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Show - - Musicians of 70s to reunite for big bash at Jewett by TinaMarie Corey Forum staff writer Westminster jazz musicians of the 70s will reunite to jazz it up in The Jewett Center on Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. and for a second performance on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. The concerts will feature alumni artists of the 70s that were drawn as aspiring musicians to Westminster because of its national recognition for jazz. These artists filled the air with music and jam sessions during an era when music was an essential part of life on the Westminster campus until the program died out due to budget cuts in 1978. The University of Utah was the original home of what was to become Westminsters memorable jazz program. However, the Universitys program was canceled in 1972 by the college president, who felt the jazz musicians were radical crusaders. In fear that Utah was in jeopardy of losing some talented jazz musicians, Dr. William Fowler, a University of Utah music professor, approached residing Westminster president Dr. Shaw with the proposal of implementing the music program at Westminster. He also proposed that Ladd McIntosh, who had taught the jazz program at the University of Utah, head the program at Westminster. The rest is 70s history. A few of the many talents who will return to perform for the Westminster Reunion Jazz Fest are Joe Muscolino, bandleader for The Joe Muscolino band, one of the premier bands in the Salt Lake area, and The Fowler Brothers,, who have had their I music featured in such movies as Back to II and III, Bird on a Wire, the Future-Pa- rt City Slickers and Regarding Henry. Walt Fowler has played trumpet and keyboard for Brandon Fields, Diana Ross, George Benson, Frank Zappa, Tim May, has been with Tonight Show Band and played the guitar solo in the movie Back to the Future-Pa- rt I. Mike Clinco, guitarist, was with the Henry Mancini Band for 10 years and with the Burt Bacharach Band for five. According to Jeannie Smith, alumni director at Westminster, the alumni musicians have been attempting to reunite for some time and found 1992 appropriate considering it marked the 20th year anniversary of Dr. Fowler implementing the music program. The musicians wanted an opportunity to honor Fowler for the contributions he made to their lives through the music program, as well as to reunite with one another. When the concerts were organized, the alumni office proceeded to schedule a reunion for Westminster alumni from the70s. People just arent into reunions anymore, said Smith, But the concerts presented a good opportunity to bring the '70s classes together since everyone went to school with most of the performers. Due to the event having limited seating capabilities, Westminster alumni from the 70s were given the first opportunity to purchase tickets. Remaining tickets will be available to Westminster students and all other alumni for $10. If interested in the Jazz Fest of the 70s, contact the Westminster Alumni Office at (801)488-4- 1 11. Aviation program fit for serious, promising pilots by Doug Murray Forum staff writer Looking for a new and exciting major that will take you into the wild blue yonder? Westminsters aviation program might be for you. According to Heath Wamock, an aviation management major, Westminster has the best program in the state for those serious about a career in aviation. Westminster and Utah State University are the only two four-yecolleges in Utah aviation which offer an degree, according to Dan Taylor, aviation program director. He said, Westminster is unique in the fact that we focus on the aspect of aviation with an emphasis on aviation Management and with a liberal arts core. Utah States main focus is industrial technology. Taylor said, Im convinced that mixing aviation training with liberal arts, a program that is more general than technological, is the best way to educate ar non-technic- al well-round- ed pilots. Currently there are four areas available within the aviation program Pilot Air Operations-ProfessionAviation Management-ProfessionPilot Aviation Management-Operation- s Aviation Management-Marketin- g With a bachelor's degree in aviation, al al graduates can work m any number of areas associated with aviation. These positions include (but are not limited to) pilots, flight engineers, air traffic controllers, flight dispatchers, and marketing representatives. Taylor said, Most of the 100 students enrolled in the program have an interest in aviation management and in becoming a professional pilot, flying for a major airline. Stewart King, an aviation student, said, It sounds easier than it actually is. In reality, once youre Finished with college, the major airlines do not even consider you for a job until you have logged enough flight hours. On average, a minimum of 1 ,000 hours of flight time required to fly for a major airline. For Delta Airlines, the minimum is 1 ,500 hours. Along with the flight hours, most airlines require their pilots to have 2020 uncorrected vision, and will not hire anyone over 30 years old. Once aviation students graduate, they will work for small carriers to log enough flight hours to meet their dreams of becoming a commercial pilot for a major airlines. Those interested in getting involved in the aviation program or who just want to be part of the comeraderie are encouraged to attend the Avition Club meetings or to contact Dan Taylor at ext. 282. Inquisitive minds invited to study Southwestern Utahs geology Fascinating geological features such as cinder cones, basalt flows, lava tubes, pet- rified sand dunes, oyster fossils, earth- quake faults and rockfalls will be seen and discussed in the Utah Geological Associa- tions Utah Dixie field trip. The trip is scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25. The initial meeting is in room 1 15 of the science building at Dixie College in FRIDAY OCTOBER 30 STRANGERS IN PARADISE St. George, Utah. The $75 cost includes van transportation during the trip and around St. George, the price of a field guide, hand lens, and a catered Dutch oven dinner. Van transportation round trip from Salt Lake City to St. George is also available for $10. The field trip is offered to all teachers and anyone else interested. Teachers receive one hour of inservice credit, and for $35 extra, one hour of University of Utah credit. For registration information, contact Sandy Eldredge of the Utah Geological Survey at (801) 467-7970. GUITAR SUMMIT AND ALL STAR BIG BAND LEAD BY LADD MACINTOSH TICKETS $10 SATURDAY OCTOBER 31 BLIND MELLON CHITLIN ' AND ALL STAR BIG BAND HONORING DR. WM. FOWLER TICKETS $10 TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE WESTMINSTER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (801)-488-411- V Page 6 forum October 6, 1992 1 |
