Carolinas Wind Orchestra Community Outreach Concert

“Musical Quotes”

February 20, 2017 7:00 pm Stuart W. Cramer High School

Belmont, North Carolina

www.carolinaswindorchestra.org

2016-2017 Season

Stuart Cramer High School Wind Ensemble Conducted by Mr. Kameron Radford

The Big Cage ...................................................... by Karl King One of Karl King’s many circus marches, The Big Cage was written in 1934 and dedicated to Clyde Beatty, a famous lion tamer. Like many circus galops, it fea-tures florid runs, bombastic brass, and a considerably faster tempo than its an-cestor, an earlier European dance form. King himself was known to conduct The Big Cage at breakneck speed.

On A Hymnsong of Phillip Bliss ................ by David Holsinger Dr. David R. Holsinger is an American composer and conductor writing primarily

for concert band. On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss is a departure from his style. The frantic

tempos, the ebullient rhythms often associated with Holsinger are replaced with a

restful, gentle, and reflective composition based on the 1876 Philip Bliss – Horatio

Spafford hymn, “It is Well with my Soul“.

Arabian Dances ....................................... by Brian Balmages

Explore Middle Eastern sounds with this work that combines authentic tradi-tional melodies and rhythms with original music. After a haunting opening, Mid-dle Eastern percussion instruments create the groove that accompanies the folk song Ala Dal’ona. Original themes are intertwined before the percussion ensem-ble becomes the focus of the third section. The final melody, Tafta Hindi, devel-ops until it morphs into an ostinato over the recurring theme. A riveting close follows!

Flight ....................................................... by Claude T. Smith Flight is the official march of the Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. It was commissioned by the Air Force Band in 1984 and was premiered by the organization in November of that year. Their recording can be still heard as visi-tors enter the museum. A highly descriptive work, it incorporates Pachel-bel’s Canon in the opening section before the brass introduces a soaring theme.

Carolinas Wind Orchestra Conducted by Dr. Lorrie Crochet

INTERMISSION

2016-2017 Season

Contre Qui .. by Morten Lauridsen, trans. H Robert Reynolds

Originally written by renowned choral composer Morten Lauridsen, this warm and dignified setting is beautifully arranged for concert band by H. Robert Reynolds. Phrasing is of the utmost importance to fully reflect the beautiful harmonies. The eloquence of the piece is stunningly gorgeous from the first note to the last. Breathtaking!

Three London Miniatures .................... by Mark Camphouse

Three London Miniatures was commissioned for the Woodward Academy Bands in College Park, GA and premiered in Atlanta in 1998. “Westminster Hymn” centers around a sturdy original hymn tune with a decidedly Anglican flavor. Intermittent brass fanfares represent the regal and ceremonial tradi-tions of Westminster Abbey. “For England's Rose” is an expressive, lyrical tribute to the late Princess Diana (1961-1997). “Kensington March” is a spirit-ed, petite march in English style.

Fantasia in G ............................................. by Timothy Mahr Fantasia in G was composed in 1982 and premiered by the composer in Janu-ary, 1983. The piece was inspired by the first line of Friedrich Schiller’s poem Ode to Joy: Freude, Schoner Gotterfunken (Joy, Bright Spark of Divinity) and the melody from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony . The work originated as an organ recessional for his brother’s wedding, and Mahr has stated that the work was intended to “get people out of the church.”

Redwood ..................................................... by Ryan George

One of the most majestic sights in the world is the tall redwood trees in Cali-fornia's Sequoia National Park. “These trees command attention with their immense stature, their size the result of years gone by and storms weathered. And yet they exude a peaceful and subtle tranquility", states the composer. This idea of "Powerful Tranquility" became the cornerstone upon which Red-wood is based.

2016-2017 Season

Carolinas Wind Orchestra

Manhattan Beach ................................ by John Phillip Sousa The CWO is joined by young Gaston County musicians.

Following in the footsteps of Patrick Gilmore, Sousa became a popular figure at Manhattan Beach, the famous New York summer resort. Sousa once told a reporter that the march was derived from an earlier compo-sition, probably “The Phoenix March” (1875): “I wrote ‘Manhattan Beach’ while playing a summer engagement at that once-popular resort, using as the basis an old march I had composed when I was with Milton Nobles.” After spending twelve years as the seventeenth director of “The President’s Own” from 1880 to 1892, John Philip Sousa went on to form his own civilian band at the urging of concert promoter David Blakely. Sousa enjoyed tremen-dous success with his Sousa Band, traveling extensively throughout the conti-nental United States and abroad.

