Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday Evening April 23, 2003 8:00p.m

Dunbar, David, Conductor

Luttrell, Matthew D., Conductor

Render, Christopher B., Conductor

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Center for the Performing ArtsWednesday EveningApril 23, 20038:00 p.m

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Illinois State University ISU ReD: Research and eData School of Music Programs Music 4-23-2003 Illinois State University University Band Symphonic Band David Dunbar Conductor Illinois State University Christopher B. Render Conductor Matthew D. Luttrell Conductor Follow this and additional works at: https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/somp  Part of the Music Performance Commons Recommended Citation Dunbar, David Conductor; Render, Christopher B. Conductor; and Luttrell, Matthew D. Conductor, "Illinois State University University Band Symphonic Band" (2003). School of Music Programs. 2504. https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/somp/2504 This Concert Program is brought to you for free and open access by the Music at ISU ReD: Research and eData. It has been accepted for inclusion in School of Music Programs by an authorized administrator of ISU ReD: Research and eData. For more information, please contact ISUReD@ilstu.edu. I I I I I I I I I I. I I I I I Illinois State University School of Music ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY BAND David Dunbar and Christopher B. Render, Conductors SYMPHONIC BAND Matthew D. Luttrell, Conductor Composer David Gillingham, special guest Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday Evening April 23, 2003 The one hundred seventy-fourth program of the 2002-2003 season 8:00 PM University Band Program Emperata Overture (1964) Claude T. Smith ( 1932-1987) Christopher B. Render, conductor Salvation Is Created (194 7) Pavel Tchesnokov (1877-1944) arr. Houseknecht Cauldron (2001) Scott Boerma (born 1965) David Dunbar, conductor Chant and Jubilo, op. 25 (1963) W. Francis McBeth (born 1933) Christopher B. Render, conductor From Genevieve de Brabant (2001) Jacques Offenbach Galop (1819-1880) edited by John R. Bourgeois David Dunbar, conductor Intermission Symp~onic Band Program The Solitary Dancer (1970) Warren Benson (born 1924) The Little Ripper March (1996) David Stanhope (born 1952) Colonial Song (1918) Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882-1961) Internal Combustion (1999) David Gillingham (born 1947) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 'I I I I I [I fl I I I I Program Notes Emperata Overture opens with a fanfare like statement by the brass section accompanied by percussion in the background. The main theme is first stated by clarinet with a rhythmic brass background. The middle section presents a lyrical statement ofa new theme by a flute soloist followed by reiterations of the theme in various sections of the band as well as by the full band. The ending is highlighted by a change of key and a restatement of themes, making a very exciting finish. -Program notes for Band The first movement of A Chorale Prelude, Salvation ls Created is based on a beautiful Russian Orthodox chorale by the Pavel Tchesnokov. During his lifetime, Tchesnokov served as choral conductor, teacher, and composer with over 400 choral works to his credit. This composition retains the clarity of harmony that characterized Tchesnokov's works. Structured around alternating brass and woodwind choirs, the work maintains a flowing tempo throughout. Cauldron is based upon a five-beat, octatonic motive, which is twisted and inverted as both melody and accompaniment throughout the work. Anchored by an incessant pedal Eb, the major-triad-based harmonic motion is whole-tone, minor 3rd, and tri-tone related. The composer points out that "although the title was derived after its completion, the mysterious nature of the music may conjure up images of the brewings of a coven of witches deep within a forest." Chant and Jubi/o was commissioned by Jerry Loveall for the Four States Bandmasters Convention in Texarkana, Texas, and was premiered by the Four States Bandmasters Band January of 1962, with the composer conducting. The work is in two connected movements. The melodic material in the Chant is taken from a ninth century Greek hymn. After a somewhat longer section of development, a suspended cymbal roll leads into the opening trumpet fanfare of the Jubilo where the mood is jubilation, praise, and joy. The fanfare theme is then subjected to multiple variations before the activity is resolved in affirmation, a call to joy, a closing hallelujah. -Program notes for Band Jacques Offenbach studied music at the Paris Conservatory, eventually becoming a professional cellist with the Opera-Comique. Today, he is best known as the composer of light opera, including Ballet Parisien, La Belle Helene, and Orpheus in the Underworld. This "Galop", originally from Genevieve de Brabant, is a spirited and light-hearted work containing the origins of what we know today as the Marines Hymn. The Solitary Dancer for Symphonic Wind Ensemble was commissioned in 1966 by the Clarence, New York Senior High School Band, Norbert J. Buskey, Director and is dedicated to Bill Hug. The program notes, provided by the composer