FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Contact: Jaye Ike, College of Fine Arts, 304-696-3296
 

‘Octubafest’ returns to Marshall University this week

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Members of the Marshall University Tuba and Euphonium Studio will present solo performances this evening to kick off their annual celebration of “Octubafest.” This is the first of two events and will take place at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 in Smith Music Hall on Marshall’s Huntington campus.

Octubafest will continue Wednesday, Oct. 28 with a performance of “Tubonium,” the university's tuba/euphonium ensemble, at 8 p.m. in Smith Music Hall. The group will perform a concert with several traditional Oktoberfest marches and polkas complemented by an array of fun compositions to celebrate Halloween.

“Come enjoy the festive costumes, decorations and free candy,” said Dr. George Palton, instructor of tuba, who directs the ensemble. “There will be ‘kid-friendly’ activities and costumes are welcome!” 

Admission is free and open to the public. For further information about these events or music at Marshall University, call 304-696-3117 or e-mail Palton at george@georgepalton.com. 

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