The Music of Bach, Handel, Sibelius, Bernstein, Wagner and more. February 15, 2009

Distinguished Concerts International New York Presents:

Presidents' Day Weekend
STERN AUDITORIUM/PERELMAN STAGE, CARNEGIE HALL

Excellence in Education Series

University of California at Santa Cruz Wind Ensemble
Robert Klevan, Director

Repertoire:

Rex Mitchell: Introduction and Fantasia
Walter S. Hartley: Hallelujah Fantasy

Jeff Beal: Concerto for Clarinet and Soprano Saxophone
Charles Rochester Young: Tempered Steel
North Brunswick Township High School Orchestra
Jeffrey Bradbury, Director

Repertoire:

Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043
George Frideric Handel: Concerto Grosso, Op. 6, No. 1, HWV 319
William Hofeldt: Sonata for Strings
Jean Sibelius: Andante Festivo
Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Symphonic Band
Brian Worsdale, Director

Repertoire:

Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide

Frank Ticheli: Wild Nights
Leroy Anderson: The Typewriter

Richard Wagner: Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral
Steven Reineke: Pilatus

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Ensemble bios
University of California at Santa Cruz Wind Ensemble

Established as a course for credit in 1998 at the University of California, Santa Cruz, the mission of the UCSC Wind Ensemble is the study and performance of a wide range of advanced level literature written or arranged specifically for wind band. Since its inception, the UCSC Wind Ensemble has performed in public numerous times including a Carnegie Hall debut in May, 2001.

North Brunswick Township High School Orchestra

The North Brunswick Township High School Orchestra is one of the strongest and most successful string programs in Central New Jersey. Over the years the program has grown from avery small orchestra to the current enrollment of 70 students. The orchestra is under the leadership of Mr. Jeffrey Bradbury. Support from Principal Brian Brotschul, and Superintendent Dr. Brian Zychowski, in addition to the Fine Arts Supervisor, Peggy Sica, has enabled this marvelous performance opportunity of a lifetime.

Past appearances have included Lincoln Center, as well as annual participation in Glen Burtnick’s Xmas Xtravaganza, the Adult Drama Group’s pit orchestra, the Alchemist Theater Company’s pit orchestra, community events, as well as two concerts held in the new, state-ofthe-art auditorium.

Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Symphonic Band

Since its formation in 1979, the Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps has been making music and art for audiences across the United States and Canada. The recipient of dozens of awards, this symphonic and marching band has been seen by millions in such diverse performances as the Operation Welcome Home tickertape parade; concerts at Lincoln Center and in communities from Park Slope, Brooklyn, to Montclair, New Jersey; and in the New York City Veteran's Day Parade.

A proud founding member of the Lesbian & Gay Band Association (LGBA), the Big Apple Corps has also performed from coast-to-coast and at both Bill Clinton inaugurals with the LGBA massed band, which features the combined membership of 24 bands from the United States, Canada, and Australia.

With a membership of over 100 musicians, dancers, color guard members, and band aides, the Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps is in its 30th season.

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