45th Parallel performs June 6

45th Parallel gives spring concert, June 6

News contact: Laura Hancock | University Advancement
541-962-3585 | lhancock@eou.edu

Source contact: Matt Cooper | Professor of Music
541-962-3559 | mcooper@eou.edu

June 2, 2014
LA GRANDE, Ore. (EOU) ⎯ The innovative new improvisational ensemble, 45^th Parallel, will give its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6 in Groth Recital Hall in Loso Hall at EOU.

Admission is free and seating is limited. The band features 13 students and three faculty members on guitars, vocals, brass, keyed instruments, bass, drum set and percussion.

Songs will include repertoire originally performed by Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Pat Metheny, Frank Zappa, John Scofield, Johnny Winter, Bob Marley and others.

University music faculty John McKinnon, Matt Cooper and Luke McKern founded 45^th Parallel this winter. For questions about the concert contact Cooper at 541-962-3559.