Sunday, May 3, 2015

2:00 PM

Saydel High School Auditorium

5601 NE 7th Street
Des Moines, Iowa

Come with us as we explore some of our favorites from the wind band literature.

This year’s winner of the Aimee Krug Memorial Student Solo Competition, Emily Bieker, senior flutist from Waukee High School, will perform a flute concerto accompanied by the ensemble.

We also feature two guest conductors, Eric Layden from Saydel High School and Nick Hoover from Dowling High School, along with members of their respective bands to join CIWE in this season finale concert.

This concert is free and open to the public.

Program

In Flight – Samuel Hazo

guest conductor, Eric Layden, Saydel High School

Poem – Charles Griffes
Emily Bieker, flute

Armenian Folk Song and Dance – Aram Khachaturian, arr. McAlister

Our Yesterday’s Lengthen Like Shadows – Samuel Hazo
guest conductor, Nick Hoover, Dowling High School

American Overture – Joseph Willcox Jenkins

Gypsy Dance – Joseph Hellmesberger Jr., arr. Schönherr