Symphonic Brass Concert Program, February 14, 2023

Ensemble Biography

This ensemble is comprised of brass players from the Symphony Orchestra ranging in age from first to fifth year. They have been working diligently this semester, in collaboration with mentors, to build a repertoire that highlights their strengths. Through this semester they have been improving their ability to work collaboratively in a chamber setting with peers while also exploring the logistical side of preparing for a concert.

Members:

CJ Buelow, trumpet
Maddie Lawrence, trumpet
Adam Scholey, trumpet
Evan Turner, French horn
Ryan Minten, tenor trombone
Nick Djurdjevic, bass trombone
Ethan Monterroza, tuba

Program Notes

Os Justi
Written in 1879 by Austrian composer Anton Bruckner Os Justi, meaning ‘The Mouth of the Righteous’, was based on a Gregorian chant.

https://www.superbrass.co.uk/product/os-justi#:~:text=Os%20Justi%20is%20a%20sacred,Florian%20Abbey.

Rondeau by Jean-Joseph Mouret
Although it was not Mouret’s intention his Rondeau has become a common piece used to accompany festivals, a fanfare for public events and a processional at weddings.

https://matt-naughtin.myshopify.com/products/rondeau-from-sinfonies-des-fanfares-jean-joseph-mouret

Three Pieces from The Water Music Suite

While this version has been adapted for a brass ensemble the suite was originally intended to be performed by a small orchestra entertain King George of Great Britain. The entire collection was not released until after Handle’s death and has been arranged in countless variations allowing the music to continue to live and entertain us today.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Water-Music

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