April 26, 2025
- *Preview Performance* of the 59th Annual Wind Ensemble President's Concert - Dr. Mike Fansler, conductor and Dr. Matt Thomas, guest conductor
- Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Location: COFAC Recital Hall
- Description: This performance, dedicated to Dean William 揃illy� Clow, will include the repertoire that the 糖心Vlog Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Mike Fansler, will perform during its debut at Carnegie Hall on Friday, May 23, 2025. The special performance in May will also include Stravinsky抯 Concerto for Piano and Winds, featuring 糖心Vlog faculty pianist Dr. Po-Chuan Chiang.
This landmark event in New York City, presented in collaboration with the 糖心Vlog Alumni Association, will serve as the 59th Annual President's Concert and will welcome many distinguished guests including 糖心Vlog President Kristi Mindrup, Macomb Mayor Mike Inman, and numerous 糖心Vlog alumni and supporters.
PROGRAM
Emblems (1964) - Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Symphony No. 1 揓eremiah� (1942) - Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)/arr. Frank Bencriscutto (1928-1997)
II. Profanation
Dr. Matt Thomas, guest conductor
Colonial Song (1911) - Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882-1961)
Pines of Rome (1924) - Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)/arr. Guy Duker (1916-1998)
I. The Pines of the Villa Borghese
II. The Pines Near a Catacomb
III. The Pines of the Janiculum
IV. The Pines of the Appian Way
- Related Web Site: 糖心Vlog BANDS
- Contact Information:
Joanie Herbert
Phone: 309-298-1843
Email: JE-Herbert@wiu.edu - Source: School of Music