are as follows: "The Solitary Dancer deals with quiet, poised energy that one may observe in a dancer in · repose, alone with her inner music." Considered a masterpiece of the wind repertoire, its companion pieces include two other great works for wind symphony, The Leaves Are Falling and The Passing Bell. The Little Ripper March was originally composed for the Australian Bicentennary of 1988. When the commission did not come through, the composer, David Stanhope, wrote it anyway, giving it what he calls a "very Australian title." "Little Ripper" refers to anything or anybody excited or successful; although not so common now, it is most commonly used as an expression when scoring a goal in football (In the United States, rugby)--"You little ripper!" Colonial Song serves as one of the pinnacle works of the folk song genre. Considered to be part of the "Sentimentals", the musical material of Colonial Song dates from the year 1905, but was not put into final form until 1912-1913. It is set for multiple voicing throughout the orchestral, wind band, and voice repertoire. When the orchestral version premiered in the 1914 Torquay Festival, Sir Thomas Beecham reportedly remarked "Grainger, you have achieved the almost impossible; you have written the worst orchestral piece of modem times." Posterity has shown Beecham's opinion to have been a minority view. Colonial Song is dedicated as a yule-gift to Grainger's mother, "mumsie." David Gillingham provided the following notes: Although the internal combustion engine was in existence since the early 19th century, its successful use in the United States began around 1900 and thus marked the beginning of one of the most important industrial sagas of the 20th century, that of the American automobile. Adjacent to the invention of this new "horseless carriage" was the advent of early jazz, that of "ragtime" and New Orlkeans "Dixieland" jazz. Also, marking the occasion was General Motors' introduction of the Oldsmobile and the Gus EdwardsNincent Bryan song, " In My Merry Oldsmobile." The conglomeration of these events are the basis for the inspiration behind Internal Combustion . _ Internal Combustion was commissioned for the New York State School Music Association All-State Symphonic Band. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I University Band Personnel .Piccolo Baritone Saxophone Stephanie Boulware, Normal Tina McGuire, Metamora Melissa Sammons, Monee Horn Flute Anthony Hernandez, East Moline Stephanie Boulware, Normal Meredith Melvin, Monmouth Lindsey Braun, Bolingbrook Stephanie Po Kyung Cho, Savoy Trumpet Angelyn Hyland, Belvidere Mark Bogner, Hennepin Su~an Kirk, Shape, Belgium Kyle Haynes, Springfield Lirone Losoff, Glenview Scott Mccambridge, Downers Kristen Massey, Lisle. Grove Lauren Park, Byron Bill Trulove, Peoria Melissa Sammons, Monee Carey Warren, Pontiac Melanie Schindler, Pekin Erin Winters, Darien Trombone Ryan Dockter, Springfield Oboe Daniel Husser, Malden Colleen Campbell , Glenwood Christine Langley, Mt. Prospect David Sidarous, Roselle Clarinet Christine Van Fleet, McHenry Amy Johnson, Plainfield Kathy Kazecki, Oak Lawn Euphonium Mina Son, Joliet Erick Somodi, Lansing Lindsey Thomas, Decatur Mary Young, Pekin Tuba Dawn McGee, Northbrook Bass Clarinet Luke Mester, Bloomington Katie Johnson, Geneva Christina Kempen, Frankfort .Percussion Matthew Harter, Sycamore Bassoon Kay Mays, West Brooklyn Jaimie Abney, Spring Valley Mitch Mays, West Brooklyn Ellen Skolar, Schaumburg Alto Saxophone Jessica Doran, Fairbury Jason Lutz, Franklin Park Amanda Tunstall, Homewood Tenor Saxophone Jennifer Corban, Pontiac Svmphonic Band Personnel Flute Erin Lacox, Bloomington # Erin Latto, Downers Grove # Jillian Steffen, Orland Park Danielle Tennant, Springfield *Jill Van De Werken, Bolingbrook # Maureen Wagner, Villa Park Oboe Amanda Elston, Mendota *Emily Portner, Tinley Park Jayme Rich, Fairbury Clarinet Jamie Baum, Quincy * Amy Green, Warrenville Katie Johnson, Geneva Jessica Manley, Joliet Carolyn Oland, McHenry Robert Rake, Springfield /\ Bass Clarinet Sarah Axon, Skokie + Bassoon *Brian Kelly, Tinley Park Alto Saxophone Kyle Brubaker, Pekin *Tara Limer, Heyworth Tenor Saxophone Allan Rendak, Burbank Horn Alan Boemgen, Lebanon Stacey Garrison, Alton Jessica Lim, Schaumburg Lucas Rossi, Peoria *Jennifer Szynal, Burr Ridge Trumpet Zacchary Bailey, Braidwood Amy Cleveland, Naperville Mary Jo Edwards, Smithton Jeff Grosso, Kankakee *Ryan Mansbery, Chapel Hill, NC Noel Newport, Lansing Jason Taylor: Monmouth Trombone Eric Clubb, Aurora *Jessica Heitz, Charles City, IA Kevin Huizenga , Lansing Brock Warren, Washington Bass Trombone Andrew Peraza, Round Lake Noah Schusteff, Buffalo Grove Euphonium Matthew Doherty, Lemont *Meredith Melvin, Monmouth Carey Warren, Pontiac Tuba * Abigail Bentsen, Moline Tabitha Boorsma, Yorkville Erick Somodi, Lansing Percussion Douglas Ford, Morton Matthew Hart, Buffalo Grove *Kortney Hinthqme, El Paso *Kevin Reeks, Tinley Park 11 11 11 11 I Kurt Weisenburger, Lake in the Hill  Piano Mina Son, Joliet * indicates principal # indicates Piccolo + indicates E-flat Clarinet /\ indicates Soprano Saxophone I 

Ensemble Concerts: Illinois State University University Band and Symphonic Band, April 23, 2003

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