The Golden Age of American Bands captured the imagination of the public in the latter part of the 1800s and through the first decades of the 20th century. Bands became a primary source of entertainment in cities and towns all across the nation and legendary band leaders like Patrick Gilmore and John Philip Sousa were celebrities in their day. Virtuoso soloists like Jules Levy, Arthur Pryor, and Herbert L. Clarke dazzled the thousands who flocked to the concerts by these famous bands. As part of the formal launch of the Center for American Band History Research at the University of Michigan, the School of Music, Theatre & Dance along with the Clements Library are proud to present a concert of traditional music from this era, played with the authentic instrumentation of these early bands. From marches written for newspapers of the day, to novelties, brass solos, songs, and orchestral transcriptions, this concert is a tribute to the birth of the great American band tradition. PROGRAM March, The Billboard - John Klohr Overture, Light Cavalry - von Suppe March, The Detroit Free Press - W.P. Chambers Cornet solo, \"The Debutante\" - Herbert L. Clarke (Robert Sullivan, soloist) March, The Pittsburgh Post Gazette - Bruno Novelty, The Whistler and his Dog - Arthur Pryor March, The St. Louis Post Dispatch - Arthur Pryor Aria, \"Habanera\" from *Carmen* - Georges Bizet (Amoura Bethea, soprano) March, The Washington Post - J.P. Sousa Galop, Blue Streak (The Indianapolis News) - R.B. Eisenberg

The Symphony Band Chamber Winds presents an eclectic collection of 20th and 21st century music for a diverse array of wind, brass and percussion instruments. From new music by Rubén Gómez, Stephen Elsinger, and Kevin Day to mid-century classics by Francis Poulenc and Robert Washburn, this program explores the wide variety of musical colors offered by the instruments of the Symphony Band. Conducted by members of the graduate band conducting studio. PROGRAM *Concertino*, Robert Washburn *Portraits of Whimsy*, Stephen Elsinger *Siempre Hay Primera Vez*, Rubén Darío Gómez *Suite française*, Francis Poulenc *Symphony Basquiat*, Kevin Day

Designed to rehearse, perform, and examine the repertoire of the jazz big band, the Jazz Lab Ensemble explores classic, historically significant repertoire as well as new arrangements and/or compositions. This is also a class that is intended to develop the necessary skills of section lead playing, rehearsal techniques, jazz phrasing and styles. A wide selection of materials is used to attain these goals including the music of classic big bands such as the Thad Jones Orchestra, Count Basie Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie Band, Oliver Nelson, Duke Pearson and Duke Ellington Orchestra. Dennis Wilson, conductor

Join the Concert Band for its annual chamber winds concert, titled \"Painted in Fire.\" With a program featuring chamber works for brass, woodwinds and percussion, these works come together to create an electric concert including a world premiere by student composer Peter Cohn (BM '27, composition). Courtney Snyder, conductor and graduate student conductors Jennifer Hepp, Detrich Morrison-Jones, Sean Hogan, and John Mange. PROGRAM *Fanfare Canzonique*, Brian Balmages *Embers in the Black*, Kevin Poelking *Soundpainting* *Extinguish Thou My Eyes*, David Biedenbender *Fireworks* (world premiere), Peter Cohn *Double Wind Quintet*, Alfred Reed

Come join the Michigan Bands for their annual extravaganza, Band-O-Rama! Featuring the Concert Band, Symphony Band, and the Michigan Marching Band, this lively and entertaining show celebrates the history and legendary musicianship of Michigan's storied band programs. This year's concert also pays tribute to the 250th anniversary of the United States with a wide spectrum of music by some of America's greatest composers. Conducted by Jason Fettig, Courtney Snyder, John Pasquale, and Richard Frey Student tickets are not available for this performance. Recommended Ages: 3+ PROGRAM Concert Band: *Liberty Fanfare*, John Williams, arr. James Curnow *American Salute*, Morton Gould *M Rhapsody*, traditional, Floyd Werle Symphony Band: *Fanfare, Hymn and Finale*, Peter Boyer *Dona Nobis Pacem for Wind Ensemble*, Michael Daugherty *Sesquicentennial Exposition March*, John Philip Sousa *Mambo* from *West Side Story*, Leonard Bernstein, arr. Paul Lavender *Victors Valiant*, Jerry Bilik U-M Marching Band: *Classic Repertoire - TBA* ––– *Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*

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Multiple Grammy-winning American composer Michael Daugherty has served on the faculty of the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance for over 30 years. As his tenure here comes to a close, the Symphony Band celebrates his remarkable musical legacy with a concert of original music for band composed by Daugherty over the past quarter century. Highlights include his concerti for timpani and trombones, the world-famous \"Bells for Stokowski\" and a new setting of his \"Cadillac Ranch\" co-commissioned by the Symphony Band with the support of the H. Robert Reynolds Commissioning Fund. Jason Fettig, conductor Xin Yi Chong, timpani soloist David Jackson and 2 students TBA, trombone soloists Michael Haithcock, guest conductor John Pasquale, guest conductor Michael Daugherty, composer PROGRAM *Raise the Roof* *Cadillac Ranch* *Rosa Parks Boulevard* *Dona Nobis Pacem* *Bells for Stokowski* Michael Daugherty Faculty Bio: ––– *Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*

