× Upcoming Events Dean's Circle Donate Email Sign-up Staff Shenandoah Conservatory Past Events
Image for Studio Big Band
Studio Big Band
09.16.22 | Armstrong Concert Hall
Studio Big Band

presents

Music of The Beatles

Matthew Niess, director

Friday, September 16, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Program
Mambo Inn

Mario Bauzá (1911–1993)

arr. Hilario Duran


Norweigan Wood

John Lennon (1940–1980)
Paul McCartney (b. 1942)
arr. Bill Holman (Buddy Rich Big Band)


Blackbird

John Lennon (1940–1980)
Paul McCartney (b. 1942)
arr. Mike Tomaro


A Hard Day's Night

John Lennon (1940–1980)
Paul McCartney (b. 1942)
arr. Chico O'Farrill (Count Basie Big Band)


The Fool on the Hill

John Lennon (1940–1980)
Paul McCartney (b. 1942)
arr. Darryl Brenzel


Good Day Sunshine

John Lennon (1940–1980)
Paul McCartney (b. 1942)
arr. John Diversa


Imagine

John Lennon (1940–1980)
arr. Matt Niess


Here Comes the Sun

George Harrison (1943–2001)
arr. John Diversa


Hey Jude

John Lennon (1940–1980)
Paul McCartney (b. 1942)
arr. Adrian Drover (Maynard Ferguson Big Band)

Studio Big Band
Strings

Ashley Crawford, violin
Meredith Kennedy, violin
Jake Adamson, viola
Kristian Dillon, cello

Saxophones

Nathan Hott
Dominic Jackson
Mathuin Smith
Stephen Payes
Luke Hackworth

Trumpets

Branon Wiltshire
Connor Eldredge
Bret Paul
Imer Ramirez
Taylor Losey

Trombones

Talbot Jennings
Zachary Niess
Trey Strosnider
Sarah Thompson
Amy Hernandez

Rhythm

Jong Long-Leary
Geoff Dean
Lance Davis
William Strickler

Meet the Director
Matthew Niess
Director
Dean's Circle

When you join the Shenandoah Conservatory Dean’s Circle, your annual member support helps Shenandoah Conservatory address the costs of excellence in performing arts training, equipping state-of-the-art facilities, hiring world-class faculty, and fostering experimental and creative student projects.

Join Now >

Shenandoah Conservatory is grateful to the Dean's Circle for supporting our creative community of artists, scholars and educators.

Meet the Dean's Circle >

To learn more about joining the Dean’s Circle and the other ways you can make a transformative gift to Shenandoah Conservatory visit www.su.edu/performs/support or contact:

Melanie L. Mathewes
Shenandoah Conservatory Director of Development
mmathewe@su.edu  |  (540) 665-4733

Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Friends of the Conservatory

As a Friend of the Conservatory, you designate your support for a specific academic department, student ensemble, high profile guest artist or special initiative. Your gift demonstrates your appreciation for the important role the arts play in our lives and our community.

Join Now >

Shenandoah Conservatory is grateful to the 2022/23 Friends of the Conservatory for supporting our creative community of artists, scholars and educators.

Meet the Friends of the Conservatory >

 

Contact Shenandoah Conservatory Director of Development Melanie L. Mathewes at (540) 665-4733 or mmathewe@su.edu for more information or other ways to give.

Shenandoah University is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

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.