An American Celebration:
The Music of John Williams
John Williams has been called America's greatest living composer. Best known for his film scores, he has also composed music for the concert hall, TV, The Olympics, and presidential inaugurations. This exciting program of popular and dynamic works will also include a patriotic tribute in recognition of Memorial Day weekend.
Program:
- Star Spangled Banner
- The Flight to Neverland from Hook
- Flying Theme from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Schindler's List
- The Cowboys
- Armed Forces Medley
- Superman/Raiders of the Lost Arc/Midway Medley
- Star Wars Main Title
- Kings Row Fanfare — Erich Korngold
- Leia's Theme from Star Wars
- Lost in Space
- Harry's Wondrous World from Harry Potter
- Olympic Fanfare and Theme
- Imperial March from Star Wars
- Stars and Stripes Forever
Performers:
Flute
Cindy Chastang* Merritt Flexman Lauren Robbins Pollack Rosene Rohrer Jennifer Wesner Piccolo Cindy Chastang Oboe Virginia Carty Isaac Weber English Horn Virginia Carty Clarinet Lecia Cecconi-Roberts* Louise Eaglesfield Misti Griffith Luna Knudsen Lorena Schakel Nick Siedentop Gail VanMatre Cara Vernon Julie Wesner-Eidsvaag Tara Wilkinson Ryan Wing Bass Clarinet Victoria Alston |
Bassoon
Robin Hashey* Alto Saxophone Nicolas Lira Aaron Payne* Tenor Saxophone Roberta Melton Baritone Saxophone Lynn Narveson Trumpet Jim Alexander* Mark Beamish Christine Bui Kaitlyn DeHority Carey Forman Kris Gilmore Kathy Silbiger Horn Laura Alexander* Matt Behrhorst Dawn Jonckowski Michael Lewis Eric Smith Isaac Tomblin Trombone Michal Evans Garry Grabow Marshall Sweet |
Bass Trombone
Dorey Freeman Euphonium Liz Jenkins Connie Varner* James Wagner Tuba Nelson Pardo Sam Schon Bill White Percussion Phillip Brown Bill Hayes* Jasmine Maya Rachel Oglesby Krista Siachames Matthew Shore Piano Drew Johnson Harp Samantha Horn Violin Frances Horton String Bass Gregory “De” DeMarco |
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