Serving as the chief financial officer of Southeastern Community College in Iowa, Kevin J. Carr directs the institution’s non-academic business. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Kevin J. Carr supports community activities, and sits on the board of directors of the Burlington Civic Music Association in Iowa.
First performing in churches and schools in the 1930s, the association now offers a complete season of musical entertainment for the people of southeast Iowa. The 2018-2019 season begins with Artrageous on September 14. These performers explore simultaneous art forms, painting on stage while others dance and sing. Following on October 11 is Farewell Angelina, a female country music quartet who have opened for Blake Shelton.
On November 8, Sybarite5 bring their energetic and wide-ranging chamber music, which has placed on Billboard charts. In time for the holidays, the association presents A Charlie Brown Christmas December 7. The television classic includes a jazz trio playing composer Vince Guaraldi’s music. Next on January 11 is John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party, a tribute to the music of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper.
Nominated for a Tony award, Melissa Errico performs Broadway tunes for Valentine’s Day. DSQ then play classical and pop songs on electrified stringed instruments March 20. Completing the season on April 9, 2019, is the Presidio Brass, which features brass, vocal, guitar, piano, and percussion performances. The quintet will conduct a student clinic earlier that day.
