THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL AND FINE ARTS
SCHOOL OF MUSIC PRESENTS:
University of Texas at San Antonio University Band
Hector Garcia
Sonus Ventorum Claude T. Smith (Sounds of the Winds) (1932-1987)
Beguine for Band Glenn Osser (1914-2014)
Rippling Watercolors
Midnight Ride
Sunday September 22 , 202 4 3:0 0 pm UTSA Music Recital Hall
Brian Balmages (b. 1975)
Rossano Galante (b. 1967)
¡Viva! Jack Wilds (b. 1986)
Person n el
(Personnel roster is listed alphabetically to emphasize the important contribution made by each musician)
Flute
Lane Arguello
Brooklyn De La O
Madison Feiler
Megan Griggs
Elisabeth Kubena
Amy Leonard
Ellie Maclean
Ariana Thompson
Clarinet
Liam Shio
Angela Tavira
Jacob Wall
Tarynn Williams
Jo'Lyssa Zamarripa
Gabrielle Gerber, bs. cl.
Saxophone
Omar Acosta
Devin Brown
Daniel Castillo
Kaila Castro
Nicholas Gonzales
Sarah Guia
Parker Murray
Patrick Ozorio-Brace
Joaquin Robles
Quinn Tidwell
John Zuniga
Manuel Flores, t. sax
Anson Kirkland, t. sax
Seth Perez, t. sax
Mikayla Garza, b. sax
Robert Hernandez, b. sax
Trumpet
Nathan Bravo
Alejandro Cerda
Alissa Esper
Connor Harper
Jerry Ibarra
Jacqueline Kolada
Alyssa Mancha
Anthony Mitcham
Kaleb Mulcahy
Caleb Perry
Samuel Quezada
Michael Sidney
Horn
Emmanuel Castillo
Delaney Cook
Andrew Gonzales
Johanna Gutierrez
Abbie Henk
Jaxon Hunt
Travis Niccum
Hector Rosas
Matthew Stevens
Marissa Torres
Trombone
Bradley Bolton
Brandin Castillo
Kalen Griffin
Landon Kilpela
Mathew Kuttner
Jasmine Lasiter
Rodrigo Mendez
Jakarri Norsworthy
Meikhi Schwarz
Anthony Liu, bs. Tbn.
Euphonium
Trinity Evans
Jay Gomez
Andrew Kiraly
James McAfee
Angelyca Mejia
Manuel Reyes
Roland Scherer
Tuba
Shea Fierro
Marc Guillen
Andres Hernandez
Abraham Pena
Joshua Sprinkle
Cameron Tait
Percussion
Aleena Bermudez
Trent Fallin
Emma Fasano
Nathan Gallegos
Jacob Herrera
Brenna Kellner
Benjamin Martin
Joaquin Mata
Delylah Medina
Richard Myers
Daniel Walker
Conductor
Hector Garcia , a native of San Antonio, Texas, is currently Assistant Director of Athletic Bands at UTSA and is the conductor of the UTSA University Band as well as the director of the UTSA Athletic Pep Band. In the fall semester, he assists directing the UTSA Spirit of San Antonio Marching Band.
Hector graduated with a master's degree in instrumental conducting from University of Texas at San Antonio in 2023 under the mentorship of Dr. John Zarco and Ron Ellis. While a graduate student at UTSA, Hector performed with the UTSA Wind Symphony and was a teaching assistant for several undergraduate courses including Conducting I & II, Marching Band Techniques, Wind Symphony, and Symphonic Band.
Prior to attending UTSA, Hector taught brass/woodwind beginning band classes, marching band, concert band, and jazz band at the high school and middle school levels for three years. He received a bachelor's degree in music studies from Texas State University in 2017. Hector’s primary instrument is trumpet and actively performs in local community bands. Hector’s professional affiliations include Texas Music Educators Association and Kappa Kappa Psi. Some of his hobbies include photography, traveling, and doing card tricks for those around him. Fun fact: his favorite food is sushi!
Program Notes
Compiled and Edited by Hector Garcia
Sonus Ventorum translated to “Sounds of the Winds.” An early composition which was premiered by the Tr-State Honors Band in Enid, Oklahoma. The opening statement is slow and measured and sets the stage nicely for the rhythmic development section. The mixed meter 7/8 bars lay nicely with the flowing melodies and continue to sound fresh and innovative.
Mr. Smith started his musical career playing trumpet in the fifth grade. He attended Central Methodist College, Fayette, Missouri, until he was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict. Unable to find a position with the service bands as a trumpeter, he auditioned on the French horn and won a position with the 371st Army Band. He finished his undergraduate training at the University of Kansas.
