Program for October 13, 2018 First Baptist Church
Videorecording of this concert
Moorside March (1927).................................................................................... Gustav Holst (1874–1934)
arr. (1960) Gordon Jacob
Gustav Holst, an Englishman of Swedish ancestry, wrote A Moorside Suite as a contest piece for the 1928 British National Brass Band Championships. The third movement, “March,” is in the style of parade or processional music, but Holst employed playful rhythmic techniques of diminution, displacement, and syncopation to challenge the musicians and delight the listener. The form is ABA-coda, with the coda taking material from the B section. The A sections contrast martial and spritely phrases, and the B section hearkens to the ceremonial music of Elgar and Walton.
Autumn Leaves (1945) ................................................................................. Joseph Kosma (1905–1969)
arr. Alfred Reed, ed. Mark Rogers
To reflect despair over war-torn Europe, Hungarian composer Joseph Kosma wrote “Falling Leaves,” to which Johnny Mercer later wrote English lyrics and pianist Roger Williams recorded to great acclaim.
Instant Concert (1970)................................................................................. Harold Walters (1918–1984)
Arkansan Harold Walters received musical training from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and the American University, served as Chief Arranger for the U. S. Navy Band, then made a living as a conductor and arranger in New York City. His Instant Concert uses thirty melodies found on band programs across the world, condensed into about three minutes.
October (2000)............................................................................................................ Eric Whitacre (1970)
Composer Eric Whitacre writes that he sought to capture the natural and pastoral soul of his favorite month.
Army of the Potomac (1965)....................................................................................... Cecil Karrick (1918)
The Army of the Potomac, under the command of Generals Irvin McDowell, George B. McClellan and others, defended Washington during the American Civil War. Kentucky band director and composer Cecil Karrick named this tuneful march in honor of the historic fighting force.
An American Scene (1952)...................................................................... . Clare Grundman (1913–1996)
Composer Clare Grundman became hugely popular as a composer for wind band. During his early career he was a school band director, serving in this capacity at Henry Clay High School for a short time late in the 1930s. His overture, American Scene, was dedicated to the Northern Indiana School Band, Orchestra and Vocal Association.
National Fencibles (1888)........................................................................ John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)
Originally titled The March Past of the National Fencibles, this march honors a popular drill team and militia in Washington, D.C. The name means “national defense.” Lyrics to the trio of the march are as follows:
Forward to the battle, the trumpet is sounding; ‘Come if you dare!’ We loudly sing.
Shoulder to shoulder, with hearts rebounding; Onward we march with the Fencibles’ swing.
Sinatra (1888)....................................................................................................... arr. Stephen Bulla (1953)
Come Fly With Me (1958), Sammy Cohn and James Van Heusen
Witchcraft (1957), Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh
That’s Life (1964), Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon
Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) (1954), Bart Howard
Francis Albert Sinatra (1915–1998) was one of the most influential musical artists of the twentieth century. Four of his most popular hits are featured in this masterful arrangement.
arr. (1960) Gordon Jacob
Gustav Holst, an Englishman of Swedish ancestry, wrote A Moorside Suite as a contest piece for the 1928 British National Brass Band Championships. The third movement, “March,” is in the style of parade or processional music, but Holst employed playful rhythmic techniques of diminution, displacement, and syncopation to challenge the musicians and delight the listener. The form is ABA-coda, with the coda taking material from the B section. The A sections contrast martial and spritely phrases, and the B section hearkens to the ceremonial music of Elgar and Walton.
Autumn Leaves (1945) ................................................................................. Joseph Kosma (1905–1969)
arr. Alfred Reed, ed. Mark Rogers
To reflect despair over war-torn Europe, Hungarian composer Joseph Kosma wrote “Falling Leaves,” to which Johnny Mercer later wrote English lyrics and pianist Roger Williams recorded to great acclaim.
Instant Concert (1970)................................................................................. Harold Walters (1918–1984)
Arkansan Harold Walters received musical training from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and the American University, served as Chief Arranger for the U. S. Navy Band, then made a living as a conductor and arranger in New York City. His Instant Concert uses thirty melodies found on band programs across the world, condensed into about three minutes.
October (2000)............................................................................................................ Eric Whitacre (1970)
Composer Eric Whitacre writes that he sought to capture the natural and pastoral soul of his favorite month.
Army of the Potomac (1965)....................................................................................... Cecil Karrick (1918)
The Army of the Potomac, under the command of Generals Irvin McDowell, George B. McClellan and others, defended Washington during the American Civil War. Kentucky band director and composer Cecil Karrick named this tuneful march in honor of the historic fighting force.
An American Scene (1952)...................................................................... . Clare Grundman (1913–1996)
Composer Clare Grundman became hugely popular as a composer for wind band. During his early career he was a school band director, serving in this capacity at Henry Clay High School for a short time late in the 1930s. His overture, American Scene, was dedicated to the Northern Indiana School Band, Orchestra and Vocal Association.
National Fencibles (1888)........................................................................ John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)
Originally titled The March Past of the National Fencibles, this march honors a popular drill team and militia in Washington, D.C. The name means “national defense.” Lyrics to the trio of the march are as follows:
Forward to the battle, the trumpet is sounding; ‘Come if you dare!’ We loudly sing.
Shoulder to shoulder, with hearts rebounding; Onward we march with the Fencibles’ swing.
Sinatra (1888)....................................................................................................... arr. Stephen Bulla (1953)
Come Fly With Me (1958), Sammy Cohn and James Van Heusen
Witchcraft (1957), Cy Coleman and Carolyn Leigh
That’s Life (1964), Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon
Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) (1954), Bart Howard
Francis Albert Sinatra (1915–1998) was one of the most influential musical artists of the twentieth century. Four of his most popular hits are featured in this masterful arrangement.
