Monday, April 14, 2008
Beatles, Vivaldi Highlight Pikeville College Symphonic Band’s spring performance
Booth Auditorium will come alive as the Pikeville College Symphonic Band performs its annual Spring Concert on Thursday, April 24.
The band will be performing tunes such as the famous “Army of the Nile” and “Concert March,” by Kenneth J. Alford. “Carmen Suite,” by Georges Bizet, will also be featured.
“Bizet was born in Paris, France, in 1838 and visited Spain many times during his life,” said Brad Daniels, assistant professor of music and director of bands at Pikeville College. “Bizet became very familiar with Spanish folklore and folk music. For ‘Carmen,’ he composed a score that is rhythmical, tuneful and characteristic of the gypsy lifestyle. We feel that this suite retains the spirit of the original production,” said Daniels.
The symphonic band will also feature the talents of Howard Francis, associate professor of mathematics and computer science at the College. Tommy Money, of the Air Force Band, will join Francis for a performance of Vivaldi’s famous “Concerto In Bb for Two Trumpets.”
A medley of tunes from the Beatles and the finale of the “William Tell Overture” by Rossini will round out the evening.
The band will be performing tunes such as the famous “Army of the Nile” and “Concert March,” by Kenneth J. Alford. “Carmen Suite,” by Georges Bizet, will also be featured.
“Bizet was born in Paris, France, in 1838 and visited Spain many times during his life,” said Brad Daniels, assistant professor of music and director of bands at Pikeville College. “Bizet became very familiar with Spanish folklore and folk music. For ‘Carmen,’ he composed a score that is rhythmical, tuneful and characteristic of the gypsy lifestyle. We feel that this suite retains the spirit of the original production,” said Daniels.
The symphonic band will also feature the talents of Howard Francis, associate professor of mathematics and computer science at the College. Tommy Money, of the Air Force Band, will join Francis for a performance of Vivaldi’s famous “Concerto In Bb for Two Trumpets.”
A medley of tunes from the Beatles and the finale of the “William Tell Overture” by Rossini will round out the evening.
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 5:59 PM 
