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HISTORY OF THE CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY BAND


Compiled by Jennifer Nelson

The Concordia University Band was originally formed by Dr. Richard Fischer with the intent of playing a few pieces at the Spring Music Festival, an annual concert featuring a few selections from most of the various ensembles at Concordia, on April 24, 1994. The new University Band was made up of members of Wind Symphony, students at Concordia who were not in Wind Symphony, Concordia alumni, and members of the community at large. There were no auditions for this group, and Dr. Fischer really had no idea of what level the players from the community or non-Wind Symphony members would be. The first rehearsal of the Concordia University Band was on December 2, 1993. After the first few rehearsals, Dr. Fischer decided this group was good enough to do an entire independent concert. The first University Band (also known as U-Band) concert was on April 15, 1994 and was held in Geiseman Auditorium, also known as the South Gym. U-Band also performed at the Spring Music Festival on April 24, 1994. Only a few current (fall 2009) University Band members were present for this concert: Jennifer (Gohl) Nelson flute/piccolo, Kathy Fischer clarinet and Louise Olivo-Kier tuba (in later concerts primarily oboe). Louise and Jennifer have played every University Band season. Other current long time members Kristin Aasmundstad-Walsh clarinet, Paul Gruenwald trumpet, and Dick Snyder trumpet joined in the second season, and Christina Lass Moore flute, Ellen Waterman flute (soon switched to bassoon), David Reed flute, and Robert Hartney clarinet, joined U-Band the third season.

Over the years the University band has undergone many changes. In the early years, from 1994-2000, the December and March concerts were divided between the University Chorus and the University Band. In 2001 the University Chorus was disbanded, and from then on, concerts were entirely University Band. From 1996-2000, the University Band played an independent concert in the fall for Concordia’s Homecoming festivities. From 2001-2003 there were no fall concerts. Beginning in 2004, the fall concert was restored to the schedule, but this time in the form of the Family Concert, designed to appeal to children and get them excited about music. The annual late- June Patriotic concert was started in 1996. In 2005, this concert became the setting for the Concordia Ice Cream Social. Dr. Fischer has conducted every concert except for three during the 2000-2001season when he was on sabbatical. University Band trombonist and director of bands at Conant High School John Walsh conducted those concerts.

From 2003-2005, the University Band experimented with having a board of directors. Dr. Fischer sought the board’s input for ideas of how to raise U-Band’s standards, to get more consistency of members staying with the group from one concert to the next, and to have better attendance of members. In August of 1994 there had been auditions for all members to determine seating for the second season, but for years after that, anyone who had wanted to be in U-Band would just show up and play, and this sometimes led to some people just showing up when they felt like it with very inconsistent attendance. There was considerable personnel turnover from concert to concert, so many who had auditioned were no longer there, and those who were there had not auditioned. As a result, there was limited organization among the sections in regards to chair placement, who would take solo parts, and who was the section leader. These problems were identified as key elements that were holding the group back from realizing its potential. The audition process was re-instated in the summer of 2005, with all members playing an audition. Currently new members are admitted by audition with Dr. Fischer.

Jean Harrison Bojes, professor of music education at Concordia, began giving commentaries in outdoor concerts in the late ‘90’s, primarily because there were no printed programs at those events. Her thoughtful and trivia-filled insights to the pieces became such a hit with the audience that they began to ask why she was not doing the indoor ones too, and so she became a regular feature at all concerts beginning with the December 7, 2001 concert.

Over the years, many U-Band members have been featured as soloists in concerts, and Concordia faculty members and other guests have also soloed with the group. In April 2008 WFMT radio host Carl Grapentine was the guest narrator for Aaron Copland’s A Lincoln Portrait. In December 2007 University Band played the world premiere performance of Beneath Night’s Shadow by Reber Clark, dedicated to the memory of University Band French horn player Jerry Egan, who had passed away in 2005. This work was co-commissioned by the Concordia University Band and Elmhurst College. These are just a few of the many unique opportunities that University Band members get to experience while playing in this ensemble.

Sept. 30, 2009


Compiled by Jennifer Nelson Sept. 2009

THE FIRST SEASON 1993-1994

The Concordia University Band was originally formed by Dr. Richard Fischer with the intent of playing a few pieces at the Spring Music Festival on April 24, 1994. It was made up of members of Wind Symphony, students at Concordia who were not in Wind Symphony, Concordia Alumni, and members of the community at large. There were no auditions for this group, and Dr. Fischer really had no idea of what level the players from the community or non-Wind Symphony members would be. The first rehearsal of the Concordia University Band was on December 2, 1993. There was another rehearsal the following week on Dec. 9. Rehearsals resumed January 6, 1994. After the first few rehearsals, Dr. Fischer decided this group was good enough to do an entire independent concert. The first University Band (also known as U-Band) concert was on April 15, 1994 and was held in Geiseman Auditorium, also known as the South Gym. Three members of the flute section, Lisa Lorenz, Wendy Trier, and Lisa Steele were featured soloists in the Concertino for Flute and Band by Andre Waignein. U-Band also performed at the Spring Music Festival on April 24, 1994. Only a few current (2009) University Band members were present for this concert: Jennifer (Gohl) Nelson flute/piccolo, Kathy Fischer clarinet and Louise Olivo-Kier tuba (in later concerts primarily oboe). Kathy Fischer played the two concerts the first season, but then did not return to play with U-Band regularly until June 2001.

