Brigham Young University Winterfest 2010 Event Description The exhilarating choreography of dance companies and the sweet harmonies of the Brigham Young University musical performers will once again echo in the Salt Lake Valley with the commencement of BYU Winterfest 2010. Beginning February 5, Living Legends, Vocal Point, Synthesis, Ballroom Dance Company, Theatre Ballet, and Choral Showcase will perform over several weeks of celebration. The quick-selling BYU Winterfest, with its wide variety, is sure to please various artistic tastes. Scheduled for performance in the Conference Center Theater, Winterfest is part of Temple Square Performances. Winterfest's six performing groups promise to provide a wonderful way to celebrate the winter season. Living Legends - Friday-Saturday, February 5-6, 2010 Living Legends combines dynamic choreography of native America with the color and vitality of Polynesian and Latin American dances. Performed by talented descendants of these cultures and woven together by traditional and contemporary music, Living Legends’ program is a stunning tribute to the ancient cultures of the Americas and the Pacific. Vocal Point - Thursday, February 11, 2010 Vocal Point has established itself as one of the nation's top collegiate a cappella groups. Patterned after the barbershop sound, these outstanding nine performers take the a cappella sound to a whole new level. Combining timeless songs with dazzling choreography creates a performance like no other. Synthesis - Friday, February 12, 2010 Synthesis, Brigham Young University’s award-winning instrumental jazz ensemble, combines swing, jazz, blues, rock, fusion, gospel, and Latin styles. Performing favorites by jazz legends such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, and Louis Armstrong, along with original compositions and arrangements by group members, the band’s swinging tunes and spectacular soloists are sure to bring the most discerning of audiences to its feet. Ballroom Dance Company - Friday-Saturday, February 19-20, 2010 The Ballroom Dance Company treats their audiences to a wide variety of dance numbers from a graceful waltz, to a playful swing, to an energetic Latin style. This award-winning group has won many competitions and toured around the world, stunning audiences everywhere with the precision and professional-quality of their movement that creates magic at every performance. Theatre Ballet - Friday, February 26, 2010 In a harmoniously choreographed display of art, the Brigham Young University Theatre Ballet delicately balances remarkable grace with exuberant energy and poised discipline. Their new, captivating production, Fairy Tales and Fantasy, includes audiences' most-requested excerpts from Cinderella, Le Corsaire, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, and Les Sylphides. Choral Showcase - Saturday, February 27, 2010 Choral Showcase has been a highlight of Winterfest. This year the BYU Singers and Concert Choir will sing individually and then join together to create a beautiful kaleidoscope of song. BYU Singers The Brigham Young University Singers, BYU’s premiere choral group, has captivated audiences around the world with their versatility, beautiful sound, and innovative programming. Directed by Ron Staheli, BYU Singers’ repertoire is rooted in the classic choral tradition; it extends to pieces from virtually every musical period and style such as folk songs, spirituals, and musical theater hits. Concert Choir Concert Choir, directed by Rosalind Hall, includes 90 of BYU’s most talented student singers. Performing works from various genres in the choral literature, the Concert Choir has earned a reputation for its captivating performances.   Dates and Location Living Legends—Friday-Saturday, February 5-6, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Vocal Point—Thursday, February 11, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Synthesis—Friday, February 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Ballroom Dance Company—Friday-Saturday, February 19-20, 2010, 7:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Theatre Ballet—Friday, February 26, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Choral Showcase—Saturday, February 27, 2010, 7:30 p.m. Conference Center Theater Tickets Ticket Price: $8.00 There is a limit of ten (10) tickets per order. Beginning Tuesday, November 17, 2009, tickets can be obtained as follows: Over the Internet at www.lds.org/events. By calling 570-0080 (locally) or toll-free 1-866-537-8457 (1-866-LDS-TIKS). Beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2009, tickets can be obtained as follows: In person at the ticket office located at door 4 of the Conference Center (the ticket office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday). - No Refunds or Exchanges - Special Considerations No babies, please. Wheelchair seating is available. Patrons who require such seating should inform the ticket office when they obtain tickets or inform Guest Services when they arrive at the event. Patrons should not bring cameras or audio or video recording devices into the performance halls. Photographing and audio or video recording any portion of the production is strictly prohibited. Sunday dress is encouraged. Patrons should turn off pagers, cellular phones, and similar electronic devices during the performance. Food and beverages are not permitted in performance halls. Patrons may not bring packages or backpacks into performance halls. Those attending the production should consider traffic congestion and plan to arrive early. On the day of each performance, free parking is available under the Conference Center by showing your event ticket to the parking attendant. The Conference Center Theater doors open 60 minutes before each performance start time. Ticket holders are requested to be in their seats no later than 10 minutes before the performance begins. The length of the performance is approximately 90 minutes.