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Big Band Workshop
11.24.24 | Armstrong Concert Hall
Big Band Workshop

Craig Fraedrich, director

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Program

Program to be selected from:

The Jazz Workshop Big Band

I Can't Stop Lovin' You 

Don Gibson (1928–2003)
arr. Quincy Jones

Ko-Ko 

Duke Ellington (1899–1974)

Splanky

Neal Hefti (1922–2008)

Vine Street Rumble

Benny Carter (1907–2003)

Brush Taps

Mark Taylor (b. 1961)

Brasilliance

Duke Ellington (1899–1974)

Li'l Darling

Neal Hefti (1922–2008)

After Last Night 

Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars, and Silk Sonic
arr. Jaeden Persaud


The Jazz Workshop Little Big Band

Impressions

John Coltrane (1926–1967)
arr. Mike Tomaro

Beautiful Love 

Victor Young (1900–1956)
arr. Craig Fraedrich

Sugar Rum Cherry 

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
arr. Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington
ad. Craig Fraedrich

Peanut Brittle Brigade 

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840 1893)
arr. Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington
ad. Craig Fraedrich

You Go To My Head

Fred Coots (1897–1985)
ad. Craig Fraedrich

Solitary Mood

George Thorn
ad. Craig Fraedrich

Undecided 

Charlie Shavers (1917–1971)
arr. Mike Tomaro

In a Hurry

Christian McBride (b. 1975)
arr. Nathan Hott

Too Cool for Sunday School

Nathan Hott

Ensemble Rosters

The Jazz Workshop Big Band

Saxophone

Beau Baldassari, alto
Ellie Long, alto
Nikki O'Donnell, tenor 
Milton Switzer, tenor
Eli Pesanelli, bari

Trumpet

Connor Eldredge
Bret Paul
Mikayla White
Alexander Glenn Xander
Aidan Murray

Trombone

Jaylinn Vanegas
Rebecca Acolatse
Jaeden Persaud
Jackson Smith

Rhythm

Strato Nistazos, guitar
Luke Demers, piano
Daniel Tilloston, bass
Ben Carra, drums


The Jazz Workshop Little Big Band

Saxophone

Beau Baldassari
Nathan Hott
James Keshap

Trumpet

Tyler Mackowiecki
Brannon Wiltshire

Rhythm

Bone-Wade Parton, trombone
Colin Christie, guitar
Carter Fenterstock, piano
Logan Unger, bass
Jacob Blair, drums

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Accessibility & Reminders

Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available across the courtyard in Gregory Hall (approximately 100 feet from the Armstrong Concert Hall lobby). Please notify house management for assistance.

Patrons are requested to silence cell phones and other electronic devices during performances. The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not permitted during performances.