2023 | 2024
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MUSIC 2023 | 2024
Emory Alumni Big Band Reunion Saturday, October 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Studio (PAS) 1804 N. Decatur Rd. Atlanta, GA 30322
Program Children of Sanchez
Chuck Mangione arr. Keith Foley
Basie Stright Ahead
Sammy Nestico
Corner Pocket
Freddie Green
The Way We Were Shiny Stockings - Frank Foster
Bergman and M. Hamlisch arr. Randy Purcell Frank Foster
Birdland
Joe Zawinul arr. Larry Kerchner
Wave - Buddy Rich band AC Jobim arr. John La Barbera Hey Jude - played by Maynard Ferguson
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P. McCartney & J. Lennon adapted by Matt Yardley
Performers The Performers want to say a profound ‘Thanks!’ to Prof. Gary Motley and Dr. Veronica Motley for taking our small idea, bringing its history to life, and turning it into an SRO event! Alto Sax 1 Alto Sax 2 Tenor Sax 1 Tenor Sax 2 Bari Sax Bari Sax Trombone 1 Trombone 2 Trombone 3 Bass Trombone Trumpet 1-3 Trumpet 1-3 Trumpet 1-3 Trumpet 1-3 Trumpet 4 Piano Bass Drums
Kiran Sundar1 18B Dr. Robert Heinl1 18MR 1 Will Scruggs 02B Mac Isseks1 10C Dr. Keith Jackson2 78C Steve Kirk7 Bob Devine, J.D.2 77C Bill Dance3 Nathaniel Addicks5 Leslie Bessant2 81C Rocky Dotson7 Scott Jones6 John Houghton7 Buddy Ditthardt7 Dr. Mark Merlin2 78C Dr. Michael Arenstein3 82C John Harriman4 Dr. Rick Marlow3 83C
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Graduate of Prof. Motley's Jazz Studies Program
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Member of the original, pre-sanctioned 1976 band
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Member of the first University-sanctioned 1978 band
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A close friend of the founders and community volunteer in the early years
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Played in the Band as a community volunteer under Prof. Motley for guest artists Kenny Davis and Winard Harper
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Played in the Band as a community volunteer under the (volunteer) direction of Melvin Hodges (Stone Mountain HS band director)
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Atlanta area 'Friends of Emory Jazz' who volunteered to help make this Reunion Concert a reality.
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Emory Jazz Studies The Emory Jazz Studies program features courses in improvisation and history, as well as private instruction and performance opportunities. The mission is to educate students about the rich traditions of American jazz while providing insight into the creative process through performance and analysis. The program includes undergraduate and graduate students spanning the liberal arts. Musicians develop skills in performance through the study of classic repertory in smaller ensembles or in the big band, which focuses on traditional works of the past and present.
Emory Jazz Alliance The Emory Jazz Alliance is devoted to supporting jazz education, awareness, and performance at Emory University. Donations will support Emory Jazz Studies by providing funding for residencies, program development, and community outreach. Students of Emory Jazz have been a part of an exceptional and nurturing space that prepares students to be the next generation of jazz artists, and also creates connections and educational experiences with the industry’s top jazz artists. Become a member today by visiting http:// music.emory.edu/performance/jazz/jazz-alliance. html or by scanning the QR code.
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Upcoming Concerts The Department of Music presents the following free concerts. For a comprehensive list of music performances, visit music.emory.edu. Oct. 21 Emory Choirs Schwartz 8pm Family Weekend Concert Oct. 22 4pm
Emory Wind Ensemble
Schwartz
Oct. 25 6:30pm
Vocal Symposium with Ann Baltz
PAS
Oct. 26 2:30pm
Vocal Symposium with Ann Baltz
PAS
Oct. 28 8pm
Emory University Symphony Orchestra
Schwartz
Nov. 5 4pm
Bethany Mamola, Soprano Emory Faculty Recital
Schwartz
Nov. 12 4pm
Emory Chamber Ensembles
Schwartz
Nov. 12 7pm
Emory Collaborative Piano Concert PAS
Nov. 18 2pm
Emory Gamelan Ensemble
PAS
Nov. 18 8pm
Emory University Symphony Orchestra & Wind Ensemble
Schwartz
Nov. 28 8pm
Emory Big Band & Jazz Combos
Schwartz
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Music at Emory Music at Emory brings together students, faculty, and world-class artists to create an exciting and innovative season of performances, lectures, workshops, and master classes. With more than 150 events each year across multiple Emory venues, audiences experience a wide variety of musical offerings. We hope you enjoy sampling an assortment of work from our student ensembles, community youth ensembles, artists in residence, professional faculty, up-and-coming prodigies, and virtuosos from around the world.
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