stars of slo - San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra
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stars of slo - San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra
Instant Fun - Just Add Winds! Leave your worries on the doorstep and get ready to have a blast — because the San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra and Musical Director William Johnson have prepared a season of entertainment, excitement and education for the whole family. Look forward to extraordinary musicianship and a truly spectacular time for all: Jennifer Martin, Associate Director A classical evening with the music of the British rock band Queen It’s a season centered around the music you love! MOBY DICK STARS OF SLO and more A parade of local stars A musical salute to two U.S. presidents Fall Concert William Johnson, Director Blockbuster video game scores Cool holiday favorites Season Opener Saturday, September 28, 2013, 8 p.m. 2013-2014 Concert Season Cuesta College CPAC A festive season opener that starts with a bang and never looks back: from a potpourri of symphonic video games to superheroes and a musical portrayal of Moby Dick. Teenagers and adults alike: you don’t want to miss this one. Full Orchestra Video Game Selections Shifter • Halo • Civilization IV (805) 456-3333 www.slowinds.org [email protected] General Admission: $20.00* Student (with valid ID) Admission: $10.00* Children eight or under are admitted free.* TICKET PURCHASING OPTIONS Tickets may be purchased at the door, discounted online at www.cpactickets.cuesta.edu (Cuesta CPAC performances only), at www.pacslo.org (May 17/18 Queen Symphony Concert only), in advance from performers, or by calling (805) 456-3333 for ticket reservations. *Special ticket pricing TBD for the May 17/18 Queen Symphony Concert Kingdom Hearts • One Winged Angel Myst III • Bounty Hunter “Finish the Fight” from Halo 3 (with video) Saturday, November 16, 2013, 8 p.m. Cuesta College CPAC One does not have to go very far in this community to find outstanding soloists. We are calling this event “SLO Stars.” Ever wonder what a cello and a wind orchestra would sound like? How about a piano and a wind orchestra or Respighi’s setting of ancient Renaissance tunes? An Italian composer will feature two of our own players in a wild clarinet duet with the Wind Orchestra, and we will close the concert with two movements of an incredible Russian symphony by Vasily Kalinnikov – sheer power and excitement! Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 1 Ottorino Respighi Il Convegno: Divertimento a due Clarinetti del Maestro Frenergy Amilcare Ponchielli Ian Murton and Shannon McNeely, Clarinet The Incredibles Concertino for Piano Solo, Winds, Percussion and Harp John Estacio Michael Giacchino Of Sailors and Whales Tone poem based on five scenes from Herman Melville’s “Moby Dick” W. Francis McBeth Kamilló Lendvay Ann Lucas, Piano Fantasy for Violincello and Wind Ensemble Frigyes Hidas Jeanne Shumway, Cello Symphony No. 1 Vasily Kalinnikov Holiday Concert Spring Concert Season Finale KENNEDY The Cuesta Master Chorale & San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra present... LINCOLN for the holidays Friday, December 6, 2013, 8 p.m. SLO Methodist Church The holidays aren’t complete without this annual treat. Join the SLO Wind Orchestra for brassy renditions of your favorite carols, holiday classics and more goodwill to men than you can shake a peppermint candy cane at. A Christmas Festival Leroy Anderson Vespers, Op 37, Svete Tikhyi (O Serene Light) Sergei Rachmaninoff The Eighth Candle Steve Reisteter A Rhapsody on Christmas Carols Claude Smith Celtic Bell Carol Robert W. Smith Adventum Jared Barnes Christmas Music for Winds (Sing-Along) John Cacavas Nutcracker Fantasy Yo Goto Saturday, May 17, 2014, 8 p.m. Harman Hall, Christopher Cohan Center, PAC SLO Sunday, February 9, 2014, 3 p.m. Cambria Community Presbyterian Church AND Sunday, June 1, 2014, 3 p.m. Los Osos Trinity United Methodist Church One afternoon of chamber music wasn’t enough, so we have two afternoons of music to soothe your senses. These special afternoons feature some of SLO Wind Orchestra’s small ensembles performing in more intimate settings so you’re closer to the music. Enjoy the Clarinet Choir, Cor-Tête, Brass Quintet, Woodwind Quintet, solos, duets, and more! Featuring the Cuesta Wind Ensemble and the San Luis Obispo Wind Orchestra Saturday, March 22, 2014, 8 p.m. Cuesta College CPAC Recognizing the enormous synchronicity between two of America’s greatest leaders, we present a special musical tribute to Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. Festival Overture (on the American National Air “The Star Spangled Banner”) Dudley Buck Elegy for a Young American (multi-media) To honor John F. Kennedy Ronald Lo Presti Symphony No. 4 To honor Abraham Lincoln David Maslanka Sunday, May 18, 2014, 3 p.m. Harman Hall, Christopher Cohan Center, PAC SLO Under the direction of Thomas Davies, the Cuesta Master Chorale will open the final concert of the season with an extraordinary program of beautiful choral music. Under the direction of William Johnson, the SLO Wind Orchestra will join forces with the Cuesta Master Chorale to perform Tolga Kashif ’s “Queen Symphony,” an hour-long, six-movement classical symphony based on twelve of the British rock band’s most popular hits: Radio Gaga, Show Must Go On, One World-One Vision, Another One Bites the Dust, Killer Queen, Who Wants to Live Forever, Bicycle Race, Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions, plus more. The soloists will be Ann Lucas (piano), Brynn Albanese (violin), and Jeanne Shumway (cello). This will be one of the biggest musical events of the year in SLO County. Get your tickets early!