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The University of Southern Mississippi
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Music
presents
The University of
Southern Mississippi
Symphonic Winds
Dr. Colin R. McKenzie, conductor
Lindsay H. Sandberg, graduate conductor
Mannoni Performing Arts Center
Friday, February 26, 2021
8:00pm
LIVE STREAM LINKUniversity Bands The University of Southern Mississippi Band Program had its inception in 1920 with the founding of the first aggregation of winds, mainly a brass ensemble for students who were training as teachers. Its current enrollment of approximately 300 students includes members from every possible area of study in the university. While it is primarily housed in the School of Music, the Band Program truly is the University’s program. There are six segments of the program that include the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Concert Bands, University Band, the Basketball Pep Band, and “The Pride of Mississippi” Marching Band with an enrollment of 300 students. Each of these organizations, while having its own distinct history, stem from the success of the Marching Band that began in the 1950s with the hiring of Dr. Raymond Mannoni. Each of the Band Program’s concert ensembles has its place in the education of our music majors; however, the ensembles have also provided an outlet for students throughout the University during both the first and second semesters. Just as the Marching Band provides a service for football experiences, these other ensembles provide academic, recruitment, and community services. The Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Winds have performed for the Mississippi Bandmasters Association state convention six times. All of the groups have provided enhancement to community projects that include numerous appearances for various citywide events. As a Mississippi product, the Wind Ensemble has been featured on numerous radio broadcasts from Public Radio Mississippi and has been the only Mississippi group that can boast of having been aired nationally on Public Radio International’s “Performance Today.” CD’s are produced annually to feature the bands’ musicians and are provided to recruits and Mississippi band programs as a service.
Concert Program
The USM Symphonic Winds
Dr. Colin R. McKenzie
Mars from “The Planets” (1914/1924) Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934)
Lullaby to the Moon (2017) Brian Balmages (b. 1975)
Lindsay H. Sandberg, graduate conductor*
Star Wars Trilogy (1977/1997) John Williams (b. 1932)
arr. Donald Hunsberger
I. Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)
II. Princess Leia’s Theme
III. The Battle in the Forest
IV. Star Wars (Main Theme)
*In partial fulfillment of the D.M.A. in conducting requirementsSymphonic Winds Personnel
Piccolo Trumpet
Kragen Lewis, B.M.E.; Moselle, MS Caleb Guilbeau, M.M.; Ellisville, MS
Doug Hutchison, B.M.; Cape Coral, FL
Flute Blake Norre, B.M.E.; Pensacola, FL
Anna Paige Colley, B.A.; Canton, MS Rachel Castaneda, B.M.E.; D’lberville, MS
Kragen Lewis, B.M.E.; Moselle, MS Leigh Ann Gallagher, B.A.; Hancock, MS
Rosa Esther Santos Flores, B.M.E.; Tegucigalpa,
Honduras Trombone
Kolyn Wentzell, B.M.E.; Biloxi, MS
Oboe John Hopkins, B.M.E.; Buckatunna, MS
Sarah Tanner, M.M.; Alpharetta, GA Nathan Tubbs, B.A.; Pensacola, FL
Kailey Norton, B.M.; Mary Esther, FL
Erin Smith, B.M.E.; Collierville, TN Bass Trombone
Sage Michael, B.A.; Milton, FL
English Horn
Erin Smith, B.M.E.; Collierville, TN Euphonium
Jonathan Sandoval, B.M.;
Bassoon La Chorrera, Panama
Bethany Crochet, B.A.; Paincourtville, LA Samuel Wascoe, B.M.E.; Petal, MS
Ethan Potesta, B.M.E.; Hattiesburg, MS
Tuba
Bb Clarinet Donnie Dear, B.M.E.; Florence, MS
Rebecca Robin, B.M.; Picayune, MS Unity Feldmeyer, B.A.; Long Beach, MS
