Education Brief: French Recording Artist to Perform at Troy High

French recording musician Eric Vincent will perform a pair of concerts this month at Troy High School, including a special performance for the general public and another for local students.

Vincent, who has collaborated with James Taylor in the past, sings and plays guitar. His songs are a blend of folk, jazz, rock and ethnic rhythms that deal with universal themes flavored by his world travels. Shows are scheduled for Oct. 17 and 18 at .

The first show will be open to the general public, with tickets available for $7 and $5 for students. The second, Oct. 18 show will be a special performance for local student groups and their accompanying teachers.

Tickets for the 7 p.m., Oct. 17 show will be general admission and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact Susie Fortuna at sfortuna2@troy.k12.mi.us for more information or tickets.