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Lower 
Columbia 
College 
1600 Maple 
P.O. Box 3010 
Longview 
WA, 98632 
 
360.442.2311 

info@lowercolumbia.edu 



Ken and Pat Hanson Memorial Music Series
LCC has received the largest single gift in its 75-year history, $3.5 million, from the estate of LCC alumni and local music patrons, the late Ken and Pat Hanson.

LCC gets $3.5 million gift, its largest ever, The Daily News, September 13, 2010

LCC Receives $3.5 Million for Music Endownment, September 13, 2010


The Rose Center for the Arts features a Bosendorfer Imperial Grand piano, one of only three such pianos in the state.

Italian pianist to perform on college's huge grand piano, The Daily News, February 19, 2009

Couple donate Dream Piano to LCC, The Daily News, Nov. 13, 2007


Contributions in support of  LCC's musical programs and Rose Center for the Arts are welcome, and enhance our community's musical life.

For more information, please contact:

Lower Columbia College Foundation


Executive Director
360.442.2131

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Band & Choir Concerts
Lower Columbia College presents a variety of musical venues featuring student performances in Symphonic Band, Community Choir, Concert Choir and Jazz Band.

Concerts take place in the Wollenberg Auditorium located in the Rose Center for the Arts. Performances begin at 7:30 pm, unless otherwise noted. Tickets are available in advance from the Bookstore, or at the door one hour prior to performance. Parking is always free. See campus map


Concert Schedule

Winter Quarter 2012

January 25
Mark Morris High School Choir

January 28-29
Southwest Washington Symphony
Saturday, January 28, 7:00 pm
Sunday, January 29, 3:00 pm

March 7
Jam Band ~ 12 noon

March 9
Symphonic Band Concert

March 13
Jazz Band Concert

March 16
Choir Concert

March 22
Southwest Washington Music Educators Choir Festival
8 am - 5 pm

March 27
Southwest Washington Music Educators Band Festival
8 am - 5 pm

March 29
Southwest Washington Music Educators Orchestral Festival
8 am - 3 pm

Spring Quarter 2012

May 30
Jam Band ~ 12 noon

June 1
Symphonic Band Concert

June 5
Jazz Band Concert

June 8
Choir Concert


For more information contact:


  • Choir Director

  • Jazz, Symphonic and Honor Band Director

Past Concerts

Fall Quarter 2011

News Story: New directors and community musicals coming to local stages this season, The Daily News, October 5, 2011

Concert Choir
Choir Concert ~ Hometown Holiday
LCC Choirs, R.A. Long Choir and special guests
Concert Program

Jazz Band
Jazz Band Concert ~ Jazz Night
Special guests: R.A. Long Jazz Band, David Klander, Director
Concert Program

Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band Concert ~ Holiday Portraits
Concert Program
News Story: New director looks to keep LCC Symphonic Band energetic and accessible, The Daily News, November 23, 2011

Spring Quarter 2011

News Story: LCC choral groups and bands to present free concerts, The Daily News, June 8, 2011

Concert Choir
That's Entertainment: A Musical Revue
The Columbia Community Choir, Do Wop Devils Jazz Choir and Bella Voce Concert Choir will perform favorites such as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Someone to Watch over Me, St. Louis Blues, Misty, and Chim Chim Cheree.
Meet the Director and Singers:
Concert Program

Jazz Band
Jazz Ensemble presents: Jazz Night
with special guests: Kelso High School Jazz Band, directed by Craig Gustafson. Mike Paul will play a flugelhorn solo on Blue by Bobby Shew, and Dennis Vargas will be featured pianist on Send in the Clowns.
Meet the Director and Band Members:
Concert Program

Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band - Young Artist Concert
featuring Kelso High School student Larson Dick singing "L'Ultima Canzone" by Tosti.
Meet the Director and Musicians:
Concert Program

Ken and Pat Hanson Memorial Music Series Premiere: Concert Performance by
Italian Piano Master Gianluca Luisi.
Meet the Musician: Concert Program.
News Story
Piano master to display his skills at LCC
The Daily News
, April 14, 2011

Piano Master Class with Maestro Gianluca Luisi, for LCC students and other local advanced pianists.
Meet the Musician: Concert Program

Winter Quarter 2011

To Honor and Remember
Clark College Concert Choir under the direction of Clark College Choral Director April Duvic and Concert Band under the direction of Clark College Director of Bands, Richard Inouye, presented To Honor and Remember.
Meet the Director and Musicians:
 Concert Program.
This concert was made possible through the generosity of Lower Columbia College and The Daily News.
News Story: Free concert to be held Monday at LCC (Clark College Concert Choir and Concert Band) The Daily News, March 16, 2011 

Concert Choir
From an Unknown Past
Lower Columbia College Concert Choirs, Gina Osborn, Director.
News Story: LCC's new vocal instructor to direct first concert, The Daily News, March 16, 2011

Jazz Band
Jazz Night
Lower Columbia College Jazz Ensemble, Kurt Harbaugh, Director, with special guests:
The Mark Morris High School Jazz Band, John Swecker, Director.
Meet the Jazz Ensemble: Concert Program

