presents
A Salute to Veterans
Matthew Niess, director
Friday, November 10, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory
Program to be selected from:
The Star Spangled Banner
Francis Scott Key (1779–1843)
John Stafford Smith (1750–1836)
arr. Bob Curnow (Stan Kenton Big Band)
West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990)
arr. Bill Reddit (Buddy Rich Big Band)
Groovin' Hard
Don Menza (b. 1936) (Buddy Rich Big Band)
Montego Bay
Sammy Nestico (1924–2021)
The Summer Knows
Michel Legrand (1932–2019)
arr. Darryl Brenzel
Darryl Brenzel, soloist
Fanfare for the Common Man
Aaron Copland (1900–1990)
arr. Gary Anderson (Woody Herman Big Band)
Cute
Neal Hefti (1922–2008)
Naja Bates, soloist
Bonzai Pipeline
Henry Mancini (1924–1994)
Oye Como Va
Tito Puente (Ernest Anthony Punete Jr.) (1923–2000)
Stars & Stripes
John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)
arr. Dave Wolpe (National March)
In the Mood
Glenn Miller (1904–1944)
Saxophone
Nathan Hott, alto saxophone
Alex Kilkus, alto saxophone
Dominic Jackson, tenor saxophone
Stephen Payes, tenor saxophone
Luke Hackworth, baritone saxophone
Trumpet
Brannon Wiltshire
Tyler Makowiecki
Mark Barr
Conner Eldridge
Taylor Losey
Trombone
Talbot Jennings
Maggie Plosch
Wade Parton
Amy Hernandez
Gabe Stachour
Rhythm
Burk Adkins, guitar
Carter Fensterstock, piano
Lance Davis, bass
Will Strickler, drums
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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.
