Sat, Oct 11 KMFA Studios 3001 N Lamar	22nd Annual Record & CD Sale Benefitting the Austin Symphonic Band & KMFA-FM Sale runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This annual tradition continues with a bang, as hundreds of record aficionados from the area converge on KMFA's studios to peruse literally thousands of records that have been donated by friends of both the band and KMFA. LPs, CDs, Cassettes - All Genres $1 Entry Fee - Proceeds Support Austin Symphonic Band and KMFA Radio
Sun, Oct 12 7:00 p.m. Zilker Hillside Theatre	Fall Concert in the Park The band's first outdoor concert of the season will present plenty of old favorites .. and a new favorite or two, as well! Bring the whole family, spread out a blanket, and enjoy a picnic dinner as the stars come out at this free concert.  Selections scheduled for this concert include the following: The Free Lance March John Philip Sousa, arr R.F. Goldman "Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna" Overture Franz von Suppe, Tr. Kenneth Singleton Freischutz Quickstep Claudio Grafulla, arr. Tommy J. Fry First Suite in Eb for Military Band Gustav Holst National Emblem E.E. Bagley Intermission Great Movie Marches Arr. John Moss First Suite in F (Mvmts 1,3,4) Thom Ritter George Chanteys Robert Sheldon Star-Spangled Salute George M. Cohan, arr. James Barnes March "The Southerner" Russell Alexander, arr. Glenn Cliffe Bainum
Sat, Nov 22 8:00 p.m. Austin HS PAC	"SWEET! How Suite It Is!" Subscription Series Concert #1 Guest Soloist: Ray Sasaki - University of Texas Professor of Trumpet                      Click on image for larger version Ray Sasaki teaches trumpet and holds the Frank C. Erwin Centennial Professorship in Music at The University of Texas at Austin. Professor Sasaki received degrees from California State University at Fresno and the University of North Texas. He is currently a member of the St. Louis Brass Quintet and the Tone Road Ramblers and has toured widely in the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is also an active recitalist and clinician. Sasaki has commissioned many works for solo trumpet, most notably works for performances with the Cleveland Chamber Orchestra, International Trumpet Guild, and Jazz Members Orchestra of Chicago. His recorded work can be heard on the Arabesque, Crystal, DRI, Deutsche Gramophone, TR 001, and UBRES record companies. In 1996 he received an "Outstanding Faculty Award" from the College of Fine and Applied Arts at UIUC. Sasaki has served two terms as a member of the Board of Directors for the International Trumpet Guild. Professor Sasaki previously served on the faculty of the University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign. In addition to music by Ray Sasaki the band's program will feature an evening of "suites" including such works as:: Gustav Holst - Suite in Eb for Military Band William Byrd - William Byrd Suite, arranged by Gordon Jacob Thom Ritter George - Suite in F (A maritime suite written for the U.S. Navy Band)   The first Subscription Series concert of the year will be presented in the Austin High School Performing Arts Center. Don't be disappointed!  Order your season tickets - and receive a discount - today by calling (512) 345-7420. Selections scheduled for this concert include the following: March from 'A Little Suite' Malcolm Arnold, arr. Peter A. Sumner William Byrd Suite Gordon Jacob Rose Variations Robert Russell Bennett First Suite in Eb for Military Band Gustav Holst, rev. and ed. Colin Matthews Intermission First Suite in F Thom Ritter George Napoli Herman Bellstedt Pacific Celebration Suite (Mvmts 2 & 1) Roger Nixon March from Jazz Suite Dmitri Shostakovich, arr. Johan de Meij Click here for the Concert Program (pdf file).
Sun., Nov 23 4:00 p.m. Georgetown HS FAC	"SWEET! How Suite It Is!" Runout Concert Guest Soloist: Ray Sasaki This season's first Runout Concert takes place in Georgetown, Texas, at the Georgetown High School Fine Arts Center. Georgetown High School is located at 2211 North Austin Ave. Georgetown, TX 78626 The concert will be an Encore Presentation of the first Subscription Series concert, "SWEET! How Suite It Is!," and is sponsored by the Georgetown High School Band.   As before, this concert will feature special Guest Soloist Ray Sasaki. Tickets are available at the door or by calling the Fine Arts office at (512)943-5110. Come and make the short drive to Georgetown for this special event.