Symphonic Band
American Salute
Lower Columbia College Symphonic Band, Kurt Harbaugh, Acting Director, featuring a farewell appearance by Guest Conductor Dr. Gary Nyberg, Symphonic Band Founder. Meet the Band Members: Concert Program

Fall Quarter 2010

Concert Choir
Traditions
With the R.A. Long Women's Ensemble and Mark Morris' After Hours Jazz Choir
News Story: Entertainment Briefs: LCC Concert Choir performs Tuesday, The Daily News, December 2, 2010

Jazz Band
Jazz Night
Special guests R.A. Long Jazz Band, David Klander, Director, and Claire Ouellette, soloist.
Meet the Musicians: Concert Program

Symphonic Band
American Masters in Concert
featuring Trumpet Soloist Brian McWhorter, University of Oregon School of Music
this concert was cancelled due to weather conditions.
News Story: Entertainment Brief: LCC band concert features trumpeter, The Daily News, November 18, 2010

Spring Quarter 2010

Jazz Band
Jazz Band Concert
LCC Jazz Band and Castle Rock High School Jazz Band.

Mark Morris High School Spring Concert

2-Year Junior College Choral Festival

Winter Quarter 2010

High School Band and Choral Contests
Southwest Washington Music Educators Association

Concert Choir
African American History in Song with special guests: R. A. Long Advanced Women's Ensemble and Mixed Ensemble. Varied program included African and African-American gospel and spiritual pieces: The Chariot Spiritual and Jordan's Angels. R. A. Long Program included Scarborough Fair, Danny Boy, Follow Me and other favorites.

Jazz Band
LCC Jazz Band and Kelso High School Jazz Band. The LCC Jazz Band played a dozen pieces, including Bebop 'N Georgia, Take the 'A' Train, Act Your Age and Blue Train. The Kelso High School Jazz Band chose from Orange Sherbert, Moon Over Cuba, Always and Forever, Freckle Face and Symphony in Riffs. 

Symphonic Band
Cinema Spectacular
featuring clarinet soloist Don Nelson.
Music from memorable films including: Batman, Out of Africa, The Magnificent Seven, The Godfather Saga, Il Postino, Sodom and Gomorrah and more!
News Story: In 'Cinema Spectacular,' LCC band plays music that made movies memorable, The Daily News, March 10, 2010 

High School Honor Band
31st Annual Invitational with guest conductor Professor James Smart from the University of Montana and guest appearance by the LCC Jazz Ensemble.
News Story: LCC set to host High School Honor Band, The Daily News, January 13, 2010

Fall Quarter 2009

Concert Choir
Concert Choir
Featuring Lumiatra from Portland's Beati Chorum. Directed by Tina Beveridge.
News Story: LCC Choir, Portland group to perform, The Daily News, December 3, 2009

Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band Concert
Double-Anniversary Concert celebrating the Symphonic Band's 30th anniversary and LCC's 75th! Guest artist: Dr. Mark Babbitt, Faculty, Central Washington University, featured on T-Bone Concerto.
News Story: Symphonic Band will give free concert at LCC, The Daily News, November 19, 2009

Jazz Band
Jazz Night
A concert by the Lower Columbia Jazz Band with special guests R.A. Long Jazz Band. Directed by Kurt Harbaugh and David Klander.

Spring Quarter 2009

Jazz Band and Community Choir
Jazz Band and Community Choir Concert
Jazz Up The Night! A concert by the Lower Columbia College Jazz Ensemble directed by Kurt Harbaugh, and Concert Choir and Jazz Choir directed by Korina Groff.
News Story: Jazz Up the Night' concert coming to Rose Center, The Daily News, June 10, 2009

Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band Concert
Lincoln Portrait by Aaron Copland, narrated by Joseph Green. Also featuring student audition winners, Erin Turner, French horn; Moriah Urseth, Soprano.
News Story: LCC band concert to highlight young performers, The Daily News, June 4, 2009

Winter Quarter 2009

Bosendorfer Artist Gianluca Luisi
News Story: Italian pianist to perform on college's huge grand piano, The Daily News, February 19, 2009

Choral Choir
Cowlitz County Voices
Faure Requiem performed by Columbian Choral Ensemble, LCC Community Choir, Mark Morris High School Choir and RA Long Mixed Ensemble.

Symphonic Band
The Roaring Twenties
Symphonic Band directed by Gary Nyberg. News Story: LCC band, solo saxophonist Davey to wail in Roaring 20's concert, The Daily News, March 12, 2009

Jazz Band
Jazz Fever
Jazz Band and Jazz Choir. Jazz from all genres, directed by Kurt Harbaugh and Korina Groff

Fall Quarter 2008

Jazz Band
Fall Back Jazz
Jazz Band directed by Kurt Harbaugh

Symphonic Band
Old, New, Borrowed & Blue
Symphonic Band, with featured artist John Fresh on piano, directed by Gary Nyberg.
News Story: LCC Symphonic Band prepares for first Rose Center performance, The Daily News, November 26, 2008

Madrigal and Concert Choir
Rose in Winter
LCC Madrigal & Concert Choir, A holiday celebration in Song, directed by Korina Groff