Darryl Brenzel, director
Eric Byrd, director
Craig Fraedrich, director
Friday, November 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory
The Standards Combo
Directed by Craig Fraedrich
Autumn Leaves
Joseph Kosma (1905–1969)
The Girl from Ipanema
Antônio Carlos Jobim (1927–1994)
Solar
Miles Davis (1926–1991)
Chuck Wayne (1923–1997)
Blue Bossa
Kenny Dorham (1924–1972)
Milton J. Switzer, alto saxophone
Jaeden Persaud, trombone
Nicky Marrero-Ocasio, guitar
Damien Veal, guitar
Luke Demers, piano
Daniel Tillotson, bass
Keira Spencer, drums
Aidan Oberle, drums
Bebop & Beyond
Directed by Craig Fraedrich
Ornithology
Charlie Parker (1920–1955)
"Little" Benny Harris (1919–1975)
Take the A Train
Billy Strayhorn (1915–1967)
Avian Aria
Beau Baldassari
The Eternal Triangle
Sonny Stitt (1924–1982)
Imer Ramirez, trumpet
Nikki O'Donnell, alto saxophone
Beau Baldassari, tenor saxophone
James Keshap, baritone saxophone
Esau Merino, guitar
Joshua Morton, guitar
Jonathan Brewster, piano
Alex Kilkus, bass
Aidan Oberle, drums
The Latin Side of Benny Golson
Directed by Darryl Brenzel
Killer José (Killer Joe)
Benny Golson (b. 1929)
Marcha Azuis (Blues March)
Benny Golson (b. 1929)
Susurres No (Whisper Not)
Benny Golson (b. 1929)
Adam Dockins, alto saxophone
Nikki O'Donnell, alto saxophone
James Keshap, tenor saxophone
Beau Baldassari, tenor saxophone
Eli Pasanelli, baritone saxophone
Carter Fenterstock, piano
Lance Davis, bass
Will Strickler, drums
The Jazz Trio
Directed by Eric Byrd
Hallelujah Time
Oscar Peterson (1925–2007)
Invitation
Bronisław Kaper (1902–1983)
Sometimes When I'm With You on a Saturday
Joshua Tregre
Joshua Tregre, piano
Lance Davis, bass
Will Strickler, drums
The Contemporary Combo
Blake Barnickle, musical director
In the Stone (1979)
Earth Wind and Fire
arr. Shaun Evans
December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)
Bob Gaudio (b. 1942)
Judy Parker (1938–2017)
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
arr. Shaun Evans
Pretzel Logic (1974)
Steely Dan (1971)
arr. Ralph J. Martin
Brick House (1977)
The Commodores
arr. John Hinchey
What Is Hip? (1973)
Tower of Power
arr. John Hinchey
Adam Dockins, alto saxophone
Tyler Makowiecki, trumpet
Logan Parker, trumpet
Trey Strosnider, trombone
Andrew Hiebert, trombone
Sam Poster, guitar
Carter Fensterstock, piano
Daniel Tillotson, bass
Jake Blair, drums
Blake Barnickel, lead vocals
Rose Barry, vocals
Greylynn Waite, vocals
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