Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center

Ethan Blake, Cello Cello Concerto in B minor - ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 1 - WILLIAM GRANT STILL

Multi-award-winning hit songwriter and artist, Danny Wells was born and raised in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Music was an integral part of his life for as long as he can remember. He grew up singing in church, began taking piano lessons in 2nd grade, was writing his first songs shortly thereafter, and eventually, became a performing member of the Christian music group, New Beginning. Music was in his blood. Upon graduating high school, Wells attended Southwestern College in Oklahoma City where he received his A.A. degree. In 1980, the North Carolina native decided to make the move to Music City where he attended and graduated from Belmont University receiving a B.M. degree in Commercial Music - all while continuing to perform and write. Fast forward fifteen years of honing his craft and working in the business, Wells’ first cut came in 1995. He is recognized for the #1 HITS, “Check Yes or No,” recorded by George Strait, “These Days,” recorded by Rascal Flatts, and “Couldn’t Last a Moment,” by Collin Raye. Some of Wells’ other hits include “This Everyday Love,” and “While You Loved Me,” both recorded by Rascal Flatts, Craig Morgan’s “Little Bit of Life,” and “Hello L-O-V-E,” a hit […]

Back by popular demand, we welcome the Mexican-American soprano, Barbara Padilla, whose on-stage presence and beautiful vocal prowess will captivate audiences of all musical tastes.

Hailing from the Emerald City, Kate Voss got her start in the club scene in Seattle playingwith a variety of groups on piano. When her jazz studies were nearing an end, her musicalinterests could not be pinned down to a single genre, her teacher assigned her the title of"dilettante". Luckily for us all, that only inspired Kate to further explore other avenues formaking music and ultimately brought her to form Kate Voss & The Hot Sauce whichencompasses all the genres she loves. A true variety band, this act pulls from her variedbackground of jazz, blues, pop, country, western-swing, oldies, americana and rockabilly. Asa full-time musician, Voss has cultivated a stage presence that charms and delights folks anda voice that "Nails the authenticity of the era" with tunes from Brenda Lee to Nancy Sinatraand Patsy Cline to Ray Charles. Kate has been awarded "Vocalist of the Year" and"Ensemble of the Year" from Earshot Magazine and after her move to Wisconsin in 2021,was nominated for several WAMI awards including Female Vocalist of the year,Instrumentalist of the year, and Free Reed Player of the Year. As leader of this band, Katesings lead vocals, plays the Ukulele Bass, and occasionally plays melodica while staying […]

Fans will hear songs spanning 50 years of KANSAS music including hits such as Carry On Wayward Son, Dust in the Wind, Point of Know Return, Play the Game Tonight, and Fight Fire with Fire, fan favorites, and deep cuts that have rarely been played live.  

Dr. Andrew Cooperstock, Piano Til Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks - RICHARD STRAUSS Der Rosenkavalier Suite - RICHARD STRAUSS Piano Concerto in A minor - EDVARD GRIEG

The Hall Sisters have established themselves as one of the up-and-coming and premier acts in the country pop genre. Drawing from inspirational groups of decades past, The Hall Sisters combine their favorite bits and pieces of all those iconic sounds to create a unique sound of their own. "Synergy" best defines these young women in that the combined output of their talents and musicality is greater than the sum of each individual part. A vocal/instrumental foursome of talented siblings, The Hall Sisters marry stunning harmonies along with a brilliance and excellence on their instruments to create an entirely unique sound. The Hall Sisters grew up in a home filled with music from a wide range of genres and artists, which influenced them individually and collectively. Imagine going to a concert and hearing not just one style of music, but music that spans genres and generations.

Intocable es uno de los grupos más influyentes en la escena musical tejana / norteña en la actualidad.  Su camino hacia el éxito comenzó hace más de veinticinco años en Zapata, Texas, cuando los amigos Ricky Muñoz y René Martínez soñaron con llevar sus canciones al mundo mientras creaban un estilo de música único y extraordinario que fusiona hábilmente la música de conjunto tejano, los ritmos folklóricos norteños, las baladas pop y el rock. Después de años de dedicación y pasión, el sueño se convirtió en una realidad indiscutible. Continúan entreteniendo y deleitando al público en todas partes del mundo. No te pierdas su "30 Aniversario MMXXIC" en vivo este 2024. English Intocable is one of the most influential groups in the Tejano / Norteño music scene today.  Their road to success began over twenty-five years ago in Zapata, Texas when friends Ricky Muñoz and René Martínez dreamed of bringing their songs to the world as they crafted a unique and extraordinary style of music that expertly fuses Tejano conjunto music, Norteño folk rhythms, pop ballads, and rock. After years of dedication and passion, the dream became an indisputable reality.  They continue to entertain and delight audiences across the world.  […]

Don’t miss West Texas’ timeless holiday tradition! Featuring your symphony orchestra, instrumental chamber ensembles, choral groups, and Santa Claus!

From its formation in 2003, Ernie Haase has built Signature Sound not only into one of the most popular and beloved quartets in all of Gospel music but, with their theme-based shows, they have endeared their brand of infectious joy, suburb harmony and performances to a very broad worldwide audience. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound has sung and sold to millions worldwide, a feat that has not been accomplished by very few quartets of this style. From concerts in Latvia, Germany, Amsterdam, and all of Western Europe to India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, events all around North America, TV appearances on ESPN with NASCAR, multiple NBA appearances singing our National Anthem, and even a specialty tour of historic American theaters, Signature Sound is a world-renowned quartet that spans a wide variety of genres and cultures. As group founder, Haase is a creative, hard-working tenor whose early roots with the unforgettable and legendary Southern Gospel quartet, The Cathedrals along with touring with The Gaithers, helped begin his dream to form a powerhouse group of his own. His goal was soon accomplished and then some...as EHSS quickly gained an international platform with their Gospel Shows, Inspiration Of Broadway show, A […]