University of Central Florida to Perform with Michael Feinstein at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Nick Drivas, a freshman at University of Central Florida, will join multi-platinum selling, five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein in performance at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts during his upcoming engagement on January 29. The young singer was a national finalist in the 2014 Songbook Academy, sponsored by the Great American Songbook Foundation.

Michael Feinstein founded the Great American Songbook Foundation in 2007 in order to preserve, promote, and perpetuate the music of the Great American Songbook to future generations. The work of the Songbook Foundation includes educational programming, a reference library, archive and gallery, the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame, and the annual high school Songbook Academy. Applications for the 2016 Songbook Academy are now being accepted. Visit www.TheSongbook.org to learn more.

"I created the Songbook Academy to foster young artists who have an interest in the American Songbook, which includes the music of classic Broadway, Jazz standards, and popular music. Through this program, we are reaching a new generation to teach the music of the American Songbook and the history that inspired and influenced its composers," said Michael Feinstein, founder of the program and the organization called the Great American Songbook Foundation.

Nick Drivas is a freshman at University of Central Florida, where he is pursuing a degree in Musical Theatre. He has performed at venues such as the David A. Straz Center, Tampa, FL; The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, FL; Symphony Space, New York, NY; and The Palladium at The Center for the Performing Arts; Carmel, IN, where he was a National Finalist for the Songbook Academy.

Michael Feinstein brings his 'Sinatra Centennial' Celebration show to the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on January 29 at 8:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased online at www.DrPhillips.org, by phone (844) 513.2014, or at the box office at 445 S. Magnolia Avenue Orlando, FL 32801.