Show Pqp 4-- Tlro HmM JoumalCadhu Sunday December 2 1980 Gary Morris feels at home By Nancy Bodily stafl writer An sudieiice waits in anticipation to hear countrywestem singer Gary Morris or perhaps an audience waits to hear critically ftriafauMi Broadway performer Gary Morris or an audience might be expecting some rendition of Christmas music by — you guessed it — Gary Morris the West I think Utah is perhaps one of the most 'I love But whatever the expectation die audience will be satisfied because Morris’ musical talent covers just about everddng On Thursday at 8 pm in die Capitol Theatre a Cache Valley audience will have the opportunity to experience Morris' varied talents firsthand In a recent phone interview beautiful states in the Union M Gary Moms said He also described it as one of his busiest working states considering he does about as many concerts in Utah as in Texas Union" Morris explained that this concert — as it was with die last concert in Logan — will be just him and his guitar He plans to provide a concert with music old and new plus a few Christmas songs Reserved seat tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at The Book Table 29 South Main Logan and The Horseman 1S8S North Main Logan Tickets are $12 Morris said he trill mix up this musical program like he often mixes his time and career He is involved in many different outlets in die music industry and as a although he is countrywestem singer he does not limit himself to that He performed an Broadway in the musicals La BoAeme and Les Misenbies He has made many appearances on television and was a regular in The Colby’s as a blind musician The evening before he is in Logan for a well-round- ed best-kno- something back Morris said performing does not nu'r Mi nervous or intimidated “I am die best person for the job" he said Td like to think I am die best singer in that room that night” and mat makes him feel confident and calm His calmness is apparent to an audience particularly a smell audience and that allows them to relax and enjoy die concert he said Besides the attraction of a small theater Morris looks forward to visiting Logan because of its location “I love die West" he said “I think Utah is perhaps one of die most beautiful states in foe concert he will appear on die Rick Dees show on TV He recently composed and recorded all the songs for his new album tided These Days and is touring the country promoting the album With so much to do one might question why a busy man like Morris would take tune to do a concert in a small town like Logan “It isn’t for die money” Morris said Coming to a small theater like die Capitol helps him to put his feet firmly on die ground he said When working with a large crowd — over force or four thousand — as Morris often does it is done for the money and “you lose something along die way” He said he really enjoys plaices that are small and intimate because it allows an artist to have “an exchange of energy" He is giving something to an audience and that they are giving him late-nig- ht He also described it as one of his busiest working states considering he does about as many concerts in Utah as in Texas For a country singer that is quite unusual Morris said As an avid sportsperaon he also enjoys Utah for us wildlife spending time in southern Utah hunting mule deer Morris especially enjoys his success as a performer because it allows him to pursue other avenues Most recently his advancements as a singer have allowed him the freedom to write his own songs “When I first started making albums singers weren’t Garry Morris as encourageddrink- singersongwriters” That ing has changed Morris said and he now has the freedom to write music that reflects his attitudes and experiences in life As for his interest in Broadway and opera Morris explained that he enjoys it because it is a challenge and with a background in high school and college sports he enjoys a good challenge He also feds it important to leave himself open to try different thing Morris said he does not dwell on being a celebrity “Growing ms person is more important" Hu philosophy of a successful Young musicians featured in tabernacle Christmas concert By Patrick WUBama program “Students will perform a variYoung musicians in the Utah ety of solos and duets" Van der Stale University Youth Conser- Beek said “And most of foe selections are Christmas songs vatory and foe Cache Valley Children's Choir are featured in a There will be a number of traditional Christmas concert unusual and jazz arrangements of traditional favorites” Tuesday The USU Youth Conservatory The concert begins at 7 pjn at SO North Regional foe Logan Tabernacle history Main in downtown Logan The concert is fine and foe public is invited "This is foe sixth annual Christmas concert provided by the Youth Conservatory" said reflects is in its 14th year Students are trained in piano performance composition and theory Students earn foe right to perform in the Christmas concert for their mnsicality technique tonal quality style and overall effectiveness Van der Beek said UY ONE YOGURT CONE s GET A SECOND ONE (Equal or Lesser Value) Expires i I9£ nrr Urr "Belize Ralph “This is a wonderful opportunity for families to attend a concert and kick off the Christmas 100 0 Flavor Cholesterol 0Fat tN03 i t apparent th Best Of Holidays! program conservatory Van der Beek coordinator SXOOS 9NIN3 his attitude He said he could die a pauper and still be satisfied as long as “Right before I (fie I am sitting in a rocking chair on a porch in one of the beautiful Western states knowing that I had a wonderful time along the way” down-to-ear- e Wish You The natural histoby outdoor! season with music" The Friday before the concert approximately 100 conservatory students audition for foe chance to perform in the concert Van der Beek said More than 20 students wUlbe on foe concert life g 123 E 1400 N 753-089-1 j |