presents
A Night at the Pops
Matthew Niess, director
Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong Concert Hall
Shenandoah Conservatory
Program to be selected from...
Heaven Sent
Mike Tomaro (b. 1958)
Josh Lewis, saxophone
Dominic Jackson, saxophone
Will Strickler, drums
Home to Emily (Theme from the Bob Newhart Show)
Lorenzo Music (1937–2001)
Henrietta Music (b. 1939)
arr. John Higgins
Brannon Wiltshire, trumpet
Star Trek (Theme from Star Trek as recorded by Maynard Ferguson)
Alexander Courage (1919–2008)
Tyler Makowieki, trumpet
Moon River
Henry Mancini (1924–1994)
As recorded by Count Basie
Imer Ramirez, trumpet
Spain
Chick Corea (1941–2021)
Dominic Jackson, saxophone
Armando’s Rhumba
Chick Corea (1941–2021)
arr. Mike Tomaro
What I Did for Love
Marvin Hamlisch (1944–2012)
arr. John Higgins
Mathuin Smith, saxophone
The Way We Were
Marvin Hamlisch (1944–2012)
arr. Randy Purcell
As recorded by Maynard Furguson
Wade Parton, trombone
Cherry Pink
Marcel Louiquy (1916–1991)
As recorded by Harry James
Brannon Wiltshire, trumpet
You Make Me So Very Happy
Brenda Holloway (b. 1946)
arr. Mike Tomaro
As recorded by Blood Sweat and Tears
Blake Barnicle, vocalist
Impossible Year
Brendon Urie (b. 1987)
arr. Matt Niess
As recorded by Panic! At the Disco
Blake Barnicle, vocalist
Wii Shop
Kazumi Totaka (b. 1967)
arr. Mike Tomaro
From the Nintendo Wii Games
Maggie Plosch, trombone
Never Let Me Go
Ray Evans (1915–2007)
arr. Craig Fraedrich
From the 1956 film The Scarlet Hour
Mark Barr, trumpet
Won’t You Be My Neighbor (Theme from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood)
Fred Rogers (1928–2003)
Taylor Losey, trumpet
The Candy Man from Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
Leslie Bricusse (1931–2021)
Anthony Newly (1931–1999)
arr. Matt Niess
Sing, Sing, Sing
Louis Prima (1910–1978)
Josh Lewis, clarinet
Will Strickler, drums
Saxophone
Mathuin Smith, alto saxophone
Alex Kilkus, alto saxophone
Dominic Jackson, tenor saxophone
Josh Lewis, tenor saxophone
James Keshap, baritone saxophone
Trumpet
Tyler Makowiecki
Brannon Wiltshire
Mark Barr
Imer Ramirez
Taylor Losey
Trombone
Talbot Jennings
Maggie Plosch
Wade Parton
Ian Elick
Jackson Smith
Rhythm
Blake Barnickle, piano & voice
Burke 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.
