ROSEBURG, Ore., Nov. 1, 2024 — The Umpqua Community College Fine and Performing Arts Department presents the Umpqua Singers and the Kirby Shaw Singers on Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m. at Whipple Fine Arts Center on the UCC Main Campus. Under the direction of Dr. Kirby Shaw, the Kirby Shaw singers will present a lively evening of American Popular Music.

Dr. Kirby Shaw has made a major impact in choral music education and has shared his musical expertise in 45 states, Canada, Australia, the Bahamas, China, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland, Latvia, and the Philippines. The Kirby Shaw Singers are keeping the heartbeat of American Popular Music alive and well. Music genres include Jazz, Rock, Pop and Latin. Famous songs will include Route 66, Come Fly With Me, Day Tripper, Everything, and Love Is a Wonderful Thing.

Admission is at the door, $15.00 general admission, $10.00 seniors, and students are free. For more information, contact 541-440-4691 or music@umpqua.edu. 

About Umpqua Community College
Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities. For more information, please visit us online at umpqua.edu.