2023 Quad State Honor Band Festival

PRESENTS PRESENTS

75TH ANNUAL 75TH ANNUAL

QUAD QUAD

STATE STATE HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

BAND FESTIVAL BAND FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY 23-25, 2023

FEBRUARY 23-25, 2023

FEATURING GUEST ARTIST

FEATURING GUEST ARTIST

PETER STEINER, TROMBONE PETER STEINER, TROMBONE

GUEST CLINICIANS/CONDUCTORS GUEST CLINICIANS/CONDUCTORS

DR. BRENT JOHNSON

DR. BRENT JOHNSON

MS. NAN MOORE

MS. NAN MOORE

MR. JOHN FANNIN

MR. JOHN FANNIN

DR. TODD FRENCH

DR. TODD FRENCH

We are proud. We are performers. We are Racers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Full Quad State Schedule

Featured Guest Artist, Peter Steiner

Murray State Instrumental Faculty

Green Band - Program

Gold Band - Program

Blue Band - Program

Symphony Band - Program

Student Performers

Murray State Bands

Thursday Concert Program

Friday Concert Program

Racer Instrumental Music Academy - Information

ANNUAL 75TH

P e t e r S t e i n e r , T r o m b o n e

2023 Quad State Guest Artist

Italian trombonist Peter Steiner’s playing has been described as “beautifully controlled with a vocal sound” and he is recognized around the world as “a new trombone star within his generation” who “plays with total control”. In 2019 he was honoured as a Prize Winner at the XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition in Russia

His 2022/2023 season will feature a 5 month US tour as well as duo concerts together with Constanze Hochwartner in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Korea, Italy, Japan, and Singapore Among many highlights are the World Premieres of the UFO Concerto for Trombone by Johan de Meij with the Central Ohio Symphony and the Trombone Concerto by Dimitri Cervo with the Kennesaw State University Orchestra

At the age of 23, Peter Steiner was appointed Trombonist of the Vienna State Opera and Vienna Philharmonic for the 2016-2017 season Prior to that engagement he served as Principal Trombonist with the Colorado Symphony for the 2014-2015 season. He has performed as guest trombonist with the Munich Philharmonic, Staatskapelle Dresden, New York Philharmonic, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Mr Steiner has soloed with numerous ensembles around the world including, most recently, the Mariinsky Orchestra and Orquestra Sinfõnica Brasileira in Rio de Janeiro. He has had the privilege of performing the world premiers of Eric Ewazen’s “Visions of Light” (Chamber Orchestra Version) and Gilles Rocha’s “Fly or Die” with Brass Band accompaniment. He can be heard on his debut album, UNITED, which was released in January 2017 under the HELLOSTAGE Label, in collaboration with Hsiao-Ling Lin (piano) and Silver Ainomäe (cello). His second album, SAPPHIRE was released in July 2019 under the Berlin Classics label, in collaboration with pianist Constanze Hochwartner. His third album BINARY STAR in collaboration with Constanze Hochwartner was released in May 2021, again under the Berlin Classics label. His most recent release is The First Noël, a Christmas Journey – together with his duo partner.

Mr Steiner began his studies at the Music Conservatory in his hometown of Bolzano, Italy before continuing his studies at The Mozarteum of Salzburg (Austria) In 2016 he graduated from The Juilliard School in New York City with a Performance Diploma His major teachers and influences include Joseph Alessi, Warren Deck, Nitzan Haroz, and Dany Bonvin

Mr. Steiner performs exclusively on Bach Trombones - his signature is the Artisan 47XPS.

C o n s t a n z e H o c h w a r t n e r , P i a n o

Austrian artist Constanze Hochwartner is an international touring solo organist and pianist as well as part of the Duo Steiner-Hochwartner Her 2022/2023 season involves tours throughout Asia, Scandinavia and the USA In addition she will give solo performances on the organ as well as duo concerts in Austria, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland

Constanze’s debut album SAPPHIRE, in collaboration with Peter Steiner, was released in July 2019 under the Berlin Classics label. Their CD Release Tour brought them to Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States. Her second album BINARY STAR, on which Constanze plays organ, was released in May 2021, again under the Berlin Classics label and in collaboration with Peter Steiner. The Christmas album THE FIRST NOËL – a Collection including both instruments (organ and piano) paired with trombone was released in December 2021. Her most recent album 2022 was brought to the public on an extensive 3 month album release tour this past summer

Dr. Stephanie Rea, Flute Dr. Amy McCann, Clarinet Dr. Stephanie Carlson, Double Reeds, Saxophone

Dr. Eric Swisher, Trumpet Dr. Ashley Cumming, Horn Dr. Megan Boutin, Trombone

Dr. Todd French, Tuba / Euphonium

Dr. John Hill, Percussion

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Dr. Todd French

Conductor

Flashpoint

Tyler Arcari

Blue Ridge Reel

Brian Balmages

After Pandora

Mark Lortz

A Certain Slant of Light

Peter Terry

March of the Freedom Fighters

ANNUAL 75TH

Todd M. French is Associate Professor of Tuba and Euphonium at Murray State University. Along with his duties as the tuba/euphonium professor, Dr. French conducts the MSU Brass Choir and the MSU Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, and teaches music theory. He is an active recitalist, conductor, clinician, and adjudicator. Dr. French presents numerous master classes and conducts music workshops, camps and honor bands across the Midwest and Southeast.

