| Chiz Rider Concert - Fri, Nov 7 |
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Chiz Rider in Concert - Friday, November 7 at 7:00 PMNinety per cent self-taught, he began by imitating songs he heard on the radio. He later studied for a short time under the direction of Don Smith, then assistant Penn State University Blue Band director, and David O'Neill of Nashville. Chiz' fresh musical style embodies a jazz/pop sound that has been influenced by such versatile jazz musicians as Wynton and Branford Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, Louis Armstrong and Jon Faddis.Chiz and his crew maintain an active national touring schedule, including performances of the national anthem prior to major league sports events. Chiz Rider performs over 250 concerts annually throughout North America as well as several international tours. He has preformed with such popular Christian artists as Carman, Margaret Becker, DC Talk, Newsboys, Cindy Morgan, Larnell Harris, and Michael W. Smith. He has also performed at a Billy Graham Crusade and numerous times at the Crystal Cathedral. He played for President Bush’s Central Pennsylvania presidential campaign and for the Pennsylvania and West Virginia Special Olympics opening ceremonies. We are pleased to welcome back Chiz Rider and know that you will be blessed by his amazing performances |