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Show 8.31.2009 culture Take 6 takes the stage on Labor Day •MELSUNDQUIST Culture writer It's OK to admit it. A cappella is pretty damn cool. Take 6 is one of America's most famous modern a cappella groups, incorporating jazz, R&B, soul, pop and gospel into their extensive repertoire. If that's not enough guilty pleasure for you, consider that they're basically a boy band. Imagine Boyz II Men without instruments and with a stronger Christian influence. Sold yet? Now you can see Take 6 live in the SCERA's last outdoor concert of the season. Take 6 has roots in Alabama stretching back nearly 30 years. The vocal group has won 10 Grammy awards and been nominated a total of 19 times, making them the most nominated R&B, Gospel or Jazz vocalists in Grammy history. The group's music can speak for itself - this is a cappella beyond simple barbershop harmonies. The sextet creates a complicated, yet soothing sound. Take 6 has worked in collaboration with such stars as Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones and Ella Fitzgerald, "This will be a first-class concert with consummate entertainers who are known for their brilliant harmonies," said Adam J. Robertson, SCERA's president and CEO. Take 6 was formed by Claude V.McKnight III on the Oakwood College campus in Huntsville, Ala- bama in 1980. Originally a quartet called Alliance, Mark Kibble and Mervyn Warren joined to make it a sextet. Membership shifted until 1985, but since then the only change in group members was when Joey Kibble replaced Mervyn Warren in 1991. Take 6 When: Monday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. W h e r e : The SCERA shell Outdoor Theatre 669 S. State St. Cost:$10-$12 More Info: www.scera.org The Man of God The Professional Second tenor Joey Kibble, younger brother to Mark Kibble, left school to join Take 6. but has since returned to finish his undergraduate studies. According to take6.com, Joey is passionate about "a seven-part minisLry made known in songwriting, physical fitness, vocal discipline, speaking, writing books, marriage and leadership." Bass singer Alvin Chea holds a double bachelor's degree in English and communication, and is currently pursuing a Juris Doctor- v ate in Entertainment Law. Chea i writes a monthly column about his: experiences in die band at www. take6.com and has published a book, Bassltries, The Intellectual Baritone Cedric Dent is a full-time professor of music at Middle Tennessee State University. He holds a B.M. in Vocal Music Education from 'the University of Michigan, a M.M. *in Music Theory/Arranging from the University of Alabama and a Ph.D. in Music Theory from the University of Maryland. The Family Man • k 'f\j' Second tenor David Thomas has' produced records for majiy artists, • including the Backstreet Boys; j however, he's most proud of his family life. He and his wife, Maria, have three children. Together, he and Maria raise champion Great Danes. The Tough Guy ••^i .The Leader. :iS^t-o>-v ""T First tenor Mark Kibble, older brother to Joey Kibble, was bom in the Bronx and has a passion for athletics, body building, mechanics, construction and the electrical trade. With his brother, he built and owns Vertical Sound Studio. £. First tenor Claude V. night III started what would > become Take 6 at Oakwood ••''• College in Alabama. He is the older brother of famed R&B , singer Brian McKnight. :*- V -v' ;• •:i££^START OUT ON TOP. '£• tt: START RAISING THE BAR. •if START HIGHER. t. "f> • ' " ' k -'. • ' START LEADING FROM DAY ONE. 1 r START STRONG. y^ 4'/•., yS There's stronq. Then there's Army Strong. If you want to be a leader in life, joining Army ROTC at Utah Valley University, is the strongest way to start. It provides hands-on leadership development. Plus you can earn a full-tuition, merit-based scholarship up to $150,000. After graduation, you'll begin your career as an Officer,With a start like that, there's no limit to what you can achieve. ^ ^ £ # ^ a * K M » r - ^ To get started, contact LTC Ron Fischer —, or visit www.uvu.edu/rotc/. U.S.ARMY ASK ABOUT FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS AND THE $5,000 BONUS FOR OUf* SUMMER LEADERS TRAINING COURSE! ^ / ^IT ' ' - 'Contact 801-863-6495 or ronald.fischer@uvu.edu e Unl'cd 5lal«i Army. AH riqMs reserved., |
