Saturday, June - Brass Band of Battle Creek

Celebrating
of the
World’s Top Brass
Saturday, June
7:30 p.m. at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium
Celebrate 25 years with the Brass Band of Battle Creek!
Bravo!
Thank you BBBC
for this great tradition, and
setting the tone for our warm
summer nights.
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Michael J. Garasi
Guest Conductor
Possessing extraordinary stage charisma and
ease of connection with audiences, an intuitive
and instinctive understanding and passion
for music, and having broad-scope experience
directing ensembles of all genres and levels,
Michael J. Garasi is one of the most engaging,
and exciting professional conductors of our day.
Mr. Garasi is the Music Director and Principal
Conductor of the professional, Florida Lakes
Symphony Orchestra in Central Florida. Under
maestro Garasi’s baton, the FLSO has become a
significant profile in the Central Florida community.
His creative contributions to the regular FLSO
concert season include: side-by-side performances
with local youth orchestras and college students in the area, the development of the FLSO Chamber
Music Series and Meet the Musician Series, the formation of the annual Concerto/Aria Competition
for Young Artists, and the programming of premiere works by local composers.
Previously, Mr. Garasi has held positions of Music Director/Conductor for the Treasure Coast
Symphony, and the Broward Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Garasi has been guest conductor for the
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and for six years, annually conducted the Epcot Candlelight
Processional Orchestra and 200-voice choir at Walt Disney World.
A committed advocate for the performance of new music, Mr. Garasi was invited and conducted
the premiere season of the professional New Score Chamber Orchestra in Orlando, Florida,
performing the music of living composers of our day. Mr. Garasi was also a part of the 1st “Young
Composers Challenge” annual event, sponsored by the Orlando Philharmonic. At the School of
Performing Arts at the University of Central Florida, Mr. Garasi performed on piano in Steve
Reich’s “Music for 18 Musicians”, was the Advisor for the formation of NewME (New Music
Ensemble), which provided student composers and performers an opportunity to compose/
perform contemporary art music, and implemented the UCF Annual Composition Competition.
Mr. Garasi has had the privilege of conducting such outstanding artists as Harpist Elizabeth
Hainen; Trumpeter Philip Smith, Cuban guitarist Carlos Molina; mezzo-soprano Rachelle
Fleming, (sister to world-renowned soprano, Rene Fleming), and bass baritone Michael Riley.
With a gift for understanding, motivating and conducting youth ensembles, Mr. Garasi has
spent years investing in the lives of young musicians. As a full-time faculty member of the
School of Performing Arts at the University of Central Florida for seven years, Mr. Garasi was
on the instrumental conducting faculty conducting the symphony orchestra, wind ensemble,
chamber orchestra for the musicals in collaboration with UCF Theatre, and taught numerous
undergraduate and graduate courses, including Music Theory, Music Appreciation, and
Conducting. Mr. Garasi has held positions as the Artistic Director/Conductor of the Brevard
Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Conductor of the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra’s
Philharmonia, and has been actively involved in public and private school music education as
guest conductor of All-County Honors orchestras and bands throughout the state of Florida.
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Acclaimed as one of the most formidable and reputable conductors in the world of Brass
Bands, Mr. Garasi is known for his dynamic presence and leadership, both in preparation
and performance. Charismatic, trend-setting, progressive and creative, Mr. Garasi was the
musical director of the Brass Band of Central Florida for nine years, leading them to win both
major titles in US brass banding, two tours to England, recording four albums and leading
the ensemble to a new level of national and international prominence. Mr. Garasi became
the first American brass band conductor ever to be nominated by England’s 4 Bars Rest.com
for the “Newcomer of the Year” Award in 2004 and the “Conductor of the Year” award in
2006. Mr. Garasi also won the “Best New Arrangement” Award in the U.S. Open Brass Band
Championships in 2004 and 2005. In 2007, Mr. Garasi became the first American conductor
to adjudicate at the most prestigious entertainment competition for brass bands in the
world, the Brass in Concert Competition at the Sage in Gateshead, England. Because of this
international success, Mr. Garasi was invited to England twice to conduct the world famous
Grimethorpe Colliery Band on numerous concerts and at the Brass in Concert Competition
in 2008. Still active in the world of Brass Bands, Mr. Garasi was recently invited to adjudicate
at the North American Brass Band Championships in 2013, and is presently on the NABBA
Board of Directors.
Mr. Garasi studied at the Eastman School of Music and holds a bachelor and master degrees
from the Cleveland Institute of Music. In addition to his formal degrees, Mr. Garasi has studied
advanced conducting with Kenneth Kiesler, Michael Jinbo, and Joseph Kreines.
Mr. Garasi is married to published music and curriculum writer and editor, Cherry T. Garasi.
Michael and Cherry reside in Houston, Texas.
