Herb Smith and fellow trumpet player Jon Kruger will perform a “Legends of Jazz Trumpet“ concert 8 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Student Alumni Union’s Ingle Auditorium to kick off the 2008-2009 Performing Artist Concert Series. Rod Blumenau (piano), Quin Lawrence (clarinet/sax) and Jeff Campbell (bass) will support Smith and Kruger. They will be joined by vocalist Cindy Miller and host Michael Lasser, from the locally produced and syndicated National Public Radio program Fascinatin’ Rhythm. Tickets are $6 for students, $15 for faculty, staff and alumni and $20 for the public. They can be purchased at the RIT Student Alumni Union Candy Counter or by phone at 475-4121.

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The United States Army Drill Team performed Sept. 9 at RIT in the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. The team, in town to perform a “Spirit of America“ show at the Blue Cross Arena, took time out of its schedule to give a free performance at RIT. The team demonstrated advanced discipline and rifle manipulation skills. RIT’s Tiger Battalion ROTC detachment sponsored the event.

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