First U-Band concert April 15, 1994 A Festival Prelude Alfred Reed

A Renaissance Festival Kenneth SingeltonConcertino for Flute and Band Andre Waignein I Allegro - Lisa Lorenz II Andante - Wendy Trier III Rondo - Lisa Steele

Chrorale and Shaker Dance John Zdechlik

Fortress Frank Tichelli Suite Provencale Jan Van der RoostYorkshire Ballad James BarnesRondo (from Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo) Malcolm Arnold arr. John Paynter Dixieland Jamboree John Warrington

Galop from “Moscow, Cheremushky” Dmitri Shostakovich arr. Donald Hunsberger

SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL April 24, 1994

UNIVERSITY BAND:

Galop from “Moscow, Cheremushky” Dmitri Shostakovich arr. Donald Hunsberger

Yorkshire Ballad James Barnes

Dixieland Jamboree John Warrington

WIND SYMPHONY/UNIVERSITY BAND COMBINED:

The Stars and Stripes Forever John Phillip Sousa

THE SECOND SEASON 1994-1995

In late August 1994, Dr. Fischer held auditions for U-Band for the first time. Rehearsals resumed on September 8, 1994. At this time, another group, the UNIVERSITY CHORUS, conducted by Kurt Amolsch, was formed, made up of Concordia students who were not able to be in Kapelle, but who wanted to sing. The concerts were moved to The Chapel of Our Lord/ Clara and Spencer Werner Auditorium, more commonly known as The Chapel. In most cases, and the first half of the concert would be the University Chorus and the second half would be the University Band. In the second season, there were concerts on December 11, 1994 and March 31, 1995. U-Band also played for the Spring Music Festival April 23, 1995. Current (2009) U-Band members Kristin Aasmundstad-Walsh clarinet, Paul Gruenwald trumpet, and Dick Snyder trumpet joined this season.

December 11, 1994

UNIVERSITY CHORUS conducted by Kurt Amolsch:

I Hear Music Loesser and Lane

The Turtle Dove arr. Linda Spevacek

Great Is the Lord Michael W. Smith, arr Lojeski

Songs of Praise the Angels Sang J.S. Bach

With a Voice of Singing Martin Shaw

UNIVERSITY WOMEN”S CHORUS:

No, di voi non vo fidarmi G.F. Handel

COMBINED CHORUSES:

Praise Ye the Lord of Hosts Camille Saint-Saens

UNIVERSITY BAND:

Cenotaph Jack Stamp

Elegy for a Young American Ronald Lo Presti

Aquarium Johan De Meij

I.Allegretto Grazioso

II Andante, Adagio

III. Finale: Allegro Giocoso

Pas Redouble Camille Saint-Saens

Greensleeves arr.Alfred Reed

Russian Christmas Music Alfred Reed

Christine Phillips, oboe/English horn

A Christmas Festival Leroy Anderson

Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson

March 31, 1995

UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

Instruments, Waken and Publish Your Gladness Dietrich Buxtehude

O sleep, fond fancy Thomas Morley

Piu non si trovano Wolfgang Mozart

Sheherd Me, Lord Gershon Kingsley

Come Holy Ghost Hugo Distler

A Blessing Martin Shaw

UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CHORUS:

God Be Merciful Paul Bouman

With Loudest Rejoicing Johann Ludwig Bach

Caritas abundant Hildegard von Bingen

Os Justi Elanor Daley

The Muse Zae Munn

They Can’t Take That Away from Me George Gershwin, arr. Cassey

INTERMISSION

UNIVERSITY BAND:

American Fanfare John Wasson

Pagent Vincent Persichetti

Sea Songs Ralph Vaughan Williams

Scenes from “The Louvre” Norman Dello Joio

I. The Portals

II. Children’s Gallery

III. The Kings of France

IV. The Nativity Paintings

V. Finale

Bullets and Bayonets March John Philip Sousa


UNIVERSITY BAND:

American Fanfare John Wasson

Pastorale de Provence Franco Cesarini

I The Villager (Ronde)

II The Little Shepherd (Musette)

III The Princess (Pavane)

IV The Little People (Farandole)

Bullets and Bayonets March John Philip Sousa

WIND SYMPHONY/ UNIVERSITY BAND COMBINED:

March of the Cute Little Wood Sprites P. D .Q. Bach

THE THIRD SEASON 1995-1996

In the third season, there were concerts of University Chorus and University Band on December 10, 1995 and March 22, 1996. At the March 7 rehearsal, University Band had the special treat of having composer Mark Camphouse guest conduct his composition Tribute. He was in town for the performance of another of his compositions, Watchman, Tell Us of the Night, which the Wind Symphony performed at their home concert the next night. At the March 22 concert, U-Band combined with University Chorus on the McBeth Of Sailors and Whales. U-Band also performed at Spring Music Festival on April 21, 1996. For the first time, U-Band extended the season into summer, playing the first outdoor concert titled American Music in front of Addison Hall on June 27, 1996. This concert was the second time for U-Band to play a concert without another group also on the program. In this season, two sixth grade girls, Gina Guhl clarinet, and Gina Knight, joined U-Band. Both girls were exceptionally talented and would later go on to professional music careers. By the end of the season, Gina Guhl’s talented fifth grade sister Jenny also joined U-Band on clarinet. In later years, high school would be the minimum age admitted to U-Band. Current (2009) U-Band members Christina Lass Moore flute, Ellen Waterman flute (soon switched to bassoon), David Reed flute, and Robert Hartney clarinet, joined U-Band this season.