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Brass Band of Battle Creek
Board of Directors
Board Chair
Chris Christ
Jim Kooi
Paul Beardslee
Jeff Andert
Tom Franke
Marcus Glass
Rick Hensley
Jim Dyer
T R Shaw
Founding Directors
Bill Gray & Jim Gray
Executive Director
Jennifer Rupp
Fund Development Director
Sandra Vecchi
Check out the BBBC, order tickets at www.bbbc.net.
Find BBBC Cds on iTunes.
In Appreciation
The Brass Band of Battle Creek extends its sincere gratitude to the
people of Battle Creek and the following organizations and individuals who have provided
support thus enabling us to provide 25 years of service to our community.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
National Endowment for the Arts
Marks Adams, CD sales
Deborah Gray
Steve Serra, Technical Director
Denise Gray
Battle Creek Symphony
Pres and Marge Kool
Joe Schwarz
Jeremy Root,
Stage Manager
Russell and LuAnn Mawby
Chris Rupp
Andy Elms, House Manager
Lara Serra, Ticket Manager
Dale and Barb Rosene,
Head Ushers
Battle Creek
Community Foundation
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Joe and Clara Stewart
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David Ratajczak
Ratajczak, who was one of the most
sought-after percussionists, performed
and recorded with a wide variety of artists
as well as many Tony award winning
Broadway shows and film soundtracks.
His credits included the shows City
of Angels, Crazy for You, Wonderful
Town, Sweet Charity, Titanic, The Music
Man and Mary Poppins. A graduate of
the famed Eastman School of Music,
Ratajczak also worked with jazz and pop
artists Woody Herman, Gerry Mulligan,
John Fedchock, Audra McDonald and
Debby Boone. He recorded many TV and
radio jingles and played the soundtracks
to films such as Dead Man Walking,
Miller’s Crossing, The Pelican Brief and
Brighton Beach Memoirs.
Ratajczak played a huge part in the
BBBC’s beginning. Freeh went on to
arrange Sing, Sing, Sing for the BBBC
with David in mind. This arrangement
ended up being an audience favorite.
According to Jim Gray, co-founder
and director of the BBBC, Ratajczak
joined the band in 1997 when arranger
Mark Freeh recommended him for his
up-tempo swing version of Old Man
River piece he’d done for the band that
featured the drum set at various times.
“David had the unique ability to be a
fantastic drum set player and yet also
be able to perform on ‘concert percussion.’
Those types are hard to find,”
Gray added, fondly.
One of Ratajczak’s career highlights was
recreating the role of jazz drumming
great Gene Krupa with Bob Wilbur’s
orchestra in a Carnegie Hall performance
celebrating the 50th anniversary of
Benny Goodman’s historic 1938 concert.
“I liked this piece and wanted (the
BBBC) to perform it as I thought the
audience would like it. Only problem
was, we didn’t have a drum set player that
had the chops to do it,” Gray explained.
During his tenure with the BBBC,
Ratajczak was featured in many pieces
including Sing, Sing, Sing, Cute,
Old Man River, St. Louis Blues,
South Rampart Street Parade and more.
After discussing his concern with Freeh,
Ratajczak was soon on a plane from New
York to play the piece with the band.
And the rest, as they say, is history.
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Celebrating
of the World’s Top Brass
Saturday, June
7:30 p.m. at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium
Michael Garasi, conductor
Olympic Fanfare and Theme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Williams/Barry
Youth Brass Band
Birdland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe Zawinul/Sharp
Youth Brass with the Brass Band of Battle Creek
Wind Crossings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vincent Oppido/Gray
Funiculi-Funicula Rhapsody for Brass Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luigi Denza/Garasi
The Water of Tyne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traditional/Harper
Finale from Symphony Number 2 - "The Resurrection". . . . Gustav Mahler/Harper
Intermission
Folk Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dmitri Shostakovich/Snell
Symphonic Highlights from “Frozen” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kristen Anderson Lopez Robert Lopez/Bulla
Jamaica Farewell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irving Burgie/Wilson/Fernie
Incantation and Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Barnes Chance/Henderson
In Memoriam - David Ratajczak
Crescent Moon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Block and Robert Petit
Richard Kelley, flugelhorn
Terry Lower, piano
Marty Erickson, tuba
John H. Beck, drums
Sing, Sing, Sing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louis Prima/Freeh
Featuring Brass Band of Battle Creek soloists
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E-flat Soprano Cornet
Jens Lindemann
Professor of Trumpet, UCLA
Principal B-flat Cornet
Chris Jaudes
Professor of Trumpet, The Juilliard School
B-flat Solo Cornets
Jonathan Challoner
Amy McCabe Scott Thornburg Freelance Trumpet, New York
Trumpet, United States Marine Band
Professor of Trumpet, WMU
Repiano Cornet
John Daniel Professor of Trumpet, Lawrence University
B-flat Second Cornets
Lenny Foy Stephen Jones
Professor of Trumpet, DePauw University
Professor of Trumpet, WMU (ret.)
