Ball State University - Orient Yearbook (Muncie, IN)

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ABOVE: Jack Jones concluded Homecoming week activities by providing entertainment for the Homecoming Pops Concert on Saturday night. BELOWY Appearing with Jack jones was commedian Pat Paulson who works with the Smothers Brothers team. RIGHT: By popu- lar demand, Peter Nero who entertained at Ball State three years ago, returned last year to present his jazz and classical arrangement in a stimulating and satisfying piano performance. 108 Contemporary Entertainment Provided by Performers during Annual Pops Concerts For those desiring more contemporary forms of entertainment, the university sponsors its annual Pops Concert series. Performances ranging from the dynamic hit sounds of The Association to the haunting ballads of Simon and Garfunkel drew large crowds to the Emens box of- fice. Singer Jack Jones and comedian Pat Paulson concluded a weekend of Homecoming activities with their talent- packed performances. Later during the year, Peter Nero warmed his winter- chilled crowd with his subtle and very popular style piano. Through a combi- nation of elements of jazz and classical music in his arrangements, Nero literally captivated the audience in his second appearance at Ball State. Also featured during the series were The Four Saints, a group of young entertainers who de- lighted observers with their Wide variety of musical numbers.

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.s Guest Soloists Made Appearances during Third Concert Series Guest soloists were featiued at each of the Eve performances of the 1967-68 Muncie Symphony Orchestra series. The series, in its third year at Emens Audi- torium, provided cultural opportunities for Ball State students and Muncie citi- zens. The series was opened with the appearance of Willis Page, guest conduc- tor, and Stephen Manes, pianist. In the second concert was violinist Sergiu Luca. Another soloist was Ralph Votapek, pianist and winner of the Naumberg award and the Van Cliburn International Competition. Finishing the calendar year for the concert series were performances by the cellist Daniel Domb and subsequently an appearance during spring quarter by the famous singer, Ilona Kombrink. TOP LEFT: Ralph Votapek, pianist and win- ner of the Van Cliburn International Compe- tition, was a featured soloist sponsored by the Muncie Symphony Orchestra Series. TOP RIGHT: Stephen Manes, pianist, opened the series last November, along with guest con- ductor Willis Page. LEFT: Violinist Sergiu Luca also appeared as a guest of the Muncie Symphony which sponsored the Series for its third consecutive year in the auditorium. 107

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