December 10, 1995

UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

Alle, psalite-Alleluya Anon. 13th century

You Shall Have a Song Harriet Ziegenhals

God of Mercy, We Implore Thee Claudio Monteverdi arr. Hal Hopson

Wir eilen mit schwachen, doch emsingen Schritten Johann Sebastian Bach

I’m Goin’ Up Yonder Walter Hawkins arr. M. Sirvatka

A Ceremony of Carols Benjamin Britten

There is no Rose

This little Babe

Shepherd’s Pipe Carol John Rutter

UNIVERSITY BAND:

A Yorkshire Overture Philip Sparke

I Am Andrew Boysen

Folk Dances Dmitri Shostakovich arr. H. Robert Reynolds

As Summer Was Just Beginning Larry D. Daehn

The Planets Gustav Holst

Mars

Jupiter


March 22, 1996

UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CHORUS

O God, Thou Faithful God Seth Calvsius; arr., J.S. Bach

Here, There and Everywhere John Lennon and Paul McCartney

Sound the Trumpet Henry Purcell

Three Rhymes Paul Bouman

Where Go the Boats

The Swing

Song for the Mira Allister MacGillivray; arr., Stuart Calvert

UNIVERSITY BAND:

Duke of Cambridge Malcolm Arnold

William Byrd Suite Gordon Jacob

The Mayden’s Song

Jhon Come Kisse Me Now

The Earle of Oxford’s March

Arioso Joseph Wilcox Jenkins

Tribute Mark Camphouse

Puszta Jan Van der Roost

Andante moderato; Allegro

Tranquillo

Allegro molto

OF SAILORS AND WHALES Five Scenes from Melville (Moby Dick) W. Francis McBeth

I. Ishmael

III. Father Mapple (With University Chorus)

IV. Ahab

V. The White Whale

Americans We Henry Fillmore


UNIVERSITY BAND:

Puszta (Gypsy Dances) Jan Van der Roost

I. Andante Moderato; Allegro

III. Allegro Molto

The Earle of Oxford’s March (from William Byrd Suite) Gordon Jacob

Americans We Henry Fillmore

WIND SYMPHONY AND UNIVERSITY BAND COMBINED:

Danza Final (from Estancia) Alberto Ginastera arr. David John

America, The Beautiful Samuel Augustus Ward arr. Carmen Dragon

“AMERICAN MUSIC” June 27, 1996 performed outdoors in front of the Pillars

Seventy Six Trombones from “The Music Man” Meredith Wilson arr. Paul Jennings

The Symphonic Gershwin George Gershwin arr. Warren Barker

(An American in Paris, Cuban Overture, Rhapsody in Blue)

Esprit de Corps Robert Jager

Cole’s Song from “Mr. Holland’s Opus” Michael Kamen arr. Richard Saucedo

Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite Karl King

Disney at the Movies arr. John Higgins

American Riversongs Pierre La Plante

Star Spangled Spectacular George M. Cohan arr. John Cacavas


The Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa

THE FOURTH SEASON 1996-1997

The University Band added another concert independent of the University Chorus to the fourth season. University Band performed a concert for Concordia’s Homecoming weekend on October 12, 1996. The concert was titled Pillars Under the Stars, and as the name implied, was held outdoors in front of Addison Hall, affectionately known as “The Pillars” by Concordia students and alumni. University Band charter member Bruce Nelson was the featured soloist, performing the Rhapsody for Euphonium by James Curnow. Planning an evening outdoor concert in October may have been risky, but the weather cooperated for this event and it was a beautiful fall evening, although the cool temperatures did cause condensation issues with instruments. In the fourth season there were also University Chorus/University Band concerts on December 13, 1996 and April 4, 1997, and U-Band also played for Spring Music Festival. U-Band played another outdoor concert in front of the Pillars on June 27, 1997. This concert was also entirely U-Band.

Pillars Under the Stars concert October 12, 1996

PILLARS UNDER THE STARS October 12, 1996

Olympic Fanfare and Theme John Williams, arr. James Curnow

Amparito Roca Jaime Texidor

Rhapsody for Euphonium and Band James Curnow

Bruce Nelson, solo

Midway March John Williams

Autobiography R.R. Bennett

I. 1899: South Omaha

II. 1900: Corn, Cows and Music

Showboat R.R. Bennet

Where the Blackhawk Soars James Curnow


Alma Mater Paul Manz

Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa

Bruce Nelson performing Rhapsody for Euphonium and Band Oct. 12, 1996

December 13, 1996

UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

Verbum caro factum est Hans Leo Hassler; arr. Wilhelm

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Johann Sebastian Bach; arr. Lee

Cantate Domino canticum novum Dietrich Buxtehude; ed. Grunsnick

Maria Walds Amid the Thorn (Der Jarkreis) Hugo Distler

Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel? Trad. Spiritual; arr. Emerson

That Lonesome Road Taylor & Grolnick; arr. Knowles

UNIVERSITY BAND:

Olympic Fanfare and Theme James Curnow

Epinicion John Paulson

Midway March John Williams arr. James Curnow

Rhapsody for Euphonium and Band James Curnow

Bruce Nelson, solo

English Folk Song Suite Ralph Vaughn Williams

March “Seventeen Come Sunday”

