With the

summer season winding down, it's time for the faithful

patrons of the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater to have a

part in selecting the performers that will make up the

2000 concert schedule.

Surveys

were distributed at both of last weekend's shows, where

Neil Sedaka was the featured performer. The final weekend

of the season is Sept. 24-25 with Sha Na Na.

More than

90 musical acts, catering to virtually every musical

taste, are listed on the two-page survey, which is given

only to those who actually attend concerts at the

amphitheater.

About 2,500

surveys have been turned in either at the two shows or in

the days immediately following, according to amphitheater

director Kristi Rapson. Since they are filled out by hand

and must be tabulated by hand, it will naturally be some

time before the results are in.

Patrons are

being given until Oct. 1 to hand in their selections.

If your

favorite group is not on the list, there is a space

marked "Other," but with a reminder that many

big-time artists that would normally come to mind are

simply too expensive.

"Please

keep in mind that tickets for a concert with Elton John,

Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, the Beach Boys, Rod Stewart,

Chicago, etc. would be approximately $150-750 each,"

the statement reads.

The survey

also gives patrons an opportunity to comment on such

topics as the quality of sound and lighting at the arena;

the helpfulness of ushers, security and ticket office

workers; the overall quality of entertainment, and

possible plans for purchasing tickets for next year.

Suggestions

also are being solicited for helping control excessive

talking among audience members at concerts, which has

provoked several complaints recently.