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1998-1999 Concert Season
The 1998-1999 season takes the Austin Symphonic Band to new heights with the
introduction of the band's first ever subscription series! We'll also present
free concerts at Zilker Park and other locations around Austin to ensure that
everyone has a chance to hear our brand of classical music. Have a look - there's something here for the entire family!
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Our season is complete. Please feel free to explore this page to see
what the band did this year. We'll soon be updating the site to reflect our
planned 1999-2000 season!
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Subscription Series
Fri
Nov 20
1998
8:00pm |
Airs and Dances
Subscription Series admission: $10 adults, $8 students/seniors
Don't look for tutus, but do expect to tap your fingers and toes to the old and new dance tunes arranged for concert band!
Courtly Airs and Dances
I. Intrada
II. Basse Danse (France)
IV. Saltarello (Italy)
V. Sarabande (Spain)
VI. Allemande (Germany) |
Ron Nelson |
Ode for Trumpet
featuring Andy Cheatham, trumpet |
Alfred Reed |
First Suite in F
I. Sea Chanty
II. Song of the Bells
III. Country Dance
IV. Rumba Rumba |
Thom Ritter George
arr. Mark Rogers |
| Sang! |
Dana Wilson |
I N T E R M I S S I O N |
Candide Suite
I. The Best of All Possible Worlds
II. Westphalia Chorale and Battle Scene
III. Auto-Da-Fe (What A Day)
IV. Glitter and be Gay
V. Make Our Garden Grow |
Leonard Bernstein
arr. Clare Grundman |
| Ballad for Band |
Morton Gould |
Porgy and Bess
- I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
- It Ain't Necessarily So
- Summertime!
- Crab Man
- Bess, You is My Woman Now |
George Gershwin
arr. James Barnes |
| Dance of the Jesters |
P. I. Tchaikovsky
arr. Ray Cramer |
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Reagan
HS PAC |
Fri
Feb 12
1999
8:00pm |
Old Wine in New Bottles
Subscription Series admission: $10 adults, $8 students/seniors
They said it couldn't be done - but ASB shows it can. Old favorites with new twists include Gordon Jacob's title work Old Wine in New Bottles. Featured soloist for tonight's concert will be euphonium player/heart surgeon Grady Hallman.
| Nemu Susato |
Jan Van der Roost
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The Yellow Rose of Texas Variations
featuring Dr. Grady Hallman, euphonium |
arr. Lewis Buckley
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Old Wine in New Bottles- The Wraggle Taggle Gipsies
- The Three Ravens
- Begone, Dull Care!
- Early One Morning
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Gordon Jacob |
I N T E R M I S S I O N |
Fantasies on a Theme by Haydn- Theme - Allegro scherzando
- Fantasy I - Lo stesso tempo
- Fantasy II - Adagio
- Fantasy III - Allegro, molto spritoso
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Norman Dello Joio |
| Shenandoah |
Frank Ticheli
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The Eyes of Texas are Upon You
featuring Dr. Grady Hallman, euphonium
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arr. Lewis Buckley
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| Variations on 'America' |
Charles Ives
arr. William Schumann
trans. William Rhoads
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| The Gallant Seventh |
John Philip Sousa
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Reagan
HS PAC |
Thu
Apr 8
1999
8:00pm |
Something Old, Something New,
Something Borrowed, Something Blue
Subscription Series admission: $10 adults, $8 students/seniors
It's spring, and thoughts turn lightly to love. ASB uses the wedding tradition to offer a selection of works as varied and colorful as a Texas wildflower meadow. Works will include:
| Blue Shades |
Frank Ticheli
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Suite Divertimento
- Prologue (with energy)
- Pastorale (slowly and warmly)
- Parade (moderato)
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Jay Gilbert |
The Sword and the Crown- Henry the Fifth, too famous to live long!
- And she will sing the song that pleaseth you
- Sound all the lofty instruments of war!
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Edward Gregson |
South Pacific
(Symphonic Scenario)- Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)
- A Cock-eyed Optimist
- Some Enchanted Evening
- Bloody Mary
- There is Nothin' Like a Dame
- Bali Ha'i
- I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
- A Wonderful Guy
- Younger Than Springtime
- Happy Talk
- Honey Bun
- This Nearly Was Mine
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Richard Rogers
arr. Robert Russell Bennett
adapted by R. Mark Rogers |
Guest conductor Mark Rogers will conduct his South Pacific (Symphonic Scenario).