Dr. French has a diverse performing career as a soloist, military musician, commercial artist, orchestral player, chamber musician, and conductor His career includes serving as principal tuba and soloist with the U.S. Seventh Fleet Navy Band (Japan) and U.S. Navy Band San Diego. While in the U.S. Navy, Dr. French was also an enlisted ceremonial band conductor, providing musical support for official military and government functions, including special performances for officialU.S. military and foreign dignitaries.

As an instrumentalist, Dr. French has performed with numerous ensembles across the country, including the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Symphony, the Omaha Symphony, the Jimmy Dorsey Big Band, and the national touring shows, Rag Time and Beauty and the Beast. Dr. French has also performed with international recording artists, such as Leann Rimes, Jason Marsalis, Marvin Hamlisch, Neil Sedaka, The Celtic Women, and performed with Garrison Keillor’s, A Prairie Home Companion.

Program to be Selected From:

Fanfare for the Third Plane

Richard L Saucedo

Mr. John Fannin Conductor ANNUAL 75TH

A Hymn for Band

Hugh Stewart

New Mexico Fantasy

John Fannin

Encanto

Robert W. Smith

John Fannin retired from Murray State University in 2020 where he served as Assistant Director of Bands since 1995. Under Mr. Fannin’s leadership the Racer Marching Band grew from 85 to 300 members The MSU Racer Marching Band was featured at the 2012 & 2006 Bands of America Grand National Marching Band Championships

Prior to his appointment at Murray State University, Mr. Fannin was band director at Oñate High School (NM), Del Norte High School (NM), White Sand Missile Range Middle School (NM), Thoreau High School (NM), and Ganado High School (AZ).

Mr Fannin’s awards include the 2017 Max Carman Outstanding Teacher Award, the 2010 Murray State University Distinguished Professor, 2009 KMEA “University Teacher of the Year,” 20062007 Outstanding Murray State University Music Teacher of the Year, and the Phi Beta Mu 2007 “Outstanding Contributor to Band in Kentucky.”

John is the owner of Fannin Musical Productions, LLC He serves as a creative resource (music and visual) for many high school and college bands all over the United States He has published concert band works with Arrangers Publishing Company, Curnow Music Press, and Alfred Music Company.

Mr. Fannin is an active band clinician and guest conductor. He has been a guest conductor/clinician in Brazil, Dhaka, England, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky

Mr. Fannin resides in Murray with his wife Renee.

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Conductor

t a t e B l u e B a n d

Ammerland

Jacob De Haan

Choreography

Robert Sheldon

Journey Through Orion

Julie Giroux

United Nations

Nan Moore retired after serving as the Director of Bands at Louisville Male High School for thirty-nine years. Under Ms. Moore’s leadership, the Louisville Male Band established itself as one of the most respected programs in the country. Ensembles under her direction have performed at the Southern Division Music Educators National Conference; twelve Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Professional Development Conferences, the 2004 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA)/(NBA)National Band Association Southern Division Conference; numerous national concert band festivals; the Music For All 2010 National Concert Band Festival; the 2001 Midwest International Band Clinic; the 2019 Midwest International Band Clinic; and as a guest ensemble with the Louisville Orchestra, the Purdue University Symphonic Band, and the University of Louisville Wind Ensemble

Ms Moore was awarded the 1995 Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity Outstanding Bandmaster Award for Kentucky, and in 1993 she was named the KMEA Secondary Teacher of the year In March 2013 she was inducted as a member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association Ms Moore is a recipient of the 2022 Governor’s Award for Arts in Education and was a 2023 inductee into the Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity Hall of Fame

Ms. Moore received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Morehead State University (MSU), a Master of Arts degree in Education from Western Kentucky University (WKU), and a Specialist Degree in Administration from Spalding University. She has served as the State Band Chairperson for KMEA and as president of the Kentucky chapter of Phi Beta Mu. Currently, Ms. Moore is serving as the chair of the KMEA selective list committee.

Ms. Moore maintains a busy schedule as an adjudicator, clinician, and guest conductor. In 2011 she founded the Louisville Winds and serves as Artistic Director and Principal Conductor. Louisville Winds is a widely acclaimed ensemble having performed three times in its’ short history at the KMEA Professional Development Conference and performed at the 2019 Midwest International Band Clinic

Program to be Selected From: Dr. Brent Johnson

Bright Light in the World

Carol Brittin Chambers

Conductor ANNUAL 75TH

Hymn for Peace

Kevin Day

Let Me Be Frank With

John Mackey

Whip and Spur Galop

You

Thomas S. Allen, Arranged by Ray Cramer

Let Freedom Ring

Ryan Nowlin

Dr. Brent Johnson was appointed Director of Bands in June of 2022 and was previously Director of Athletic Bands at Murray State University beginning in the fall of 2020. Dr. Johnson completed his DMA in Instrumental Conducting from the University of Kentucky in 2021. Prior to his doctoral work, he spent 17 years as a high school band director in Kentucky, Texas and Washington. He served 5 years as the Director of Bands at Evergreen High School in Vancouver, Washington where the concert bands showed tremendous growth and garnered much attention for their improvement in quality and literature. The Evergreen Wind Ensemble was selected to perform at the 2019 NAfME All-Northwest Music Educator’s Conference and at the 2018 Music For All National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis, IN. The Evergreen Marching Band was a consistent Pacific Northwest Championships finalist and earned the silver medal in both 2016 and 2017

