Tonight was the first full rehearsal of the Webster University Symphony Orchestra. Adam, Colton, and myself were all there. I played clarinet on Williams Grant Still’s “Afro American Symphony” and saxophone on George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”
As you may have guessed, the focus of this concert is on American composers. In addition to the Still and Gershwin, the orchestra is playing Aaron Copland’s “Rodeo” and “Fanfare for the Common Man,” as well as Donald Grantham’s “Exhiliration and Cry.” With it being Dr. Davis’ first concert as maestro of the orchestra, it’s going to be a packed house…and I am so excited! The group sounded great tonight.
If you live anywhere near the St. Louis area and want to hear some great music, come to the concert on October 11th. It’s going to be a blast!
I’m getting too excited about this….I need to do homework and go to bed.
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Hey guys! I’ve been enjoying reading the posts… and oh, I can’t wait for the concert on the eleventh! How much better does it get than our own orchestra and our own Mr. Schene playing the Rhapsody in Blue? The awesomeness, the awesomeness!
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