Stratosphere’s David Perrico – Pop Evolution Performing
for Students at Las Vegas Academy
Almost 800 Las Vegas Academy of the Arts (LVA) high school students will receive a private concert from Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower trumpeter, conductor and composer David Perrico and his 18-piece band Pop Evolution on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Lowden Theater on the LVA campus.
The concert is the result of an ongoing partnership between Stratosphere and LVA, a magnet public high school in the Clark County School District dedicated to the performing and visual arts. Since May, one half of all door proceeds from David Perrico – Pop Evolution performances in the Stratosphere Theater have been donated to LVA.
Perrico, who has received national awards for his original jazz and symphony orchestra compositions, will instruct students on song arranging with the band’s music selection, providing a real-time lesson in music arranging and live performance.
“I love what I do and I can’t wait to help illustrate to musically talented high school students how I work through the process of song arranging,” said David Perrico. “It’s a great opportunity for them to see the entire big band working together.”
Perrico and band members will work with LVA students in smaller classes and workshops throughout the year.
“The insight David Perrico – Pop Evolution provides on song arranging is the kind of experience that is so valuable to students who strive for a career in music,” said Scott Walker, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Principal. “We’re so pleased the partnership with the Stratosphere is offering so many benefits for our promising students.”
David Perrico – Pop Evolution performs the first and third Tuesday at the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, transforming popular songs from all genres by infusing them with big band sound and the vitality that can only come from a stage packed with professional musicians.
The Stratosphere’s partnership with LVA began last year when Stratosphere headliner Frankie Moreno, and his song writing brothers, held a series of workshops with LVA students. Many students got the opportunity to perform during Frankie Moreno’s shows in the Stratosphere Theater during the summer. Moreno will also continue to work with LVA students.
Additionally, cast and crew from the Stratosphere’s PIN UP™ starring Claire Sinclair, plan to work with students in the coming year in the areas of dance, show production, costuming, and set design.
“The interest and excitement of LVA students is what makes the partnership between LVA and the Stratosphere so worthwhile,” said Paul Hobson Vice President, General Manager of the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower. “We hope to see our association grow in the future.”
David Perrico is one of Las Vegas’ most in-demand musicians, with the Las Vegas Review-Journal naming David Perrico – Pop Evolution “Best of Las Vegas 2013” for Lounge Performer or Tribute Act. Perrico currently serves as music director/trumpeter for Stratosphere’s PIN UP™ and is an adjunct faculty member for UNLV’s jazz studies program. He has 11 CD and four DVD recordings to his credit. David Perrico has also performed internationally with the legendary Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and has been featured in headliner shows including Donny & Marie, Natalie Cole, Toni Braxton, Cirque du Soleil, Gladys Knight and Zowie Bowie.
About Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower:
Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower is a Las Vegas Strip resort with an 80,000-square-foot casino. The 1,149-foot Stratosphere Tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States, featuring the Top of the World restaurant and highest view of the Las Vegas Strip from the Observation Deck as well as SkyJump Las Vegas and thrill rides Big Shot, X-Scream and Insanity. Known as a great value to gamblers, Stratosphere is located close to the Convention Center at the gateway to downtown Las Vegas. It features 2,427 guest rooms and suites, uniquely themed restaurants, the Tower shops, Frankie Moreno Live at Stratosphere a production show, PIN UP™, and late night live musical entertainment from David Perrico- Pop Evolution twice a month. Additionally, Stratosphere’s ace | PLAY™ program allows players to enjoy awards, comps and exclusives based on their loyalty to American Casino & Entertainment’s four properties: Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower on the Las Vegas Strip, Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, Nevada, and two Arizona Charlie’s locations in Las Vegas. For more information, visit StratosphereHotel.com, call 702-380-7777 or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).
