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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