Monday, March 25, 2013

Concert Program - March 24, 2013

Sun Prairie Community Band Holiday Concert
March 24, 2013 at 2pm, at the Sun Prairie Public Library
Directed by Sherry Jenkel

This concert is dedicated in memory of Steve Gehrke, a long-time Sun Prairie Community Band member, who passed away in January of this year. Steve’s wife Laura, who passed away in 2005, was one of the founding members of the band. Steve, along with his son Richard and daughters Victoria, Rebecca and Cynthia all played in the band throughout the 1990’s and beyond. During that time, the Gehrke family, with Steve as the patriarch, demonstrated strong family values and a passion for having fun. He will be remembered for his sense of humour, his excellent musicianship, and his devotion to his family.

  • A Song for Japan, Steven Verhelst
    • Arrangement for Low Brass Quartet
  • The Lord of the Rings, Symphonic Suite, arranged by Victor Lopez
  • Peer Gynt Suite No. 2, Edvard Grieg, arranged by Paul Saganski (SPCB member)
  • Lux Aurumque, Eric Whitacre
  • Scheherazade, N. Rimsky - Korsakov, transcribed by Mark H. Hindsley
  • Les Miserables, arranged by Warren Barker
  • Music to Watch Girls By, Tony Velona & Sid Ramin, arranged by Sammy Nestico
  • Galop, Dmitri Shostakovich , transcribed by Donald Hunsberger

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Concert Program - December 9, 2012

Sun Prairie Community Band Holiday Concert
December 9, 2012 at 2pm, at the Sun Prairie Public Library
Directed by Sherry Jenkel

  • The Polar Express, Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, arranged by Jerry Brubaker
  • Simple Gifts, Lennie Niehaus
    • Arrangement for Saxophone Quartet
  • Wassail - Movement 1 from Vaughn-Williams Suite, Robert W. Smith
  • Joyeux Noel: Book 1, Edvard Grieg, arranged by P.G. Saganski  (SPCB member)
    • Arrangement for Flute Choir
  • Waltz of the Flowers From The Nutcracker Suite, Peter Tchaikovsky, transcribed by Mark Hindsley
  • The Holly and The Ivy, Valerie Coleman
    • Arrangement for Woodwind Quintet
  • A Sleigh Ride, Leroy Anderson
  • The Dreidel Song, Mikhl Gelbart, arranged by Trey Parker and transcribed by Paul Saganski (SPCB member)
    • Arrangement for Brass Ensemble
  • A Christmas Festival, Leroy Anderson
  • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, words and music by Eddie Pola and George Wyle, arranged by John Moss

Concert Program Notes:

Special thanks to all our supporters who help make this concert possible, including: The Sun Prairie Public Library, the STAR, and the Sun Prairie School System.

The band is always open to new members and we would love to have you play with us in the future. Visit our website for more information.

Donate to the band! We use your donations to help purchase new music and new instruments. The Sun Prairie Community Band is a non-profit organization, so your donation is tax deductible. Email or visit our website for more information.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Concert Program - October 28, 2012

Sun Prairie Community Band Spring Concert
October 28, 2012 at 2pm, at the Sun Prairie Public Library
Directed by Sherry Jenkel

Concert Program:
  • Commando March, Samuel Barber
  • October, Eric Whitacre
  • Three Nautical Motifs, Daniel Seibel (SPCB member)
    • I. Hoist the Sails!
    • II. Mariner’s Hymn
    • III. Adventure of the High Seas
  • March of the Trolls, Edvard Grieg: Arranged by P.G. Saganski (SPCB member)
  • The Nightmare Before Christmas, Danny Elfman: Arranged by Michael Brown
  • Solas Ane (Yesterday’s Joy), Samuel R. Hazo
  • Ghost Train - At the Station, Eric Whitacre
  • Dance of the Banished, Kirt N. Mosier

Concert Program Notes:

Special thanks to all our supporters who help make this concert possible, including: The Sun Prairie Public Library, the STAR, and the Sun Prairie School System.

The band is always open to new members and we would love to have you play with us in the future. Visit our website for more information.

Donate to the band! We use your donations to help purchase new music and new instruments. The Sun Prairie Community Band is a non-profit organization, so your donation is tax deductible. Email or visit our website for more information.