Photo Caption: Recording since 1991, Emile Pandolfi's music is melodically fulfilling, incorporating meaningful lyrics into his arrangements. With the influence of Chopin and Debussy in his arrangements, Pandolfi plays with sensitivity and passion.

(COLUMBIA, Tenn. - Nov. 5, 2012) - - - Columbia State Community College's First Farmer's Performance Series welcomes the spirit of the holidays when Emile Pandolfi takes the Cherry Theater stage at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13.

"Emile Pandolfi is known for his ethereal quality that seems to go the music's very soul," said Molly Cochran, director of alumni and community relations and events. "There is no lovelier way to approach the holiday season than with this seasonal classic."

Pandolifi's lush arrangements of familiar music have sold more than 2.25 million albums, earning him the distinction of being a top-selling artist in the competitive alternative music industry. Applying classical technique to Broadway and popular music, Pandolfi creates a wonderful blend of sweeping music and familiarity. The Columbia State performance will include Christmas favorites.

Tickets are on sale through Columbia State's ticket office and are $20 for adults and $10 for students. They can be purchased Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room 108 of the Pryor Administration building or by calling 931.540.2879. The box office opens one hour prior to the performance and is across from the Cherry Theater in the Waymon L. Hickman building.

For more information about the Performance Series visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/Performance-Series.

Columbia State is a two-year college, serving a nine-county area in southern Middle Tennessee with locations in Columbia, Franklin, Lawrenceburg, Lewisburg and Clifton. As Tennessee's first community college, Columbia State is committed to increasing access and enhancing diversity at all five campuses. Columbia State is a member of the Tennessee Board of Regents, the sixth largest higher education system in the nation. For more information, please visit www.columbiastate.edu.