Ithaca College Concert Band

Krus, Andrew

Peterson, Elizabeth

English

Ithaca College

Ithaca CollegeDigital Commons @ ICAll Concert & Recital Programs Concert & Recital Programs2-24-2005Concert: Ithaca College Concert BandIthaca College Concert BandElizabeth PetersonAndrew KrusFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/music_programsPart of the Music CommonsThis Program is brought to you for free and open access by the Concert & Recital Programs at Digital Commons @ IC. It has been accepted forinclusion in All Concert & Recital Programs by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ IC.Recommended CitationIthaca College Concert Band; Peterson, Elizabeth; and Krus, Andrew, "Concert: Ithaca College Concert Band" (2005). All Concert &Recital Programs. 4280.https://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/music_programs/4280( ITHACA SCHOOL OF CTJSIC ITHACA COLLEGE CONCERT BAND Elizabeth B. Peterson, conductor Andrew Krus, graduate conductor Ford Hall Thursday, February 24, 2005 8:15 p.m. ITHACA Cheers! Four Norfolk Dances I. Pulham PreludeII. Diss Dancem. Lapham LamentIV. Garboldisham figBe Thou My Vision Divertimento for Band I. PrologueII. SongIII. DanceIV. BurlesqueV. SoliloquyVI. MarchOverture for Winds PROGRAM INTERMISSION Jack Stamp (b. 1954) Philip Sparke (b. 1951) David R. Gillingham (b. 1947) Vincent Persichetti (1915-1987) Felix Mendolssohn (1809-1847) arr. John P. Boyd Andrew Krus, conductor The Danserye I. La MorisqueII. BergeretteIII. Les quartre BranlesIV. FagotV. Den hoboecken dansVI. Ronde & SalterelleVII. Ronde & AluidVIII. Basse danse: Mon desirIX. Pavane: La BattailleTielman Susato (c.1500-c.1561) arr. by Patrick Dunnigan ( Program Notes Composer and conductor, Jack Stamp is currently the Conductor of Bands at Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he conducts several wind bands and teaches courses in composition. Cheers! was inspired by a trip to England and reflects the rich wind band tradition Stamp encountered, friends he made, and his experiences there. An opening fanfare stated first by trumpets is imitated bars later by horns and then low brass. Ayrical middle section augments the main subject of the opening which is also heard iri the closing section. Philip Sparke composed Four Norfolk Dances to honor the English composer Sir Malcolm Arnold on the occasion of his 80'h birthday. This birthday tribute was inspired by the beautiful county of Norfolk, England which is famous for its charming villages and a popular center for sailing holidays; Norfolk is also the home of Sir Malcolm Arnold. Sparke thought it would be appropriate to write this set of dances in the style of Arnold's orchestral dance suites. The four movements are each named after a village in South Norfolk: "Pulham Prelude is robust in -nature and combines strong fanfare figures with a burlesque dance. Diss Dance is a charming waltz, which contrasts solo passages with full band. Lopham Lament features a mournful oboe solo and a passionate climax for the whole band. Garboldisham Jig combines a lively jig with a graceful chorale tune." Be Thou My Vision was composed to honor Director of Bands at Indiana University, Ray and Molly Cramer's parents. Cramer says about Gillingham's music, "the total spectrum achieved in his scoring is truly inspiring". Based on the hymn tune, Slane ("Be Thou My Vision"), Gillingham writes, "the work is heartfelt, expressive and hopefully inspiring. The work is a sort of fantasy on the hymn tune and presents it on two levels: one mysterious and the other dramatic". Because the tune "Slane" is based on an old Irish poem, Gillingham composed a second Irish ballad tune which is first heard in the flute and later superimposed over the hymn tune, Slane. Beginning with a somber medieval chant like opening stated by euphonium and ending in a final climactic 'marriage of both tunes', Gillingham calls the final section "a heavenly benediction". The words of the first verse of Be Thou My Vision are: Be thou my vision, oh Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me save that thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. Persichetti's Divertimento for Band is one of his lightest and most entertaining works. It was written in a log cabin schoolhouse in Kansas in 1949 and premiered by the Goldman Band in Central Park, New York City with the composer conducting in 1950. Persichetti wrote, "I was ,writing a piece in which the brasses were tossing the woodwinds about while the timpani were commenting. I began to realize