B-flat Third Cornets
Ken Bauman
Ed Zentera Professor of Music, Spring Arbor University (ret.)
Professor of Music, Kellogg Community College, (ret.)
B-flat Flugelhorn
Rich Kelley Freelance Trumpet, Boston
E-flat Tenor Horns
Martin Armstrong Philip Randell
Lisa Bontrager
Freelance Horn, Manchester, England
Former Tenor Horn Champion of Great Britain
Professor of Horn, Penn State University
B-flat Baritones
Gail Robertson Demondrae Thurman Professor of Tuba and Euphonium/Jazz. Univ. of Central Arkansas
Professor of Low Brass, Samford University
B-flat Tenor Trombones
Scott Hartman Tony Baker Trombone/Chamber Music - Yale University
Professor of Trombone, University of North Texas
Bass Trombone
Mark Frost Freelance bass trombone, London
B-flat Euphoniums
Steve Mead Ben Pierce Professor of Euphonium, Royal Northern College of Music, England
Professor of Tuba/Euphonium, University of Arkansas
E-flat Basses
Marty Erickson Les Neish Lecturer of Tuba/Euphonium, Lawrence University
Freelance Tuba, England
CC Basses
Phil Sinder
Dave Zerkel
Professor of Tuba/Euphonium, Michigan State University
Professor of Tuba/Euphonium, University of Georgia
Percussionists
David Coash
John R. Beck
John H. Beck
David Hardman Alison Shaw
Percussion, Florida Orchestra
Artist/Faculty University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Professor Emeritus of Percussion, Eastman School of Music
Professor of Percussion, University of Central Oklahoma
Professor of Percussion, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Keyboards
Terry Lower
Freelance Keyboards, Marshall
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Youth Brass Band
Euphoniums/Baritones
Abby Beyer
Faulkner Bodbyl-Mast
Ada Brooks
Drew Deitrich
Cole Foster
Trevor Fuller
Thomas Hellman
Lamour Humphrey
Hannah Jiskra Christian Kalisz
Jesse Love
Nicholas Mallett
Claudia Marchlewski
Kimberley Robbins
Matthew Squire
AJ Wilson
Eaton Rapids Spring Lake
Grawn
Marshall
Plover
Ceresco
Albion
Eaton Rapids
Battle Creek
Marshall
Battle Creek
Ada
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Albion
French Horns
Austin Begley
Ricky DeVore
Anne Fitzpatrick
Autumn Hurst
Timothy Lotter
Peter Newman
Timothy Renney
Sarah Sussex
Jaylyn Taylor
Riley Wilson
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Nunica
Gobles Battle Creek
Grand Ledge
Eaton Rapids
Springport
Battle Creek
Marshall
Percussion
Emma Hecht
Conner Ingalls
Sarah Keenan
Bryer Magnuson
Randy Mullin
Maria Murphy
Catherine Pence
James Self
Kane Smith
Jontaj Wallace
Andrew Warriner
Carter Way
Courtney Way
Joey Wolfe
Kanta Yoshino
Battle Creek
Harrison
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Harrison
Farwell
Metamora
Lake
Harrison
Albion
Marshall
Galesburg
Galesburg
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
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Trombones
Mark Bayha
Taylor Brown Reagan Cool
Isabel Dunn
Alyssa Everline
Benjamin Hedlund
Nicholas Katz
Brandyn Kirchhoff
Lucas Lorenz
Lauren McIntyre
Brian Montross
Jarod Sanchez-Deleon Michael Shepard
Nathan Wiley
Parker Young
Battle Creek
Battle Creek
Grand Rapids
Marshall
Battle Creek
Lansing
Battle Creek
Cedar Springs
East Lansing Bellevue
Marshall
Battle Creek
Grand Rapids
Battle Creek
Eaton Rapids
Trumpets/Cornets
Eli Balli-Solis
Josiah Bear
Seth Blitstein
Kaitlyn Converse
Caleb Cook
Micah Deitrich
Peter DeRoche
Jake Fether
Alesdair Franklin
David Frazier
Tony Froman
Tyler Fuller
Matt Garrett
Jacen Gettel
Darin Good
Robert Henderson
Whitney Hudson
Derry Kramer
Joseph Kurtz
Claire Langejans
Quinton Larion
Jack Merucci
Emily Millmine
Maia Minier
Zachary Newhouse
Connor O'Rourke
Jordan Peck
Albion
Clare
Orland Park
Athens
Battle Creek
Marshall
Clare
Eaton Rapids
Albion
Kalamazoo Eagle
Ceresco
Battle Creek
West Bloomfield
Grass Lake
Eaton Rapids
Battle Creek
Albion
Albion
Schoolcraft
Harrison
Marshall
Harrison
Athens
Jackson
Birmingham
Battle Creek
Youth Brass Band
Trumpets/Cornets Cont.
