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Studio Big Band
02.10.23 | Armstrong Concert Hall
Studio Big Band

presents

The Greatest Horn Bands

Matthew Niess, director

Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory

Program

Program to be selected from:

McArthur Park

Jimmy Webb (b. 1946)
Recorded in 1968 by Richard Harris


Pick Up the Pieces

Roger Ball (b. 1944)
Hamish Stuart (b. 1949)
Recorded in 1974 by the Average White Band


Get It On

Bill Chase (1934–1974)
Terry Richards (1932–2014)
Recorded in 1971 by the band Chase


Peaches en Regalia

Frank Zappa (1940–1993)
Recorded by Frank Zappa in 1969


Sleep Dirt

Frank Zappa (1940–1993)
Recorded by Frank Zappa in 1979


Feels So Good

Chuck Mangione (b. 1940)
Recorded by Chuck Mangione in 1977


Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?

Robert Lamm (b. 1944)
Recorded by the band Chicago in 1969


Spinning Wheel

David Clayton-Thomas (b. 1941)
Recorded by the band Blood Sweat & Tears in 1968


Vehicle

Jim Petrik (b. 1950)
Recorded by the band the Ides of March in 1970

Studio Big Band
Saxophone

Nathan Hott
Dominic Jackson
Mathuin Smith
Stephen Payes
Luke Hackworth

Trumpet

Branon Wiltshire
Connor Eldredge
Bret Paul
Imer Ramirez
Taylor Losey

Trombone

Talbot Jennings
Maggie Plosch
Trey Strosnider

Bass Trombone

Amy Hernandez
Sarah Thompson

Rhythm

Blake Barnickle
Lance Davis
William Strickler

Meet the Director
Matthew Niess
Director
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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.