. Mark Brown, the Singers’ concert will showcase pieces by the group as well as feature solo performances.

The College’s Jazz Ensemble will perform their fall concert of big band hits in the Martin Campus Atrium on Thursday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Dr. Elijah Pugh, SSCC music instructor.

Also under the direction of Dr. Pugh, West Alabama Winds, the College’s wind instrument ensemble, will present “Forward March” on November 4 in the Martin Campus Atrium at 7:30 p.m. The concert will explore march types for concert bands.

Shelton State Dance will host “Dance Up Close” on Thursday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the Martin Campus D-Rooms. The showcase will demonstrate various types of dance styles with themes ranging from our social climate to emotional support and well-being. Miranda Zapata, SSCC’s dance instructor, is choreographer.

To learn more about Shelton State Fine Arts, visit sheltonstate.edu.