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Little Big Band
03.01.22 | Armstrong Concert Hall
COVID-19 Safety
ATTENDEES

Masks are required at all times for all patrons and visitors regardless of vaccination status during all indoor performances taking place at Shenandoah Conservatory. Masks must be worn in the lobby, inside the theatre/concert hall and in the restrooms.


PERFORMERS

Performing artists will perform unmasked only if they are fully vaccinated and have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their performance(s).

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Little Big Band

presents

Mardi Gras Celebration
Craig Fraedrich, director


Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Program
Second Line (Joe Avery’s Blues)

Bill Sinegal (1928–2014)


Bourbon Street Parade

Paul Barbarin (1899–1969)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


King of the Zulus

Lil Hardin Armstrong (1898–1971)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Basin Street Blues

Spencer Williams (1893–1969)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Go to the Mardi Gras (Mardi Gras in New Orleans)

Professor Longhair (Roy Byrd) (1918–1980)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Li'l Liza Jane

Traditional
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Cissy Strut

The Meters
arr. Craig Fraedrich


Southern Nights

Allen Toussaint (1938–2015)
arr. Craig Fraedrich 


Right Place, Wrong Time

Mac Rebennack (Dr. John) (1941–2019)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


When the Saints Go Marching In

Traditional
arr. Craig Fraedrich

Meet the Director
Craig Fraedrich
Director
Little Big Band

Jacob Aguglia, vocals
Nathan Hott, alto saxophone
Alex Lopez, tenor saxophone
Spencer Barney, baritone saxophone
Brannon Wiltshire, trumpet
Quincy Harmon, trumpet
Skylar DeGroot, trombone
Jon Long-Leary, guitar
Michel Fantom, piano
Will Strickler, drums
Logan Huber, bass

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mmathewe@su.edu  |  (540) 665-4733

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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 turn off cell phones and other electronic devices during performances. The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not permitted during performances.