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The University of Southern Mississippi
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Music
presents
The University of
Southern Mississippi
Concert Band C
Dr. Travis K. Higa, conductor
Lindsay H. Sandberg, graduate conductor
Mannoni Performing Arts Center
Monday, April 19, 2021
5:30pmUniversity Bands The University of Southern Mississippi Band Program had its inception in 1920 with the founding of the first aggregation of winds, mainly a brass ensemble for students who were training as teachers. Its current enrollment of approximately 300 students includes members from every possible area of study in the university. While it is primarily housed in the School of Music, the Band Program truly is the University’s program. There are six segments of the program that include the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Concert Bands, University Band, the Basketball Pep Band, and “The Pride of Mississippi” Marching Band with an enrollment of 300 students. Each of these organizations, while having its own distinct history, stem from the success of the Marching Band that began in the 1950s with the hiring of Dr. Raymond Mannoni. Each of the Band Program’s concert ensembles has its place in the education of our music majors; however, the ensembles have also provided an outlet for students throughout the University during both the first and second semesters. Just as the Marching Band provides a service for football experiences, these other ensembles provide academic, recruitment, and community services. The Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Winds have performed for the Mississippi Bandmasters Association state convention six times. All of the groups have provided enhancement to community projects that include numerous appearances for various citywide events. As a Mississippi product, the Wind Ensemble has been featured on numerous radio broadcasts from Public Radio Mississippi and has been the only Mississippi group that can boast of having been aired nationally on Public Radio International’s “Performance Today.” CD’s are produced annually to feature the bands’ musicians and are provided to recruits and Mississippi band programs as a service.
Concert Program
The USM Concert Band C
Dr. Travis K. Higa
Joy (2005) Frank Ticheli (b.1958)
Of Dark Lords and Ancient Kings (1995) Roland Barrett (b.1955)
As Summer Was Just Beginning (1994) Larry Daehn (b.1939)
Lindsay H. Sandberg, graduate conductor*
Canto (1977) Francis McBeth (1933 - 2012)
Rough Riders (1943/1996) Karl King (1891 - 1971)
arr. Swearingen
*In partial fulfillment of the D.M.A. in conducting requirementsConcert Band C Personnel Flute Trombone Erin Bynum, B.S.B.A.; Clinton, MS Jesse Woodcock, B.M.E.; Saltillo, MS Kayla Lowery, B.S.; Biloxi, MS William Alvis, B.M.E.; Byram, MS Emma Leslie, B.B.A. & B.A.; Olive Branch, MS Christian Austin Autry, B.M.E.; Stringer, MS Kandis Savoy, B.M.E.; Loreauville, LA Eli Sparrow, B.S.B.A.; Hattiesburg, MS Oboe Euphonium Madison Neill, B.S.; Mandeville, LA Anthony Kuykendall, B.M.E.; Biloxi, MS Mary Parker Raley, B.S.; Madison, MS Nathan Parkman, B.S.; Brandon, MS Bb Clarinet Tuba Esmeralda Paniagua, B.A.; Hernando, MS Juan Diego Flores, B.A.; Long Beach, MS Courtney West, B.S.B.A.; Terry, MS Kelli Ellise Hathorn, B.S.; Hattiesburg, MS Percussion Destiny Bailey, B.S.; Tupelo, MS Dominic Norrington, B.M.E.; Osaka, Japan Shekhina Lee, B.A.; Byram, MS Brian Johnson, B.M.E.; New Orleans, LA Megan Anderson, M.S.L.P.; Jupiter, FL Chris Watson, B.M.; DeRidder, LA Bass Clarinet Ai’ana Cowart, B.M.E.; Milton, FL Alto Sax Gabriel Bland, B.M.; Madison, MS Elizabeth Jones, B.B.M.; Port Neches, TX Tenor Sax Ally Capone, B.M.E.; Palm Beach Gardens, FL Baritone Sax Lucas Nolan, B.S.; Irvington, AL Trumpet Perry Toche, M.E.A.; Biloxi, MS Thomas Newton, B.S.; Batesville, MS Rachel Castañeda, B.M.E.; D’Iberville, MS Maggie Friscancho, B.M.E.; Gulfport, MS
Notes
Frank Ticheli:
Joy
Above all, Joy is an expression of its namesake: simple, unabashed hoy. A boisterous, uninhibited
quality is implied in the music, not only at climatic moments but also by the frequent presence of
sudden and dramatic stylistic contrasts. The main melody and overall mood of the work were
inspired by a single event: the birth of our first child.
Note from Frank Ticheli
Roland Barrett:
Of Dark Lords and Ancient Kings
Commissioned by the Central Oklahoma Band Directors’ Association, Of Dark Lords and Ancient
Kings is one of Barrett’s most well-known pieces. The work is evocative of the title, with low
sonorities darkly scored against themes which conure up images of past splendor. Barrett utilizes
twentieth-century techniques while maintaining the mysticism and character of times long gone.
Note from Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Vol. 2
Larry Daehn:
As Summer Was Just Beginning
James Dean experienced the brightest and briefest movie career ever. In 16 months he made three
movies, and only the first had been released when he was killed in a car accident at age 24. His
death sparked an unparalleled outpouring of sorrow. A bronze bust of James Dean is near
Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles, California and the Greek inscription on the shoulder
translates to “As Summer Was Just Beginning.”
Note from Larry Daehn
Francis McBeth:
Canto
Canto was commissioned by and dedicated to the All-Japan Band Association on the occasion of
their 40th anniversary. It was commissioned for the national contest as a required work for the
Japanese junior high school bands. The composition is loosely based on the melody Sakura, which
is well known to all Japanese children. The hand-clapping part by different sections is vital to the
rhythmic movement of the piece and also much fun for the participants.
Note from Program Notes for Band
Karl King/Swearingen
Rough Riders
Karl King’s Rough Riders March was a tribute to both President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt
cavalrymen who became known as his Rough Riders. This piece has been described as a “galop”
march.
Note from Kevin SimpsonFaculty/Staff
School of Music
Dr. Jay Dean, Director
Dr. Douglas Rust, Associate Director
Dr. Richard Perry, Associate Director
University Bands
Dr. Catherine Rand, Director of Bands
Dr. Colin R. McKenzie, Associate Director of Bands; Director, The Pride of Mississippi
Dr. Travis K. Higa, Assistant Director of Bands, Associate Director, The Pride of Mississippi
Mr. Lawrence M. Panella, Director of Jazz Studies
Mrs. Michelle Chandler, Administrative Specialist
Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Division
Dr. Danilo Mezzadri, ute
Dr. Galit Kaunitz, oboe
Dr. Jackie McIlwain, clarinet
Dr. Kim Woolly, bassoon
Dr. Dannel Espinoza, saxophone
Dr. Timothy J. Tesh, trumpet
Dr. Jacquelyn Adams, horn
Dr. Ben McIlwain, trombone
Dr. Richard Perry, euphonium/tuba
Dr. John Wooton, percussion
University Bands Graduate Assistants w
James Fair, D.M.A. Tuba
Caleb Guilbeau, M.M. Trumpet
Kayla Moyers, M.M. Conducting
Lindsay Sandberg, D.M.A. Conducting
Nathan Sanders, D.M.A. Percussion
Adam Stallings, M.M. Clarinet
Justin Swearinger, D.M.A. Conducting
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donate will be used to support programs which will enrich student experiences in the University Bands. If this interests you, please
contribute to the following fund:
0046 - Pride of Mississippi and Dixie Darling Development Fund
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