Northwoods Reporter

University of Wisconsin-Superior issued the following announcement.

The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department will host its Band and Percussion Ensemble Concert on Tuesday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium.

This will be a joint concert featuring both the Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. Steven Siegel, assistant professor, and the Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Brett Jones, professor of percussion and chair of the Music Department at UW-Superior.

The Percussion Ensemble will perform two pieces on steel drums.

“One piece is a soca-style piece from Trinidad called ‘Dingolay’ by calypso singer, ‘The Mighty Shadow,’” said Jones. “It has been performed at the Panorama in Trinidad multiple times.”   

The Percussion Ensemble will also perform a piece in a salsa style along with a traditional West African dance-style piece.

In addition to the Percussion Ensemble, this concert will feature Trumpet Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble and Symphonic Band.

The Trumpet Ensemble will perform a contemporary work "Within Sacred Walls," by Erik Morales, which puts a modern spin on Gregorian chant.

Additionally, UWS alumni Matt Booth composed "A Never Failing Bulwark" for wind octet which, will receive its world premiere at this concert.

The Symphonic Band will conclude the evening by performing four works: "Sweet Trombone Rag," by Al Sweet, "Varsha," by UWS faculty member Dr. Gregory Moore, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night," by Elliot Del Borgo, and "Gaelforce," by Peter Graham.

"As the title suggests, 'Sweet Trombone Rag' will feature the trombone section during this upbeat, joyful ragtime work," said Siegel. "'Varsha' is another world premiere composed by Dr. Gregory Moore. 'Do Not Go Gentle' is a programmatic work based off the Dylan Thomas poem of the same name. The energetic 'Gaelforce' will conclude our concert with a bang."

Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and free for students. Thorpe Langley Auditorium is in Old Main at 1710 Weeks Ave. in Superior.

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