In Texas, Dr Johnson spent one year as Director of Fine Arts for the Harlandale Independent School District in San Antonio where his responsibilities included overseeing all aspects of the Fine Arts Programs, K-12, including Music, Drama, Dance, Visual Art, Mariachi, and Spirit He also spent 5 years as the Director of Bands at Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio’s North East Independent School District The band program at MacArthur High School grew to over 300 students and was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2011

Dr Johnson spent the first 6 years of his teaching career in Kentucky where his bands at Elizabethtown and Daviess County were state marching band finalists and all earned distinguished ratings in district and state concert band assessments In 2008, the Kentucky Chapter of the Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Fraternity named Dr Johnson "Outstanding Young Band Director" at the KMEA Convention

Alongside his teaching, Dr Johnson is an avid visual consultant and drill writer for high school marching bands all over the country including the 2021 Bands of America Grand National Class A Champion He is also part of the team at Fannin Musical Productions where he oversees the visual design portion of the company and serves as head drill writer

Dr. Johnson received a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Murray State University and a Master of Music in Music Education Degree from New Mexico State University. He is proud to have studied with such wonderful teachers as John Fannin, Dennis Johnson, Ray Conklin, Dr. Christopher Hughes, Dr. James Shearer, Dr. Cody Birdwell, and George Boulden. Dr. Johnson is a member of the Kentucky Music Educators Association, the College Band Directors National Association, the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, and the National Band Association.

Apollo High School

Andrew Tucker, Director

Favor Matally, Clarinet

Juliann Heisdorffer, Bass Clarinet

Zoe Stewart, French Horn

Austin Underwood, Trumpet

Garett Gargus, Trumpet

Isaac Heisdorffer, Tuba

Daviel Gregg, Euphonium (BC)

Logan Royalty, Percussion

Maddox Tucker, Percussion - Mallet

Bowling Green High School

Anjali Sivaankaran, Director

Christi Shores, Director

Brennan Miller, Flute

Peter Tooler, Bassoon

Graham Browder-Seguin, Bassoon

Kalynn Campbell, Bass Clarinet

Christian Kantosky, Alto Saxophone

Jazzmin Hazard, French Horn

Sam Porter, French Horn

Christopher Hak, Trumpet

Ethan Langford, Trumpet

Matthew Brown, Trumpet

Charles Smith, Trombone

Aaron Carver, Trombone

Delia Campbell, Trombone

Tara Pattee, Trombone

Owen Somerville, Tuba

Alec Duncan, Tuba

Chester County High School

Marcus Montgomery, Director

Ben Elder, Trombone

Butler County High School

Suzie Garner, Director

Jordan Hale, Flute

Zane Lasiter, Clarinet

Chelsea Creek, Clarinet

Ty Seiler, Baritone Saxophone

Elizabeth Smaluk, Trumpet

Mattie Clark, Trombone

Izzy Hatcher, Trombone

Calloway County High School

Nick Calcamuggio, Director

Carrie Beane, Flute

Annabelle Mohler, Flute

Jasmine Hornbuckle, Clarinet

Lydia Crawford, Clarinet

Zuri Conner, Clarinet

Kaylee Kernell, Clarinet

Hannah Nix, Alto Saxophone

Abby Kay, Trumpet

Bryson Barger, Trombone

Ella Tucker, Euphonium (BC)

Victor Clayton, Tuba

Lee Gore, Percussion

Sam Rudy, Percussion

Jackson Roberts, Percussion - Mallet

Ryan Edmonson, Percussion - Timpani

Ballard Memorial High School

Nolan Case, Director

Brenna Lucas, Clarinet

Legend Beauregard, Bass Clarinet

Michael Allen, Alto Saxophone

Trace Cooper, Percussion

Christian County High School

Anthony Darnall, Director

Jazlynn Russel, Flute

Anna Bird, Oboe

Jacoby Brison, Clarinet

Leonard Pettit, Tenor Saxophone

Zack Mitchell, Trumpet

Connor Brown, Trumpet

Eli Boehman, Trumpet

Michaela Hanraham, French Horn

Casyn Ellison, French Horn

Richard Ramirez, Trombone

Sadie Bahr, Trombone

Olivia Fentress, Trombone

Quentin Quarles, Tuba

Joseph Andrew, Percussion

Dominique Davie, Percussion - Mallet

Community Christian Academy

Lyz Hornbeak, Director

Kelsey Hughes, Flute

Peyton Arnett, Oboe

Ivy Wenzel, Clarinet

Rhiley Cruz, Clarinet

Timmy Hornbeak, Bassoon

John English, Tenor Saxophone

Addison Stringer, Euphonium (BC)

Daviess County High School

Nate Clark, Director

Olivia Booher, Flure

Abby Lee, Flute

Lily Henderson, Clarinet

Carly Tinius, Clarinet

Micah Stone, Clarinet

Austin Mills, Bassoon

Sam Fleming, Bassoon

Tristian Davis, Alto Saxophone

Asher Lee, Alto Saxophone

Jonah Nugent, Tenor Saxophone

Weston Siddons, Trumpet

Emma Stephens, French Horn

Ellie Rue, French Horn

Colin Ruckdeschel, Trombone

Cooper White, Baritone (BC)

