Upcoming Music Department Events posted 4/13/09

GUEST BAND IN CONCERT

ADRIAN, Mich. - The public is invited to a concert shared by two college bands: The North Central College Concert Winds of Naperville, Illinois and the Adrian College Concert Band on Wednesday, April 15 at 4 P.M.

The concert will take place in Dawson Auditorium on the Adrian College campus. Admission and parking are free.

The North Central College Concert Winds is conducted by Dr. Larry Van Oyen. This performance is in conjunction with their spring tour. Their selections include the “Florentiner March” by Julius Fucik, “Apocalyptic Dreams” by David Gillingham, “Wedding Dance” from “Hasseneh” by Jacques Press, and the “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” by John Williams.

The Adrian College Concert Band is conducted by Dr. Marty Marks. Their selections include “The Glory of the Yankee Navy” by John Philip Sousa, selections from “Suite of Old American Dances” by Robert Russell Bennett, “An Irish Rhapsody” by Clare Grundman, and the “Children’s March” by Percy Grainger.

Dr. Marks says, “It is a rare opportunity to hear two college bands in one concert. We hope that many will attend.”

CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT AT ADRIAN COLLEGE

ADRIAN, Mich. - The music department at Adrian College proudly presents a Chamber Music concert on Thursday, April 23 at 8 P.M. in Herrick Chapel on the Adrian College campus.

The public is invited to come enjoy a variety of music performed by the chamber choir, brass ensemble, woodwind ensembles, percussion ensemble, guitar ensemble and more. Admission is free.