Brent Proseus
Joanna Robinson
Jaylyn Rudolph
Caleb Somera
Ian Staves
Graham Trevathan
Michael Vezmar
Evan Walker
Thomas Wolfe
Ben Wood
Thomas Zambiasi
Tubas
Eli Arnold
Jeremy Bishop
Skyler Bringman
Riley Cramer
Nathaniel Fellows
Sarah Gonyer
Lazarus Kmet
Hannah Lipovsky
Jim O'Connell
Edmund Strominger
Zachary Thompson
Alexander Westphal
Ben Woodworth
Rockford
Battle Creek
Albion
Battle Creek
Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids
Marshall
Marshall
Battle Creek
Three Rivers
Spring Lake Marshall
Battle Creek
Eaton Rapids
Battle Creek
Grand Ledge
Kalamazoo
Wyandotte
Harrison
Beaverton
Bexley
Farwell
Battle Creek
Albion
BBBC program designed by
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Youth Brass Band
On June 1, 2013, the BBBC debuted the BBBC Youth Brass Band. A committee of
community stakeholders, music educators from all over the state of Michigan and several
BBBC musicians worked on this initiative. This band was an inclusive group, did not
require an audition, and had no fee to participate. Over 100 youth from all over the state of
Michigan, Wisconsin, and Virginia registered to participate in this event. This ensemble gave
youth in ninth through twelfth grade an opportunity to study with Major Dwayne Milburn
(Deputy Commander of the US Army Field Band), attend leadership skill building sessions
with leadership clinician Fran Kick (www.kickinit.com), participate in group lessons with
and play beside world-class brass and percussion musicians. Students were able to network
with each other, BBBC musicians and build friendships that will last a lifetime. This year’s
youth brass band day was held in conjunction with the summer concert. Check out
www.bbbc.net in early 2016 for registration information.
"My son, Ryan, enjoyed the day and was excited to play with the band as
well as see the band perform. He actually posted a story to your facebook
page this weekend about how this experience inspired him"
-Deb
"It was such a great experience-from meeting
new horn playing friends to working with
Professor Bontrager."
-Elle
"It was an experience that my son will never
forget. He is hoping that he can be a part of
it again in the future."
-Melissa
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Youth Brass Band
"I liked that we got the talks from Mr. Kick,
and that the Brass Band members took time
out of their day to work with us on improving
our technique to make us better musicians."
"My kids enjoyed meeting other HS kids,
Fran Kick's workshop, and especially meeting
the players in the BBBC."
-Michael
-Ryan
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November 15, 2014—April 15, 2015
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Bob Baird
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Lanson and Linda Becker
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Chris and JoAnne Miller
Harry Boesch
Deborah L. Miller
John and Jill Christ
Jim Niewenhuis
Barbara Cooke
Michael and Lee Papke
Ann Couch
Don and Ann Parfet
Dr. Miriam Daly
Marilyn Parks
Thomas Evans and KatherineDavidson
Eric Payton
Deland and SharonDavis
Ralph Pernice
Susan Day
Vernon and Virginia Potts
Era and Lars Erikson
George and Christine Richmond
Kent and Janet Evans
M. Joanna Ross
Bob and Marlene Failing
Frederick and Katherine Sawchuck
Chris and Anne Flynn
Joe Schwarz
Roger and Patricia Fosdick
John J.H Schwarz, MD
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Jon and Nancy Sprandel
John and Jean Godfrey
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Irma Howard
Richard and Deborah VandenHeuvel
Joel and Barbara Huber
David and Janice Vandlen
Paul and Gretchen Humiston
Fred and Pamela Walker
Michael and Penny Kinter
Thomas and Carolyn Wentworth
Patricia Korest
Dale and Marcia Working
Ted and Kaye Kurnat
Dr. Mark Walker and Dr. Lori Zettell
Doonis Kuver
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OUR GOAL: 20% participation
WE NEED
YOUR HELP
DID YOU KNOW
?
Did you know that only 5% of the people
that come to a BBBC concert donate?
If everyone that came to a concert gave $25 we
would almost DOUBLE the amount of money we
receive in individual contributions!
Did you know that the cost of your ticket
only covers 30% of the expenses to put on
this concert?
WOULD YOU BE
WILLING TO GIVE UP
A CUP OF COFFEE
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$
EVERY MONTH TO
KEEP THE BBBC IN
BATTLE CREEK?
It does not cover programs that take place outside
of this concert like youth brass band day or
elementary school concerts.
Use the pledge card included in
your program to donate today!
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