FREE CONCERT: Cascade Winds Symphonc Band In Concert, Dec. 6
Posted on 11/04/09
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The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will open their 2009-2010 season, under the baton of music director Dan Judd, December 6, 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted.
The Cascade Winds season includes a variety of band standards, show tunes, orchestra transcriptions and marches that demonstrate the excitement and richness of great wind band literature. The December program opens with Jack Stamp's very energetic "Gavorkna Fanfare". Gordon Jacob's epic transcription of "William Byrd Suite" will follow. This band standard is based upon compositions Byrd penned nearly 400 years ago, but they remain fresh and interesting to this day. "Merry Music for Wind Band" will provide a complete change of pace. This effervescing frolic features alto sax and baritone horn solos of a burlesque nature. The first half of the concert will conclude with selections from "West Side Story", Leonard Bernstein's landmark musical. Highlights include "Maria", "I Feel Pretty", "Tonight", and "America".
Bernstein's "Overture To Candide" will open the second half of the concert. Then Malcolm Arnold's "Four Scottish Dances" will transport the concert audience to the misty land of the highlands. This classic work features beautiful melodies, especially for oboe and harp. Castanets, tambourines, maracas and other percussive fireworks will next highlight the Spanish "El Relicario". The concert will conclude with Ron Nelson's lively "Rocky Point Holiday", and features virtuosic playing by the entire band.
The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band is comprised of gifted musicians from many walks of life. Their common thread is a love of wind band music and the desire to perform it at the highest possible level. All players volunteer their time and talent, and pay tuition to play. Their efforts to present band concerts of quality are a true treasure to our community.
These concerts are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. Donations are gladly accepted. For more information visit www.cascadewinds.org or call 593-1635. Summit High School is located at 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend.