Popcopy; I. More Cowbell ........................ by Scott McAlister

Popcopy is a work in three movements inspired by modern culture in America. “More Cowbell!” is based on a Saturday Night Live skit featuring Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken, who coins the phrase: “I’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!” Throughout this movement, six cowbells sur-round the ensemble, intentionally creating a struggle of balance between the winds

Spencer Lowrance Ashbrook HS

Brozdan Elliott Ashbrook HS

Monica Julian Bessemer City HS

Sierra Suarez Bessemer City HS

Ethan Moss Cherryville HS

Breona Tuft Cherryville HS

Scott Mathis East Gaston HS

Eric Whitaker East Gaston HS

Leo Pichardo Forestview HS

Matthew Diale Forestview HS

Henry William Gaston Day School

William Anderson Gaston Day School

Gaston County High School Senior Guest Musicians

Marlin Ludwig Highland School

Liz Luksa Highland School

Bethany Byrd Hunter Huss HS

Devon Lysek Hunter Huss HS

Jaydan Hush North Gaston HS

Ethan Espin North Gaston HS

Solomon Crawford Piedmont School

Destiny Whichard Piedmont School

Jade Harris South Point HS

Christopher Seay South Point HS

Noah Hoyle Stuart W.Cramer HS

John Grealis Stuart W. Cramer HS

Stuart Cramer High School Students Musicians

Flute

Kaylee Drum Senior

Brooke Harmon Senior

Katie Painter Junior

Gina Palisi Sophomore

Alyssa Sisney Junior

Katelynn Smith Senior

Leslee Taylor Senior

Diana Ternanni Junior

Clarinet

Lathan Birmingham Junior

Kaitlin Craig Senior

Julia Kim Senior

Sarah Lindsey Junior

Brendan Lowry Senior

April Moore Junior

Jo Ocasio Senior

Angel Pruitt Senior

Alex Simms Junior

Jane Skinner Senior

Stormy Smith Sophomore

Johanna Talamantes Sophomore

Matthew Tran Junior

Bass Clarinet

Kevey Gamble Sophomore

Bassoon

Jazmyne Lee Sophomore

Contra Bass Clarinet

Kassady Grant Junior

Alto Sax

Caleb Hodges Senior

Lexii Lebrun Sophomore

Celeste Pruitt Senior

Gelndon Welch Junior

String Bass

Pierce Johnston Junior

Tenor Sax

Hannah Stewart Senior

Bari Sax

Jesse Lutz Junior

Trumpet

Ashton Crider Junior

Noah Hoyle Senior

Gabriel Kale Junior

Joshua Probst Sophomore

Dalton Thomas Sophomore

Eli Wilson Junior

French Horn

Jared Hawkins Junior

Chloe Kaylor Senior

Logan Thomas Junior

Dillon Wilson Sophomore

Baritone

Roderick Ewell Junior

Jade Ewell Sophomore

Trombone

Tyler Barker Junior

Chris Ginn Senior

Lucas Neely Senior

Christian Trent Junior

Tuba

Christian Pilkington Sophomore

Leo Plauszak Senior

Jeremiah Rhew Junior

Percussion

Thian Bierschbach Senior

Trevar Farmer Senior

John Grealis Senior

Hunter Helms Sophomore

Quinten Hooker Junior

Andrew Ingram Junior

Jonathan Pinkard Senior

2016-2017 Season

Carolina Wind Orchestra Personnel Community Outreach Concert

FLUTE/PICCOLO ● Maury Wilkinson Accountant Molly Blair Educator K-12 Music

Missy Cabaniss Educator K-12 Music ret

John Davis Educator K-12 AFJROTC

Mercy Dawson Healthcare Jenna Fisher Property Manager

Karen Kedrowski University Admin

Laradon Pilot Educator K-12 Music

○ Lauren Remmers Private Music Instruct

OBOE ● Eric Myers Educator K-12 Music

David Kulma Winthrop Music Faculty

○ Haley Willis Winthrop Music Student

CLARINET ● Debbie Loomer Winthrop Music Faculty

Jill Ball Marketing Emily Eakes Winthrop Music Student

Windy Fullagar Educator K-12 Music

Katie GibsonTeaching Fellows Specialist Anna GilreathsWinthrop Music Student

Lashara Gordon Educator K-12 Music

LaToya Johnson Educator K-12 Music

Aaron Keith Private Music Instructor

Ashley Lam Dir. of Education Robin Lammi Winthrop Faculty Rebecca Lawson Winthrop Faculty

