EAC’s Starlight Strings presents Pops Specials

By Lori Dugan

THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s String Orchestra presents the 22nd Annual Starlight Strings Concert, Pops Specials, Wednesday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m., in the Activities Center – Lee Little Theatre. Admission is free.

This year’s program will feature songs such as, “Moon River” by Henry Mancini, “Lullaby” by George Gershwin, “Body and Soul” by John Green, and many more.

“I love this concert because it is always a challenge,” said EAC orchestra director and conductor for the concert Franklin Alvarez. “It’s our first official presentation of the school year and after only six weeks practicing together as a group, I’m nervous until the curtain goes up!”

The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p.m., in the Activities Center – Lee Little Theatre. Admission is free.