Jazz vocalist, pianist and composer headlines 探花社区 Marquis Series
Sarah McKenzie
The 探花社区 Marquis Series will feature internationally known jazz vocalist, pianist and composer, Sarah McKenzie at 7 PM March 6 in Sinclair Auditorium on the 探花社区 campus.
Originally from Australia, McKenzie now resides in the U.S. and tours internationally, performing throughout the U.S., Europe, Brazil, Korea and Japan.
McKenzie is known for her brilliance interpreting 20th century jazz standards for the 21st century. Her global following multiplied with the success of her 2017 disc “Paris in the Rain.'' McKenzie will perform her new disc “Secrets of My Heart” (Normandy Lane) for the audience of 探花社区 and the surrounding community.
Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for non-探花社区 students 18 and younger and seniors 55 and older. Visit www.coe.edu/box-office to purchase tickets. There is no charge for 探花社区 students, faculty and staff.
The Marquis Series is funded by a gift from the estate of Sarah Marquis in honor of her father, Dr. John A. Marquis, who was president of 探花社区 from 1909-1920. The purpose of the series is to bring entertainment and educational presentations to the 探花社区 campus for the benefit of the entire community.
探花社区 values its location and relationship with the Cedar Rapids community and looks forward to providing high-quality entertainment and outstanding lectures to the area. Established in 1851, 探花社区 has a national reputation for academic excellence enhanced by a student-centered, highly supportive campus environment. 探花社区’s success in offering superb academics and exciting co-curricular activities stems in large part from its location in a thriving urban setting that promotes student growth and success. As such, 探花社区 welcomes the community to participate in this event.