An Evening of Blues, Jazz & Broadway - A Benefit Concert for OYC October 20, 2008

There's an old saying, "For the child in all of us." And it rings true that we were each gained our sense of confidence and self that we carry with us today from the days of our youth. Since 1974 the East Bay has been home to this amazing organization dedicated providing a cross-cultural music education and performance program for youth, fostering talent, confidence, and community. Oakland Youth Chorus also produces two major concert events each year in the winter and spring showcasing the work of each award-winning music ensembles and also produces a Music of Our World concert featuring youth who are interested in percussion and African dance.

Imagine all the children and youth who have never had the opportunity to experience a group environment that is inclusive, diverse and safe. Consider all the children who are never exposed to the healing power of music. For us, such thoughts are unbearable. On Monday, October 20, 2008 at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM joins us at Yoshi's Oakland for "An Evening of Blues, Jazz & Broadway" - A Benefit Concert in which all proceeds go to support Oakland Youth Chorus for Music Education.

There will be two performances of the same show at 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM Monday, October 20, 2008 at Yoshi's (510 Embarcadero West - Oakland). This event will begin the celebration of a 35th Anniversary of Oakland Youth Chorus. In addition, celebrated artists such as Broadway star Luba Mason, Bistro Award-winner Terese Genecco, Jazz legend Wesla Whitfield with Mike Greensill, Professor of Jazz Bill Bell and other surprise guests including performances by the superstars of tomorrow in the 2008-2009 OYC Concert Chorus at each show on Monday, October 20.

Tickets for the 8:00 PM show are $30.00 to $35.00 and for the 10:00 PM are $20.00 and $25.00, please visit: www.oaklandyouthchorus.org or call the Oakland Youth Chorus Ticket Hotline at (510) 287-9700 ext. 110.

$20.00 - $35.00.

Official Website: http://oaklandyouthchorus.org/events.html