Intemezzo “My Bonny Boy”

March “Folk Songs from Somerset”



April 4, 1997

UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

Sing Ye Richard Wienhorst

Bless, O Lord, Us Thy Servants Martin How

Declare His Honor (from “O Sing Unto the Lord”)

Ich bin die Auferstehung (from “Easter Magnificat”) Samuel Scheidt

With a voice of singing Martin Shaw

This Little Light of Mine arr. Donald Moore

Siyahamba South African freedom song

UNIVERSITY BAND:

Festive Overture Dmitri Shostakovich; trans. Donald Hunsberger

Incantation and Dance John Barnes Chance

Cajun Folk Songs Frank Ticheli

La Belle et le Capitaine

Belle

March (from “First Suite in Eb”) Gustav Holst

The Ascension (from “The Divine Comedy”) Robert Smith

On the Mall March Edwin Franko Goldman


UNIVERSITY BAND:

Where the Black Hawk Soars Robert Smith

The Ascension (from “The Divine Comedy”) Robert Smith

March (from “First Suite” in Eb) Gustav Holst

WIND SYMPHONY AND UNIVERSITY BAND COMBINED:

Battle Hymn of the Republic Peter J. Wilhousky

AMERICAN MUSIC June 27, 1997


The Symphonic Gershwin George Gershwin arr. Warren Barker

(An American in Paris, Cuban Overture, Rhapsody in Blue)

Esprit de Corps (based on The Marine’s Hymn) Robert Jager

Cole’s Song from “Mr. Holland’s Opus” Michael Kamen arr. Richard Saucedo

Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite Karl King


American Riversongs Pierre LaPlante



The Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa

THE FIFTH SEASON 1997-1998

In the fifth season, U-Band also performed the Homecoming concert outdoors in front of the Pillars on October 18, 1997. Unlike the previous year, the weather was not as conducive to outdoor playing. It was very cold at this concert. On December 12, 1997 and March 27, 1998, U-Band again performed combined concerts with University Chorus. Beginning this season, University Chorus was conducted by Willard Thomen. At the March 27 concert, University Band member Dennis Smith was the featured soloist, performing Spotlights for Bass Clarinet by Jan Hadermann. This concert was also the first University Band concert to be recorded on CD. Prior to this, indoor concerts had been recorded on cassette. Outdoor concerts were usually not recorded. University Band played for Spring Music Festival April 26, 1998, but did not combine with Wind Symphony at the end of the concert. U-Band again played a concert alone June 26, 1998. This was also outdoors in front of the Pillars. This time the weather was nice.

October 18, 1997

Fanfare and Flourishes James Curnow

Beguine for Band Glen Osser

Far and Away John Williams

My Old Kentucky Home James Barnes

Napoli Herman Bellstedt

Greg Fudala, trumpet

Suite of Old American Dances Robert Russell Bennett

Western One-Step

Schottische

Cake Walk

Circus Days Karl King

Broadway Show-stoppers arr. Warren Barker

December 12, 1997

UNIVERSITY CHORUS conducted by Willard Thomen:

To God Sing Praises Dietrich Buxtehude setting by Patrick M. Liebergen

Hark! In the Darkness trad. Polish Carol arr. E. Harold Geer

Three Traditional French Carols

Jaques, Come Here arr. Richard Donovan

Pat-a-pan (Burgundian Air) arr. Katherine K. Davis

Come, Ye Lofty, Come Ye Lowly (Brenton Carol) arr. Don Malin

Three Traditional English Carols

Coventry Carol arr. Howard Cable

Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day arr. John Rutter

As It Fell Upon a Night arr. Katherine K. Davis

UNIVERSITY BAND:

Fanfare and Flourishes James Curnow

Elegy for a Young American Ronald Lo Presti

Themes from “Green Bushes” Percy Grainger setting by Larry Daehn

Scenes from the Louvre Norman Dello Joio

I The Portals

II Children’s Gallery

III The Kings of France

IV The Nativity Paintings

V Finale

Greensleeves Alfred Reed



March 27, 1998

UNIVERSITY CHORUS

Gaudeamus Hodie Natalie Sleeth

Allelu Yahweh Betty Polkingham arr. George Mims & Charles Mallory

O Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice from “The Creation” Franz Joseph Haydn arr. Hal Hopson

THE WOMEN OF THE UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

The Little Horses Aaron Copland arr. R. Wilding-White

A Song of Angels Spiritual

For the Beauty of the Earth John Rutter

UNIVERSITY BAND

Fanfare and Hymn of Brotherhood Jay Bocook

I Am Andrew Boysen

Florentiner Julius Fucik

Air for Band Frank Erickson

Spotlights for Bass Clarinet Jan Hadermann

Dennis Smith, bass clarinet

First Suite in E-flat Gustav Holst

I Chaconne

II Intermezzo

III March

Symphonic Songs for Band Robert Russell Bennett

II Spiritual

III Celebration


UNIVERSITY BAND:

A Festival Prelude Alfred Reed

My Heart Will Go On (from “Titanic”) Music James Horner Lyrics Will Jennings arr. Richard Saucedo

