WHAT: Hallowpalooza III - The Hills Are Alive
WHEN: 7:30 tonight
WHERE: Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
ADMISSION: $5, Free with OU ID and for children 12 and under
The Marching 110, Wind Ensemble, University Choirs, University Symphony Orchestra and other sections of the music department will unite for the School of Music's third annual Halloween spectacular, Hallowpalooza III - The Hills Are Alive, tonight at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
The opportunity to have different ensembles perform fits what Athens is known for
said Director of Orchestras Steven Huang, who is overseeing the event along with Athens Community Music School Director Elizabeth Braun.
The hourlong concert will be more family-oriented.
It is meant to be a fun concert Braun said. Everyone will be in costume.
Unlike most concerts, there will be two showings: one in the morning and one at night. The purpose of the morning concert is to introduce young children to a form of music they aren't used to.
Most children don't have a chance to hear (classical) music played by great players Braun said.
Transportation will be provided so children from Athens, Nelsonville, Trimble and Meigs Counties have an opportunity to attend the event. Braun said about 1,700 children will attend the morning concert.
Almost a decade ago, OU held an event that served as a precursor to Hallowpalooza, but when the concept became reality three years ago, Braun pushed for a children's performance.
The theme for the performance is The Hills are Alive, an idea adapted from The Sound of Music. In addition to costumes, the concert expects to use fog, lighting and special effects, Huang said.
The music will comprise many genres, but a large portion will come from popular movies and soundtracks, such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Braun said.
Most of the ensembles have prepared for months for this night and both Braun and Huang expect a huge turnout.
I hope everyone comes out
it should be a lot of fun
Huang said.
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Christopher Drummonds
