Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021
2 p.m.
The Ohio State University School of Music
Mershon Auditorium
UNIVERSITY BAND
Dustin Ferguson, conductor
Alex Mondragon, guest conductor
Student Soloist
Alexander Sanso, trumpet
COLLEGIATE WINDS
David Hedgecoth, conductor
Ashby Goldstein, guest conductor
Jay Wardeska, guest conductor
Alex Mondragon, guest conductor
Josh Reynolds, guest conductor
PROGRAM
University Band
Overture for Winds (1959)
Charles Carter (1926–1999)
During his residency at Florida State University, Charles Carter composed Overture for Winds in the year 1959. This piece provides great challenges to both the performer and the audience members. The performers must execute tempo, dynamic and articulation changes without “giving away” abrupt shifts to the audience. For the audience, the piece can seem like a roller coaster ride of changes, shifting between fast and slow, yet seamlessly regaining strength and driving toward a brilliant close. This work is underplayed in wind band/ensemble programs, which is quite a shame given the strength and focus required to accomplish such a feat. Mr. Carter created a masterpiece of academic and entertainment value.
— Note from Illinois State University University Band concert program, 5 October 2017
Waves (2007)
Brian Balmages (b. 1975)
Alex Mondragon, guest conductor
Waves was commissioned in honor of the retirement of Roger Wolfe, Director of Bands, Rockdale County High School, Conyers, Georgia. The commission effort was spearheaded by his son and daughter, Brian and Stephanie, along with his wife Holly. It was made possible by the Rockdale County High School Band Boosters, family and friends. Waves is a symbolic, lyrical work that not only conjures images of the tranquility of the sea, but serves as a metaphor for the retirement of great teachers. Even though some of the most magnificent waves eventually roll onto shore, there will always be other waves that follow and continue the great miracle of nature. The legacy of great teachers will never be forgotten.
— Note by the composer
Rocketship! (2017)
Kevin Day (b. 1996)
Rocketship! is an intense and vibrant concert opener which features a rhythmic energy highlighted by a marching snare drum. It’s quick tempo and frequent dynamic shifts provide the perfect backdrop for the “lift-off” of a wind ensemble’s performance.
— Note from Wayne State College Symphonic Band concert program 20 April 2021
Ode for Trumpet (1956)
Alfred Reed (b. 1944)
Alexander Sanso, soloist
This composition was first performed by Don Jacoby, with the Texas All-State Band conducted by Clarence Sawhill, on February 10, 1956 at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in Dallas, Texas. The composition is developed in free variation form from an eight measure theme. After a short introduction this theme appears for the first time. There are three variations with a short interlude after the first variation. The theme reappears in its original form before the interlude returns to form the coda. The melodies in the solo trumpet and orchestra are interwoven like a dialogue, broad and singing. The tempo is always relaxed and never hurried.
— Note adapted from Alfred Reed
Songs of Old Kentucky (2007)
Brant Karrick (b. 1960)
I. John Riley (with Wayfaring Stranger)
II. Barn Dance
Five folk tunes are employed in Karrick's Songs of Old Kentucky. All come from transcriptions made by Josephine McGill and Loraine Wyman, who traveled the Cumberland Mountains during the early 20th century, collecting a total of more than 200 songs. These songs reflect the heritage of the mountain settlers, reaching back to their Scottish and English roots of generations past.
The work was premiered in 2006 by the Kentucky Music Educators Association District — IX All District Band, the group for which it was commissioned. John Riley (with Wayfaring Stranger) is the first movement of the work. The music emerges from a beautiful if somewhat lonely alto saxophone soliloquy. Soon joined in counterpoint by the clarinet, the lines unfold to engage the entire ensemble in a colorful tapestry of thematic statements until the movement is called to conclusion through the return of the melancholy call of the alto saxophone.
