To begin the 2012 concert season at Lone Star College-Montgomery, the Montgomery Jazz Ensemble is featuring guest jazz vocalist Julie Johnson in a performance of love songs on Tuesday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m., in the Recital Hall, located in the college’s Music Hall (Building H).

Johnson is a highly sought-after performer in the local Houston jazz scene, as well as in her native home of Chicago. She will perform alongside the college’s Jazz Ensemble to sing great love songs by Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart and Nat King Cole that were made famous by legendary performers such as Judy Garland, Lena Horne, and Frank Sinatra.

“This will be an evening you won't soon forget,” said Kris Chapman, director of bands and lead faculty in the music department at LSC-Montgomery. “Simply put, Julie is stellar! The first time I worked with her I knew I had to invite her to come sing with the Montgomery Jazz Ensemble. I am so thrilled to have her as our guest vocalist for this concert.”

Johnson has performed all over the world, and her music is regularly featured on KTSU 90.9 FM., Houston’s jazz station. As beautiful as she is talented, Johnson captivates her audience with her wide vocal range and vivacious and energetic performances.

Individual tickets for the concert are $10 for general admission and $5 LSC-Montgomery students, staff, and faculty. Tickets may be purchased online at www.LoneStar.edu/music-Montgomery.

For more information about the concert or the music department at LSC-Montgomery, contact Kris Chapman at 936.271.6111, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/music-Montgomery.

LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call 936.273.7000, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/montgomery.

With 75,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball, and LSC-University Park, five centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.