UTAH PREMIERE BRASS
March 5, 2025 “Cry of the Celts”
UTAH PREMIERE BRASS
March 5, 2025 “Cry of the Celts”
Concert Prelude ............................................................................... Philip Sparke
Star Spangled Banner..........................Francis Scott Keys, arr. Matt Reynolds
Suite from Hymn of the Highlands ............................................... Philip Sparke
Adross Castle
Alladale
Dundonnell
16-Hand Reel .................................................. Shelley School of Irish Dancers
All Through the Night .............. Traditional Welsh Air, arr. Gordon Langford
Gaelforce......................................................................................... Peter Graham Featuring Shelley School of Irish Dancers
INTERMISSION
Suite Scottish Dances ......................................... Malcom Arnold, arr. Ray Farr
1. Pesante
2. Allegretto
3.Con Brio
Men of Harlech ............................................ Traditional, arr. Gordon Langford
Irish Tune ............................. Percy Graninger, Transcribed by Joseph Kreines
Dance Above the Rainbow ....... Traditional, Shelly School of Irish Dancers
Pavanne ....................................................... Morton Gould, arr. F. J. Beckingham
Cry of the Celts .................................... Ronan Hardmann arr. Peter Graham Featuring Shelley School of Irish Dancers
Dr. Kirt Saville is an emeritus faculty of the BYU School of Music where he served from 2008 -2021 as associate director of bands, professor of music education and five years as the director of the School of Music. Since his appointment as the director of the Utah Premiere Brass in 2010 Dr. Saville has been honored with the opportunity and privilege of making music with many of the intermountain west’s finest brass and percussion players.
Dr. Saville holds a doctor of education from Utah State University, a master of music in woodwind performance from North Texas State University in multiple woodwinds, and a bachelor’s degree in music education from Brigham Young University. Dr. Saville’s greatest joy is found when he is with his sweetheart of 50 years, surrounded by his five children, their wonderful spouses, and eighteen extraordinarily gifted grandchildren.
DR. KIRT SAVILLE ~ CONDUCTOR PERSONNEL
PRINCIPAL CORNET
Howard Summers
SOLO CORNET
Anne Boyer
Marcia Harris
Jack Bentley
Ryan Coons
SOPRANO CORNET
Bix Hollenbach
REPIANO CORNET
Josh Hickman
SECOND CORNET
Skyler Carter
Abby Smith
THIRD CORNET
Ben Roberts
David Decker
FLUGEL HORN
Casey Harris
TENOR HORN
Roger Toone
Bradley Sampson
David Stephenson
BARITONE
Deven Halcomb
Garrett Spalka
EUPHONIUM
Iain McCrory
Shizuka Peterson
TROMBONE
Christina West
Richard Dart
Spencer Clark
BASS TROMBONE
Preston Judd
E FLAT BASS
Peter Werner
Tyler Kay
BB FLAT BASS
Steve Call
Mike McCawley
Denver Henrichsen
PERCUSSION
Tracy Furr
Benjamin Holt
Christopher Nelson
TINA SHELLEY
DIRECTOR SHELLEY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE TONIGHTS DANCERS
Tina Shelley has been teaching Irish Dance in Utah for over 25 years. Originally from northern California, Tina was a top competitor on the Open Championship level since the age of 10, qualifying 4 times for the Irish Dance World Championships. As adjunct faculty, she taught and choreographed for the BYU folk dance team for 9 years. She is TCRG and ADCRG certified with the Irish Dance Commission of Dublin Ireland, making her the only certified adjudicator in Utah. Tina has helped some of the top Irish dancers in Utah reach recognition on a regional, national and world level. She is the Artistic Director of the Shelley Irish Dance Company and Director of the Shelley School of Irish Dance.
Rebekah Anderson
Grace Baird
Ginger Ballstaedt
Atalie Bastian
Maddie Burnah
Lauren Clark
Kate Funk
Roxy Goodwin
Olive Haleck
Katherine Halbrook
Phebe Harris
Mary Lambert
Chloe Matlock
Madi Matlock
Allanna Mills
Clarissa Mills
Maren Mills
Emmett Packard
Grace Reed
Olivia Robins
Annika Roth
BRASS BANDS IN UTAH
At the turn of the 19th century, it’s estimated there were nearly 200 brass bands in Utah. Many pioneer companies brought their own bands with them across the plains. Nearly every town boasted its own “town band”. They played for dances, baseball games, stake conferences and civic functions. Utah Premiere Brass is proud to continue this rich tradition.
In addition to bringing wonderful brass band music to our community, Utah Premiere Brass is committed to supporting local school music programs. We invite you to make a contribution to the Provo City School District Foundation at this QR code or link. Every dollar you contribute will go to the UPB Provo Elementary School Music Fund and will be used to support kids receiving their first musical instruments.
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Provo 4th Ward Band Circa 1880