Amarillo College to present Latin-American music in ‘Fiesta Under the Stars’
The Amarillo College Music Department is tuning up to present an outdoor concert influenced by Latin-American music called “Fiesta Under the Stars.”
The concert, which is free and open to the public, will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 in the amphitheater and mall area south of the Music Building and the Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street Campus.
Concert-goers are invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enhance their enjoyment of the family-friendly event. Food trucks also will be on hand.
Large and small ensembles will perform at “Fiesta Under the Stars,” groups such as the Brass Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Community Concert Band, Concert Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Latin-American Orchestra, AC Suzuki Advanced Ensemble, Vocal Jazz, and guests from Amarillo Opera.
Pieces to be performed include La Bomba, Espana Cani, Arroz con leche, Killer Tango, La Charreada, El Mariachi Loco, and more.
Compositions by Piazzola, Marquita, Guastavino, and Gimenez will be featured, along with traditional folk tunes. Everyone is welcome to attend.