Josh Tillis, Tuba

Nolan Fleming, Tuba

Clayton Manire, Percussion - Mallet

Frankfort Community School

Andrea Francis Director

Lindan Berthoux, Flute

Arynn Studer, Flute

Mackenzie Nugent, Oboe

Casey Murphy, Clarinet

Teri Lynn Steinmetz, Clarinet

Joseph Kahl, Alto Saxophone

Jacob Moak, Baritone Saxophone Heritage Hills High School

Keith Dossett, Director

Madelene Spellmeyer, Oboe

Bailey Welch, Clarinet

Madeline Walton, Bass Clarinet

Skyler Nelson, Trombone

Nolan Price, Tuba

Holcomb RIII High School

Elizabeth White, Director

Lauren Baird, Flute

AJ Fisher, Alto Saxophone

Alana Austill, French Horn

Franklin Simpson High School

Angela Nash, Director

Hailey Roberts, Flute

Meredith Burk, Flute

Taryn Discher, Trumpet

Belle Phillips, French Horn

Jenesis Franklin, French Horn

Zoey Hackney, French Horn

Taryn Discher, Trumpet

Tony Buesching, Percussion -

Timpani

Glasgow High school

Jonathan Holmes, Director

Jason Willis, Alto Saxophone

Goreville High School

Barbara Stanley, Director

Mason Life, Alto Saxophone

Henry County High School

Grayson Martin, Director

Suzie Chan, Flute

Kolby England, Flute

Taylor Boase, Oboe

Samantha Purdon, Oboe

Sage Lambraia, Clarinet

Shelby Fertig, Clarinet

Stacey Smith, Clarinet

Jaida Wellman, Tenor Saxophone

Isabelle Thornton, French Horn

Merrick Black, French Horn

Ethan Fertig, Trombone

Jack Kibbler, Tuba

Rudy Webb, Tuba

Conner Callahan, Percussion

Hopkins County central High School

John Grace, Director

Ruby Chapman, Flute

Ashley Turner, Clarinet

Kendee Creekmur, French Horn

Cresencio Bernal, French Horn

Damian Merrell, Trumpet

Stephen Satterfield, Trombone

Gage Terry, Trombone

Hopkinsville High School

Grant Jones, Director

Imani Dunn, Flute

Bailey Rogers, Flute

Isabella Rogers, Clarinet

Barry Kinney, Bass Clarinet

Alexander Rogers, Alto Saxophone

Joshua Brown, Trumpet

Wyatt Williams, Trumpet

Rebecca Wittenburg, Trumpet

Hannah Wolfe, Euphonium

Theodore Marvel, Tuba

Kennett High School

Dustin Bush, Director

Madison Damron, Clarinet

Ethan Davis, Euphonium

Emilie Coffer, Percussion- Mallet

Lyon County High School

Darrenger Huff, Director

Willa French, French Horn

Stuart French, Trumpet

Ben Pinnegar, Trumpet

Amber Chaptman, Percussion

Logan County High School

David Dayton, Director

Hannah Britt, Flute

Jillian Christmas, Bassoon

Claire Dayton, Clarinet

Caroline Hallman, Clarinet

Paige Copen, Bass Clarinet

Solomon Weiss, Alto Saxophone

Micayla Doyle, Trumpet

Luke Arnold, Trombone

Marshall County High School

Ronnie Payton, Director

Lindsay Baker, Alto Saxophone

Jamison Miller, Baritone Saxophone

Nick Payton, Trumpet

Bradley Collins, Euphonium

Jayden Rupp, Euphonium

Kayla Keeling, Percussion - Mallet

Massacc County High School

Gavin Hayes, Director

Loralei Burress, Flute

Piper McGinnis

Emma Hollis, Clarinet

Alyse Lewis, Clarinet

Irene McCoy, Bass Clarinet

T.J. Andrae, Trumpet

Kaleb Rodriguez, Tuba

Nate Konemann, Percussion

madisonville north Hopkins High School

Randy Adams, Director

Madeline Stanley, Flute

Ann Claire Lutz, Flute

Maren Dunn, Flute

Ethan Springer, Clarinet

Gavin Ball, Baritone Saxophone

Brennan Edwards, French Horn

Cameron Leet, French Horn

Devon Carlton, Trumpet

Kaleb Ervin, Trumpet

Judah Maddox, Euphonium

Quinten Swingler, Trombone

Sam Page, Tuba

Abbie Tompkins, Percussion - Mallet

Chase Brummer, Percussion - Timpani

Mayfield High School

Darrin Abren, Director

Ava Matthews, Flute

Emily Dillon, Clarinet

Diego Montes, Bass Clarinet

Ashley Guerrero, Trumpet

Metcalfe County High School

Tiffany Riggins, Director

Brooklyn Green, Clarinet

Olivia Haley, Clarinet

Aidan Grindle, Alto Saxophone

Randall Brown, Tenor Saxophone

Mary Coomer, Trombone

McCracken County High School

John Lovell, Director

Maya Lee, Flute

Eden-Bridge Hayes, Flute

Ainsley Blankenship, Flute

Allie Robertson, Flute

Alonna Fluharty, Flute

Lilly Johnson, Oboe

Winter Johnson, Clarinet

Annalise Harned, Clarinet

Masen Kloss, Clarinet

Mary Pendergrass, Clarinet

Isaiah Bledose, Alto Saxophone

Owen Cody, Alto Saxophone

Ian Cunningham, Tenor Saxophone

Gavin McKenzie, Trumpet