Sun, Dec 14 9:00 p.m. Trail of Lights Zilker Park	ASB Holiday Sing-along The band makes its annual appearance at the Trail of Lights, presenting an old-fashioned sing-along with all your favorite holiday carols.
Sat, Feb 21, 2004 8:00 p.m. Reagan HS PAC	"Song & Dance" Subscription Series Concert #2 Guest Soloist: Lynn Klock - University of Massachusetts Professor and saxophone virtuoso                      Click on image for larger version Lynn Klock is an active soloist and clinician throughout the United States and abroad. Of his New York debut in Carnegie Recital Hall, Peter G. Davis of the New York Times wrote, "Mr. Klock performed in the most skillful fashion... What impressed one most was how expertly Mr. Klock demonstrated the versatility of the instrument, its potential for weaving smooth legato lines, its flexible dynamic range from delicately whispered pianissimo to forceful dramatic statements without any loss of tonal quality, and its virtuoso ability to clearly articulate even the most rapid figures. Lynn Klock assembled a program that had a considerable amount of expressive variety and sheer musical charm." As a recitalist, Mr. Klock has appeared in England, the British and American Virgin Islands, and Warsaw, Poland, where he has the distinction of being the first saxophonist to be presented on the Warsaw Philharmonic Recital Series. As a chamber musician, he was the first saxophonist to tour with Musicians from Marlboro when he performed the Busch Quintet for Alto Saxophone and String Quartet on their East Coast tour in the Fall of 1991. He has been a guest artist at the Marlboro, Monadnock, North Country, and Mohawk Trail Music Festivals. He has performed concertos with the New Hampshire, Springfield (Massachusetts), Toledo (Ohio) Symphony , and Manchester Festival Orchestras, the Wantastiquet Chamber Players, the West Coast Chamber Orchestra, The United States Military Band at West Point, and numerous university and high school bands throughout the country. This program will feature the Texas Premier of Sapphire for Alto Saxophone and Band featuring Lynn Klock, soloist. Please join us at the Reagan High School PAC for this special event. Works scheduled for the program include: Canzona Bergamasca Samuel Scheidt, arr. Larry Daehn Ave Maria Franz Biebl, adapt. Robert C. Cameron Sapphire for Alto Sax and Band Catherine McMichael - Guest Soloist Lynn Klock Le Roi S' Amuse Leo Delibes, transcr. Thomas Edwards Intermission Masque Kenneth Hesketh Simple Gifts Frank Ticheli Fandango Frank Perkins, arr. Floyd E. Werle Summertime - Hora Staccato G. Gershwin, arr. K.Summerfelt - Grigoras Dinicu, arr. Stephen Ferrandino - Guest Soloist Lynn Klock Washington Post March John Philip Sousa Click here for the Concert Program (pdf file).
Sun, Feb 22, 2004 4:00 p.m. Hays C.I.S.D. Performing Arts Center	"Song & Dance" Runout Concert Guest Soloist: Lynn Klock This season's second Runout Concert takes place in Kyle, Texas, at the Hays C.I.S.D. Performing Arts Center. The Hays C.I.S.D. Performing Arts Center is located at 979 Kohler's Krossing Kyle, TX 78640 The concert will be an Encore Presentation of the second Subscription concert, "Song & Dance," sponsored by the Hays C.I.S.D.   As before, this concert will feature special Guest Soloist Lynn Klock.
