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October 12, 2009
Kids, costumes and music – a great mix at 'Creepy Classics'
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Costumes are the order of the day for the Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra's annual Halloween family pops concert "Creepy Classics," set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 18) at the Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., in downtown Lafayette.Admission is free.
Kid-friendly works such as film music from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" will be featured. The Long Center will decorate for the event with costumed greeters at the doors. Costumed musicians will parade through the aisles to begin the event.
"Probably the most anticipated moment of the afternoon is the traditional Halloween parade when youngsters get to show off their costumes to the crowd as they walk across the stage and pick up a treat bag from director Andrew King," says Kathy Matter, spokesperson for Purdue Bands Orchestra. This is the seventh anniversary of the event initiated in 2003.
During the costume parade, a variety of popular Halloween-related tunes will be performed, including John Williams' title theme from the hit film "Star Wars." Other light-hearted pieces on the program include theme music from "The Flintsones" and "Video Games Live Suite."
"Creepy Classics" is sponsored by Purdue Bands & Orchestra, which offers a series of jazz, concert band, orchestra and percussion events throughout the year. For more information www.purdue.edu/bands
Contact: Kathryn Matter, 765-496-6785, kcmatter@purdue.edu
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