Every year, jazz professor Greg Jasperse challenges the two award-winning Western Michigan University vocal jazz groups, Gold Company and GCII, to produce their own showcase for the public. It involves brainstorming a theme, writing original arrangements, preparing choreography, outfits, lighting, sound, and publicizing the event.
In the studio with Cara Lieurance, Jasperse and two student producer/performers, Faith Quashie and Austin Malarchick, share some behind-the-scenes stories about what went into making Gold Company and GCII's 41st annual showcase, which will be held Feb 8, 8 pm and Feb 9 at 2 pm and 8 pm, in the Dalton Center Recital Hall.
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