AU Wind Symphony: "Fun & (Olympic) Games"

In the midst of our frigid Michigan winter, we look forward to celebrating the 2018 Winter Olympics taking place soon in PyeongChang, South Korea. The concert will feature John Williams’ famous "Summon the Heroes," written for the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games. We also highlight a wonderful variety of other fun music, including music from Sir Arthur Sullivan’s whimsical ballet Pineapple Poll, Robert Sheldon’s musical vision of the Manhattan skyline (Metroplex), a rousing rendition of the Civil War era "Battle Cry of Freedom," John Philip Sousa’s arrangement of the Percy Grainger gem "Country Gardens" and Eric Whitacre’s wild romp "Noisy Wheels of Joy." We also continue our tradition of partnering with Dr. Jonathan Korzun and Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band, who will be featured in the first half of the program.

“This concert is FREE for all elementary and high school students! Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience a great concert of fun band music. Parents can call the box office to reserve their free student tickets for pickup the night of the concert. These tickets will also be available the night of the concert at the will-call table.”

Repertoire:

First Half Repertoire by the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band

                                   INTERMISSION

"Noisy Wheels of Joy" (Eric Whitacre)                                                                                        

"Metroplex: Three Postcards from Manhattan" (Robert Sheldon)                                  

"Country Gardens" (Percy Grainte/John Philip Sousa)                                                        

"Battle Cry for Freedom" (Noah Taylor)                                                                                   

"Summon the Heroes" (John Williams)                                                                                     

"Suite" from Pineapple Poll (Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras)    

Director: Byron Graves

The Andrews University Wind Symphony maintains a significant travel schedule throughout the Great Lakes area and seeks to provide high quality music programs and concerts representative of Adventist education and Andrews University. The Wind Symphony has performed in England, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Canada and throughout the United States.