NRCC News

Old Pros Present Holiday Swing Dance

Nov 14 2019

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This article was published on Nov 14 2019 and was archived on Oct 31 2020. The information below may be outdated or inaccurate.

The Old Pros Big Band Orchestra of New River Community College will present a Holiday Swing Dance Friday, December 13, 2019, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the T.J. Anderson Student Lounge in Martin Hall at the college in Dublin.

Admission is free, and donations will be accepted to the NRCC Educational Foundation to support the band.  The NRCC Educational Foundation assists New River Community College in the endowment and distribution of scholarship funds, the purchase of equipment and furnishings, and the financial support of academic and community enrichment programs, such as the Old Pros.

Under the direction of Dean Chiapetto, the band plays music from the heyday of the Big Band Era as well as today’s modern sounds. The Old Pros are celebrating their 46th year. Over the years, the band has performed for events and groups including Gov. John Dalton’s Inaugural Ball, NRV Air Show, The Homestead Resort, Virginia Lions Club Convention, NRCC Graduation and many more. The band’s members include professionals, small business owners, teachers, retirees and students with varied musical backgrounds.

For more information about the Old Pros and to view their concert schedule, visit www.nr.edu/oldpros/.