Natalie Jackson, Trumpet

Gavin Baumer, Trumpet

Simon Bozone, Trumpet

Brandon Cook, Trombone

Abe Taylor, Trombone

Briley Smith, Trombone

Gabriel Whitley, Trombone

Noah Tolar, Tuba

Logan Henson, Tuba

Hunter Record, Tuba

McLean County High School

Ryan Rue, Director

Alaina Warren, Flute

Alexis Hayden, Flute

Lily Bowlds, Clarinet

Kotten Metker, Clarinet

Isaiah Sosh, Clarinet

Kaylynn Powers, Bass Clarinet

Caden Foster, Alto Saxophone

CW Morris, Alto Saxophone

Zoey Greer, Tenor Saxophone

Jacey Hallman, Trombone

Samantha Ratliff, Trombone

Jeremy Adkinsson, Percussion

Muhlenberg County High School

Troy Stovall, Director

Adrienne Fauver, Flute

Cynthia Garcia,Flute

McKinnley Peveler, Flute

Olivia Colston, Oboe

Carter Edwards, Bassoon

Remy Shocklee, Clarinet

Keyona Collins, Bass Clarinet

Arrah Luckett, Alto Saxophone

Sawyer Page, Trumpet

Willow Strader, Trombone

Seth Pogue, Trombone

Corey Crick, Tuba

John Gossar, Tuba

Meredith Colston, Percussion

Murray High School

Tim Zeiss, Director

Avril Cole, Flute

Leah Jenkins, Oboe

Charlie Jenkins, Clarinet

Rianna Oeng, Clarinet

Fern Carron, Clarinet

Sage Mize-Harper, Clarinet

Kerry Vu, Alto Saxophone

Selvam Antony, Baritone Sax

Christian Jenkins, Baritone Sax

Eli Orbeck, Tenor Saxophone

Syd Custer, French Horn

Gil Marjadi, French Horn

Anna Chipman, French Horn

Maggie Drew, French Horn

Marli Mehta, French Horn

Jackson Morris, Trumpet

Giselle French, Trumpet

Emma Pogue, Trumpet

Braden Peck, Euphonium

Rolin Chambers, Trombone

Norris City High School

Greg Neff, Director

Journee Williams, Flute

Mattie McArthy, Flute

Raegan Goebel, Flute

Jaleigh Sullivan, Flute

Elizabeth Bramlett, Clarinet

Mallory Hobbs, Clarinet

Morgan Bryant, Alto Saxophone

Paducah Tilghman High School

James Gregory, Director

Justice Campbell, Flute

Tessa Martin, Flute

Azlyn Goodyke, Oboe

Elena Adkins, Oboe

H.G. Page, Bassoon

Aaliyah Mackey, Clarinet

Terrance Robinson, French Horn

Mackenzie Walton, Trumpet

Keaton Housman, Trumpet

Drew Raidt, Euphonium

Will Sheffer, Trombone

Mikhail Pacheco, Trombone

Jacob Hodge, Percussion - Timpani

Riverside High School

Antonio Posey, Director

Carter Stephens, Trumpet

Anna Varnick, Percussion

Russellville High School

Trevor Cardwell, Director

Candace Baker, Bass Clarinet

Graciann Beard, Alto Saxophone

Aliza Wilson, French Horn

Ella Kate Parrish, French Horn

PQ Perez, Trombone

Patrick Thomason, Tuba

Treyvonn Stevenson, Tuba

Scotts Hill High School

Jordan Ashby, Director

Justin Fortune, Flute

Lillian Thurston, Flute

Alyssa Bingham, Clarinet

Jayden Bingham, Clarinet

Alyssa Hayes, French Horn

Jackson Glover, Trumpet

Konnor McCadams, Trombone

Connor Rhodes, Tuba

Todd County Central High School

Mike DiPasquale, Director

Haley Orberson, Flute

Bernicia Mayes, Flute

Brandi Morse, Flute

Makenna Scarbrough, Clarinet

Logan Cherry, French Horn

Desirae Peyton, Trumpet

Bella Cruz, Euphonium

Keadrian Thirdgill, Trombone

Kris Stange, Tuba

Trigg County High School

Andrew Mroch, Director

Devin Mackey, Flute

Makenna Potts, Oboe

McKenna Chaney, Bassoon

Sophia Pizarro, Clarinet

Maela Skinner, Clarinet

Xander Slover, Tenor Saxophone

Aaron Sanchez, Tenor Saxophone

Ciarrah Burchnell, Baritone Saxophone

Isabella Sabatina, French Horn

Kerra Johnson, French Horn

Blake Childers, Trumpet

Aiden Robinson, Trombone

Jaxson Spray, Trombone

Nevaeh Jackson, Euphonium

Sebastian Wright, Percussion

Union County High School

Hunter Sanders, Director

Aniken Rector, Flute

Marissa Gibson, Clarinet

Jenna McClary, Tenor Saxophone

Ariel Norris, Trumpet

Jonathan Hargrove, Euphonium

Micah Slaton, Percussion

Warren Central High School

Jared Sells, Director

Hailey Sandidge, Flute

Michael Davis, Clarinet

Tanner Wilken, French Horn

Jeremy Messer, French Horn

Lars Hickman, Trumpet

Alijah Brock, Percussion

Alan Bastro, Percussion

Waverly Central High School

Joseph Bullington, Director

Samantha Culp, Flute

Scarlett Gant, Flute

Kensley Crowell, Clarinet

Tarra Fergusson, Clarinet

Exavier Brero, Clarinet

DJ Hamm, Euphonium

Terra Medling, Tuba

Brian Hickey, Percussion

Webster County High School