that the strings were not going to enter. I guess when the strings do not enter into such a combination, one calls this medium 'band'". The six short movements I I contain rhythmic and contrapuntal writing as well as lyrical melodies and humorous outbursts. The Overture for Winds, Op. 24 was composed in July of 1824 for the court orchestra of Bad Doberan near Rostock, where the young musician was accompanying his father. Writing for the Boston Symphony, George Marke remarks, "Some artists develop their craft slowly, others seem to begin at the top. There is little difference between Mendelssohn's early works and his mature works." The original score was lost but was recopied by Mendelssohn in July of 1826. These two scores were entitled Nocturno and were written for the instrumentation of one flute, two clarinets, two oboes, two bassoons, two horns, one trumpet and one English bass horn. In correspondence to the publisher Simrock, Mendelssohn mentions his desire to have this eleven instrument version published, but apparently could not locate the score as he never mentions it again to Simrock after March 4, 1839. Mendelssohn did send Simrock an Ouverture fur Harmonie Musik (Overture for Wind Band) scored for twenty-three winds and percussion along with a four-hand piano score on November 30, 1838. The 1838 composition is a rescoring of the Nocturno for German Band of that era and was not published until 1852 following the death of Mendelssohn. Tonight's performance includes modern instrumentation which most closely resembles the 1838 scoring of the work. Notes by John P. Boyd and Andrew Krus Patrick Dunnigan arranged this suite of dances for symphonic band in 2003 which is based on Renaissance composer, Tielman Susato's collection of dances from 1551. This arrangement was recently reviewed in the December 12, 2004 edition of the New York Times and considered, "a real gem ... a gleefully anachronistic arrangement of Tielman Susato's collection [ of dances] ... " Susato's dates and place of birth are uncertain. The first documentation of his existence is recorded in Antwerp in 1529. While he was not considered one of the greatest Renaissance composers, his music does represent the Flemish style of the period. Susato's Danserye consists of a collection of dances that would likely have been performed by professional musicians who were adept at improvisation. Included in the part books were fifty-nine dances that much like a modern dance band, the performers would have selected based upon the patron's request. Notes by Beth Peterson and Norman Smith contain rhythmic and contrapuntal writing as well as lyrical melodies and humorous outbursts. The Overture for Winds, Op. 24 was composed in July of 1824 for the court orchestra of Bad Doberan near Rostock, where the young musician was accompanying his father. Writing for the Boston Symphony, George Marke remarks, "Some artists develop their craft slowly, others seem to begin at the top. There is little difference between Mendelssohn's early works and his mature works." The original score was lost but was recopied by Mendelssohn in July of 1826. These two scores were entitled Nocturno and were written for the instrumentation of one flute, two clarinets, two oboes, two bassoons, two horns, one trumpet and one English bass horn. In correspondence to the publisher Simrock, Mendelssohn mentions his desire to have this eleven instrument version published, but apparently could not locate the score as he never mentions it again to Simrock after March 4, 1839. Mendelssohn did send Simrock an Ouverture fur Harmonie Musik (Overture for Wind Band) scored for twenty-three winds and percussion along with a four-hand piano score on November 30, 1838. The 1838 composition is a rescoring of the Noctumo for German Band of that era and was not published until 1852 following the death of Mendelssohn. Tonight's performance includes modem instrumentation which most closely resembles the 1838 scoring of the work. Notes by John P. Boyd and Andrew Krus Patrick Dunnigan arranged this suite of dances for symphonic band in 2003 which is based on Renaissance composer, Tielman Susato's collection of dances from 1551. This arrangement was recently reviewed in the December 12, 2004 edition of the New York Times and considered, "a real gem ... a gleefully anachronistic arrangement of Tielman Susato's collection [ of dances J ... " Susato's dates and place of birth are uncertain. The first documentation of his existence is recorded in Antwerp in 1529. While he was not