Skylarks Octet - Big Band Ballroom Dancing featuring vocalists Charles King and Emily Musser January 16, 2010

Ballroom Dancing

Skylarks Octet

Featuring vocalists Charles King and Emily Musser

On Saturday, January 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Buck Recreation Center in Littleton hosts Ballroom Dancing to the music of Skylarks Octet. Tickets are only $9 / seniors 65+ $7. For more information call 303-797-8787 or online at www.littletonmusic.org.

Charles King, a versatile performer with extensive experience coast to coast singing with bands and as a solo artist, has joined the Windjammers Jazz Orchestra. In 1989, Charles King left "legitimate" theatre and ventured into a career that would take him from Las Vegas to Rome, Italy, to cruise ships and a private performance for the President of The United States. Drawing upon over 20 years of musical training, character development and a natural talent he is comfortable as Frank Sinatra, as Elvis, and of course, Dean Martin.

Gaining in popularity, the Skylarks have been performing their big band sound for the dancing and entertainment pleasure of metro residents for the past three years. Lead by Littleton music educator and trombonist Ron Ingle, the Skylarks include Greg Perkin on Tenor Saxophone and Bill Davis on Trumpet; additionally the band has added Steve Smith on Baritone Saxophone, Matt Rose on Electric Bass, and Milt Fender on drums.

Skylarks Octet performs under the umbrella of the Littleton Community Music Association (LCMA) and is featured 6 times a year at dance events hosted by the South Suburban Parks and Recreation. LCMA provides performance opportunities for adults and youth in a supportive community setting.

For more information or to see upcoming events visit the Littleton Community Music Association at www.littletonmusic.org.

Skylarks Octet - Big Band Ballroom Dancing featuring vocalists Charles King and Emily Musser. Saturday, January 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Buck Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave. Tickets are $9 / Seniors 65+ $7 - 303-797-8787 - littletonmusic.org