COLBY — Western Plains Arts Association is bringing an “America’s Got Talent” finalist to northwest Kansas. Four friends, who through a series of serendipitous events, formed the Sons of Serendip. The quartet will come to the Colby Community College Cultural Arts Center, Saturday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. CDT.
The name Sons of Serendip comes from the notion that “serendipity brought us together” while attending graduate school at Boston University. Each member has an inspiring story and together the Sons of Serendip strive to embody the adjectives: classy, genuine, spiritual, sensitive and timeless. In 2014, the group finished as America’s Got Talent 4th place finalist in the popular NBC television show’s ninth season.
“It’s amazing. I loved it!,” said Heidi Klum, judge for “America’s Got Talent” program.
Tenor Micah Christian was a teacher, keyboardist Cordaro Rodriguez was an attorney, cellist Kendall Ramseur was a cello instructor, and harpist Mason Morton was a teacher. The Sons of Serendip concert program focuses on contemporary music, some with a rest twist, and some familiar Motown pop tunes. All will feature Michah’s tenor voice and the playing of the band. The cellist is also the backup singer.
This interesting combination of voice and instruments produces a lovely, rich sound. While they all have been perfecting their instruments since childhood, around five years ago they came together to begin what they knew would be a long beautiful journey of creating music that touches people’s hearts. The Sons of Serendip hopes their music will inspire others to follow their dreams, to pursue their love for music, to spread love and build a better world, and to create an experience one will never forget.
Admission is by Western Plains Arts Association season ticket or at the door adults $20 and students $10. Among numerous area sponsors, a major grant by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, Logan, Kansas, makes the many programs of the WPAA season possible.
The group has a wide presence on the web. Visit sonsofserendip.com and view several of their well-produced songs on youtube.com.
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