considered one of the greatest Renaissance composers, his music does represent the Flemish style of the period. Susato's Danserye consists of a collection of dances that would likely have been performed by professional musicians who were adept at improvisation. Included in the part books were fifty-nine dances that much like a modem dance band, the performers would have selected based upon the patron's request. Notes by Beth Peterson and Norman Smith ITHACA COLLEGE CONCERT BAND Elizabeth B. Peterson, conductor Piccolo Bass Clarinet Trombone Julie Pannoni Amanda Jenne Sarah Paradis Kris Williamson Mark Joseph Lalumia lute Sarah Tyler Schoen Megan Postoll Contra-Bass Clarinet Rick McGrath Adrienne Baker Kris Williamson Alice Rogers Lindsay Fetzer Erin Lindon Carla Strauss Alto Saxophone Matt Barry Emily Watson Jason Bellot Ryan Pangburn Heather Byrne Matt Chilelli Tracy Kirschner Deanna Loertscher Euphonium Robin Jackson Matthew P. Feinberg Oboe Hart Linker Heather Rosner Emily Mure Brett Fleury Greg Lewandowski Jenn Hood Toni-Ann Mastracchio Tenor Saxophone Tuba Nicole Zawada Carrie Piazza Jessica Mower Cassie Winterhalter Caitlin Kopsik Diana Dodd Mel Chayette Bassoon Baritone Saxophone Jennifer Micelli Nolan Camp Timpani 'J Coward Steve Mathews Edith Resnik Lauren Kasper Jeff Ward Cornet/Trumpet String Bass Randi Westervelt Patrick O 'Connor Contra-Bassoon Greg Harris PJ Coward Chris Yee Guitar Christine Gregory Adam Vera Eb Clarinet Alejandro Bernard Julie Pacheco Papachryssanthou Percussion Jason Graf Valerie Vassar Clarinet Jon Riss Alison Hannah Caryn Poulin Janelle Varin Billy Chou Colleen White Judson Hoffman Ernest Backus Andrea Vos Alex Lee-Clark Elliot Beck Jordanna Bergman Meaghen Garbay Horn Meghan McNamara Lindsey Keck Lori Bonin Jennifer Slowey telly Helin Allison· Perotti rin Grieder Rebecca Guion Alicia McMahon Meg Webster Christine Inserra James Rogers ) J February 26 28 March 1 2 3 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 23 24 28 29 30 31 April 4 5 8 11 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 May 14 CONCERT CALENDAR 8:15 Annual Concerto Proram8:15 �mphony Orchestra, effrey D. Grogan, conductor uest Recital; feff Bradetich, double bass 11:00 Master Class; feff Bradetich, double bass 8:15 Women's Chorale; Janet Galvan, conductor 8:15 Chamber Orchestra; Jeffrefu D. Grogan, conductor7:00 Alumni Recital; Ines Oras ovic '95, piano 8:15 Faculty Recital; Gordon Stout, percussion 7:00 Faculty Chamber Recital; Ithaca Brass 8:15 Guest Concert: Illinois State University Wind Symphont, Stephen K. Steele, conductor8:15 Faculty hamber Recital; Ithaca Wind Quintet 8:15 Choir; Lawrence Doebler, conductor 4:00 Faculty Recital; Anf,us Godwin, baritone7:00 Faculty Recital; Ke! y Covert, flute 8:15 Guest Lecture; Stephen Hartke, composer 2004-5 Karel Husa Visiting Professor of Composition 8:15 Faculty Recital; Carol McAmis, soprano 8:15 Faculty Recital; Heidi Hoffman, violoncello 7:00 Faculty Chamber Recital; Ariadne String Quartet 7:00 Faculty Recital; Patrice Pastore, soprano 7:00 Faculty Recital; David Parks, tenor 8:15 Symphonic Band; Henry G. Neubert, conductor 8:15 Wind Ensemble; Stephen Peters�n. conductor Ithaca College Concerts 2004-5 (admission charge) 7:30 Pre-Concert Lecture 8:15 Guest Recital; Yundi Li, piano ( 3:00 Mary Hayes North Competition for Senior Piano Majors 8:15 Jazz Workshop; Steve Brown, musical director 7:00 Piano Ensemole; Phiroze Mehta, coach 7:00 Guest Recital; Glimmerglass Opera Young American Singers 8:15 Brass Choir; Keith Kaiser, conductor 8:15 Jazz Workshop; Keaton Akins, graduate musical director 8:15 Chamber Orchestra; Jeffrey D. Grogan, conductor 8:15 Vocal Jazz Ensemble; Laurie Keegan, musical director 8:15 Choral Union; Lawrence Doebler, conductor 8:15 and Symphony Orchestra; Jeffrey D. Grogan, conductor Percussion Ensemble; Conrad Alexander, director 4:00 String Chamber Ensembles 7:00 String Chamber Ensembles 12:00 All-Campus Band; James Miller, conductor 8:15 �mphonic Band; Henry G. Neubert, conductor 4:00 hoir and Madrigal Singers; Lawrence Doebler, conductor 7:00 Opera Workshop; Patrick Hansen, stage and musical director 8:15 Percussion Ensemble; Gordon Stout, director 8:15 Wind Ensemble; Steghen Peterson, conductor8:15 Concert Band; Eliza eth Peterson, conductor 8:30 38'h Gala Commencement Eve Concert (Ben Light Gymnasium) Ithaca College Concerts 2004-5 (admission charge) October 1 Guarneri String Quartet November 5 New York Voices April 5 Yundi Li, piano l 

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