Nathan Lewis, M.M.E.; Pinson, AL
Joanna McMillan, B.A.; Crestview, FL
Michael Jochumsen, B.M.E.; Purvis, MS String Bass
Omar Martinez-Sandoval, B.M.; Uruapan,
Bass Clarinet Michoacan, Mexico
Emily Boudreaux, B.M.E.; Gonzales, LA
Piano
Alto Sax Megan Rowan, M.M.; Jackson, MS
Dylan Tucker, B.M.; Tallahassee, FL
Jeremiah Parker, B.M.; Ocean Springs, MS Percussion
Mason Rhodes Bonner, B.M.; New Hebron, MS
Tenor Sax Alex Ocón, B.M.; Tepucigalpa, Honduras
John Klee, B.M.E.; Lake Orion, MI Joshua Hale, B.M.E.; Houston, TX
Tyler Jenkins, B.M.E.; Pearl, MS
Baritone Sax Nathan DeLisle, B.M.E.; Brandon, MS
Channing Shows, B.M./B.M.E.;
Hattiesburg, MS
Horn
Brian Alston, B.M.E.; Gulfport, MS
Connor Hammond, B.M.E.; Milton, FL
Ian Ammentorp, B.M.E.; Bay Saint Louis, MS
Ricky Marcellus, B.M.E.; Ridgeland, MSNotes
Gustav Holst:
Mars from “The Planets”
Mars - The Bringer of War was complete in the composer’s mind in the summer of 1914, when the
First World War was but an emerging threat. The work is dominated by a relentless hammering
out of a 5/4 rhythm which suggests the relentless destruction of war. The opposition of
harmony and rhythm is skillfully used to produce a startling aural and emotional effect. The
movement was transcribed for band by the composer in 1924;
Note from Program Notes for Band
Brian Balmages:
Lullaby to the Moon
Many works of fiction portray the moon as a living being. Particularly in children’s books, one can
find countless illustrations of the moon with a face on it, experiencing a wide array of emotions.
This piece was written from the perspective of the “living moon” - alone in space while looking at
the Earth. The music portrays the sometimes lonely feeling of the moon, away from all the life on
Earth. There are also moments of comfort as the mood proudly watches over us, almost as a
parent watches over his or her children from a distance. Despite feeling alone throughout the day,
the moon emerges at night to light the sky and make us feel safer on those darkest of nights. This
lullaby is my own personal way of returning the favor.
Note from the composer
John Williams/Hunsberger:
Star Wars Trilogy
John Williams has rightfully earned a place in the hearts of all film lovers with his numerous
brilliant scores to some of the best movies of the last half century. Capable of writing music
ranging from tender, intimate moods to galactic battles, Williams carefully constructs each score
as a separate, freestanding entity, not just background snippets. The selections in this exciting
collection include The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme), Princess Leia’s Theme, The Battle in the
Forest, Yoda’s Theme, and Star Wars (Main Theme).
Note from publisherFaculty/Staff
School of Music
Dr. Jay Dean, Director
Dr. Douglas Rust, Associate Director
University Bands
Dr. Catherine Rand, Director of Bands
Dr. Colin R. McKenzie, Associate Director of Bands; Director, The Pride of Mississippi
Dr. Travis K. Higa, Assistant Director of Bands, Associate Director, The Pride of Mississippi
Mr. Lawrence M. Panella, Director of Jazz Studies
Mrs. Michelle Chandler, Administrative Specialist
Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Division
Dr. Danilo Mezzadri, ute
Dr. Galit Kaunitz, oboe
Dr. Jackie McIlwain, clarinet
Dr. Kim Woolly, bassoon
Dr. Dannel Espinoza, saxophone
Dr. Timothy J. Tesh, trumpet
Dr. Jacquelyn Adams, horn
Dr. Ben McIlwain, trombone
Dr. Richard Perry, euphonium/tuba
Dr. John Wooton, percussion
University Bands Graduate Assistants
James Fair, D.M.A. Tuba
Caleb Guilbeau, M.M. Trumpet
Kayla Moyers, M.M. Conducting
Lindsay Sandberg, D.M.A. Conducting
Nathan Sanders, D.M.A. Percussion
Adam Stallings, M.M. Clarinet
Justin Swearinger, D.M.A. Conducting
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