Rachel Werdin, mezzo-soprano

The Washington Post March John Philip Sousa

June 26, 1998

Star Spangled Banner


The Symphonic Marches John Williams arr. John Higgins

My Heart Will Go On James Horner/Will Jennings arr. Richard Saucedo

Nancy Lass, vocalist

Bugler’s Holiday Leroy Anderson

King Cotton March John Philip Sousa

The Phantom of the Opera (excerpts) Andrew Lloyd Webber arr. Johan DeMeij

Fandango Frank Perkins arr. Floyd Werle

Rollo Takes a Walk David Maslanka

Armed Forces Salute arr. Bob Lowden



THE SIXTH SEASON 1998-1999

Once again in the sixth season, University Band played a concert for Homecoming weekend on October 24, 1998. However, because of the bad experience the previous year with the weather at this concert, this time it was moved indoors to Geiseman Auditorium (South Gym). Again, University Band and Chorus played joint concerts December 11, 1998 and April 9, 1999. On June 27, 1999, U-Band played a concert outside in front of the Pillars. It rained most of the day and even during the set-up, but the weather cleared up by the concert. In the summer of 1999 there was an additional summer concert on July 31 titled The Sounds Of Chicago. This concert was sponsored by Lutheran Brotherhood Greater Chicago Agency.

HOMECOMING CONCERT October 24, 1998

Flourish for Wind Band Ralph Vaughan Williams

Chorale and Shaker Dance John Zdechlik

Just a Closer Walk With Thee Don Gillis/Calvin Custer

The Washington Post John Philip Sousa

Clarinet Candy Leroy Anderson

Yorkshire Ballad James Barnes

South Rampart Street Parade Ray Bauduc

Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion P.D.Q. Bach

Grand Entrance

Simply Grand Minuet

Romance in The Grand Manner

Rondo Mucho Grando

Rolling Thunder Henry Fillmore

December 11, 1998

UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

In Dulci Jubilo Dietrich Buxtehude

My Dancing Day trad. English Carol arr. Jack Best

He Is Born trad. French Carol arr. Royal Stanton

Angelus ad Pastores Ait Claudio Monteverdi

A Maiden Most Gentle trad. French Tune arr. Andrew Carter

A la Nanita Nana Mexican Folk Song arr. David Eddlemann

Toda la Tierra Alberto Taule

UNIVERSITY BAND:

Overture to a Winter Festival James Curnow

Variants on a Medieval Tune Norman Dello Joio

Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head Tom Wallace

A Christmas Intrada Alfred Reed

Christmas Sing-a-Long James Ployhar


April 9, 1999

UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

O Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly J.S. Bach

Light Everlasting Olaf C. Christiansen

The King of Love My Shepherd Is arr. Walter L. Pelz

Be Thou My Vision John Rutter

Five Hymns in Popular Style John Gardner

No. 3: Nearer, my God , to thee

No. 5: Fight the good fight with all thy might

UNIVERSITY BAND:

Emperata Overture Claude T. Smith

Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan Williams

Molly on the Shore Percy Grainger

March from Symphonic Metamorphosis Paul Hindemith trans. Keith Wilson

The Cowboys John Williams

A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC June 27, 1999 Commentary by Jean Harrison

Fanfare for the Common Man Aaron Copland


Star Wars Trilogy John Williams arr. Don Hunsberger

The Imperial March

Jump Swing Fever arr John Wasson

Jump, Jive An’ Wail, Zoot Suit Riot, It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)

Shenandoah Frank Ticheli

Americans We Henry Filmore

God of Our Fathers Claude T. Smith

Tuba Tiger Rag Luther Henderson/David Marshall





THE SOUNDS OF CHICAGO July 31, 1999 Commentary by Jean Harrison

(This Concert is sponsored by Lutheran Brotherhood Greater Chicago Agency.)

Triumphant Fanfare Richard Saucedo

Chicago arr. Jerry Nowak

Swing the Mood arr. Michael Sweeney

Espana Cani Pascual Marquina arr. Robert Longfield

THE IRISH WASHERWOMAN from the “Irish Suite” Leroy Anderson

Amazing Grace William Himes

Galop Dmitri Kabalevsky arr. Daniel Mitchell

The Best of Chicago arr. John Wasson

Take Me Out 2 The Ball Game arr. Jay Dawson

A Day at the Circus James Curnow


At a Dixieland Jazz Funeral Jared Spears

Sweet Home Chicago Robert Johnson arr. Andy Clark

The Belle of Chicago John Philip Sousa

THE SEVENTH SEASON 1999-2000

On October 2, 1999, U-Band performed another Homecoming concert, this time in the chapel. The title of this concert was Marching Around the World from A to Z. Professor Jean Harrison led the audience on a musical tour around the world as she announced interesting facts about the pieces depicting different parts of the world, as well as composers from many countries. Cliff Johnson was the guest bass soloist for Ol’ Man River. The December 10, 1999 and March 31, 2000 concerts were again the combined efforts of University Chorus and University Band. The March 31 concert featured Bruce Nelson playing euphonium in the Willson Suite by Robert W. Smith. Cliff Johnson also returned as bass soloist for The Road to Mandalay and an encore of Ol’ Man River. Also, Greg Rohlfing, Brian Becker, and Paul Gruenwald were featured on trumpets for Bugler’s Holiday by Leroy Anderson. The 2000 summer season featured an unprecedented number of concerts, with performances on June 24 (A Celebration of American Music), July 22 (In The Good Old Summertime), and an extra concert on July 29, 2000. At this concert, University Band was called upon to “flesh out” the Concordia Band and Chorus Alumni Reunion Concert held as part of the Concordia Alumni Reunion festivities. The concert consisted of much of the same pieces as July 22 with some additional repertoire. The summer concerts also featured several soloists. At the June 24 concert, Beth Spilker and Gina Knight were featured on xylophone, performing Serenade for a Picket Fence by Norman Leyden. On July 22 and 29 Kirk Garrison was the guest trumpet soloist for Carnival of Venice by Jean Baptiste Arban.

