The Wharton County Junior College jazz band rehearses for the "Michael Jackson" concert, scheduled for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Horton Foote Theatre on the Wharton campus. The event is free and open to the public.
WHARTON, TEXAS – The Wharton County Junior College jazz band’s upcoming concert will feature songs from one of the most iconic pop rock artists of all time. The band’s “Michael Jackson” concert is scheduled for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, at the Horton Foote Theatre in the Duson-Hansen Fine Arts Building on the Wharton campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Michael Jackson burst onto the music scene in the 1960s as a member of the Jackson 5 before embarking on a solo career that launched him to worldwide recognition and success. Jackson was dubbed the “King of Pop” and was responsible for the best-selling album of all time, the 1982 album “Thriller.”
WCJC Band Director Joe Waldrop said the concert will begin with songs performed during Jackson’s earlier career and will then focus on his more well-known solo hits. Selections will include “I Want You Back,” “Beat It,” and “Thriller.”
Guest performances from the Boling High School Jazz Ensemble are planned for the 7 p.m. show.
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