FANTASTIC DREAMS!

Jessie Clark Middle School Symphonic Band

Jonathan Stites, Conductor

Program to Include:

Jack Wilds (b. 1986)
Leading Light

Robert Sheldon (b. 1954)
Whispers in the Wind

Robert W. Smith (b. 1958)
“Thor’s Hammer” from Tuetonic Tales
Dr. Brandon Smith, soloist

JaRod Hall (b. 1991)
Tripwire 

Johnnie Vinson (b. 1944)
Grand Galop

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY WIND SYMPHONY

Dr. John Cody Birdwell, Conductor
Dr. Frank Ticheli, Guest Conductor
Dr. Scott Wright, Clarinet

James Stephenson (b.1969)
Symphony No. 4 (2023)

I. Allegro Tempestuoso
II. Adagietto
III. Scherzo
IV. Theme and Variations

Frank Ticheli (b. 1958)
Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble (2010)               

I. Rhapsody for George
II. Song for Aaron
III. Riffs for Lenny

Scott Wright, Clarinet
Frank Ticheli, Conductor

Frank Ticheli (b. 1958)  
Fantastic Dreams (2024)  

I. Dancing with the Muses
II. Gently Lilting
III. Magic Carpet
IV. L.A. Noir

Frank Ticheli, Conductor

FEBRUARY 5-7
Visit the UK School of Music Exhibit, KMEA Conference, Louisville, KY

FEBRUARY 14-15 and 21-22
Auditions for the UK School of Music

FEBRUARY 24
Concert with the Symphony Band and Concert Band 

MARCH 3
Concert with the Wind Symphony 

MARCH 8
Windfest Concert Band Festival

APRIL 5
Jazz All-Stars of Central Kentucky

APRIL 13
Concert with the Wind Symphony

APRIL 14
Concert with the Symphony Band and Concert Band

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University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts, Mark Shanda, Dean

University of Kentucky School of Music, Dr. Ben Arnold, Director

University of Kentucky Wind and Percussion Faculty

Dr. Julie Hobbs, Flute

Dr. ToniMarie Marchioni, Oboe

Dr. Allison Nicotera, Bassoon

Dr. Scott Wright, Clarinet

Miles Osland, Saxophone

Lisa Osland, Saxophone

Melanie Kjellsen, French Horn

Dr. Jason Dovel, Trumpet

Bradley Kerns, Trombone

Dr. Brandon Smith, Tuba/Euphonium

Dr. Matthew Geiger, Percussion

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY BANDS

Dr. John Cody Birdwell, Director of Bands

Dr. Shayna Stahl, Associate Director of Bands, Director of Athletic Bands

Brian Froedge, Assistant Director of Bands, Assistant Director of Athletic Bands

Adam Miller, DMA Graduate Teaching Assistant

Jerimiah Ingram, DMA Graduate Teaching Assistant 

Jalen Allred, DMA Graduate Teaching Assistant

Bailey Hardy-Price, DMA Graduate Teaching Assistant

Zack Watkins, MM Graduate Teaching Assistant

Maria Felice, Band and Orchestra Support Specialist

Joshua Koch, Undergraduate Office Assistant

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