鈥淚 am eager to watch and lead the fine musicians of HLGU’s music department in their first concert of the year,鈥� said HLGU Assistant Professor of Music Jason Laczkoski.聽鈥淭hey have worked quite diligently to prepare an聽entertaining program to share with the community of Hannibal.鈥�

The Fall Concert will feature the HLGU orchestra, concert band, flute quartet, and jazz combo.

Works from Smetana, Fagan, Cunalata, John Williams and others will be featured.

鈥淭he music is quite varied, ranging from music written within the last decade to music written in the 1870s; styles ranging from tango to movie music; and ensembles ranging from all strings to jazz combo, and more,鈥� Laczkoski said.

The event is free, but tickets are required for attendance.

To pick up tickets, call 573-629-3002 or visit the HLGU Campus Store.

Laczkoski has a Bachelor of Arts in Saxophone from Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Arts in Saxophone Performance and Pedagogy from University of Iowa, and has nearly completed his Doctorate of Musical Arts in Saxophone Performance and Pedagogy from University of Iowa. Additionally, he has five years of experience teaching in other institutions of higher education in North Dakota and Kansas where he taught woodwind lessons, music theory, organized several concerts per year, and more.

Laczkoski also has an accomplished resume as a performer, soloing and performing at recitals with several universities, churches, and various competitions. His most recent performances included playing with the Dodge City Community College, Casper College, and at the North American Saxophone Alliance Region 3 Conference.

Laczkoski will also be a part of the Soprano Saxophone CD Recording Project, set to release this year. His other record participations include a solo on Come Down Heavy, released in 2011; as well as contributions to Seven Settings and D. Martin Jenni Tribute, both released in 2006.

HLGU鈥檚 music department is devoted to equipping students with the key fundamentals and Christian worldview they need to succeed after graduation in careers such as teaching in public and private school systems, leading worship in churches, teaching privately, and more. Classes will begin this fall on August 24.

by Alex Shipley