Lucas Morgan, Director

Alex Cook, Flute

Quinn Crowley, Flute

Alyssa Marsh, Clarinet

Rylie Stone, Clarinet

Rylan Alfred, Clarinet

Caiden Mclean, Trumpet

Chloe Lovelace, Euphonium

Lily Baldwin, Euphonium

James David, Trombone

Wesley Scott, Percussion - Mallet

Murray State Bands

Wind Ensemble

Dr. Brent Johnson, Conductor

Symphonic Band

Dr. Brent Johnson, Conductor

Both concert bands are open to all students regardless of major Each ensemble performs contemporary and traditional wind band repertoire and present several concerts each semester. Audition is required for Wind Ensemble.

Racer Band

Dr. Brent Johnson, Director

The 200+ member Racer Band is made up of students from nearly every academic major on campus and provides entertainment at all MSU home football games The Racer Band performs at high school band competitions and hosts the Festival of Champions on campus every year.

Jazz Ensembles

Dr. Todd Hill, Director

Jazz ensembles at Murray State have a rich tradition of excellence. Jazz bands are open to any student on campus regardless of major and require a short audition for seating placement at the beginning of each semester.

Racer Pep Band

Dr. Brent Johnson, Director

The Racer Pep Band performs at all the Men's and Women's home basedball games and travels to tournament games in March. This group is open to any student on campus and meets NovemberMarch each year

6:00PM - Lovett Auditorium

Psychedelia Bertrand Moren

Peter Steiner, Trombone & Constanze Hochwartner, Piano

Thank you Peter Steiner for joining us as our 2023 Quad State Guest Artist. For more information about Peter and Constanze, take a look a their feature page.

Aria and Dance Thom Ritter-George (b. 1942)

Peter Steiner, Trombone Solo

Luke Weatherly, Jared-Chance Martin, Jeremiah Morris, Tenor Trombone

Aaron Beach, Bass Trombone

Tuba Concerto, MVT 1. Edward Gregson

Noah Tolar, Tuba Solo & Min-kyo Jung Piano

Congratulations to Noah Tolar for being named the 2023 Quad State Soloist of the year.

Noah is a senior at McCracken County high school where he plays both tuba and euphonium in his high school band Noah is a student of Band Director John Lovell and has studied with Dr. Todd French since March 2019. He has served as the Principal Tuba in the FDKMEA All-District Symphonic band for the past two years. In 2021 and 2022, he was a member of the KMEA All-State Symphonic Band, and in 2023 year he won the Principal Tuba position of the KMEA Symphonic Orchestra Noah is also a 2022 Governor's School for the Arts Alumni. He plans to attend Murray State University to major in Music Business.

PROGRAM TO BE SELECTED FROM:

Count Me In

Lush Life

The Magic Flea

Ran Kan Kan

Royal Garden Blues

Sir Duke

Some Skunk Funk

Saxophones

Caleb Dries - alto 1

Gavin Jones - alto 2

Declan Bingham - tenor 1

Nick Mehne - tenor 2

Devin Richards - baritone

Liam Newman - sop/bari/bass

Trumpets

Max Welch

McKenna Jewel

Bek Schmidt

Max Brueggeman

David Kidd

Trombones

Luke Weatherly

Dillon Smith

Joey Noble

Jeremiah Morris

Aaron Beach - bass

Rhythm

Amberly Tilford - piano

Preston Frensley - guitar

Sean Shelton - bass

Nelson Youngblood IV - drums

Evan Carlton - drums

Billy Byers

Billy Strayhorn, arr. Yankee

Sammy Nestico

Tito Puente, arr. Mossman

Clarence Williams, arr. Strayhorn

Stevie Wonder, arr. Wolpe

Randy Brecker, arr. Taylor

Louisville, KY

Benton , KY

Paducah, KY

Evansville, IN

Benton, KY

Wildwood, MO

Evansville, IN

Murray, KY

Memphis, TN

Belleville, IL

Henderson, kY

Dr. Todd Hill

Director

Paris, TN

Murray, KY

Maryland Heights, MO

Murray, KY

Paducah, KY Murray, KY Mayfield, KY Murray, KY Union City, TN Madisonville, KY

Department of Music presents

Murray State Murray State Wind Ensemble Wind Ensemble

Friday, February 24 Friday, February 24 7:00PM Lovett Auditorium 7:00PM Lovett Auditorium

Ballad for Wind Orchestra

Armenian Dances, Part 1

Nessun Dorma, from Turandot

Chang Su Koh

b. 1970

Alfred Reed

1921-2005

Giacomo Pucccini, Darmiento

1858-1924

March from Superman

Concerto for Trombone

Murray State Trombone Choir with Peter Steiner, Trombone featuring Peter Steiner, Trombone

