Sonoma State University
Concert Band
Andy Collinsworth, Conductor
Noma Winds
Kim Mieder, Conductor
Trombone Choir
David Ridge, Director
Winter Dances
Join us for an evening celebration of wind band music presented by the SSU Concert Band, SSU Trombone Choir and Noma Winds, SSU’s community outreach high school ensemble.
Featured works include Rocketship! by Kevin Day; The Lonely Maiden, Thomas Ruedi’s beautiful arrangement of a traditional Swiss folk tune; Balkanya, Jan van der Roost’s suite of Balkan dances, and The Pine Rivers March by Australian composer Barrie Gott, as performed by both ensembles. This event also marks the debut of the SSU Trombone Choir, led by SSU Trombone Instructor David Ridge!
Tickets are $12 for general seating. SSU students free.
*Proceeds from ticket sales help to support SSU music programs.
Program
Noma Winds
Night Fury Carol Brittin Chambers
The Iron Pagoda David Bobrowitz
Rocketship! Kevin Day
SSU Trombone Choir
Adagio From Symphony No. 3 Camille Saint-Säens | arr. Ken Morely
Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral Richard Wagner | arr. Jack Gale
The Christmas Song Robert Wells & Mel Torme | arr. Robert Elkjer
SSU Concert Band
Brighton Beach William Latham
Suite of English Country Dances Pierre La Plante
S’isch Abe n-e Mönsch uf Ärde arr. Thomas Rüedi
The Nature of Trees Cait Nishimura
Balkanya Jan van der Roost
Combined Bands
The Pine Rivers March Barrie Gott