QU Hawk Express jazz band to perform fall concert Sunday at Connie Niemann Center for Music

QUINCY — The Quincy University Hawk Express Jazz Band will perform its fall jazz concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Connie Niemann Center for Music at QU’s North Campus, 17th and Seminary Road. The band is under the direction of Christine Damm, dean of the school of fine arts and communication.

The jazz band will perform “Alamode,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “Abacus” and “The Egg.” Alanna Edgecomb, junior music major, will be featured on the alto saxophone on the ballad, “Through the Looking Glass.” Senior vocalist John Beisner will be featured on the chart, “Sweet Home Chicago.”

The music department will be the hosts of an open house after the concert to showcase the newly renovated music area in the Connie Niemann Center for Music.