Intermission ---------------------------------------------------------------------

John Williams, Lavender

b. 1932

Dimitri Cervo

b. 1968

A Deep Reverberation Fills with Stars

John Mackey

b. 1973

Featuring guest artist

PETER STEINER, TROMBONE

Conductor, Dr. Brent Johnson

Asst. Professor of Trombone, Dr. Megan Boutin

ANNUAL 75TH

Murray State Wind Ensemble Murray State Wind Ensemble Dr. Brent Johnson, Conductor Dr. Brent Johnson, Conductor

Flute

Hailey Bone*

Amelia Lutz

Hailey Luscombe

Diamond Edwards

Jesus Lara

Oboe

Andrew Armes *

Nathan Shepperd

Bassoon

Liberty Guyette

Dr. Stephanie Carlson

Clarinet

Emily Stalker*

Jake Davis

Eb & Bb Soprano

Emily McAdams

Michaela Garske

Nicole Payne

Briah Cook

Mia Gonzalez

Bb Soprano & Bass

Nic Hawkins Bass & Contra Bass

Saxophone

Jake Glatczak*

Soprano & Alto

Gavin Jones Alto

Liberty Guyette

Alto

Nicholas Mehne

Tenor

Liam Newman

Baritone

Park Hills, MO

Saint Meinrad, IN

Paducah, KY

Louisville, KY

Benton, KY

Horn

Garrett McLaughlin*

Addi Bussen

Lauren Tadlock

Rachel Colston

Tyler Bussen

Trumpet

Radcliff, KY

Dover, TN

Chloe Perry*

Bek Schmidt

McKenna Jewell

Ryn Jenkins

Emma O'Bryan

Paducah, KY

Eureka, MO

Owensboro, KY

Belton, KY

Eureka, MO

Paducah, KY

Murray, KY Evansville, IN

Boonville, IN

Owensboro, KY

Cadiz, KY

Evansville, IN

Paducah, KY

New Baden, IL

Murray, KY

Max Welch

Trombone

Luke Weatherly*

Jared Chance-Martin

Jeremiah Morris

Aaron Beach, bass

Euphonium

Dillon Smith*

Noah Siegfried

Tuba

Gabriel Cowles*

Ethan Pennycuick

Arin Mollette

Bonne Terre, MO

Benton, KY

Paducah, KY

Evansville, IN

Wildwood, MO

Percussion

Lily Cohoon*

Kaprine Metker

Nathan Schulte

Spencer Osborne

Ashlynn Canler

Hannah Pritchett

James Hackett

Micah Lehman

Seulki Kim, Piano

Tenor Trombone Tenor Trombone Bass Trombone Bass Trombone

Samuel Haley

Avery Mackey

Jeremiah Morris

Joesph Noble

Jaslyn Rivera

Shelby Starks

Luke Weatherly

Aaron Yocum

Evan Baldwin

Aaron Beach

Jared Chance-Martin

Dillon Smith

Evnasville, IN

Memphis, TN

Murray, KY

Murray, KY

Owensboro, KY

Evansville, IN

Paris, TN

Hopkinsville, KY

Murray, KY

Paducah, KY

Murray, KY

New Baden, IL

Glasgow, KY

Eureka, MO

Murray, KY

Boonville, IN

Rumsey, KY

Newburgh, IN

Owensboro, KY

Auburn, KY

Calvert City, KY

Calhoun, KY

Newburgh, IN

Seoul, Korea

Murray State Trombone Choir Murray State Trombone Choir

Dr. Megan Boutin, Conductor

Dr. Megan Boutin, Conductor

Ballad for Wind Orchestra (2014)

Commissioned for Nishinomiya City Wind Orchestra's 50th anniversary. "Ballad" refers to a kind of European folk song known since the Middle Ages, having elements of dramatic conversation and lyrical poetry. It became a general term for narrative song in the 14th century, and Ballade in the 19th century was a genre of instrumental music in the narrative style. I composed this work with an image of a fictitious hero, hence the title. The work is roughly divided into five parts. The appealing solo line, the 4th and 5th disjunctmotion motifs rising steadily, the rapid-rhythm style sounding like a mixture of Western "Tarantella" and Korean traditional "Jajinmori Jangdan", and the lyrical comfort melody essentially comprise the music.

Chang Su Koh

Armenian Dances, Part 1 (1972)

Part I of the Armenian Dances is built upon five Armenian folk songs which were first notated, purified, researched and later arranged by Gomidas for solo voice with piano accompaniment, or unaccompanied chorus. In order of their appearance in the score, they are : Tzirani Tzar (The Apricot Tree); Gakavi Yerk (Partridge's Song); Hoy, Nazan Eem (Hoy, My Nazan); Alagyaz and Gna, Gna (Go, Go).

The Apricot Tree consists of three organically connected songs which were transcribed in 1904. Its declamatory beginning, rhythmic vitality and ornamentation make this a highly expressive song.

The Partridge's Song is an original song by Gomidas; it was published in 1908 in Tiflis, Georgia. He originally arranged it for solo voice and children's choir, and later for solo voice with piano accompaniment. It has a simple, delicate melody which might, perhaps, be thought of as depicting the tiny steps of the partridge.