MARCHING AROUND THE WORLD FROM A TO Z October 2, 1999 Commentary by Jean Harrison



Yellow Mountains Jacob de Haan

Swing the Mood arr.Michael Sweeney

“Valdres” Johannes Hannsen

Japanese Tune Soichi Konagaya

Second Suite in F Gustav Holst

Song of the Blacksmith

Song Without Words

March

Ol’ Man River from Showboat Hammerstein/Kern arr. Bennett

Cliff Johnson, Bass


At a Dixieland Funeral Jared Spears

Zacateas Genaro Codinam arr. Andrew Glover

Marching Along John Philip Sousa edited by John R. Bourgeois

December 10, 1999

UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

Angels’ Carol John Rutter

How Far Is It to Bethlehem? trad. English Carol arr. Julie Knowles

Come, Ye Lofty, Come, Ye Lowly trad. Breton Carol arr. Don Malin

The Sleep of Infant Jesus trad. French Carol arr. Arthur Halbardier

Mary, Did You Know? Mark Lowry and Buddy Greene

Blessed Be that Maid Marie John Leavitt

UNIVERSITY BAND:

Adeste Fidelis Arthur Harris trans. William Sylvester

In the Bleak Midwinter Gustav Holst arr. Robert Smith

Joy to the World Arthur Harris trans. William Sylvester

Courtly Airs and Dances Ron Nelson

Intrada

Pavane (England)

Saltarello (Italy)

Sarabande (Spain)

Allemand (Germany)

The First Nowell Arthur Harris trans. William Sylvester

O Tannenbaum Arthur Harris trans. William Sylvester

Variants on a Moravian Hymn (Morning Star, O Cheering Sight) James Barnes

Hallelujah Chorus George Fredrick Handel arr. A. Chiaffarelli

March 31, 2000

UNIVERSITY CHORUS:

O Music Lowell Mason

The Path To The Moon Eric H. Thiman

Soli Deo Gloria Michael Praetorius

I Will Joyfully Sing Mary McDonald

Blessing Katie Moran Bart

UNIVERSTIY BAND:

Overture to “Candide” Leonard Bernstein

Willson Suite Robert W. Smith

Bruce Nelson, Euphonium Solo

In a Gentle Rain

Hurricane

Amazing Grace Frank Tichelli


Greg Rohlfing, Brian Becker, Paul Gruenwald, trumpets

On the Road to Mandalay Words by Rudyard Kipling, Music by Oley Speaks, arranged by Ben Culli

Cliff Johnson, bass

Old Man River (encore) Hammerstein/Kern arr. Bennett

Cliff Johnson, bass

Armenian Dances Alfred Reed

The Pathfinder of Panama John Philip Sousa

A CELEBRATION OF AMRERICAN MUSIC June 24, 2000 Commentary by Jean Harrison

Commando March Samuel Barber

Variations on “America” Charles Ives

Hoe Down from “Rodeo” Aaron Copland


Second Prelude (from “Three Piano Preludes”) George Gershwin Arr. John Krance

The Melody Shop Karl L. King

Serenade for a Picket Fence Norman Leyden

Beth Spilker and Gina Knight, xylophones

West Side Story Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Music by Leonard Bernstein arr. by W.J. Duthoit

Armed Forces Salute Arr. Bob Lowden


Stars and Strips Forever John Philip Sousa

IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME July 22, 2000 Commentary by Jean Harrison


In the Good Old Drummer Time George Evans arr. James Ployhar

Summertime from Porgy and Bess George Gershwin arr. Robert Russell Bennett

A Tribute To Grainger Percy Grainger

Country Gardens

“The Gypsy’s Wedding Day”

A Day at the Zoo James Curnow

I Introduction

II Butterflies, Birds and Things that Crawl…

III Elephants and Monkeys

IV Aquarium

V Lions, Tigers and Bears

The Carnival of Venice Jean Baptiste Arban arr. Donald Hunsberger

Kirk Garrison, Guest Trumpet Soloist

Highlights from The Music Man arr. Alfred Reed




Circus Days March Karl. L. King

On July 29, 2000, University Band was called upon to “flesh out” the Concordia Alumni Reunion Band and Chorus Concert.

