7/17/07

Contact: Mike Clardy, (334) 844-9999 (clardch@auburn.edu), or
Jim Jackson, (334) 844-9999 (jacksjw@auburn.edu)

AU PERFORMING ARTS VIDEOS FEATURE STUDENTS FROM ALL OVER STATE

AUBURN - Auburn University students from all corners of Alabama are featured in a new series of performing arts videos airing on cable and broadcast stations throughout the state.

The videos, which feature the talents of AU’s Steel Drum Band, Gospel Choir, Concert Choir, Auburn Singers, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band and dancers, were produced by Auburn’s Media Production Group in the AU College of Business.

The first video, “A Medley of AU Performing Arts” is also available for viewing on the World Wide Web at www.ocm.auburn.edu/performingarts. The free RealPlayer software is needed to view the show.

Charter Cable is airing a variety of programs throughout the summer. A schedule of air dates is available on the Web site.

Viewers in East Alabama can watch the medley show on WTVM, Channel 9, on August 5, at 11 a.m. CT.

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For more news about Auburn University, visit http://wireeagle.auburn.edu/. In depth reporting, including multimedia features and downloadable photographs for media use, can be found at http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/newsmakers/.

Auburn University is a top-50 ranked public university that has provided instruction, research and outreach to benefit the state and nation for more than 150 years. A more than $4 billion economic impact on the state - including more than $2.4 billion in providing jobs and people resources - demonstrates AU’s commitment to this mission. AU has more than 214,000 alumni, and provides 130 degree options to nearly 23,500 graduate and undergraduate students.

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