Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds

This performance of the ballet suite “The Statue” by Charles Fernandezwill be the first time this work has been performed, in its presentsetting, outside of Los Angeles. Originally written for orchestra andrecorded by London’s Royal Philharmonic, the work has been recast toinclude the last three movements of the original suite. Revised by Mr.Fernandez from Joseph Hebert’s wind band arrangement, “The Statue” isan important addition to the wind band literature. Mr. Fernandez, ahighly respected Emmy award winning composer and arranger fortelevision and motion pictures, is also the co- principal bassoonist ofthe Los Angeles Symphonic Winds. His exciting and engagingcompositional style has its roots in the film music of Korngold,Steiner, Newman and Williams, as well as the classical styles of Holstand Prokofiev.

Rosa Parks Boulevard has been widely heard throughout the USAduring the past year, due in part to the fact that Ms. Parks, one ofAmerica’s greatest civil rights icons, recently passed away. It isanother one of Michael Daugherty’s innovative works for concert band,and it features three trombones – representing the sermon sounds of aDetriot preacher—in a unique solo role. David Jackson, professor oftrombone at the University of Michigan, is our principal soloist.

Jungle by Austrian composer Thomas Doss, is distributedexclusively by de Haske and is published by Mitropa. This unique workis great fun for both the players and the listeners as it explores, ina mini tone poem format, an exciting and dangerous jungle adventure.

A Gershwin Fantasy is a beautiful and exciting setting ofGershwin’s most well known melodies. Saxophone virtuoso Dale Underwoodwill be our guest soloist, and Col. Arnald Gabriel, former conductor ofthe world-renowned US Air Force Band in Washington, D.C .will be ourguest conductor.

Steven Bryan’s “Meta March” is a memorable synthesis of some ofAmerica’s best loved marches. Written in a style reminiscent of theAmerican composer Charles Ives, this work entertains its listenerswhile it to keeps them guessing with some unexpected twists and turns.

Hymn to the Infinite Sky is an inspiring tone poem alsopublished by de Haaske. It contains a variety of beautiful,interesting, exciting sonorities. The spiritual title of the work isreflected in its compassion, serenity and majesty.

Stephen Piazza, conductor David Jackson, trombone soloist
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