Sat, Apr 24, 2004 8:00 p.m. Reagan HS PAC	"A Texas Toast" Subscription Series Concert #3                      Click on image for larger version Our final Subscription Series Concert of the 2003 - 2004 season is a musical toast to Texas composers. We will be featuring the music of Donald Grantham, Frank Ticheli, Clifton Williams and other composers from the Lone Star State. Please join us at the Reagan High School PAC for this special event. Works scheduled for the program include:   The Sinfonians Clifton Williams Twilight In The Wilderness * Christopher Tucker Sketches on a Tudor Psalm Fisher Tull Daughters of Texas John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell Intermission Southern Harmony * Donald Grantham From Whom All Blessings Flow Clifton Jameson Jones Cajun Folk Songs II Frank Ticheli Texas Promenade David R. Holsinger * Guest Artist Paula Wong, Piano Click here for the Concert Program (pdf file).
Sun, May 9, 2004  Zilker Hillside Theatre 7:00pm	Mother's Day in the Park What better way to close out a great day with Mom than by taking her to a free concert in the park in her honor? The band will perform well-known tunes, including marches and musical numbers, that you and your Mom are sure to enjoy! Get there early to select the best seating .. this concert gets more popular every year. Works scheduled for the program include: The Sinfonians Clifton Williams William Byrd Suite (Mvmts 3-5-1) Gordon Jacob From Whom All Blessings Flow Clifton Jameson Jones Cajun Folk Songs II Frank Ticheli Daughters of Texas John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell Intermission Star-Spangled Salute George M. Cohan, arr. James Barnes Fandango Frank Perkins, arr. Floyd E. Werle Texas Promenade David R. Holsinger Ride Samuel R. Hazo The Gallant Seventh John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell
Sun, Jun 20, 2004 Zilker Hillside Theatre 7:30pm	Father's Day in the Park ASB celebrates your Dad with this annual concert at the Zilker Hillside Theatre. Marches, patriotic melodies, and other familiar works are the order of the day - selections that will have your Dad's toe tappin' - as well as your own! Bring a picnic basket and spread out a blanket under the oaks at the Hillside Theatre. The program for the concert is as follows:   The Gallant Seventh John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell The Wizard of Oz Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, arr. James Barnes The Free Lance March John Philip Sousa, arr. R.F. Goldman Salute to Bob Hope arr. Warren Barker Fandango Frank Perkins, arr. Floyd E. Werle Star-Spangled Salute George M. Cohan, arr. James Barnes Intermission America, The Beautiful Samuel Augustus Ward, arr. Carmen Dragon Armed Forces Salute arr. Bob Lowden March "The Southerner" Russell Alexander, arr. Glenn Cliffe Bainum Spirit of Texas Claude T. Smith American Pageant Thomas Knox The Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa, ed. Keith Brion
Sat, Jul 3, 2004 Fisherman's Park Bastrop 8:00pm	Bastrop Patriotic Festival The band makes its annual appearance at this slice of Americana, along the banks of the Colorado River in Bastrop. The evening closes with a fireworks spectacular as the band plays on!
Sun, Jul 4, 2004 Old Settlers Park Round Rock 8:00pm	July 4th Celebration! Once again, the band will perform in front of a crowd of thousands at Round Rock's Old Settlers Park. Watermelon, music, and fireworks close the 2004 season.
Sun, Jul 25, 2004 Lila Cockrell Theater San Antonio 5:30pm	Texas Bandmasters Association The Austin Symphonic Band has been invited to perform at the annual Texas Bandmasters Association Convention/Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. We will be a Featured Concert on Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the Lila Cockrell Theater. Our Guest Soloist will be Lynn Klock, Professor of Saxophone at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Works scheduled for the program include: Masque Kenneth Hesketh Le Roi S'Amuse Leo Delibes, transc. Thomas Edwards Ave Maria Franz Biebl, adapt. Robert Cameron        - Brad White, Birdville ISD, Soloist Twilight In The Wilderness Christopher Tucker        - Cheryl Floyd, Guest Conductor Sapphire for Alto Sax and Band Catherine McMichael         - Guest Soloist Lynn Klock The Gallant Seventh John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell From Whom All Blessings Flow Clifton Jameson Jones Alligator Alley Michael Daugherty Ride Samuel R. Hazo                    Click on image for larger version