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2005-06 Concert Season
Complete season schedule
The 2005-06 season continues our popular Subscription Series, Parks Concert Series, and
Around Town concerts. Have a look - there's something here for everyone.
Our MicroBand will continue to present mini-concerts -
generally taking a subset of the band into a senior center or similar location.
This page shows all concerts for the 2005-06 season .. to see just the
remaining concerts this season, please click here.
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| Parks Concert Series (free) |
Subscription Series ($10/$5 admission)
Season discounts available - call 345-7420
Single tickets - AusTix,
474-TIXS |
| Around Town concerts (free) |
MicroBand run-out concerts (free)
| Other events |
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Sun, Oct. 9
7:00 p.m.
Zilker Hillside Theatre |
Marches and Musicals
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.
Works scheduled for the program include:
| Entry March of the Boyars |
Johan Halvorsen, arr. Frederick Fennell |
| Candide Suite |
Leonard Bernstein, adapt. Clare Grundman |
| "The Gum-Suckers" March |
Percy Aldridge Grainger, ed. R. Mark Rogers |
| Selections from CHICAGO |
John Kander, arr. Ted Ricketts |
| Marching Along |
John Philip Sousa, compiled John R. Bourgeois |
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| Symphonic Concert March |
G. Bonelli, arr Nicholas D. Falcone |
| Selections From Les Misérables |
Arr. Warren Barker |
| Sol Y Sombra |
George Gates |
| Porgy and Bess |
Gershwin, arr. James Barnes |
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Sun, Dec 4
3:00 p.m.
Reagan High School PAC |
"Music For All Seasons"
Subscription Series Concert #1
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Come take a musical excursion from Spring to Winter as the Austin Symphonic
Band performs music inspired by the celebrations and seasons of the year. A
perfect way to begin the Holiday Season
This concert will be presented in the Reagan High School Performing Arts Center.
Tickets may be ordered from the ASB Business Office (512-345-7420) or (if paying with a credit card)
from AusTIX, (512) 474-TIXS (8497)
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:
| The Hounds of Spring |
Alfred Reed |
| Easter Monday on the White House Lawn |
John Philip Sousa, ed. R. Mark Rogers |
| Early Light |
Carolyn Bremer |
| October |
Eric Whitacre |
| Morning Alleluias |
Ron Nelson |
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| Variants on a Medieval Tune |
Norman Dello Joio |
| Russian Christmas Music |
Alfred Reed |
| Old Scottish Melody |
Charles A. Wiley |
| Patapan |
Shelley Hanson |
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Click here for the Concert Program (pdf file).
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Sun, Dec 11
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.
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Sun, Feb 26, 2006 3:00 p.m.
Reagan High School PAC |
"And The Band Played On..."
Subscription Series Concert #2
Our second Subscription Series concert presents a preview
of our opening concert for the 72nd annual American Bandmasters Association Convention on
March 1, 2006. This concert will feature music selected by numerous Guest Conductors, who will
be conducting us in Richardson.
Tickets may be ordered from the ASB Business Office (512-345-7420) or (if paying with a credit card)
from AusTIX, (512) 474-TIXS (8497)
Please join us at the Reagan High School PAC for this special event.
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Works scheduled for the program include:
| National Anthems |
| Variants on a Mediaeval Tune |
Norman Dello Joio |
| Sol Y Sombra |
George Gates |
| Courtly Airs and Dances |
Ron Nelson |
| Metamorphosis (On An Original Cakewalk) |
Daniel Kallman |
| Second Prelude |
George Gershwin, arr. John Krance |
| Vesuvius |
Frank Ticheli |
| The Gallant Seventh March |
John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell |
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Click here for the Concert Program (pdf file).
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Wed,
Mar 1, 2006
7:30 p.m.
American Bandmasters Association Convention,
Richardson, TX
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American Bandmasters Association Convention.
Richardson, Texas
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The ASB has been invited to perform the opening concert at the 72nd annual
American Bandmasters Association Convention.
in Richardson, Texas.
The 72nd Annual Convention will be held at The Eisemann Center .
