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“Old, New, Borrowed, Blue”

  • Luis "Chico" Portillo Performing Arts Center Connally High School, 13212 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX, 78753 (map)

Don't miss the Austin Symphonic Band's upcoming concert: "Old, New, Borrowed, Blue." This exciting program includes the world premiere of (Delusions of) Grandeur by Christopher Lowry, winner of the first annual Young Composers' Contest. This piece showcases the talent and creativity of this young composer, who will be in attendance at the concert.

The concert will also feature the first performance of Hill Country Festival by Clifton Jones, composed in honor of Bill Haehnel’s 20th anniversary as ASB’s Assistant Conductor.

You’ll hear a variety of other great music, from the jazzy New Wade’n Water by Adolphus Hailstork, to Franz Biebl’s solemn Ave Maria, to Frank Ticheli’s dazzling Blue Shades. Come and enjoy an evening of musical excellence with the Austin Symphonic Band!


Program

Dr. Kyle Glaser, Music Director
Bill Haehnel, Assistant Director

Sinfonia in B flat minor — Amilcare Ponchielli, Op. 153, orch. Valenti
Ave Maria; Angelus Domini from “Fod” and “Dom” — Franz Biebl, adapt. Cameron
New Wade’n Water — Adolphus Hailstork
Hill Country Festival — Clifton Jameson Jones
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company — John Philip Sousa
(Delusions of) Grandeur, Op. 51 — Christopher Lowry (World Premiere)
Blue Shades — Frank Ticheli

 
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