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    The Spring 2022 Program for the Elementary School features performances by the Symphonic Band and String Orchestra on Monday, May 2nd at 6:30pm in the Gymnasium. The Band will perform four pieces including "Ghost Ship" and "The Great Locomotive Chase". The Orchestra will perform four pieces as well, including "Gargoyles" and the well-known piece "Ashokan Farewell". Michael Behnke will direct both ensembles.

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    The Spring 2022 Program for the Elementary School features performances by the Symphonic Band and String Orchestra on Monday, May 2nd at 6:30pm in the Gymnasium. The Band will perform four pieces including "Ghost Ship" and "The Great Locomotive Chase". The Orchestra will perform four pieces as well, including "Gargoyles" and the well-known piece "Ashokan Farewell". Michael Behnke will direct both ensembles.

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    The Spring 2022 Program for the Elementary School features performances by the Symphonic Band and String Orchestra on Monday, May 2nd at 6:30pm in the Gymnasium. The Band will perform four pieces including "Ghost Ship" and "The Great Locomotive Chase". The Orchestra will perform four pieces as well, including "Gargoyles" and the well-known piece "Ashokan Farewell". Michael Behnke will direct both ensembles.

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    Elementary School

    Presents the Spring 2022 Program:

    Adventures Await Us!

    Monday May 2nd, 2022


    6:30pm

    Featuring:

    Symphonic Band
    String Orchestra

    Michael Behnke, Music Director


    Location: Gymnasium
    PROGRAM

    Band

    Ghost Ship Michael Story


    (b. 1956)

    Vulcan’s Forge (2020) Patrick Roszell


    (b. 1969)

    Call of the Heroes Chris M. Bernotas


    (b. 1969)

    The Great Locomotive Chase Robert W. Smith


    (b. 1958)

    Intermission

    Orchestra

    Gargoyles Doug Spata


    (b. 1975)

    Wayfaring Stranger Michael Kamuf


    (b. 1983)

    Sea Venture Todd Parish


    (b. 1971)

    Ashokan Farewell (1994) arr. Calvin Custer


    (b. 1939-1998)
    PROGRAM NOTES
    Band
    Ghost Ship:

    Michael Story was born on April 27, 1956. He has composed


    and arranged over 1200 pieces for young bands and orchestra, as well as
    for professional groups including the Houston Pops Orchestra. Ghost
    Ship is a spooky piece which utilizes characteristic dissonances that clash
    with the melody. It is based on the story of the “Mary Celeste” which
    was a ship travelling from New York City to Genoa, Italy in 1872, that
    was found abandoned in the middle of the Atlantic with clear explanation
    as to where and why its crew left.

    Vulcan’s Forge:

    Composed by Patrick Roszell, Vulcan’s Forge, is an industrial


    piece that is inspired by the ancient Roman god of fire. It is an exciting
    and fast piece that allows students to redefine their understanding of
    band literature. The introduction of the metallic sounds in the piece was
    especially sensational for students. Roszell is an internationally
    recognized composer, arranger, and educator of band, orchestra, and
    choral music.

    Call of the Heroes:

    Chris M. Bernotas, born in 1969, is a widely sought-after


    composer and author in the music world. He is also a clinician and
    educator, traveling the country to work with young ensembles. Call of
    the Heroes follows the 10th anniversary of the events of 9/11. Bernotas
    invites both the audience and the performers to reflect on heroes in their
    lives, whether it be teachers, parents, or first responders, and marks this
    piece as a tribute to them.

    The Great Locomotive Chase:

    Robert W. Smith was born on October 24, 1958. With over 700
    published works, Smith is a leading composer of music for all ages. The
    Great Locomotive Chase was inspired by the railway events that took
    place at the beginning of the Civil War, between Atlanta and
    Chattanooga. This piece uses many exciting sound effects that portray a
    train racing up and down the coast. The solo lines in the middle of the
    piece helped pose more challenges for our students, and contrast with the
    energy of the beginning.

    Orchestra
    Gargoyles:

    Doug Spata was born in 1975 and has published many award-
    winning pieces. An interesting fact about Spata is that he is trained in
    clarinet performance, but early in his career as an orchestra director, he
    started writing primarily string music. Gargoyles, being one of his most
    popular pieces, takes on a dark and mysterious image while still
    maintaining a fast-paced melody. The melody is passed around
    throughout the orchestra and makes this piece even more powerful.

    Wayfaring Stranger:

    Michael Kamuf is a fairly new name to the composing and


    arranging industry. As an educator, Kamuf is local to Maryland and has
    pushed his ensembles to achieve top marks at festivals. This piece adds a
    new level of complexity for students, in that they must take much more
    responsibility for their individual parts, as the pieces layers sections and
    builds on each part.

    Sea Venture:

    Todd Parish (1971) is a music educator, composer, and arranger.


    He has led many conferences in music publications, as well as clinics for
    young string orchestras. In this piece, it is important to listen for rhythms
    and articulations that symbolize a boat rocking back and forth, the waves
    themselves, or possibly a sea shanty.

    Ashokan Farewell:

    Ashokan Farewell was arranged by Calvin Custer (1939-1998),


    who was a prolific arranger and composer in the 20th century. His pieces
    have been played in orchestras across the country, including the Boston
    Pops Orchestra. The word “Ashokan” refers to an area in New York
    where the composer, Jay Ungar (b. 1946), ran a Fiddle & Dance Camp.
    The piece was composed after the camp season had ended and Ungar
    was feeling down, longing for the music and atmosphere of the camp.
    Featured in the PBS television miniseries “The Civil War”, this piece is
    well known across the country and has come to symbolize a piece of
    American history.

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