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Studio Big Band
02.18.22 | 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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Studio Big Band

presents

The Latin Side of Big Band
Matthew Niess, director


Friday, February 18, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Program

Program to be selected from:

Sandunga

Arturo Sandoval (b. 1949)


La Fiesta

Chick Corea (1941–2021)
arr. Tony Klatka


Fiesta Ala King

Tito Puente (1923–2000)


A Night in Tunisia

Dizzy Gillespie (1917–1993)
arr. Michael Mossman


Feels So Good

Chuck Mangione (b. 1940)
arr. Jeff Tyzik


Invitation

Music by Bronisław Kaper (1902–1983)
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster (1907–1984)
arr. Craig Fraedrich


I’ve Told Every Little Star

Jerome Kern (1885–1945)
arr. Michael Mossman


Evil Ways

Carlos Santana (b. 1947)
arr. Michael Mossman


Bamboleo

Celia Cruz (1925–2003)
arr. Matt Niess


Bésame Mucho

Consuelo Velázquez (1916–2005)


Corcovado

Antônio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994)
arr. Matt Niess

Meet the Director
Matthew Niess
Director
Studio Big Band

Vanessa Estaniel, guest vocalist
Nathan Hott, alto saxophone
Dominic Jackson, alto saxophone
Mathuin Smith, tenor saxophone
Alex Lopez, tenor saxophone
Stephen Payes, tenor saxophone
Josh Lewis, baritone saxophone
Brannon Wiltshire, trumpet
Bret Paul, trumpet
Jacob Aguglia, trumpet
Devon Allen, trumpet
Connor Eldredge, trumpet
Dan Trout, trombone
Skylar DeGroot, trombone
Talbot Jennings, trombone
Amy Hernandez, trombone
Jon Long-Leary, guitar
Quincy Harmon, piano
Lance Davis, bass
Will Strickler, drums
Josh Golden, percussion

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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.

The taking of photographs and the use of recording equipment are not permitted during performances.