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Gerhart Music Festival, at Snead State Community College
October 13, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - October 16, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
The Gerhart Chamber Music Festival is 50 years old! We have a special line-up of events to celebrate this special golden anniversary during the 2022 Gerhart Chamber Music Festival.
The 2022 Gerhart Festival is October 13, 15 and 16 on the campus of Snead State Community College, 220 North Walnut Street, Boaz, Alabama. Admission is free!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
Gerhart Celebration Gala
7 p.m. in Fielder Auditorium (located in the Story Administration Building at 220 North Walnut Street)
The Gerhart Celebration Gala features the Gerhart Festival artists: Michael Davis, violin; Peter deVries, violin; James Davis, viola; Wayne Roden, viola; Bion Tsang, cello; and Jeffrey Cohen, piano. The festival artists will be joined by Snead State’s own Concert Choir (comprised of Snead State students) and the Masterworks Chorale (comprised of members from the community).
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Alexander Technique Seminar
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Maze Music Building, Room 103 (located at 107 Elrod Street)
The Alexander Technique Seminar is open anyone who suffers from neck or back pain, breathing difficulties during everyday activities, bad postural habits, or excess muscle tension. Snead State’s Fine Arts Division Director/Music Instructor Dr. Barbara Hudson, certified by Alexander Technique International, will guide attendees through various techniques that can be incorporated in everyday activities and may alleviate difficulties with neck, back and muscle pain, posture, and breathing.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Gerhart Master Classes
2-3:45 p.m. in the Maze Music Building, Rooms 103 and 109 (located at 107 Elrod Street)
Students must pre-register for the Master Classes. Registration information is listed below.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
Gerhart Golden Anniversary Concert
2 p.m. in Fielder Auditorium (located in the Story Administration Building at 220 North Walnut Street)
The Gerhart Golden Anniversary Concert will feature the Gerhart Festival Artists as well as the Gerhart Festival Chorus Alumni Ensemble.