ALUMNI BAND:


A Tribute to Grainger (three musical tid-bits by Percy Grainger) Dished up for band by Chalon L. Ragsdale

Country Gardens (English Morris Dance)

Mo Nighean Dubh (My Dark-haired Maid)

“The Gypsy’s Wedding Day”

Swing the Mood Michael Sweeney

ALUMNI CHOIR:

Cantat Domino (O Sing Unto the Lord) Hans Leo Hassler

Despair Not, My Soul Nor to Sorrow Give Way edited by Walter E. Buszin

Now Thank We All Our God (from Cantata No. 79) Johann Sebastian Bach

The Alma Mater Paul Manz

INTERMISSION

ALUMNI BAND:

Music Man Selections arr. Alfred Reed

Amazing Grace setting by William Himes

Dixieland Jamboree Johan Warrington

ALUMNI CHOIR:

Ride On, King Jesus arr. Larry L. Fleming

God of Majesty Carl Schalk

Children of the Heavenly Father setting by Thomas Gieschen

ALUMNI CHOIR AND BAND:

O How Amiable Ralph Vaughan Williams

For All the Saints Richard Hillert

Congregation: stanzas 1, 4, 7 & 8; Choir: stanzas 2, 3, 5 & 6

THE EIGHTH SEASON 2000-2001

On August 31, September 8, 2000 selected members of U-Band, Wind Symphony, and Concordia’s music faculty attended rehearsals for a special reading band to play new band literature for area band directors to hear to promote the pieces. On September 9, 2000 the reading band performed. Frank Ticheli was the featured composer and was present to conduct his own works. In spite of the attraction of a big name composer, the audience was disappointingly small, and was mostly grade school and middle school conductors, so the pieces performed were more difficult than what their schools could perform. In the 2000-2001 school year, Dr. Fischer was on sabbatical and did not conduct University Band. Jonathan Walsh conducted the band for the next three concerts on September 30, 2000, December 8, 2000 and March 32, 2001. The December concert was the last joint concert of the University Chorus and the University Band. The University Chorus was disbanded after this. Dr. Fischer returned to conduct the June 30, 2001 concert. Greg Rohlfing, Matt Wolf, and Brian Becker were the featured trumpets for Bugler’s Holiday at the June concert.

September 9, 2000 READING BAND

THE ART OF CHOOSING REPERTOIRE:

MORNING SESSION:

Shipston Prelude Stephen Bulla

Cry of the Celts Hardiman/Graham

The Vacant Chair Root/Hettinga

Portraits Jim Colona

October Eric Whitacre

Wedding Dance Press/Fabrizio

Be Thou My Vision David Gillingham

In the Forest of the King Pierre LaPlante

Hymn to New England Williams/Lavender

Farewell, Dear Voyager Larry Daehn

Conflict Larry Clark

Let Evening Come Robert Sheldon

Walls of Zion Greg Danner

Great Locomotive Chase Robert W. Smith

Christmas Hymn Robert W. Smith

Prairie Songs Pierre LaPlante

Dragoon’s Farewell Brant Karrick

Tribute to Grainger Chalon Ragsdale

Blue Shades Frank Ticheli

Circus Days King/Schilssel

ARTERNOON SESSION – WORKS OF FRANK TICHELI:

Amazing Grace

Blue Shades

Cajun Folk Songs

Cajun Folk Songs II

Fortress

Gaian Visions

Portrait of a Clown

Postcard

Shenandoah

Sun Dance

Vesuvius

American Elegy

September 30, 2000 conducted by Jonathan Walsh

High School Cadets March J. P. Sousa

March Slav Tchaikovsky arr. Laurendaeu

Variations on a Shaker Melody Copland

Down a Country Lane Copland arr. Patterson

Shoutin’ Liza Trombone Fillmore arr. DeMeij

Irish Tune from County Derry Grainger

Pavanne Gould

Chorale and Alleluia Hanson

December 8, 2000

UNIVERSITY CHORUS

Songs for Advent

Advent Hymn Don Besig

O Day of Peace Trad. Scottish tune, arr. Hal Hopson

Lost in the Night Trad. Finnish folk tune, arr. Kyle Haugen

Carols of the Shepherds

Come Run, Ye Shepherds Sacred Harp; Nashville, arr. Hopson

All My Heart This Night Rejoices (1666) Johann Ebeling, arr. Austin Lovelace

He Is Born Trad. French Carol arr. David Stocker

Jennifer Nelson, flute

Lisa Danielle Steele, flute

Ellen Waterman, bassoon

UNIVERSITY BAND conducted by Jonathan Walsh

Forshay Tower Washington Memorial March Sousa

The Nutcracker Suite Tchaikovsky

Overture Miniature

Marche

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Traditional

Five Bagatelles A. Tcherepniu, arr. W.E. Rhoads

I. Allegro Marziale

III. Dolce

IV. Allegro Marcia

The Child and the Kings arr. Timothy Broege

A Christmas Greeting arr. John Cheetham

March 23, 2001

UNIVERSITY BAND conducted by Jonathan Walsh

Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Sousa

The Engulfed Cathedral Debusssy

Canzona Mennin

The Heart of the Morn H. Owen Reed

Satiric Dances Dello Joio

Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo Arnold

Prelude

Siciliano

Rondo

A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN MUSIC June 30, 2001 conducted by Richard Fischer, Commentary by Jean Harrison

Also Sprach Zarathustra Richard Strauss trans. R. Mark Rogers

National Emblem March Edwin Eugene Bagley ar.. Loras J. Schissel

Chorale and Shaker Dance John Zdechlik

A Child’s Embrace Charles Rochester Young


Greg Rohlfing, Matthew Wolf, Brian Becker, trumpet trio

Symphonic Suite from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Michael Kamen arr. Paul Lavender

