Dobson
High School
Department
of Performing Arts
Presents
Symphony
Strings
Robert R. Nichols, Conductor
John P. Haggard, Associate Conductor
Dobson
Auditorium, Mesa AZ
National
Museum of the Marine Corps, VA
Thomas
Jefferson Memorial, DC
Rosborough
Cultural Arts and Wellness Center, DC
Wilson
Health Care Center, DC
March
27 - 31, 2012
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By Richard
Meyer
Jasmine
Truong and Veronica Riner, violins
These dances for string orchestra,
with two solo violins, simply sparkle with their engaging rhythms and vitality.
This work fully captures the audience and players' attention from start to
finish.
By John O’Neil
Here's a great medley of patriotic
tunes! Yankee Doodle; You're a Grand Old Flag;
Columbia Gem of The Ocean; and Dixie are arranged with all the hoopla you would
expect. It's exciting and uplifting!
arr. Bob Krogstad
David Bone wrote that "Oh
Shenandoah" originated as a river chanty or
shanty and then became popular with sea-going crews in the early 19lh
Century. Bob Krogstad, with his skilled writing for
strings, has created a fresh look at this American traditional folk song. This
sensitive setting of Shenendoah is filled with
melodic and harmonic freshness.
arr. Marcia Fountain
Kaitlyn Thomas, viola; Adrianne Pugh, cello
Originally by Michael Yost (1725
-1786) who for some reason published under the name Johann Michel. This duo was
part of an Op. 7 collection of duos for two unaccompanied clarinets. Not much
is known about Yost except that most of his life was spent in Paris, where he
played clarinet with the Concerts Spiritul Orchestra
and was a frequent soloist in concerts between 1781 and 1786. His performances
and compositions were important in helping to popularize this relatively new
instrument. The style of the piece is that of Mozart and Haydn.
David R Holsinger
David Holsinger
has created a new setting for the hymn "It is Well with My Soul".
This famous hymn was penned by Horatio Spafford and
composed by Philip Bliss. The powerful story that led Horatio Spafford to pen the lyrics describing his steadfast faith
in God is a tragic one indeed. It is worth looking up and makes this
performance piece very poignant.
Aaron Copland
With its recent popularity in
television commercials, Hoe Down has become one of Aaron Copland's most
recognized orchestral works. Here is the string orchestra version that Copland
himself rearranged based on his original. The "Hoe-Down" opens by
vamping the first bar of William H. Stepp's
interpretation of the folk tune "Bonaparte's Retreat". In addition to the Rodeo theme other fiddling tunes that Copland
states are "McLeod's Reel", "Gilderoy"
and "Bonaparte's Retreat".
arr. Arthur Bachmann
After performing at many educational
conferences the creators of BARRAGE had many requests for printed, published
versions of their music. Many young string players sent letters and e-mails
asking that BARRAGE do something to help bring the 'cool element' to their
school string program. In response, the BARRAGE favorite Calypso Jam. BARRAGE
is an internationally acclaimed violin ensemble that presents the violin in a
unique and innovative way. BARRAGE combines diverse musical styles with
dazzling choreography to produce a show that is truly spellbinding!