The Thundering Cats Big Band: featuring Regional Vocalists

Friday, May 20, 2022 | 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10 (plus applicable fees)

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ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT MCCAIN AUDITORIUM’S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING. ADDITIONAL DONATIONS THE EVENING OF THE SHOW ARE WELCOME.

The Thundering Cats Big Band was founded in Manhattan, Kansas in 2009. Its members consist of local musicians from all walks of life. The band performs each Fall and Spring for community events and supports efforts such as McCain Auditorium’s educational and outreach program. This concert is to provide the opportunity for community members to sing with the big band in a grand event on the McCain stage. The musicians in the band are thrilled at this opportunity and hope to continue keeping big band music alive in the ears of the region’s music lovers.

MEMBERS:

Director/Piano – Frederick Burrack

Saxophone – Nate McClendon; Haley Conway; Craig Weston; James Guffey; Tony Rodriguez

Trumpet – Jon Gifford; Scott Freeby; Nate Brooks; Andrew Kvasnica

Trombone – Paul Hunt, Julie Hunt; Jim reed (band manager); Trey Switzer

Rhythm – Robert Rodriguez; Anthony Kunovic; Michael T. Brown

Vocalist – Patricia Thompson

PROGRAM WITH GUEST SOLOISTS (subject to change):

Star Spangled Banner (flugelhorn - Nate Brooks)

Big Mama Cass (Guitar - Anthony Kunovic; Alto Sax - Nate McClendon; Tenor Sax - James Guffey; Trombone - Paul Hunt; Bass - Michael T. Brown)

I Could Write a Book (vocalist - Katherine Westhoven)

My Funny Valentine (vocalist - Sabrina Esgaib)

Somewhere Over the Rainbow (vocalist - Claire Severance)

Caravan (Tenor Sax - Craig Weston; Trombone - Paul Hunt; Bari Sax - Tony Rodriquez)

Lady is a Tramp (vocalist - Teri Holmberg)

Night and Day (vocalist - Emily Thiesen)

Mack the Knife (vocalist - Steve Seitz)

Moonlight Serenade (Clarinet - Tony Rodriquez)

Quintessence (Alto Sax - Nate McClendon)

Fly Me To The Moon (vocalist - Patricia Thompson)

Call Me Irresponsible (vocalist - Patricia Thompson)

Drummin' Man (Trumpet - Scott Freeby; Vocalist Patricia - Thompson; Drumset - Robert Rodriquez)

McCain Auditorium warmly thanks The Thundering Cats and guest vocalists for donating their time and talent.

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If you have any questions, please email mccain@k-state.edu.