Winds of the Blue Ridge Presents
Riverdance! And more!
Brian Quakenbush, guest conductor
Hollins University Forest of Arden
July 14, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Program
The Melody Shop Karl King arranged by Andrew Glover Armenian Dances I Alfred Reed Lest We Forget James Swearingen Satiric Dances Norman Dello Joio
I. Allegro pesante II. Adagio mesto III. Allegro spumante
Tuba Tiger Rag Harry DeCosta Arranged by Luther Henderson/David Marshall Riverdance Bill Whelan arranged by Carl Strommen
I. Wellspring Theme II. Women of Ireland III. The Heart’s Cry IV. Thunder And Lightening V. Riverdance Finale
The Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa edited by Keith Brion
This concert is dedicated to the memory of Seth Williamson, former member of and beloved announcer for Winds of the Blue Ridge.
Conductor’s Biography
Brian Quakenbush, originally of North Carolina, began his music studies at Elon
College, then transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was
active with the North Carolina Symphony, Brightleaf Music Camps at Duke University,
Durham Symphony and the Raleigh Symphony. While at UNC, he became a founding
member of the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra that performs music of
historical importance. With his wife, Jenny, he moved to Tennessee and received his
Bachelor of Science degree from East Tennessee University. He has held jobs at
Carroll County High School in Virginia; at Virginia High School in Bristol; and Heritage
High School in Lynchburg, where his bands twice received Honor Band status in
Virginia. Presently, Brian is the music chair and band director at Cave Spring High
School, and assistant at Cave Spring Middle School. Mr. Quakenbush was named
“Teacher of the Year” at Cave Spring High School his inaugural year and has been
named to the Marquis “Who’s Who in America,” and the “Who’s Who in Teaching” five
times and has received the President’s Citation for the Governor’s School for Visual and
Performing Arts six times. Mr. Quakenbush has worked as trumpet instructor with the
Roanoke Youth Symphony’s Summer Music Institute since 2009. He has been a guest
conductor with Virginia Tech’s Honor Bands since 2008. Mr. Quakenbush is the
trumpet player with Brass 5. He is a member of Virginia Music Educator National
Conference, National Band Association, alumni member of Phi Mu Alpha Music
Fraternity and National Educators Association. The Quakenbushes reside in the
Roanoke area and have three children, Jason, Samuel and Andrew.
Musicians
Flute Rachel Childers Diane Milan Gretchen Miller Megan Pasquarell Staci Hunt Ramsey Sally Sizer Piccolo Diane Milan Megan Pasquarell Eb Clarinet Bruce McGarvey Bb Clarinet Christopher Badgett Leigh Berkley Christine Cole Harry Farmer Mark Imperial Bob Langford John McClenon Bruce McGarvey Bill Morris Bass Clarinet Alex Lyons Ashlen Veatch Oboe Meredith McCree Janice Norvell Bassoon Danny Felty Gary Kraterfield Liz Valvano Alto Saxophone Tim Galyen Jeff Wood
Soprano & Tenor Saxophone Linda Pasquarell Baritone Saxophone Willis Greenstreet Trumpet Denise Aspell Kristen Chambers Albin Crutchfield Joe Hatcher Tim Shell Peyden Shelton French Horn Hilah Divers Abbi French Paul French Dawn Harbin Trombone Eric Akers Rick Murray Michelle Rex Allison Szuba Euphonium David Chittum, Jr. David Graves Charlotte Hill John Wiggins Tuba Robby Chernault Robert Chernault Will Divers Percussion Kelly Buck Dean Elliot Zubin Hathi Kerry Milan William Svec
Winds of the Blue Ridge Board:
Danny Felty, president William Morris, vice-president Gary Kraterfield, treasurer Shelbie Wahl, secretary
Tim Galyen Dawn Harbin Gretchen Miller Linda Pasquarell
Bill Svec
Special thanks to:
Tim Galyen and Northside High School Hollins University Music Department
Cave Spring High School Band Boosters and
Judy Felty for the program cover art work
Winds of the Blue Ridge Fall Concert: October 14, 2012 3 p.m. Northside High School
Guest conductor -Travis Cross
Winds of the Blue Ridge is a non-profit organization which depends on public financial support in order to provide free concerts.
Contributions are gratefully accepted by mail at:
Winds of the Blue Ridge P.O. Box 21354
Roanoke, VA 24018 www.windsoftheblueridge.org
Coming Music Events at Hollins University
Saturday, September 22, 7:00 pm, Talmadge Recital Hall Piano and Violin Recital
Hollins piano faculty member Melia Garber joins Paraguayan violinist Geronimo Ovenard in a recital of music by Beethoven, Foote, Viardot-Garcia and Turina.
Saturday, October 20, 2:00 pm, Beale Garden
Hollins University Concert Choir and Talmadge Singers The Hollins University Concert Choir and Talmadge Singers perform a traditional
Family Weekend celebration of music in the Beale Garden. (Rain location – duPont Chapel)
Saturday, October 20, 3:00 pm, Talmadge Recital Hall
Student Recital Join us as Hollins students present a recital of music for family and friends for Family Weekend.
Sunday, October 28, 3:00 pm, campus location TBD
Blue Streak with music faculty, Judith Cline, soprano Based in Cleveland, Blue Streak is nationally known for performances that are unique,
integrating the old and the new. The ensemble may open the concert with an exciting and original piece by Margaret Brouwer, followed by a classic by Bach and then play a piece that uses electronics and reverb! Their program is sure to please every listener and keep them on
the edge of their seats.
Saturday, November 3, 7:30 pm, Talmadge Recital Hall
Recital by Aurelian Braun ’13 Aurelian Braun ’13 will present a recital of works of flute assisted by
Leilani Dade ’14 on classical guitar.
Sunday, November 4, 3:00 pm, duPont Chapel
Valley Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert Hollins piano major, Naomi Fukado, will join the Valley Chamber Orchestra in the first
movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D Major, K. 451. Kevin and Brian Mattheson will
perform the Bruch Double Concerto for Violin and Viola, underwritten in part by the Virginia
Commission for the Arts. Other popular selections will complete this exciting and memorable
program.
Sunday, December 2, 3:00 pm, duPont Chapel World Music Ensemble
Students and special quests will present a lively afternoon of music from the Caribbean and Africa performed on steel drums and marimbas. Selections will range from traditional music to pop to seasonal. Take a musical trip to exotic places with the students of Hollins University
World Music Ensemble.
Sunday, December 9, 7:30 pm, duPont Chapel
White Gift Service This traditional Hollins event welcomes the holiday season with lessons and carols by the
Hollins University Concert Choir and Talmadge Singers.
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