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Reagan
HS PAC |
Ticket prices for all Subscription Series concerts is $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Season ticket discounts are available. Single tickets can be purchased from Aus-Tix, 454-TIXS (located inside "Cheapos CDs", 10th at Lamar), or at the door. Information for the Subscription Series can be obtained by calling 345-7420, or by sending an email to the band!
Parks Concert Series
Sun
Oct 25
1998
7:00pm |
Fall Festival of Sound
Fall into step with the Austin Symphonic Band as we present a medley of old favorites, marches, and songs you'll be tapping your toes to. Please note the change in date.
| The High School Cadets |
John Philip Sousa
ed. Frank Byrne |
Folk Song Suite
I. March "Seventeen Come Sunday"
II. Intermezzo "My Bonny Boy"
III. March "Folk Songs from Somerset" |
R. Vaughan Williams |
Carnival Variations
(on Carnival of Venice) |
Don Jacoby
arr. William McRea |
| Sinatra in Concert |
arr. Jerry Nowak |
I N T E R M I S S I O N |
| Marche Americana |
Soren Hyldegard
ed. Johan DeMeij |
Suite in F
I. Sea Chanty
III. Country Dance
IV. Rumba Rumba |
Thom Ritter George |
Candide Suite
I. The Best of All Possible Worlds
IV. Glitter and be Gay |
Leonard Bernstein
arr. Clare Grundman |
| Porgy and Bess |
George Gershwin et al
arr. James Barnes |
| Honey Boys on Parade |
Edward Victor Cupero
ed. John R. Bourgeois |
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Zilker
Hillside
Theatre |
Sun
May 9
1999
7:30pm |
Mother's Day in the Park
The Austin Symphonic Band's annual tribute to Moms everywhere,
this Austin tradition becomes more popular each year. This year, we'll feature standards, the music from "South Pacific," and a trio of works from the great Australian composer, Percy Grainger. Bring your Mom early for the best locations at the Zilker Hillside Theatre .. and don't forget your blanket and picnic basket!
| Barnum and Bailey's Favorite |
K. L. King |
| Suite Divertimento |
Jay Gilbert |
| The Gallant Seventh | John Philip Sousa |
South Pacific
(Symphonic Scenario)- Dites-moi (Tell Me Why)
- A Cock-eyed Optimist
- Some Enchanted Evening
- Bloody Mary
- There is Nothin' Like a Dame
- Bali Ha'i
- I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
- A Wonderful Guy
- Younger Than Springtime
- Happy Talk
- Honey Bun
- This Nearly Was Mine
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Richard Rodgers
& Oscar Hammerstein
arr. R. Mark Rogers |
| I N T E R M I S S I O N |
| British Eighth | Zo Elliott |
| I'm Seventeen Come Sunday | Percy Grainger
arr. Larry Daehn |
| Australian Up-Country Tune | Percy Grainger
arr. Glenn Cliffe Bainum |
| Themes from "Green Bushes" | Percy Grainger
arr. Larry Daehn |
| Suite of Old American Dances | Robert Russell Bennett |
| Americans We | Henry Fillmore |
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Zilker
Hillside
Theatre |
Sun
Jun 20
1999
7:30pm |
Father's Day in the Park
Standards, marches and patriotic tunes are the main attraction at this Austin tradition. Arrive early, spread out your blanket and watch the stars come out. Don't forget Dad!.
| Americans We |
Henry Fillmore |
| American Faces |
David Holsinger |
| Shenandoah |
Frank Ticheli |
| The Yellow Rose of Texas Variations |
Lewis J. Buckley |
| Featuring ASB's own Abel Soto, Euphonium |
| An Ellington Portrait |
arr. Floyd Werle |
I N T E R M I S S I O N |
| Olympia Hippodrome March |
R. Alexander |
| Children's March |
Percy Grainger
rev. Frank Erickson |
| A Rodgers and Hart Songbook |
arr. ASB's Clifton Jones |
| American Civil War Fantasy |
Jerry Bilik |
| The Stars and Stripes Forever |
John Philip Sousa
ed. Frank Byrne |
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Zilker
Hillside
Theatre |
Best of all, these concerts are all free (though Zilker Park sometimes charges a $2 parking fee - load up the car with the whole family). See you there?
