Judson University Symphonic Band
Formed in 1997, the Symphonic Band has toured in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. This is a traditional wind-band ensemble and is open to both traditional Judson University students and community members. Past programs have included such works as the First Suite in E Flat for Military Band by Gustav Holst, Russian Christmas Music by Alfred Reed, Othello: A Symphonic Portrait for Concert Band by Alfred Reed, Soundtrack Music from Jurassic Park by John Williams, Shivaree by Leonard Bernstein, Ride by Samuel Hazo, as well as lighter sacred repertoire such as All Creatures of Our God and King, arranged by Steven Bulla.
Interested Judson University students should audition and then register for MUS 146, Symphonic Band. Community membership is open by audition to community musicians who are at least a freshman in high school and are willing to commit to attending all rehearsals and performances. There is presently no fee for community membership, although university credit is available to those interested at current tuition rates.
The band rehearses each and every Thursday evening (except Judson University holidays; see academic calendar) during the fall and spring traditional semester at 7:30 p.m. in the Alice and Edward Thompson Center, room 116. The first rehearsal of the 2012-13 season will be on August 30, 2012.
For more information about the Symphonic Band, please contact Dr. Ernest Gross, Music Director, at: 847-628-1112
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Judson University Symphonic Band
2012-2013 Season
Thursday, November 15, 2012 7:30 p.m. Herrick Chapel
Overture from The Barber of Seville Gioachino Rossini
transcribed by Kenneth Singleton
The Liberty Bell March John Philip Sousa
edited by Brion & Schissel
Selections from Porgy and Bess George Gershwin, Du Bose and Dorothy
Heyward and Ira Gershwin
arranged by James Barnes
INTERMISSION
Variations on a Korean Folk Song James Barnes Chance
Symphonic Suite from Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest Hans Zimmer
arranged by Jay Bocook
Russian Christmas Music Alfred Reed
Thursday, April 25, 2013 7:30 p.m. Herrick Chapel
from Die Walküre: “Ride of the Valkyries” Richard Wagner
Salvation is Created (A Chorale Prelude) Frank Erickson
Based on the Chorale by Pavel Tchesnokov
Transcribed by Paul Lavender
Soundtrack Highlights from Robin Hood Michael Kamen
arranged by Jay Bocook
INTERMISSION
William Byrd Suite Gordon Jacob
1. The Earle of Oxford’s March
2. Pavana
3. Jhon come kiss me now
4. The Mayden’s Song
5. Wolsey’s Wilde
6. The Bells
Selections from A Chorus Line Marvin Hamlisch and Edward Kleban
arranged by John Cacavas
Irish Tune from County Derry (Londonderry Air) Percy Aldridge Grainger