AU Wind Symphony Winter Concert & SMC Brass Band

Of Legend and Lore: Traditions & Cinematic Stories 

Time honored traditions and cinematic stories are the theme of this exciting “Of Legends and Lore” musical evening with the Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) Brass Band and the Andrews University (AU) Wind Symphony. Under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth, the SMC Brass Band will present music that represents Scottish and Welsh traditions and legends and lore. The traditional Brass Band sounds and unique instruments are sure to please.

In the second half, the AU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos, will present a series of cinematic stories including An American Symphony from Mr. Holland’s Opus, Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission, and themes from How to Train Your Dragon. Join us for this dramatic evening of traditions and cinematic stories on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

Repertoire

1. Dragons’ Rise - Matthew Hall

2. David of the White Rock - Traditional, arr. Philip Sparke

3. Airs and Dances - Alan Fernie

I. Pesante
II. Lento e Teneramente
III. Sensato

Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band
Mark Hollandsworth, Director

Intermission

4. An American Symphony - arr. Paul Lavender

5. How to Train Your Dragon - John Powell/arr. Bertrand Moren

6. Gabriel’s Oboe - arr. Robert Longfield

7. Midway March - John Williams

8. An American in Paris - George Gershwin/arr. John Krance

Andrews University Wind Symphony
Denisse Santos, Director

Andrews University Wind Symphony

Conductor: Denisse Santos

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.

More information coming later...