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April 10, 1998 Convocations' new season an invitation to 'Get in on the act!' WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University's Department of Convocations announced its 1998-99 season this week, offering more choices and lower prices for series and early buyers. The season's theme is "Get in on the act!" "Purdue Convocations is pleased and proud to announce the arrival of another vibrant season of performing arts events for 1998-99," said Lorna Myers, director of Purdue Convocations. "The season will feature a superlative mix of dance, jazz, theater, chamber music, Broadway musicals and much more." Series ticket buyers will get the best seats at the lowest prices, Myers said, but single-ticket buyers also will receive discounts through Sept. 20. (All the single-ticket prices listed below are the discounted prices available through Sept. 20.) Ticket orders are being accepted at campus box offices or by phone at (765) 494-3933 or 1-800-914-SHOW. As always, Friends of Convocations' orders will be filled first. "We have high expectations that this will be one of the most exciting and stimulating cultural experiences we've ever planned, so we invite everyone to subscribe soon and explore the arts with us," Myers said. Lively Arts Package This series features shows performed in the Elliott Hall of Music. Patrons may choose two out of the three Broadway musicals to complete their series orders. Series prices for the public range from $96 to $46. Discounts are available for students and senior citizens. The lineup: Sunday, Oct. 4 -- The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, with pianist Horacio Gutierrez. Tickets are $21, $18, $11 for the public, $12 and $10 for Purdue students. Sunday, Oct. 25 -- "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" starring Jo Anne Worley. Tickets are $26, $22 and $12 for the public, $16 and $12 for Purdue students. Sunday, Nov. 8 -- "Big," the Broadway musical based on the movie starring Tom Hanks. Tickets are $26, $22 and $12 for the public, $16 and $12 for Purdue students. Sunday, Jan. 24 -- "Swan Lake" performed by the Russian National Ballet. Tickets are $24, $18 and $11 for the public, $12 and $10 for Purdue students. Wednesday, Feb. 3 -- "The King and I," the revival of the 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein classic. Tickets are $30, $22 and $12 for the public, $16 and $12 for Purdue students. Saturday, Feb. 20 -- The Boys Choir of Harlem. Tickets are $24, $18 and $11 for the public, $12 and $10 for Purdue students. Loeb Music Collection This series includes a variety of classical concerts in Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center. Series price for the public is $76. Discounts are available for students and senior citizens. The schedule: Thursday, Sept. 17 -- Burning River Brass. Tickets are $12 for the public, $9 for Purdue students. Thursday, Oct. 15 -- Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra with Stephen Prutsman. Tickets are $22 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Sunday, Nov. 15 -- Theatre of Voices directed by Paul Hillier, recent nominees for National Public Radio's "New Horizon Award." Tickets are $15 for the public, $9 for Purdue students. Thursday, March 4 -- Colorado Quartet with guitarist Manuel Barrueco. Tickets are $15 for the public, $9 for Purdue students. Wednesday, April 7 -- Violinist Joshua Bell, who last played at Purdue nine years ago at the age of 21. Tickets are $22 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Jazz Set This series features various styles of jazz performance presented in Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center. Series prices are $48 for the public and $33 for Purdue students. The lineup: Friday, Nov. 20 -- Sphere, featuring the work of composer Thelonius Monk. Tickets are $20 for the public, $13 for Purdue students. Friday, Jan. 22 -- Mingus Big Band, honoring the late Charles Mingus. Tickets are $25 for the public, $15 for Purdue students. Saturday, March 27 -- Ray Drummond's All-Star Excursion Band. Tickets are $21 for the public, $14 for Purdue students. The Discovery Concerts This series features emerging young performers. All tickets are $7. Wednesday, Nov. 4 -- Amernet String Quartet with the Lafayette Chamber Singers, featuring Beethoven's rarely heard work "Elegie." Sunday, Feb. 28 -- Violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, winner of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and numerous other awards at 22 years of age. Thursday, April 15 -- Flutist Pamina Blum of Lafayette and harpist Nathalie Chatelain. Patron's Choice This series is a wide variety of events offering something for everyone. Friday, Sept. 25 -- Bassist Edgar Meyer, banjo player Bela Fleck and mandolinist Mike Marshall. Tickets are $18 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Thursday, Oct. 22 -- River North Dance Company, a Chicago-based jazz dance troupe. Tickets are $18 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Thursday, Oct. 29 -- Barroco Andino, a South American classical-folkloric ensemble. Tickets are $15 for the public, $10 for Purdue students. Thursday, Nov. 12 -- Trio Voronezh, classically trained Russian street musicians. Tickets are $12 for the public, $8 for Purdue students. Thursday, March 25 -- "The Odyssey," Aquila Theater Company of London. Tickets are $18 for the public, $12 for Purdue students. Sunday, April 11 -- Voices of Native America, celebrating the music, dance and culture of Native America. Tickets are $15 for the public, $10 for Purdue students. For more information or a 1998-99 brochure, contact Jeff Langford, Convocations publicist, a (765) 494-5045; e-mail, jilangford@convos.purdue.edu Source: Lorna Myers, (765) 494-9712; e-mail, lgmyers@convos.purdue.edu Writer: Jeff Langford, Convocations publicist, (765) 494-9712; e-mail, jilangford@convos.purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; e-mail, purduenews@purdue.edu To the Purdue News and Photos Page