Selections and Conductors scheduled for this concert include the following:
| National Anthems |
| Bob Blanton - Houston, Conductor |
| Variants on a Mediaeval Tune |
Norman Dello Joio |
| Dick Floyd, Conductor |
| Sol Y Sombra |
George Gates |
| Bill Haehnel, Conductor |
| Courtly Airs and Dances |
Ron Nelson |
| Cheryl Floyd, Conductor |
| Metamorphosis (On An Original Cakewalk) |
Daniel Kallman |
| Marcellus Brown - Boise State, Conductor |
| Second Prelude |
George Gershwin, arr. John Krance |
| Don Caneva - San Diego (Coastal Communities Band), Conductor |
| Vesuvius |
Frank Ticheli |
| Frank Ticheli - USC, Conductor |
| The Gallant Seventh March |
John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell |
| Jim Christensen - L.A. (Disney), Conductor |
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Sat, Apr 29, 2006 8:00 p.m.
Reagan High School Performing Arts Center |
"Tribute to a Generation: WWII Remembered "
Subscription Series Concert #3
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Our final Subscription Series concert of the 2005 - 2006 season presents a
musical tribute to the generation who served in World War II. Selections will include music about
the European campaign, the Pacific campaign, and "music remembered" by those who went to war.
Tickets may be ordered from the ASB Business Office (512-345-7420) or (if paying with a credit card)
from AusTIX, (512) 474-TIXS (8497).
Admission is free for
veterans. (However, seating is limited; veterans are requested to call the band office at 345-7420
to reserve their complimentary tickets.)
Please join us at the Reagan High School PAC for this special event.
Works scheduled for the program include:
| The March From "1941" |
John Williams, arr Paul Lavender |
| Symphony #1 |
Daniel Bukvich |
| Ave Maria |
Franz Biebl, adapt. Robert C. Cameron |
| Symphonic Prelude |
Mark Camphouse |
| In The Miller Mood |
Arranged by Warren Barker |
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| Victory At Sea |
Richard Rodgers, transcr. Robert Russell Bennett |
| South Pacific |
Richard Rodgers, adapt. R. Mark Rogers |
| Salute To Bob Hope |
arr. Warren Barker |
| Armed Forces Salute |
Arr. Bob Lowden |
| The Stars and Stripes Forever |
John Philip Sousa, ed. Keith Brion |
| The Star-Spangled Banner |
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This concert is part of the Texas Community Music Festival
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Sun, May 14, 2006
Zilker Hillside Theatre
7:00pm |
Mother's Day in the Park
Cancelled due to rain. The listing is included here for completeness.
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 March From "1941" |
John Williams, arr Paul Lavender |
| The Hounds of Spring |
Alfred Reed |
| Second Prelude |
George Gershwin, arr. John Krance |
| Salute To Bob Hope |
arr. Warren Barker |
| Albanian Dance |
Shelley Hanson |
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| Cheerio March |
Edwin Franko Goldman |
| South Pacific |
Richard Rodgers, adapt. R. Mark Rogers |
| In The Miller Mood |
Arranged by Warren Barker |
| The Gallant Seventh March |
John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell |
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This concert is part of the Texas Community Music Festival
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Sun, June 18, 2006
Zilker Hillside Theatre
7:30pm |
Father's Day in the Park
Cancelled due to rain. The listing is included here for completeness.
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 Hounds of Spring |
Alfred Reed |
| Second Prelude |
George Gershwin, arr. John Krance |
| The Slavonic Dances |
Anton Dvorak, tr. Jim Curnow |
| The Lord of the Rings (Mvmt. I "Gandalf") |
Johan de Meij |
| The Gallant Seventh March |
John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell |
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| The March From "1941" |
John Williams, arr Paul Lavender |
| In The Miller Mood |
Arranged by Warren Barker |
| An American Songbook |
Clifton Jameson Jones |
| American Pageant |
Thomas Knox |
| The Stars and Stripes Forever |
John Philip Sousa, ed. Keith Brion |
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Sat, July 1, 2006
Fisherman's Park Bastrop 8:00pm
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Bastrop Patriotic Festival
Cancelled due to rain. The listing is included here for completeness.
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!
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Tue, July 4, 2006
Old Settlers Park Round Rock 8:00pm
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July 4th Celebration!
Cancelled due to rain. The listing is included here for completeness.
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 season.
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2001-02, 2002-03,
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