Hoy, Nazan Eem was published in 1908, in a choral version arranged by Gomidas. This lively, lyric love song depicts a young man singing the praises of his beloved Nazan (a girl's name). The song has dance rhythms and ornamentation which make it an impressive, catchy tune. Alagyaz (name of a mountain in Armenia), was first written by Gomidas for solo voice with piano accompaniment, and also in a choral arrangement. It is a beloved Armenian folk song, and it long-breathed melody is as majestic as the mountain itself.

Go, Go is a humorous, light-textured tune. In performance, Gomidas coupled it with a contrasting slower song, The Jug. Its repeated note pattern musically depicts the expression of laughter. This song also is in recitative style.

Nessun Dorma (1924)

Nessun dorma (None shall sleep) is an aria from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot, and is one of the best-known tenor arias in all opera. It is sung by Calaf, il principe ignoto (the unknown prince), who falls in love at first sight with the beautiful but cold Princess Turandot. However, any man who wishes to wed Turandot must first answer her three riddles; if he fails, he will be beheaded.

In the act before this aria, Calaf has correctly answered the three riddles put to all of Princess Turandot's prospective suitors. Nonetheless, she recoils at the thought of marriage to him. Calaf offers her another chance by challenging her to guess his name by dawn. (As he kneels before her, the Nessun dorma theme makes a first appearance, to his words, "Il mio nome non sai!") If she does so, she can execute him; but if she does not, she must marry him. The cruel and emotionally cold princess then decrees that none of her subjects shall sleep that night until his name is discovered. If they fail, all will be killed.

As the final act opens, it is now night. Calaf is alone in the moonlit palace gardens. In the distance, he hears Turandot's heralds proclaiming her command. His aria begins with an echo of their cry and a reflection on Princess Turandot.

Nessun Dorma achieved pop status after Luciano Pavarotti's 1972 recording of it was used as the theme song of BBC television's coverage of the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. It subsequently reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart. Although Pavarotti rarely sang the role of Calaf on stage, Nessun Dorma became his signature aria and, in turn, a sporting anthem in its own right, especially for football.

March from Superman (1978/2008)

Few fictional characters have been as prolific in mainstream entertainment as the Man of Steel. From the original comic stories in the 1930s to the Clayton Collyer radio show and Paramount’s animated shorts in the '40s, the Kirk Alyn television shows of the '50s, the musical adaptation for theatre and George Reeves series of the '60s, the feature films of the '70s and '80s, the television spin-offs of the '90s and '00s, and finally, a resurrection to the big screen in 2006, the legend of Superman has thrived for more than 60 years. Upon the first major motion picture production in the mid-'70s, director Richard Donner and his producers determined that the character would be treated with respect while, after all his adventures, providing him with a massive scale on which to generate his wonder. Their success in that production yielded four Oscar nominations (with one win) and a permanent “most favored Superman” status for actor Christopher Reeve.

Released in 1978, this classic film helped pave the way for future silver screen appearances by other comic book heroes. The film score by Mr. Williams is a masterpiece of bold themes and tender moments. Here is an authentic transcription for band of the Superman March from the original soundtrack.

Concerto for Trombone (2022)

The trombone concerto was created in 2020-2021 and has three movements. After a short introduction the first movement, Vivace “Dual Drama”, features a very rhythmical theme, inspired by Afro-Brazilian ritual music. The "B" section introduces a joyous theme with irregular meters ushering in a conclusion where the first theme returns powerfully with an accelerando coda.

The second movement, Largo “Contemplation”, is peaceful, and the soloist has a dreamfully solo. Some dramatic outbursts occur, but the peaceful mood comes back and concludes the movement.

The third movement, Allegretto - “Glad Triumph”, brings a theme in fourths. The second theme remembers some of the ritual music found in the first movement. After a cadenza that mixes the themes of all movements, the concerto ends in a very uplifting mood.

This piece is dedicated to Peter Steiner who performed both the orchestral and band premiers in 2022.

A Deep Reverberation Fills with Stars (2022)

This is the biggest piece I’ve written since being medicated for ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder] (I was diagnosed in mid-2020), and it’s the most substantial piece I’ve written since the start of the pandemic. (I’ve written very little; it was basically impossible for me to motivate myself when concerts grinded to a halt. Things feel much more normal -- and creative -- again.)

So the idea with this one, partially by design, but largely just because it happened to turn out this way once I started writing, is that of emerging from darkness, “a deep reverberation,” with the return of some sense of normalcy, coinciding with, at least for me, some hope of an improvement of mental health.

That said, none of this piece is sorrowful. It starts with handbells! (Thank you, Larry Livingston, for your help with that!) But it does spend eight minutes pulling back and forth between levels of tension before finally “filling with stars.”

John Mackey

J U N E 1 1 - 1 7 , 2 0 2 3

Cost: $525.00 (room, meals, instruction, and activities all included)

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Racer Instrumental Music Academy (RIMA) is a week-long summer music camp at Murray State University. Be part of a large concert band and prepare a variety of fun and challenging band literature, culminating with a final Saturday morning showcase concert. Students will improve ensemble performance skills, focusing on intonation, balance, blend, tone quality, and musicianship. Campers will get an early taste of college life in the residence halls and will be provided with a full meal plan during their stay. Each day, campers will walk to and from their music courses. Under the guidance of faculty and residential counselors, evening social activities will include swimming, bowling, karaoke night, dance, concerts, and recitals.