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Concert Band Kevin Schoenbach , director Stephanie San Roman, director Zandrea Hafenrichter , student teacher. Tonight’s selections: The Pioneers by James Curnow The Great Steamboat Race by Robert W. Smith The Washington Post by John Philip Sousa, arr. Philip Sparke.
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Concert BandKevin Schoenbach, directorStephanie San Roman, directorZandreaHafenrichter, student teacher Tonight’s selections: The Pioneers by James Curnow The Great Steamboat Race by Robert W. Smith The Washington Post by John Philip Sousa, arr. Philip Sparke
The PioneersBy James Curnow The Pioneers was composed for the Gordon Gregory Wind Ensemble in 1990 for their prestigious performance at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois in December of that year.
The PioneersBy James Curnow After reading materials regarding the Naperville, Illlinois area, in which the ensemble was located, the composer felt that the composition should reflect the rich heritage of the farm community and the strong ties of the Gregory family with the early pioneer movement.
The PioneersBy James Curnow The music strives to capture the spirit of the early settlers (Captain John Naper, 1831) as they struggled and toiled to conquer the wilderness and transform it into one of the richest and most fertile farm lands in the United States.
The Great Steamboat Raceby Robert W. Smith From the first time two steamboats met and passed each other on the Mississippi River, pilots and owners have competed to see whose boat was the fastest. Perhaps the most famous of these races occurred in the summer of 1870 between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez.
The Great Steamboat Raceby Robert W. Smith In June of 1870, the Natchez made a record-breaking run from New Orleans to St. Louis in 3 days, 21 hours and 58 minutes. Captain T.P. Leathers and the Natchez were lauded as the fastest on the great river. Captain John W. Cannon of the Robert E. Lee decided that success could not go unanswered.
The Great Steamboat Raceby Robert W. Smith Captain leathers welcomed the challenge and on the last day of June 1870, the two boats left New Orleans and raced up the river.
The Great Steamboat Raceby Robert W. Smith Along the route, a thick fog settled over the famously tricky river, and the two boats were forced to wait at a standstill until the fog lifted.
The Great Steamboat Raceby Robert W. Smith The race ensued and on the final leg to St. Louis, the Robert E. Lee pulled ahead and was victorious, arriving a full 6 hours and 25 minutes ahead of the Natchez.
The Washington Post by John Philip Sousa, arr. Philip Sparke This march ranks among Sousa’s most popular and finest work. The march was first played in June 1899 at an awards ceremony, for children who won an essay contest.
The Washington Post by John Philip Sousa, arr. Philip Sparke After Sousa and the Marine Band played the march, it became very popular throughout Washington. The rhythm of the march was suited to the ‘Two-step’, a popular new dance.
The Washington Post by John Philip Sousa, arr. Philip Sparke Sousa’s march was soon used for dancing all over the world, it was even published in pirate editions in various countries titles such as No Surrender.
Chamber MusicSmall Ensembles Tonight’s selections: Tubarometerby LennieNiehaus The Snow is Dancing by Claude Debussy Skyfallby Adele, arr. Spevak
Tubarometer Tuba/Euph Quartet David Mateyka Ross McWethy Tom Mereness Charles Morrell
The Snow is Dancing Sax Quintet Alissa Cullen Jonah Engel Abbey Kipper Dougan Smith Dan Thompson
Skyfallarr. Spevak Percussion Ensemble: Anthony Ashner, Chris Boes, Kendra Lee, John O’Shaughnessy, Nathan Poplawski, Mary Watson Band Members: Scott Eriksen, David Mateyka, Tiana Ninic, Rick Tormey, Robbie Weisshaar Vocalist: Cait Avery
Wind SymphonyStephanie San Roman, director Tonight’s selections: L’Inglesinaby D. DelleCese Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger Shepherd’s Hey by Percy Grainger America, the Beautiful arr. Dragon American Overture by Joseph Jenkins
L’Inglesina(The Little English Girl)by D. DelleCese D. DelleCese wrote this march in 1897 while he was bandmaster at Bitonto, a town near the Adriatic seaport city of Bari.
L’Inglesina(The Little English Girl)by D. DelleCese This area, a port of embarkation during the Crusades and a long time center for exchanges between East and West, has been visited by tourists from many countries, including England.
L’Inglesina(The Little English Girl)by D. DelleCese Whether DelleCese had a certain “Inglesina” in mind while composing this march, is not known. Considering the appreciative attention which mature young ladies traditionally received from young Italian men, the subject in this title was probably not too little, nor too young.
Irish Tune from County Derryby Percy Aldridge Grainger This composition originates from the famous Irish folk song “O Danny Boy,” first published in Ireland in 1885.
Irish Tune from County Derryby Percy Aldridge Grainger Composer, Percy Grainger, was born in Australia in 1882. By age 18, he had performed on three continents and was a recognized authority on the interpretation of Bach.
Irish Tune from County Derryby Percy Aldridge Grainger After a stint as an army bandsman, Grainger moved to America, where he became famous in spit of his extremely eccentric behavior and reputation as a (mere) folk-song collector and arranger. Grainger died in New York in 1961.
Shepherd’s Heyby Percy Aldridge Grainger Shepherd’s Hey was written in 1918, an era of great change in musical taste and composition. A pervading nationalistic spirit in both Europe and America was guiding the mainstream of composition. It was in this atmosphere that Grainger wrote Shepherd’s Hey.
Shepherd’s Heyby Percy Aldridge Grainger The year before, he completed the Marching Song of Democracy and enlisted in the U.S. Army as bandsman, second class. He played soprano sax and oboe at Fort Hamilton (Brooklyn, New York) in the 15th Coast Artillery Corps.
Shepherd’s Heyby Percy Aldridge Grainger Grainger became a U.S. citizen in 1918. The band version of Shepherd’s Hey was complete during his service in the U.S. Army.
American Overtureby Joseph Willcox Jenkins American Overture was written for the United State Army Field Band in 1955 and dedicated to its conductor, Chester E. Whiting. The initial declaration in unison horn is among the most recognized in the repertoire
American Overtureby Joseph Willcox Jenkins904 The composition’s driving rhythms, sweeping melodies, strong accents, and virtuosic demands characterize the work. American Overture is a highly acclaimed, standard piece for advanced bands.
American Overtureby Joseph Willcox Jenkins Pennsylvania native and composer, Joseph Willcox Jenkins decided upon a career in music after receiving a pre-law degree. His compositions number over two hundred, including works for orchestra, choir, organ, bagpipe, and concert band. He recently passed away on Jan. 31, 2014.
