CVCC Jazz Band receives donation from Hickory Music Club

The Catawba Valley Community College Jazz band recently provided a free monthly concert for the Hickory Music Club.

04/13/2022

Under the direction of Dr. David Cortello, the CVCC Jazz Band performed a few old jazz favorites and an original composition by Dr. Cortello. 

The concert was enjoyed by all, and the CVCC Jazz Band made such an impression on our music club members. 

"CVCC has become one of the most sought-after schools of music in the area,” said Hickory Music Club secretary Nellie Pruitt.

With a rich 100-year history, the Hickory Music Club is the only remaining music club in our area and affords a wonderful opportunity to meet and forge new relationships with fellow musicians in our community. 

"I am proud of the Hickory Music Club members and the impact they have on the art in our community,” said Ada Smith, vice president and program chair. 

The Hickory Music Club made a generous donation to The CVCC music department and voted to make the donation annual. 

"We have such wonderful support for the arts in this area,” said Caroline Simyon, director of the CVCC music program. “The Hickory Music Club Donations will aid our growing CVCC instrumental program and support our singers in competitions.” 

For more information about the Associate in Fine Arts in Music program at CVCC, contact Simyon at 828-327-7000 x4305 or email csimyon@cvcc.edu.

PHOTO: From left, Hickory Music Club secretary Nellie Pruitt; Caroline Simyon, director of the CVCC music program; Vice President and Program Chair Ada Smith; and Hickory Music Club treasurer Fred McKinney.

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