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Evelyn Steenbock Fall Concerts: Philharmonia Orchestra and Brass Choir
November 19, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$10.00 – $15.00
You are invited to the 2022 Evelyn Steenbock Fall Concerts featuring WYSO’s Philharmonia Orchestra and the Philharmonia and Concert Brass Choir on Saturday, November 19th at 7:00pm at the McFarland Performing Arts Center. The Evelyn Steenbock Fall Concerts will kick off WYSO’s 2022-2023 season.
The event is open to the public and tickets are now on sale. Tickets will also be available in person at the concert. Wearing a mask will be optional at the fall concerts.
Philharmonia and Concert Orchestra Brass Choir repertoire will include:
Earle of Oxford’s March by William Byrd (1543- 1623)
Philharmonia Orchestra repertoire will include:
West Side Story: Selections for Orchestra by Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), Arr. Jack Mason
“Hoe-Down” from Rodeo by Aaron Copland (1900- 1990)
Enigma Variations, IX. Nimrod by Edward Elgar (1857-1934)
Suite from The Star Wars Epic – Part 1 & 2 by John Williams (b. 1932) Arr. Robert W. Smith
I. Duel of the Fates
II. Across the Stars
III. Revenge of the Sith
IV. Princess Leia’s Theme
V. The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme)/The Forest Battle
VI. Star Wars (Main Title)
About Philharmonia Orchestra
Founded in 1977, the Philharmonia Orchestra performs orchestral literature at the high school and college levels under the direction of conductor Michelle Kaebisch. Members generally have three or more years of ensemble experience and perform individually at an advanced high school level.
About the WYSO Brass Choir
Conducted by Josh Biere, WYSO’s Philharmonia and Concert Brass Choir assists brass players in becoming proficient on their instruments, teaches sectional teamwork, and focuses on music written expressly for brass ensembles. All of these aspects contribute toward creating better orchestral musicians.