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Akron musicians perform Firestone, Copley school benefit March 3

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Josh Rzepka, a Firestone High School graduate, was recently awarded the Rising Young Star Award at the Akron Area Arts Alliance's Arts Alive! celebration. Josh Rzepka, a Firestone High School graduate, was recently awarded the Rising Young Star Award at the Akron Area Arts Alliance's Arts Alive! celebration.

Local musicians Josh Rzepka and Scott Stein will perform a concert at Tangier March 3 at 9 p.m. The concert features all original music performed by Rzepka, Stein and their bands, as well as students from Firestone and Copley high schools. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the music programs of Firestone and Copley High Schools.


Recent winner of the 2011 AAAA (Akron Area Arts Alliance) Rising Young Star Award, Rzepka, an '02 graduate of Firestone High School, will be joined by his band as well as students from Firestone's jazz band performing original compositions from his two CDs "Into the Night," and "Midwest Coast."

 

Stein, an '01 graduate of Copley High School, will perform original compositions with his band as well as with students from the Copley High School choral program. Stein is currently based in New York City, where he performs with numerous bands and works as an accompanist and music director for numerous choral ensembles.

 

Tangier is located at 532 W. Market St., Akron. Tickets are $50 (patron), $25 (general admission) and $15 (student) and will be available at the door or in advance by calling the Tangier box office at (330) 376-7171. More information can be found at www.RubberCityMusic.net.

 

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