PAUSE

Star Spangled Spectacular arr. John Cacavas

God of Our Fathers Claude T. Smith




THE NINTH SEASON 2001-2002

Beginning with the ninth season of University Band, all concerts were entirely by the band. On September 7, 2001 the second annual Reading Band held a rehearsal. Once again, this was a group made up of a combination of selected U-Band, Wind Symphony, and Concordia faculty members. Based on the needs of the previous year’s audience, this session focused on easier music. James Curnow was the featured composer this time. The session was held on September 8, 2001. Again, turnout was low, and as a result, the Reading Band event was not repeated. Because University Chorus no longer shared the December concert with the University Band, in order to have time to prepare to play the entire December concert alone, there was no fall concert this season. Jennifer Nelson was the featured soloist on Elegy for English Horn by Jack Stamp. The concert was the first to feature a composition by a member of the University Band, David Jander, on Baby’s First Christmas. This concert was also the first in which Jean Harrison Bojes’ commentary became a regular feature of all concerts. She began giving commentaries in the late ‘90’s for outdoor concerts, primarily because there were no printed programs at those events. Her thoughtful insights to the pieces became such a hit with the audience that many were asking why she was not doing the indoor ones too, and so she became a regular feature. There was a concert March 22, 2002. The Patriotic Concert on June 29, 2002 had to be moved into the chapel at the last minute due to excessive heat. Susan Kraut was the guest soprano, singing “I’ve Made My Plans for the Summer” by John Philip Sousa.

THE ART OF CHOOSING REPERTOIRE SYMPOSIUM September 8, 2001

Featuring the music of James Curnow

December 7, 2001 Commentary by Jean Harrison

Procession of the Nobles Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov arr. Erik Leidzen

Elegy for English Horn Jack Stamp

Jennifer Nelson, English horn

Scossa Elettrica Giacomo Puccini arr. Charles D. Yates

Enigma Variations Edward Elgar, arr. Alfred Reed

Nimrod

Jazz Suite No. 2 Dmitri Shostakovich, arr. Johan DeMeij

Lyric Waltz

Dance I

Greensleeves Alfred Reed

Polish Christmas Music Johan DeMeij

Baby’s First Christmas David L. Jander

Christmas Sing-a-Long James D. Ployhar


March 22, 2002

American Overture for Band Joseph Wilcox Jenkins

A Movement for Rosa Mark Camphouse

Lincolnshire Posy Percy Grainger

Lisbon (Sailor’s Song)

Horkstow Grange (The Miser and his Man: a local Tragedy)

The Lost Lady Found (Dance Song)

They Led My Lord Away Adoniram J. Gordon arr. Fred Allen

Les Miserables Claude-Michel Schonbert arr. Warren Barker

THE IRISH WASHERWOMAN from the “Irish Suite” Leroy Anderson

Symphonic Songs Robert Russell Bennett

Spiritual

Celebration

Encore: The Big Cage Karl L. King

A SALUTE TO AMERICA June 29, 2002 Concert moved indoors due to excessive heat.


Esprit de Corps Robert Jager

I’ve Made Plans for the Summer John Philip Sousa arr. Keith Brion and Loras Schissel

Susan Krout, soprano

English Folk Song Suite Ralph Vaughan Williams

1. March “Seventeen Come Sunday”

2. Intermezzo –“My Bonny Boy”

3. March “Folk Songs from Somerset”

Amazing Grace arr. William. Himes

Satchmo! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong arr. Ted Ricketts


Midway March John Williams arr. James Curnow

Armed Forces Salute arr. Robert Lowden

American Salute Morton Gould

Encore: Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa

Stars and Stripes Forever Piccolos

Lisa Danielle Steele, Jennifer Nelson, and Christina Lass (Moore)

June 29, 2002

THE TENTH SEASON 2002-2003

In the tenth season, there were concerts on December 6, 2002, March 21, 2003, and June 28, 2003. The March 21 concert was dedicated to the memory of Mr. Richard Ecker (d. February 4, 2003) who was a member of the clarinet section. The June 28 concert was moved into the chapel due to rain.

December 6, 2002

Colas Breugnon Overture Dmitri Kabalevsky arr. Walter Beeler

William Byrd Suite Gordon Jacob

The Earle of Oxford’s March

Jhon Come Kisse Me Now

The Bells

Southern Harmony Donald Grantham

The Midnight Cry

Wondrous Love

Exhilaration

Rolling Thunder March Henry Fillmore


Panis Angelicus Cesar Franck, arr. Alfred Reed

Two Olde Carols

Patapan Ancient French Melody arr. Tom Wallace

Old Brenton Carol Gustav Holst, arr. Robert W. Smith

Selections from the Nutcracker Tchaikovsky arr. Longfield

Chinese Dance

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy

Russian Dance

Christmas Sing-a-Long James D. Ployhar


Flute section getting into the Christmas Spirit December 6, 2002

March 21, 2003 This concert was dedicated to the memory of Mr. Richard Ecker (d. February 4, 2003) who was a member of the clarinet section.

Flourish for Wind Band Vaughan Williams

Variations on a Korean Folk Song James Barnes Chance

Irish Tune from County Derry Percy Grainger

On an American Spiritual David Holsinger

The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Weber, arr. Johan DeMeij

The Wizard of Oz Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, arr. James Barnes


MUSIC FOR AMERICANS June 28, 2003


Suite of Old American Dances Robert Russell Bennett

Schottishe

Rag

Simple Gifts Four Shaker Tunes Frank Ticheli

I. In Yonder Valley

II. Dance

III. Here Take This Flower

IV. Simple Gifts

The Wizard of Oz Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg arr. James Barnes

Big Band Signatures

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