Ballroom dancing with Skylarks Combo July 19, 2008

Ballroom Dancing
Skylarks
Featuring Vocalist Charles King and Dr. Don Boley on piano
On Saturday, July 19 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton hosts a Ballroom Dancing event featuring the music of Skylarks Combo featuring renowned performer Charles King with Dr. Don Boley on piano. Tickets are only $7 / seniors 65+ $6.
Charles King, a versatile performer with extensive experience coast to coast singing with bands and as a solo artist, has joined the Windjammers Jazz Orchestra. In 1989, Charles King left "legitimate" theatre and ventured into a career that would take him from Las Vegas to Rome, Italy, to cruise ships and a private performance for the President of The United States. Drawing upon nearly 20 years of musical training, character development and a natural talent he is comfortable as Frank Sinatra, as Elvis, and of course, Dean Martin.
Dr. Donald H. Boley taught Brass, Piano, Jazz and Electronic Piano for the Littleton Public School District from 1960 until his retirement in 1990. He holds a B.A. and M.A. in Music Education from UNC in Greeley and a PhD. in Music Education and Supervision from the University of Iowa. Dr. Boley attended the Navy School of Music and served in the Navy C.I.N.C.P.A.C. Admiral's Band stationed in Hawaii. He is a founding member of the Littleton Community Music Association and donates time performing with its groups while continuing to perform in various dance bands throughout Colorado. Dr. Boley has been teaching music privately since 1987.
Gaining in popularity, the Skylarks have been performing their big band sound for the dancing and entertainment pleasure of metro residents for the past three years. Lead by Littleton music educator and trombonist Ron Ingle, the Skylarks include Greg Perkin on Tenor Saxophone and Bill Davis on Trumpet; additionally the band has added Steve Smith on Baritone Saxophone, Matt Rose on Electric Bass, and Larry Ziehl on drums.
Skylarks Combo performs under the umbrella of the Littleton Community Music Association (LCMA) and is featured 6 times a year at dance events hosted by the South Suburban Parks and Recreation. LCMA provides performance opportunities for adults and youth in a supportive community setting.
For more information or to see upcoming events visit the Littleton Community Music Association at www.littletonmusic.org.
Skylarks Octet and Ballroom Dancing
Featuring vocalist Charles King with Dr. Don Boley on piano.
Saturday, July 19
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. (northeast of Court Pl. & Littleton Blvd) in Littleton
Tickets are $7 / Seniors 65+ $6 
More information at 303-797-8787
littletonmusic.org