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Big Band Workshop
10.12.25 | Armstrong Concert Hall
Big Band Workshop
The Basie Legacy

Alphonso Young, Jr., director

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Program

Program to be selected from:

Flight of the Foo Birds

Neal Hefti
arr. Peter Blair


Satin Doll

Duke Ellington
Johnny Mercer  
arr. Sammy Nestico


Splanky

Neal Hefti


A Hefti Dose of Basie

Patrick Williams


Cute

Neal Hefti


Wind Machine

Sammy Nestico

Big Band Workshop Personnel
Alto Saxophone

Beau Baldassari
Milton Switzer

Tenor Saxophone

Henry Longworth
Aidan Robbins

Baritone Saxophone

Everett Woodward

Trumpet

Alex Ferrari
Alexander Glenn
Izzy Hallberg
Aidan Murray
Chris Steinberger

Trombone

Rebecca Acolatse
Brian Au
Derrick Jenkins
Jaylinn Vanegas

Guitar

Colin Christie

Piano

Elias Alicea

Bass

Dan Tillotson

Drum Set

Noah Young

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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.