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Publication Date

4-19-2006

Year of Release

2006

Note(s)

Stephen Lawson, director

J. Steven Hall, marimba

Wind Symphony Personnel

Kim Buetzow, Callie Huff, Joel Schoolcraft, Christina Riley, Becky Wyalt, Jindalay Hughes, flute

Laura Johnson, oboe

Justin Gore, Emrah Ozturk, Trina Smith, Emily Mottesheard, Robert Heath, clarinet

Adam Rhodes, bass clarinet

Meredith McCoy, Courtney Holschuh, bassoon

Chris McDerment, Brick Pullen, Jeremiah Bennett, Josh Rotenberry, saxophone

Eric Hjelmstad, Rebecca Kaupat, Chris Tanzey, Angela Crum, Shelby Tucci, Amy Holliday, cornet/trumpet

KaCee Booth, Kacie O'Neal, Ian Smith, horn

Bryan Davis, John Galloway, Keith Bradley, Jason Rose, trombone

Tames Lykens, Jonathan Richards, euphonium

Matt Murphy, Scott Lowery, tuba

John Espy, Mark Haas, Andrew Pinnick, James Hairston, Amy Holliday, Robert Kelley, percussion

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Exultate, by Samuel Hazo, was written to celebrate Presidential Installation Ceremonies for Dr. Charles Dougherty at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. Hazo received the National Band Association's 2001 Biennial Composition Award and has written for professional, university and public school levels in addition to composing scores for television, radio and stage. His works have been premiered at state and national Music Educator's Conferences, Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic, and aired in full-length programs on National Public Radio. Mr. Hazo has served as a music teacher at every educational grade level, kindergarten through college. He is currently on the music faculty in the Upper St. Clair School District in the Pittsburgh area.

Shine as the Light by Peter Graham has become something of a modern classic in it's original brass band format. The concert band version is sure to thrill players and audiences alike with it's blend of drama, lyricism and famous blazing finale. Two Salvation Army Church songs are featured; The Candle of the Lord (Joy Webb) and The Light has Come (Chick Yuill). Peter Graham was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, where his introduction lo music came through brass and piano lessons from his parents. He studied music at Edinburgh University, graduating in 1980. He later had postgraduate composition studies with Edward Gregson at Goldsmiths' College, University of London and holds a PhD in Composition.

Sonata for Marimba by Peter Tanner is in three short movements and features marimba as a solo instrument. It is written in a Neo-Classic style. Tanner adheres to traditional styles through his presentation of themes, having a bold fast movement, a slow second movement and a 6/8 rondo for the finale. There is a cadenza in the finale that offers the soloist opportunity for virtuosic display. While these elements are typical, his use of, rhythm, harmony and counterpoint are definitely 20th century by design. Our soloist is J. Steven Hall, who performs as the Principal Percussionist for the Huntington Symphony Orchestra and with the Ohio Valley Symphony. During the summer of 1998, Steve traveled to Ghana, West Africa to study traditional African music with the esteemed African scholar J.H.K Nketia and others at the University of Ghana, Legon. Mr. Hall leads the African Drumming and Dance Ensemble, specializing in traditional music of West Africa, directs MU Percussion ensemble and works with the percussion section of the Marching Thunder.

Percy Grainger was born in Australia, and studied piano in Germany with Busoni. In 1901, he went to London, where he quickly became known as a pianist. Edvard Grieg chose Grainger to play his Concerto at the Leeds Festival in 1907. It was through Grieg's love of national music that Grainger became involved in the movement to recover English Folk Songs. His arrangements of English, Irish and Scottish folk-tunes have become standards for build. In 1914, he settled in America. Ye Banks and Braes ... (1935) is a Scottish folk song that Grainger later arranged for: woodwind choir, double-reed choir, clarinet choir, saxophone choirs (3 versions), complete brass choir and "narrow bore brass choir" (trumpets and trombones). Molly on the Shore (1911) is an Irish Reel set for Military Band. This too, was later arranged for a variety of ensembles. Fritz Kreisler published his version for violin and piano. At Leopold Stowkowski's request an orchestra setting was made, though it is still unpublished.

A Movement for Rosa was commissioned by the Florida Bandmasters Association in 1992. About this work, Mark Camphouse writes, "This tone poem is in three sections. Section 1 evokes Rosa's early years, from her birth February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama, through her marriage in 1932 to Raymond Parks. Section 2 portrays years of racial strife in Montgomery and the quest for social equality. The third section is one of quiet strength and serenity. The hymn, We Shall Overcome, earlier foreshadowed, is heard in its entirety." Mark Camphouse is Director of Bands at Radford University in Virginia. His published and award-winning music have been commissioned by the United States Marine Band and the United States Army Band.

Samuel Barber was born in West Chester, PA and entered Curtis Institute at the age of 14, studying voice piano and composition. Eventually, he studied conducting with Fritz Reiner. During his heralded career, he won two Pulitzer Prizes and the American Prix de Rome. He wrote works for opera, orchestra, band, chorus, and chamber music, solos for voice, keyboard and dance. Commando March was written in 1943, while he served as a member of the Army Air Corps during World War II.

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Arts and Humanities | Fine Arts | Music | Music Performance

Marshall University Music Department Presents a Marshall University, Wind Symphony, Stephen Lawson, director, J. Steven Hall, marimba

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