Primarily for non-music majors who desire a concert band experience, the University and Campus Bands are open to the entire U-M community and offer a great opportunity to enjoy an immersive musical experience and to learn from SMTD’s renowned faculty. The University Band is the most advanced non-music-major band and placement is by audition. Campus Band is open to any student with experience. Campus Band: Richard Frey, conductor University Band: John Pasquale, conductor Kate Stienstra, student conductor (Fisher) PROGRAM CAMPUS BAND: *A Time to Dance*, Julie Giroux *Little Mexican Suite* - III. *Sahuaro*, IV. *Ceiba*, Nubia Jaime Donjuan *Vesuvius*, Frank Ticheli *Golden Jubilee March*, John Philip Sousa UNIVERSITY BAND: *Lux Perpetua*, Frank Ticheli *Pathways*, Danielle Fisher *Deep River*, Ben Horne *Vulcan*, Michael Daugherty ––– *Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*

These ensembles are part of the Michigan Youth Ensembles (MYE) program, which brings together exceptional high school students for weekly rehearsals at SMTD. MYE Students, who are selected by audition, have the opportunity to engage in a stimulating environment, while learning from U-M conductors, applied faculty, and graduate students. PROGRAM Michigan Youth Symphonic Band Courtney Snyder, conductor *From Breath to Breath*, Elena Specht Symphony No. 2, James Barnes *Ad Astra*, Stephen Elsinger Michigan Youth Philharmonia Orchestra Michael Hopkins, conductor *Brandenburg Concerto No. 3*, J.S. Bach, arr. Merle J. Isaac *October*, Eric Whitacre *Capriol Suite*, Peter Warlock *The Horizon*, Yukiko Nishimura *St. Paul's Suite movement IV - The Darason*, Gustav Holst Michigan Youth Symphony Orchestra Jayce Ogren, conductor *Strum*, Jessie Montgomery *Two Elegiac Melodies, op. 34 - no. 2, The Spring*, Edvard Grieg Slavonic Dances, op. 46 (8), op. 72 (2, 7 and 8), Antonín Dvořák *Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo*, I. \"Buckaroo Holiday\" and IV. \"Hoe-down\", Aaron Copland ––– *Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*

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In recognition of the end of our 250th year as a free nation, the University of Michigan Symphony Band presents an All-American program from the diverse voices that permeate our country. From the overtly patriotic to the fiercely democratic, the collection of works on this program tell the story of a resilient and undaunted nation that embraces both a turbulent past and a hopeful future. Jason Fettig, conductor Celina Kintscher, guest composer John Mange, graduate student conductor PROGRAM *Fanfare for the Common Man*, Aaron Copland *Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 2*, Joan Tower \"Decoration Day\" from *A Symphony: New England Holidays*, Charles Ives, trans. Jonathan Elkus *Amen!*, Carlos Simon *250 Voices*, Celina Kintscher (U-M Commission and Premiere) *American Symphony*, Adam Schoenberg, trans. Donald Patterson ––– *Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*

The Michigan Youth Jazz Orchestra (MYJO) provides advanced experience performing a variety of big band repertoire in venues throughout Southeast Michigan. The Michigan Youth Jazz Orchestra is open by audition to all high-school aged instrumentalists interested in jazz and/or improvisation. Conductor/ Faculty Director Dennis Wilson

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For its final concert of the fall semester, Concert Band performs \"For All.\" In conjunction with the USA's 250th anniversary, this concert features works that celebrate the liberation of all people: women, LGBTQIA, Latino, African American, and those Americans that dared to think differently and seek a \"more perfect union.\" Courtney Snyder, conductor Jennifer Hepp, graduate student conductor (Cuong) PROGRAM *The New Spirit of '76*, Katheryn McCall Noblitt, arr. Paul Noble *John and Jim*, Viet Cuong *Delores, AmeriCan Symphony for Band*, Giovanni Santos *Motherless Child*, Ben Horne *Symphony No. 2 \"The Road is Life\"*, James David ––– *Parking / Traffic alert for attendees:*

The University of Michigan Jazz Ensemble is the most competitive of the University’s jazz ensembles. Open by audition only, most seats are filled by majors within the Department of Jazz & Contemporary Improvisation. Designed to rehearse, perform, and examine the repertoire of the jazz big band, the Jazz Lab Ensemble explores classic, historically significant repertoire as well as new arrangements and/or compositions. This is also a class that is intended to develop the necessary skills of section lead playing, rehearsal techniques, jazz phrasing and styles. Jazz Ensemble: Kris Johnson, conductor Jazz Lab Ensemble: Dennis Wilson, conductor