— Note from the Louisville Concert Band concert program, 19 December 2013
Collegiate Winds
Entry March of the Boyars, Op. 17
Johan Halvorsen (1864–1935)
arr. Frederick Fennell (1914–2004)
David Hedgecoth, conductor
Overture in Bb
Caesar Giovannini (1925–2017)
Josh Reynolds, guest conductor
Shenandoah
Traditional, arr. Omar Thomas (b. 1984)
Ashby Goldstein, guest conductor
Epoch
Chad Heiny (b. 1980)
Jay Wardeska, guest conductor
Chorale and Alleluia, Op. 42
Howard Hanson (1896–1981)
Jay Wardeska, guest conductor
Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo
Malcolm Arnold (1921–2006)
Ashby Goldstein, guest conductor
The Golden Age of Broadway
arr. J. Moss (b. 1971)
David Hedgecoth, conductor
Army of the Nile
Kenneth J. Alford (1881–1945)
Alex Mondragon, guest conductor
ROSTERS
Collegiate Winds
FLUTE
Makyla Ferris
Lauren Griffin
Emma Kurtz
Julia Norris
Natalie O'Brien
Kayla Reid
Grace Reven
Coral Varian
OBOE
Zach Krnach *
Maddie Wittman
BASSOON
Nate Centa *
CLARINET
Paige Bailey
Zach Carroll
Hannah Eggenschwiler
Noah Krumme *
Dustin Pigg
Kady Rasmussen
Ryan Rennie
BASS CLARINET
Danielle Marshal
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Brennan Colvard
Eddie Bautisa-Garcia
Sam Schafer *
TENOR SAXOPHONE
Nick Paul
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
Brandon Pisell
TRUMPET
Sofia Barragan
Brooke Butler
Becky Dunn
Zach Heffner
Joel Kellar
Elisabeth Lewis
HORN
Jamey Boezi *
Katherine Indyk
Hayden Wahoff
David Whitacre
TROMBONE
Grant Carter
Anthony Frankowski
Safa Jeelani
Owen Kovach
Hikari Nawa
Jordan Updegrove
Owen White
BASS TROMBONE
Sophia Rowland
EUPHONIUM
Zach Sechkar
Evan Shaheen
Bradley Sutton
Noah Tuggle
TUBA
Macie Bement
Alex Campbell
Patrick Woo
PERCUSSION
Nick Berkebile
Anthony Bourget
Kalie Dawson
Rohan Rindani
Kyle Turner
Noor Yunis
* Assisting musician
University Band
FLUTE
Marley Bielek-Welsh
Nick Krcelic
Anya Laribee
Cat Rockey
Elizabeth Ryan
Sabrina Sedlacko
Emma Smith
OBOE
Mallory Justus
Lauren Yoder
Jingfeng Yu
CLARINET
Bella Haines
Maddie Heil
Kacy Kizlik
Jasmine Lucas
Sabrina Rancourt
Jessica Smetanko
Michaela Strunck
Alexandria Summers
Lauren Timmins
Elizabeth Yirava
BASS CLARINET
Cordelia Howard
ALTO SAXOPHONE
Christian Ammons
Mikkel Baterina
Jack Burkhart
Jordan Drinnon
Michael Mayer
Daniel Murray
Jacob Woodhouse
TENOR SAXOPHONE
Joseph Charek
BARITONE SAXOPHONE
Daisy Beale
HORN
Tom Farmer
Abby Freitag
Annalise Johnson
Cary Kullenberg
Haylee Zavaski
TRUMPET
Jackson Crane
Maria Fiorta
Evan Freeland
Jonathan Levene
Mario Longo
Sarah Nichols
Joshua Silver
Carter Stephen
Austin Tseng
Jess Vanek
Parker Weber
TROMBONE
Lara Detrick
Meghana Kanathur
Jeremy Kendle
Andrew Kueterman
Ash Marcum
Andric McNabb
Trevor Newell
Nathan Palmer
Krista Staten
Jack Sullivan
Finn Tan
EUPHONIUM
Ethan Bowersock
Nathan Howe
Jennifer Plakyda
Michaela Poeppelmeier
TUBA
Jeremiah Dew
Sydney Reeves
PERCUSSION
Josh DeKeersgieter
Jace Hale
Emily Harbison
Travis Jahna
Jared Koharik
Chase Oberg
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