Laramie County Community College Music Faculty Showcase Set for Sept. 27

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The Laramie County Community College music faculty will come together for a showcase performance on September 27, featuring a diverse range of music. The event, which begins at 3 p.m. in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, will highlight the talents of faculty members and regional collaborators. Performers will include pianist Joe McAllister from the University of Northern Colorado, along with the Winds of Wyoming woodwind quintet, which consists of members of the LCCC Wind Ensemble.

The showcase aims to demonstrate the professional caliber of the faculty while serving as a model for music students. As Frank Cook, an LCCC music instructor and director of bands, stated, "This concert shows students the level of preparation and artistry expected in their own performances, while giving the community a chance to hear the remarkable talent of their instructors." The event will feature a variety of music, from classical to American works, making it an engaging and inspiring afternoon.

Michael Lange, the college's director of fine and performing arts, will also perform during the showcase. Lange expressed, "We use the Music Faculty Showcase as a way to show off all 13 of our instructors who teach our music courses... Always trying to be better at what we do, and this is a good example to our students to show them that these are professionals in their field who are still working on their craft and practicing."

Other concerts kicking off the season include "A Concert of German Wind and String Music" on September 28, featuring the Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, and the Jazz Ensemble Concert on October 1.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Laramie County Community College music faculty will perform at the Music Faculty Showcase on September 27, featuring a diverse range of music.
  • The event aims to demonstrate the professional caliber of the faculty while serving as a model for music students.
  • Performers will include pianist Joe McAllister and the Winds of Wyoming woodwind quintet.
  • The showcase will feature music from classical to American works.
  • Michael Lange, the college's director of fine and performing arts, will perform during the event.
  • Lange expressed the importance of the showcase, stating that it shows students the level of preparation and artistry expected in their own performances.

Statistics:

  • The Music Faculty Showcase will begin at 3 p.m. on September 27 in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium.
  • The event will feature performances by 13 LCCC music instructors and regional collaborators.
  • The showcase will include a variety of music, from classical to American works.
  • Michael Lange will perform during the event.
  • The event is a part of the college's music programs, which are growing and featuring a talented group of freshmen.

Sources:

  • Wyoming Tribune-Eagle (Cheyenne, Wyo.), "Laramie County Community College Music Faculty Showcase Set for Sept. 27," September 2025.
  • Laramie County Community College website, Music Faculty Showcase, 2025.
  • Tribune Content Agency, LLC, distributed by Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, "Laramie County Community College Music Faculty Showcase Set for Sept. 27," September 2025.