SCC Idol 2012

Ever since 2008, SCC has been hosting a musical event based on the TV show "American Idol", appropriately called "SCC Idol." Held on Oct 5, this performance featured 10 different singers, each one singing two songs. After each song, a three-judge panel gave criticism, advice and praise to each of the contestants. 

The judges were: student Darian Johnson, STL Woman's choir member Kourtney Strade and our own Marvin Tobias.

The event was hosted by Cassandra Hagen and B.J. White, who warmed up the audience and introduced the performers.

Sean Chadwick

Brittany Drummond

Cody Cole

Markia Fontana

Jack Farrell

Aurea Clark

Matt Wynn

Shelby Misuraco

Krystal Wright

Jordan Slone

Audience members were encouraged to vote for their favorite performer using their cell phones and the results were instantly displayed on a projection screen.

The Instructional Media Department videotaped the entire event for posterity!

Having attended several of these events, I can honestly say the talent just gets better every year!

Michael Martin Murphy

   As many of you know, every Fall Hal Berry organizes a history celebration that includes speakers, musicians and theatrical performances. The quality of these offerings is always excellent and this last Fall was no exception. I didn't get a chance to see all of the events, but one that I did attend was a concert by Nebraskan artist Michael Murphy. This talented musician brings a mix of folk, country and traditional Native American music. He participated in a very interesting panel discussion during the afternoon but here are a few images from his concert that evening.

Michael performed with several other Native-American performers including a drum player and a traditional fancy dancer.

He is a multi-talented musician, playing guitar, keyboards, harmonica and Native American flutes.

He had a variety of interesting flutes, including a double one.

The fancy dancer was quite colorful and fit well with the spiritual quality of the music.