College instructor to present recital

Published 12:50 pm Friday, March 21, 2014

BENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Gifted musician, arranger, and composer Dr. Robert Lunn will present a mixture of original compositions, arrangements, and standard guitar pieces on Tuesday, April 15, at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center for Arts & Technology. The performance will take place in the Dance/Drama room (F117) at 7:30 p.m.

Included in the recital will be arrangements of “House of the Rising Sun,” “Scarborough Fair,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” and “Jesus Loves Me” as well as a virtuoso performance of Spanish-inspired guitar standard “Leyenda.” Lunn will also be performing several original compositions including “Greenwood” and “The Headless Horseman.” Featured in the recital will be an original 9×3-foot painting by Benton Harbor artist Kyra Utroske which was commissioned by Lunn.

Dr. Lunn received his Doctorate in Music Composition from Ohio State University, Master in Music Theory and Composition from Penn State University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Hope College. He currently teaches music theory, aural skills, guitar and music technology at Lake Michigan College. Lunn has performed extensively throughout western Michigan including recent performances at Western Michigan University and Monday Musical Club of St. Joseph.

The program is open to the public and is free of charge. The recital takes place on the Napier Avenue Campus located at 2755 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, Michigan. For further information, please call the Performing Arts Department (269) 927-8876.