CEDAR FALLS -- The red carpet, a horde of flash-popping paparazzi and the "Lights, Camera, Music" theme are signs this year's Scholarship Benefit Concert is going Hollywood. Snide commentary from E! TV's "Fashion Police" will be the only element missing from an evening that promises some of the best movie music ever written.

"People are familiar with music by composers like John Williams, who has written scores for numerous films ("Harry Potter," "Star Wars," "Jaws," "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"). It's music of the highest quality, timeless and recognizable, that has reached the masses," said John Vallentine, UNI School of Music director.

The 26th annual event begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Great Hall at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center on the UNI campus. In addition to raising scholarship funds, it serves as a showcase for UNI music students and faculty. Tickets are $40 each.

The UNI Wind Symphony will perform Williams' silver screen hits, including "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and faculty violinist Frederick Halgedahl will present a rendition of the composer's "Theme from Schindler's List."

"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from "The Wizard of Oz" will be performed by the UNI Varsity Men's Glee Club, followed by Jazz Band One with a compilation of music by Grammy-winning composers Duke Ellington and Billy Strahorn. Jack Graham, professor music, will be featured on a clarinet solo.

Bass-baritone John Hines, faculty artist with the UNI Opera Ensemble, will sing "Some Enchanted Evening" from "South Pacific," and colleague Korey Barrett, piano, will join Hines for a piece from Bizet's "Carmen."

Northern Iowa Symphony Orchestra will appear with faculty musicians Sean Botkin and Genadi Zagor performing the music of Bohuslav Martinu and Ernnio Morricone, from "The Mission." They'll be joined by the UNI Concert Chorale, Chamber Singers and UNI Singers.

Following the concert, a gala champagne reception is planned. In Davis Hall, guests can listen to movie musical favorites, while a silent movie will unreel in Jebe Hall, accompanied by organ music. Jazz will be performed in the lobby, highlighting the UNI jazz program.

"It's one of the oldest jazz studies programs in the country, and truly one of the strengths of the UNI School of Music," said Vallentine.

Approximately 150 students are currently receiving scholarships from the UNI School of Music. "Funding is critical to the success of the program, in helping exceptionally talented music students and students in need afford tuition," he explained.

In addition to income from ticket sales, a network of community, business, corporate and university-related donors provides additional funding. To become a special donor all 273-2025 or donate in person at the GBPAC School of Music office, Room 72.

For concert tickets, which may be purchased individually, call the GBPAC box office at 273-4849 or online at www.unitix.uni.edu, or in person at the GBPAC box office.