Introduction Text Welcome to the first Indiana University Concert Band concert of the year! Tonight’s program is called Reveries. The Oxford Dictionary lists two main definitions for Reverie: “A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts; a day dream” “An instrumental piece suggesting a dreamy or musing state” This concert encapsulates both definitions…. Read more »
Program Notes
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Spring Showcase program notes, 4-21-22
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, IU Big Red Basketball Band 8:00 PM, Musical Arts Center – Livestream link Concert Band, Dr. Jason H. Nam, conductor Flight Amid an Autumn Wind by Nick Penrod About this piece, the composer writes: Flight Amid an Autumn Wind was written between 2019 and 2020 as part of the band… Read more »
Program notes for February 22, 2022
Wind Ensemble, Dr. Rodney Dorsey, conductor 8:00 PM, Musical Arts Center – Livestream link Ra! by David Dzubay The sun god Ra was the most important god of the ancient Egyptians. Born anew each day, Ra journeyed across the sky in a boat crewed by many other gods. During the day Ra would do battle with… Read more »
Program Notes for February 8, 2022
Concert Band and Symphonic Band 8:00 PM, Musical Arts Center – Livestream link Concert Band, Jason H. Nam, conductor The American Dream by James Beckel The American Dream was written by IU alumnus James Beckel and is the fourth and final of his Night Visions. The work is dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Charles O’Drobinak… Read more »
Fall Showcase program notes 11-16-21
Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Marching Hundred – 8:00 PM, Musical Arts Center – Livestream link Concert Band, Jason H. Nam, conductor The Ringmaster’s March by John Mackey The Ringmaster’s March was commissioned by a consortium of student music organizations (Kappa Kappa Psi, Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Sigma Alpha Iota, Tau… Read more »
Program Notes for Oct. 5, 2021
Concert Band and Symphonic Band – 8:00 PM, Musical Arts Center – Livestream link Concert Band, Jason H. Nam, conductor Scarecrow Overture by Joseph Turrin Joseph Turrin’s music has been commissioned and performed by the some of the world’s leading orchestras, chamber ensembles, and soloists. His work encompasses many varied forms, including film, theater, opera,… Read more »