| Start Date: | 12/8/2013 | Start Time: | 7:00 PM |
| End Date: | 12/8/2013 | End Time: | 9:00 PM |
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Event Description
On December 8, the Drexel University Concert Band will present their Fall Term Concert. In his second season as Concert Band Conductor, Dr. Wesley Broadnax is thrilled to present “An American Celebration,” a concert focused on celebrating the rich history of our country, the United States of America.
Of the program, Dr. Broadnax reflects, “In the wake of several recent national tragedies, we are to be reminded of the freedoms we all enjoy each day, as well those who work each day to protect this great nation.” Musical selections will include Morton Gould's “American Salute” (based on the Civil War tune "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"), Frank Ticheli's “An American Elegy” (in tribute to the Columbine shooting incident), Charles Ives' Variations on 'America' (based on "My Country Tis of Thee"), Henry Fillmore's “His Honor,” William Himes' “Amazing Grace,” and closing the concert with John Williams' “The Cowboys” (from the 1972 motion picture starring John Wayne).
The Concert Band, comprised of over 70 Drexel students, came together to begin rehearsing in September for this performance. The varied works within this program will bring great excitement audience with many recognizable themes from a classic John Williams’ score to updated and newly harmonized American melodies.
This concert will be held on Sunday, December 8 at 7:00 PM in the Mandell Theater on 33rd and Chestnut Streets. Free and open until the public. Please call 215-895-ARTS for questions.
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Contact Information:
Name: Laura Sancken
Phone: 215-895-ARTS
Email: les98@drexel.edu |
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Audience:
AlumniCurrent StudentsFacultyParents & FamiliesProspective StudentsPublicStaff |
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