Purdue News
Purdue News
|
|
February 18, 2000 Purdue's Windworks I concert offers marches and moreWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Windworks I, the first of two Purdue University Bands concerts putting the emphasis on wind instruments, will feature a variety of march tunes. Set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St. in Lafayette, the free event features Purdue's Concert, Collegiate and Varsity bands. The three bands, which exist only in the spring semester, are primarily made up of musicians from the "All-American" Marching Band. The same lively spirit found in marching season dominates the concert performances as well, and the audiences can expect some surprises. "Americans We," a showcase number by the Varsity Band, which is directed by Pamela Nave, is one of those pieces that offers special treats. The tune, written in the John Philip Sousa style, literally brings the musicians to their feet. "First the trombones are standing, then we bring up the woodwinds and we're flying. We pump up the tempo twice as fast as it was before. Pretty soon everyone's on their feet and there's a surprise ending," Nave said. "It just something fun; it's cool." The Varsity Band performance also will feature Douglas Wagner's "Circle City March" and James Swearingen's "The Light Eternal." The Collegiate Band, directed by William D. Kisinger, adds such tunes as Gustav Holst's "Moorside March," William Schuman's "George Washington Bridge" and a collection of familiar Stephen Foster tunes. The Concert Band concludes off the afternoon event with more marches – "Men of Ohio" and "March to the Movies." The ensemble, led by Purdue Bands Director David Leppla, also will sprinkle a little opera into the event with the "Gypsy Dance" from Bizet's "Carmen," and "Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral" from Wagner's "Lohengrin." CONTACT: Kathy Matter, Purdue Bands publicist, (765) 469-6785; kcmatter@bands.purdue.edu
|