Around Austin ...
Sat
Dec 12
1998
7:30pm |
Sounds of the Season!
Luis "Chico" Portillo, Guest Conductor
You've asked ASB for years to present a holiday concert .. so here we go! We're working on a joint concert with the Austin Handbell Ensemble to truly "ring in the holidays." Admission is free - bring the whole family! The band's selections will include:
| O Holy Night |
Adolphe Charles Adam
arr. Calvin Custer |
| How The Grinch Stole Christmas |
Albert Hague
arr. Larry Clark |
| A Canadian Brass Christmas Suite |
ad. Calvin Custer |
| Sleigh Ride! |
Leroy Anderson |
| Il Est Ne' |
French Carol
arr. Clifton Jameson Jones |
Tidings!
Featuring the Austin Handbell Ensemble |
Traditional
arr. Douglas E. Wagner |
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Bates Recital Hall, UT |
Sun
Dec 13
1998
9:00pm |
Zilker Park Trail of Lights
ASB returns to the make its annual appearance at Austin's popular "Trail of Lights" celebration. Bundle up (hopefully) and enjoy the seasonal music! |
Zilker
Park
Trail of
Lights |
Sat
Apr 24
1999
8:00am |
Grand Opening Ceremonies
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Van Henry, Guest Conductor
The ASB will perform at the opening ceremonies of the public's first
look at the new Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Admission is
free and the public is invited!
| Barnum & Bailey's Favorite |
K. L. King |
| Suite of Old American Dances |
Robert Russell Bennett |
| Gallant Seventh |
John Philip Sousa |
| Suite Diverimento |
Jay Gilbert |
| Lassus Trombone | Henry Fillmore |
| Spirit of Texas | Claude T. Smith |
| British Eighth | Zo Elliott |
| Sinatra in Concert | arr. Nowak |
| Americans We | Henry Fillmore |
| Fanfare for A Festive Day |
Roger Cichy |
| The Stars & Stripes Forever |
John Philip Sousa |
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Austin-
Bergstrom
Int'l
Airport |
May 30
1999 |
2nd annual TSSEC Golf Tournament
Benefitting the Austin Symphonic Band
Sponsored by Brook Mays and H&H Music
In conjunction with the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest, Brook Mays and
H&H Music bring you this light-hearted golf tournament, where net proceeds benefit the Austin Symphonic Band. Tournament entry fee is a low $40 which includes green fees, cart rental, lunch, and a drink coupon. The event will be held at the beautiful Blackhawk Golf Course. For more details, including entry forms and maps, click here!
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Blackhawk
G. C. |
Sat
July 3,
Bastrop
Sun
July 4,
Round Rock
8:00pm |
Bastrop Old Iron Bridge Festival &
Round Rock July 4th Celebration
The band closes its season as the featured performing group at two cherished
local celebrations - Bastrop's Old Iron Bridge Festival (July 3) and Round Rock's July 4th Celebration. Catch us at either or both - the program's the same, and both are open to the public. Besides, don't you really want to hear a band on July 4th? ;-)
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P R E - S H O W C O N C E R T
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| Barnum and Bailey's Favorite |
K. L. King |
| Rodgers and Hart Song Book |
arr. Clifton Jones |
| Olympia Hippodrome |
R. Alexander |
| Ellington Portrait |
arr. Floyd Werle |
| American Civil War Fantasy |
Jerry Bilik |
| Americans We |
Henry Fillmore |
| Spirit of Texas |
Claude T. Smith |
| American Pageant |
Thomas Knox |
| Gallant Seventh |
John Philip Sousa |
F I R E W O R K S M U S I C |
| Washington Post |
John Philip Sousa |
| High School Cadets |
John Philip Sousa |
| Barnum and Bailey's Favorite |
K. L. King |
| The Stars and Stripes Forever |
John Philip Sousa |
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Fish'mns
Park, Bastrop
Old
Settlers
Park,
Round Rock |
Except as noted, admission to these concerts is also free!
If you'd like to see what the band did in 1997-1998, click here.
If you'd like to ask any questions about the season, click here.
Otherwise, click here to return to the top of the page, and select from the menu on the left to continue your visit.
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