Symphonic Band and Jazz Band Spring 2026 Performances
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The bands will each perform a concert in April. The Symphonic Band will present their spring concert titled "The Suite Life" on Friday April 3rd while the Jazz Band will present Jazz Nite on Friday, April 17th.
Friday, April 3rd | Symphonic Band Spring Concert, 鈥淭he Suite Life鈥潀
Under the direction of Dr. Abbie Brown, the 芭乐视频 Symphonic Band will share their spring concert program 鈥淭he Suite Life.鈥 The centerpiece of this program is Gustav Holst's Second Suite in F, a masterwork for wind band. The remaining works on the program represent aspects of a 鈥榮weet鈥 or good life. It is the Symphonic Band鈥檚 hope that as the audience experiences this program, the music will align with what they believe it means to lead a sweet life. The remaining works on the program include 鈥淢other Earth Fanfare鈥 by David Maslanka, 鈥淎doration鈥 by Florence Price and arranged by Cheldon Williams, 鈥淪imple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs鈥 by Frank Ticheli, 鈥淪weet Like That鈥 by Christopher Theofanids, 鈥淥ne Life Beautiful鈥 by Julie Giroux, and 鈥淗alcyon Hearts鈥 by Katahj Copley.
Friday, April 17th | Jazz Nite |
Under the direction of Dr. Abbie Brown, the spring Jazz Nite will feature standards from prominent composers in jazz, including Gordon Goodwin, Duke Ellington, Pat Metheny, and Sammy Nestico. This concert will also feature works from rising composers in the medium like Michelle Fernandez, Toshi Clinch, and Paul Baker. Along with Funk, Rock, and Latin inspired works, this concert will feature vocal soloists Cait Wilson, and Sydney Timm. Join us in the love of jazz music for this fun concert!
We hope you will join us for this exciting close to the 25-26 school year!
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