Ann Miller Retail Buyer

Crystal Mullinix Guillermo Prado US Government Katie Beth Tinker Educator

○ Emily Webb Educator K-12 Music

BASSOON ● Kristen Wright Educator K-12 Music

Tracy Humphries Educator K-12 Music

Lisa Ratchford Educator K-12 Music

BASS CLARINET Sarah Cole Educator K-12 Music ret

Chris Moreau Educator K-12 Music

ALTO SAXOPHONE ● David Yandle Auditorium Manager

○ Karen Murphy Educator K-12 Music

Barb Tobin Educator K-12 Music

TENOR SAXOPHONE Noah Bruening

BARITONE SAXOPHONE Ben Campbell Winthrop Music Student

FRENCH HORN ● Ruth Rowell Freelance Musician

David Clarke Education K-12 Admin

Ashleigh Cook Educator K-12 Music

Mitchell Hopper Retired Educator Joey Kindig Winthrop Music Student

Tyler Lawing Retail Pricing Analyst

○ David Mickus Healthcare Jeanette Myers Music Ed. K-12 (ret.)

2016-2017 Season

TRUMPET ● Dave Brady Educator K-12 Music

● John Brooks Small Business Owner

Chris Cole Educator K-12 Music ret

Ken Edmonds Banking/Finance

Lee Fife Airline Pilot

Lisa Raye Hund Financial Advisor

Anthony Russo Winthrop Music Student

Mike Packard Educator K-12 Music

○ Courtney Wyatt Music Ed. K-12

TROMBONE ● Ryan Tinker Educator K-12 Music

Joel Jeffries Educator K-12 Music

○ Timothy Lowe Research Scientist

Timothy Moe Music Ministry

Don Niehus Environmental Planner ret

Kevin Pfeuffer Research Scientist

● Section Principle ○ Section Administrator

EUPHONIUM ● Matt Forbis Educator K-12 Music

OShae Best Educator K-12 Music

○ Christian Folk Educator K-12 Music

Josh Jones Philip Loftis Educator K-12 Music

Richard Shaffer Physician

TUBA & STRING BASS ● Keith James Educator K-12 Music

Jerald Lowe Educator K-12 Music

Tom Morris Supply Chain Management ret

Ryan Riley Educator K-12 Music

Jerry Smalls Educator K-12 Music

PERCUSSION ● Andrew Blair Educator K-12 Music

Christyl Barber Educator K-12 Music Scott Dawson Educator K-12 English

○ Rick Fischer Educator K-12 Music

Jason Gilchrist Education Sales Rep

Will Keith Freelance Musician

About Carolinas Wind Orchestra

Carolinas Wind Orchestra was founded over twenty years ago, as a community band and part of the Winthrop University music curriculum for advanced wind and percussion majors. At least eight CWO musicians are Winthrop University music students selected by Dr. Lorrie Crochet each semester. CWO rehearses at Winthrop University Byrnes Auditorium and is around 90 musicians strong. Community CWO musicians are adults from eight North Carolina and South Carolina counties.

CWO is a true community band, all instrumentalists are volunteers. Members are

selected by audition with over 75% holding bachelor or higher music degrees. Ap-

proximately half work in or are retired music educators. Other’s occupations range

from accountants to an airline pilot. CWO is a not-for-profit corporation with the

formal objective of “perpetuating the community concert band as part of the tradi-

tion of American music, through public performance of concert band literature

played by musicians of advanced proficiency. “

Dr. Lorrie Crochet, Music Director of Carolinas Wind Or-chestra, is currently associate professor of music and di-rector of bands at Winthrop University, where she also chairs music education, and teaches instrumental music education courses. Dr. Crochet earned her bachelor’s de-gree in music education from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, and both her master’s degree in wind con-ducting and doctorate in music education from the Univer-sity of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, where she studied with Gary Green and Nicholas DeCarbo.

2016-2017 Season

Stuart W. Cramer High School opened in 2013 as the eleventh high school in the Gaston County school system. The band program at Stuart Cramer today consists of a jazz band, the Raging Storm marching band, the freshman concert band, and the wind ensemble. The Stuart W. Cramer High School bands are under direction of Mr. Kameron Radford. He is a graduate of Appalachian State University with eight years of teaching band in Gaston County Schools.

About Stuart W. Cramer High School Bands