Stand up and be Counted!
January 8, 2020
Davie Chamber Celebrates 50 Years at Annual Gala!
January 22, 2020
David Osborne Trio –“Pianist to the Presidents” at Brock Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 25th
Tickets Available Now!
Music enthusiasts are in for a rare treat when David Osborne, “Pianist to the Presidents,” takes the stage at the Brock Performing Arts Center on Saturday, January 25th at 7:30 pm.
His blend of romantic, classical, jazz, pop, inspirational, patriotic, and Broadway show tunes is guaranteed to wow music lovers of all ages. Making their third appearance at the Brock due to requests from its patrons, the Davie Arts Council looks forward to welcoming the David Osborne Trio back to Davie County.
Pianist to the President
Osborne has given performances at the White House for every American President since Ronald Reagan. He is also a regular performer for Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Georgia. He created and organized President Carter’s 75th birthday tribute in 1999 and has performed at each birthday party since. President Carter has said that “David is one of the finest pianists in the United States.”
Furthering the Tradition of Romantic Piano
When he is not touring with the David Osborne Trio, Osborne performs at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. He has released 27 CD’s, and his recordings on the Northstar Music label have become the #1 romantic piano recordings in the nation, selling over a million copies.
A Lifetime of Music
Born and raised in Miami, Oklahoma, Osborne began playing piano by ear at the age of four. He started formal training when he was five years old. Osborne received his undergraduate degree from Oral Roberts University. At Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, he studied classical pipe organ and piano performance, with a minor in French. At Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, he completed a master’s degree in keyboard performance and music composition.
A few of Osborne’s more significant recent events include a concert for the American Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation; an interview and performance on TV’s “The 700 Club”; a concert for the Steinway and Sons International convention of worldwide dealers at the Beverly Hills Hotel; a benefit concert at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y.; two concerts for Mr. and Mrs. Don Hall, CEO of Hallmark Cards in Kansas City; and a performance in Las Vegas, playing the Steinway pianos of Vladimir Horowitz, Van Cliburn and George Gershwin at Southern Nevada Music as a part of Steinway and Sons Legendary Instruments of the Immortals Tour.
Davie County Arts Council – Season of Applause
This concert is part of the 2019-2020 Season of Applause! Performance series sponsored by the Davie County Arts Council, which is dedicated to the discovery, appreciation, and enrichment of the arts throughout Davie County. The Arts Council has been carrying out its mission of “Connecting PEOPLE to the ARTS!” for decades.
Two More Shows in the Concert Series!
Sherma Andrews will present the music of Aretha Franklin on Saturday, February 8th. Singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, pianist, and recording artist, Andrews is not just a phenomenal talent; she is an experience to remember. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Andrews will bring to the Brock those much-loved songs we know as the “hits” by the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
Enjoy The Stranger – A Tribute to Billy Joel on Saturday, April 25th. The Stranger is the premier tribute to the music of one of the world’s most beloved performers, Billy Joel. Comprised of some of the best and most experienced musicians in the business, this six-piece band from Charlotte brings together an authentic replication of Joel’s timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot-on vocals that make listening to a Billy Joel song so special.
Tickets Available Online Now
Tickets for all shows are Adult: $40; Senior: $38 and may be purchased HERE or by visiting the Brock Performing Arts Center’s box office Monday-Friday from 12-5 p.m. and one hour before performance time or by calling the box office at 336-751-3000.
The Brock Performing Arts Center is located at 622 North Main St., Mocksville.
For more information, contact the Arts Council at (336) 751-3112.
