February 14, 2001
Britton Middle School
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A Combined Concert to Kick off our Season
The Morgan Hill Wind Symphony begins its 2001 concert season tonight in conjunction with the advanced bands of Britton and Martin Murphy Middle Schools.
The Billboard March.....................................................................John N. Klohr
Italian Festival.................................................................................Glenn Osser
The Sheik of Araby......................................Harry B. Smith, Arr. by J. Olivadoti
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April 5, 2001
Gilroy High School Theatre
Celebrating the Music of the Romantic Period this was a combined concert with the Morgan Hill Wind Symphony
& the GHS Wind Ensemble
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An Evening of Romance
Playing to a nearly full house, both the MHWS and the GHS Wind Ensemble played a variety of works, nearly all from the "Romantic" Period. The dynamic New Madison Square Garden March by K.L. King's played by the MHWS was quite a wake up piece after Intermission! Of particular note was the stellar performance by all GHS players of the fast, difficult passages of Tchaikovsky’s 4th Symphony Finale... an incredibly well done rendition!!
MHWS Program
The New Madison Square Garden........................................................KL King
Faust (Ballet Music in 7 movements.........................C Gounod; arr. Laurendeau
GHS Program
Selected movements from:
8th Symphony: "Unfinished", 1st Mvt....................................................Schubert
New World Symphony Finale.................................................................Dvorak
Humoresque...................................................................................Tchaikovsky
4th symphony Finale .....................................................................Tchaikovsky
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May 11, 2001
Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church
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Spring Concert: Blast to the Past
Our education never stops! When the MHWS group read Beethoven’s Military March most of us were quite surprised. He'd written it as part of his court duties and to hear it is to understand why it's gathered dust for soooo long.
New Madison March ..........................................................K.L. King (1891-1971)
Military March...............................................Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770 -1827)
New Moon..........................................................Sigmund Romberg (1887 - 1951)
Bull Trombone (Rag)..................................................Henry Fillmore (1881-1956)
January February March....................................................Don Gillis (1912-1978)
Celebration Variations.................................................................... James Curnow
Persuasion..................................................................... Sammy Nestico (b. 1924)
Saxophone solo: by Greg Chambers
Tuba Tiger Rag....................................................Henry DeCosta, arr. Henderson
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June 22, 2001
Downtown Morgan Hill
Friday Night Concert Series
Morgan Hill Wind Symphony, in conjunction with the South Bay Swing Band
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Friday Night Concert Series
Playing to the biggest Friday evening crowd yet, the MHWS turned in one of the best performances of the year!
The New Madison Square Garden .........................................................K.L. King
Fantasy on American Sailing Songs ............................................Clare Grundman
Pavanne.............................................................................................Morton Goult
Irish Tune From County Derry &
“Shepard’s Hey” English Morris Dance ..........................................Percy Grainger
Lawrence of Arabia ........................................................................ Maurice Jarre
The King and I.............................................................................Richard Rodgers
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July 4, 2001
Galvin Park, Morgan Hill
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Post-Parade Awards Concert
What better way to enjoy a patriotic fourth than to present a concert!These were the days when we didn’t actually “march” (uh… drive?) in the parade. As usual, it was a fun and festive day and very well received indeed!
The Star-Spangled Banner......................................... Adapted by Henry Fillmore
National Emblem .............................................................................. E.E. Bagley
Fantasy on American Sailing Songs ........................................... Clare Grundman
Pavanne ......................................................................................... Morton Goult
Irish Tune From County Derry ................................................... Percy Grainger
Fiddler on the Roof ........................................................................... Jerry Bock
Lawrence of Arabia....................................................................... Maurice Jarre
The King and I ......................................................................... Richard Rodgers
Battle Hymn of the Republic............................................................... Howe-Steffe
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September 9, 2001
Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church
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Summer's End Concert
The afternoon concert began outdoors under a tent, with a 1-1/2 hour concert by the renowned South Bay Swing Band. After a short dinner break the venue changed to the main hall of the church, much better suited acoustically to showcase a stunning performance by the Morgan Hill Wind Symphony.
The Chimes of Liberty....................................................... Edwin Franko Goldman
Eternal Father, Strong to Save...................................................... Claude T. Smith
Ballet Egyptian............................................................................ Alexandre Luigini
John Williams: Evening at Pops.................................................... arr. John Higgins
Doodletown Fifers........................................................ Bill Finegan & Eddie Sauter
Strike Up the Band.............................................. George Gerswhin & Ira Gershwin
March of the Belgian Parachutists................................................... Pieter Leemans
The Mask of Zoro............................................................................. James Horner
Cartoons Capers.............................................................................. Stephen Bulla
Chicken Run...............................................John Powell & Harry Gregson-Williams
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December 12, 2001
Morgan Hill Presbyterian Church
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Winter Concert - Celebration of the Holly
The Celebration of the Holly harks back to pagan times when the old gods of the forest were worshipped, and the evergreen of the leaves was celebrated for its strong life qualities at the dead of winter. Bands of wrapped-up singers have strolled our streets and villages for centuries entertaining householders with festive songs. Originally they were mummers, performing traditional plays, and later became known as waits, who promenaded through the town every evening before Christmas.
Festive Overture, Op. 96.................................... Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Procession of the Nobles from “Mlada”..... Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
Valse de Fleurs, Op. 71a
from “The Nutcracker” Suite.................................. Pietre Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Berceuse and Finale from the “Firebird Suite”............ Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971)
The second half of the program contains a selection of Christmas carols from around the world. Some are familiar, while others less known to us have beautiful melodies. We thought you would enjoy a historical perspective.
Carols from Around the World..................................................................various |
