Andrews University Wind Symphony Fall Concert

The Andrews University Wind Symphony presents its fall concert, "The Old Warhorse" on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 8 p.m. in the Howard Performing Arts Center. An “old warhorse” in the band world is vernacular for a piece that is well known and popular for a long history of successful performance. This program will feature a number of pieces in this category, including John Philip Sousa’s "Washington Post March," Alfred Reed’s "El Camino Real," selections from Meredith Wilson’s hit musical "The Music Man," and a transcription of Franz von Suppé’s overture "Light Cavalry."

Additionally, we will introduce the audience to two candidates for “new warhorse”: Eric Whitacre’s lush fall music, "October," and Oja Gjeilo’s rhythmic groove piece, "Meridian." You won’t want to miss this concert as the Wind Symphony performs its first full concert of the 2022–2023 season.

Repertoire

1. "Washington Post March" (John Philip Sousa) 3:30
2. "Highlights from 'The Music Man'" (Meredith Wilson/arr. Reed) 5:00
3. "October" (Eric Whitacre) 6:30
4. "El Camino Real: A Latin Fantasy" (Alfred Reed) 10:00    

-Intermission-

1. "Flourish for Wind Band" (Ralph Vaughan Williams) 2:00
2. "Light Cavalry" (Franz von Suppé/ed. Schissel) 7:00
3. "Danzon from 'Fancy Free'" (Leonard Bernstein/arr. Krance) 2:45       
4. "Meridian" (Ola Gjeilo) 7:30
5. "A.B.A. Symphonic March 'Kitty Hawk'" (John Cheetham) 4:30

Total length of music: 48:45 minutes