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Roman HolidayTuesday, September 18, 2007 — 8:00pm Charles Villarrubia, Tuba A festive season opener that starts with a bang and never looks back: from a Berlioz classica to a tuba concerto to the finale of Respighi’s Roman trilogy… a finale so bombastic we have to add extra brass players and the mighty Lay Family Organ! Friends, Romans, countrymen: you don’t want to miss this one. Fanfare: Resound — Cormac Cannon (Austin, TX) |
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Mackey’s Back!Don Fabian, saxophone This program features two works by the band world’s reigning rock star: composer John Mackey will be on hand for his Sasparilla and the world premiere performance of his Concerto for Soprano Sax and Wind Ensemble. And we’ll commemorate opening day of the World Series with a narrated rendition of Frank Proto’s Casey At The Bat. Fanfare: Swimming Light Fanfare — Daniel James Chan (Dallas, TX) |
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Wagner, the Original Band GeekTuesday, November 13, 2007 — 8:00pmThomas Burritt, Percussion Sure, his operas are too long, but Wagner is one of the legends of the band world. We’ll serve up some of Wagner’s greatest hits for band, including the Overture to Rienzi, the “Fest March” from Tannhäuser, a romping percussion solo by Tom Burritt and more. It’s all the Norse mythology and Teutonic bombast you can handle. Fanfare: Fanfare for Ian and Elena — Charles S. White (Virginia Beach, VA) |
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Christmas At The MeyersonWednesday, December 12, 2007 — 8:00pmThe holidays aren’t complete without this annual treat. Join the DWS and the Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas for brassy renditions of your favorite carols, holiday classics and more goodwill to men than you can shake a peppermint candy cane at. Fanfare: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — David Lovrien (Plano, TX) |
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Young At HeartTuesday, January 22, 2008 — 8:00pmGDYO Wind Symphony — David Kehler, Conductor This show has something for everyone who loves bands: the greatness of Grainger; Charles Rochester Young’s monument to overcoming adversity, Tempered Steel;John Williams’ big-time crowd-pleasing music from Star Wars; and the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony will join us on stage for Hindemith’s over-the-top Symphonic Metamorphosis. Fanfare: Windstar Fanfare — William Mac Davis (Fort Worth, TX) |
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Big Band ValentineTuesday, February 12, 2008 — 8:00pmJeff Hellmer, Conductor & Piano Better than chocolates. More fun than an awkward gift from Victoria’s secret! A Big Band Valentine is our tribute to the swinging Big Band Era. Pianist and conductor Jeff Hellmer will lead the band in big band classics including Gershwin’s masterpieceRhapsody in Blue. Fanfare: St. Mark’s Neophonic Canzona — Alex Cauthen (Dallas, TX) |
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Dancing in the StreetsTuesday, March 18, 2008 — 8:00pm This show has the flavor of Eastern Europe: composer Kazimierz Machala will be on hand for his Concerto for Horn, Winds and Percussion; Dvorak’s joyous Carnival Overture; and a beautiful statement of hope, Karel Husa’s Music for Prague 1968.Then tap your toes to Bernstein’s all-time classic, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Fanfare: Luminescence — James Cheyne (Land O’ Lakes, FL) |
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Tea & TrumpetsTuesday, April 15, 2008 — 8:00pmBringing you Britain’s best and brightest. Here’s England-inspired music from Claude Debussy and famed British composer Malcolm Arnold. Throw in a hit or two from the Fab Four and it’s a jolly good show! Fanfare: Processional Fanfare — Daniel Basford (Hertfordshire, UK) |
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A Star-Spangled Spectacular!Friday, July 4, 2008 — 1:00pmNobody celebrates Independence Day like a big, sassy band. Join us for our annual patriotic potluck and clap along to all your patriotic faves. With brass, bombast and some sizzle from Sousa, it’s like an air-conditioned parade! Fanfare: To Awaken A Sleeping Giant — David Lovrien (Plano, TX) |
