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Show Dyer joins Lightstone Records Opera tenor and recording artist George Dyer of Kaysville has joined Provo's Lightstone Records as the company's vice president. Dyer will be key in spearheading efforts to find and develop talent for the new record label. Dyer currently has three solo albums, and became acquainted with President Craig Brooksby through a sister com- pany, Lightstone Studios, when Dyer was cast in lead roles in the production company's "Samuel the Lamanite" and "Daniel and the Lions," the two most recent additions to the Liken series of musicals on DVD. n The Jim Owen Show Jim Owen, the Emmy award-winnin- g star of two Hank Williams movies, will music at the perform some Spanish Fork Senior Center on Friday and Saturday. Owen has performed regularly in Branson, Mo., and is the writer of songs like "Louisiana Woman, Mississippi Man" performed by Conway & Loretta, "Too Lonely Too Long," originally by Mel Tills, and "Southern performed Lovin' " sung by Jim Ed Brown. The concerts begin at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the senior center, 167 W. Center St. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased by calling 798-501- CHRISTI BABBITT Portrait" on Saturday at American Fork Junior High School with narrator and American Fork Mayor Heber Thompson fletj. The American Fork Symphony rehearses "Lincoln Hail to the chiefs "The narration talks about the kind of man he was, where he came from and his manner of doing things," said Ameriin time for can Fork Mayor Heber M. Day, the Fork Symphony is Thompson, who will be readsome ing the narration. As a longtime fan of Coppatriotic music for its February concert, "Lincoln, land's compositions, Thompson said he was familiar with Patriots and the New World." The volunteer orchestra will the music before being asked to narrate. perform "Lincoln Portrait," Previous performances he by Aaron Copland, as well has enjoyed included narration as Dvorak's "New World Symphony," the theme "Super- by famous personalities like Charlton Heston and Henry man," by John Williams, and Fonda. "March of the Procession of "When I think of those who Bacchus," by Leo Delibes. "Lincoln Portrait" pays tribproceeded me in doing this ute to the 16th president of the narration it's kind of intimidatUnited States. Written as part ing," Thompson said. of the World War II patriotic Despite his intimidation, Thompson said he is looking effort, Copland composed forward to this opportunity. the full orchestra piece and "I'm really excited about included a part for narration doing it because I've had reutilizing speeches and letters of Lincoln's. spect for this music and those DAILY Just HERALD who've narrated it in the past." Part of Thompson's excitement also stems from his own interest in President Lincoln. He said he has read about the president and recalls several visits to Washington, D.C., and visiting the Lincoln Memorial. "The Lincoln Memorial was about my favorite place to be there," Thompson said. The composition showcases a variety of styles, from a peaceful melody to stirring patriotic highlights following along with the narration. Though audiences might not be familiar with the composition, symphony president and violin player, Maxine Steele said the evening of music will be enjoyed by everyone. "I think music makes you feel good," Steele said. "It's a gift from one human being to another, and music enriches your life." recorded Weekly charts for the nation 's music as they appear in next week s issue of Billboard magazine Reprinted with permission Hot 100 1. Beyonce, Irreplaceable 2. Fall Out Boy, This Ain't a Scene, It's An Amis Race American Fork Symphony presents patriotic concert Marcie Jessee THE CHARTS 3. Nelly Furtado, Say It Right If you go 4. Daughtry, It's Not Over 5. Akon Feat Snoop Dogg, Wanna Love You 6. Gwen Stefani Feat. Akon, The Sweet Escape American Fork Symphony 7. Ludacris Feat. Mary J. Blige, Runaway Love What: "Lincoln, Patriots and the New World" 9. Fergie, Fergalicious When: Monday, 7:30 p.m. Where: American Fork High School auditorium, 510 N. 600 East, American Fork Tickets: $3, or $10 per family Info: 8. Jim Jones, We Fly High 10. Justin Timberlake, What Goes Around ... Comes Around Hot International 1. Nelly Furtado, All Good Things (Come To An End) 2. Christina Aguilera, Hurt 3. Eric Prydz Vs. Pink Floyd, Proper Education 4. Akon feat. Eminem, Smack That 5. Kamini, Though Steele enjoys all of the pieces, she feels the performance of "Lincoln Portrait" 6. Mika, Grace will especially stand out for the audience. "It's quite a moving composition," Steele said. 8. Fatal Bazooka, Fous Ta Cagoule Kelly 7. Cascada, Everytime We Touch 9. Just Jack, Starz In Their Eyes 10. Jojo, Too Little Too Late |