On November 19, Keokuk's Grand Theater played host to a fundraising concert starring the Free Tenors, Dr. Tim Ahern, Roger Hatteberg and Terry Strother, along with accompanist Leigh Pirtle. The event was a fundraiser for the SCC Foundation.
The event raised over $1,600 for student scholarships.
The trio entertained the crowd with a variety of numbers new and old.
The trio has entertained crowds a number of times over the past three years. Each has an impressive history of music and performing arts.
Dr. Ahern is the Southeastern Community College Keokuk Campus Dean and Dean of Arts & Humanities. He has directed the SCC and community choruses in Keokuk and Burlington, including Burlington Bel Canto Chorale, and sings with Bel Canto.
Mr. Hatteberg taught at Horace Mann Middle School and served as the Burlington School district's music coordinator. He directed Burlington’s Shoquoquon Children's Choir, served as conductor of the Burlington Bel Canto Chorale and directed the annual "Lessons and Carols" celebration at Christmastime. Hatteberg directed Bel Canto for 27 years, retiring in March 2010.
Mr. Strother was a Speech Pathologist in the Burlington area for over 34 years. He retired in 1998 from the Great River AEA. He has sung continuously with Bel Canto for 42 years and presents solo and small group recitals.
Ms. Pirtle, an accomplished pianist, teaches Music at SCC and in her home.
For more videos from the performance, visit the SCC Youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/secciowa
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