Smith wrote over 180 works for band, orchestra, choir, solos, and small ensembles as well as three method books for band and orchestra. His solos were written for noted artists such as “Doc” Severinsen, Dale Underwood, Brian Bowman, Warren Covington, Gary Foster, Rich Matteson, and Steve Seward. His first band composition was titled World Freedom March. His first published work, Emperata Overture, led to many other works being published by Wingert-Jones. In 1978, he became a composer for Jenson Publications (now Hal Leonard) and the educational consultant for Wingert-Jones. [Program note from JWPepper and Windrep.org ]
Beguine for Band by Glenn Osser is a delightful piece that blends the light, dance-like feel of the beguine rhythm with rich, colorful harmonies. This Latin-American dance form, originating from the islands of the Caribbean bringing smooth relaxed grooves to the work while Osser's lush orchestration adds layers of texture and depth. The interplay between sections creates a vibrant, engaging soundscape, making the piece both rhythmically infectious and harmonically intriguing. Beguine for Band is a showcase of Osser's ability to combine traditional dance elements with a sophisticated, concert-style arrangement.
Abe Arthur "Glenn" Osser graduated from the public schools of Munising where he studied piano, violin, saxophone and clarinet, and received a bachelor of music degree from the University of Michigan. After graduating in 1935 he worked with a college dance band and, on advice from the band leader, moved to New York City, where he met music publisher Charles Warren, who became Osser's mentor. His career in New York started with his arranging for many of the well-known dance orchestras, including Bunny Berigan, Bob Crosby, and Red Nichols. He soon came to the attention of the radio conductors and started devoting his time to this field for such conductors as Al Goodman and Al Roth.
[Program note windrep.org )
Rippling Watercolors Many often underestimate the extensive colors, harmonies, and emotional range that are often achievable in younger ensembles. It is in this spirit that the musical lines of Rippling Watercolors was born. This was not meant to be a lyrical piece for younger ensembles; rather, it was written as a fully expressive lyrical work that happens to be playable by younger ensembles. I believe there is a significant difference. No phrases were truncated, no ranges were “limited,” and no rhythms were watered down for the sake of playability. This piece just happens to be attainable by younger groups, yet the music exists exactly as it would even if I had written this for a college group.
The title comes from a range of inspiration. I often get asked about my last name. As most can imagine, there are very few of us left in the world. At present, my wife and I are one of only two couples in the United States that can carry on our family name. My cousins Ben and Carrie on the West Coast are the other couple, and they now have two beautiful girls. We all share a lot of beliefs we encourage our children to be creative, spontaneous, and we enjoy watching where their imaginations take them.
The idea for this piece came from a simple set of watercolors. When children get hold of these and use their imagination, the most amazing things can happen. Children can see things that adults never see. They open our minds while we help them grow and learn. With a little imagination, these watercolors can become a magnificent sunrise or sunset over the ocean, a gorgeous view from a mountaintop, or an image of a supernova in space. The smallest drop can change the pattern and create something entirely new, either with a brush
or entirely within nature. It is my hope that Lily and Charlotte grow up with an infinite palette of watercolors, and that every drop creates a new, fantastic world.
Rippling Watercolors was commissioned by the Springer Middle School Bands in Wilmington, Delaware; Robert J. Baronio, director. It is dedicated to my cousins Lily and Charlotte Balmages, who, combined with my two boys, form the next generation of the Balmages name in the United States.
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Rossano Galante's work, Midnight Ride , takes us on the ride of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, and Samuel Prescott, from Boston to Concord, and Acton, Massachusetts, where I grew up. The three men not just Revere, who was captured early spread the word through the countryside that the British were coming and freedom was in jeopardy. My hope in celebrating our 25th residential camp is a reverse journey, connecting the piece, my life, Mary Jo's life, and the camp... taking this camp to Symphony Hall in Boston and performing this work on stage for our 25th anniversary, in July 2023. Immeasurable thanks to Mr. Rossano Galante, whose remarkable creativity has brought this to life.
Deb Huber, Conductor
The UMass Lowell Mary Jo Leahey Symphonic Band Camp was created 25 years ago by Executive Director Debra-Nicole Huber, who wanted to create an immersive experience and offer a "window-in" to opportunities in music. The generosity of benefactor Mary Jo Leahey (1937-2011), a child of the great depression who dreamed of music camp, was significant. The focal point of the week is the camp's Concert Band, for which this work has been created; in which all participants, camp mentors, and staff rehearse and perform. A "Finale Concert" is held at the conclusion of camp showcasing the Concert Band and Honors Wind Ensemble.
[Program note from score]
¡Viva! is a celebration of the cultural heritage and history of Roma, TX. Situated on the border between Mexico and Texas, the town serves as an important point of transit over the Rio Grande. The piece imagines a traveler approaching Roma from the countryside. The music in the first section depicts the desert, suggesting hazy tendrils of heat rising from a landscape dominated by sand and scrub brush. As the traveler nears the city, dance music begins to drift in on the hot wind. The folk-like melody gives way to a dance tune that slowly builds in intensity. Here the music paints a party scene, with revealers dancing and possibly even forming an impromptu parade. As the piece builds to a raucous close, one can imagine accompanying shouts of "Viva!"
¡Viva! was commissioned by members of Region XV, Region XXVIII, and the McAllen Town Band in honor of the Roma Middle School band's performance at the 2016 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. [Program note from score]
Acknowledgements
Dr. Tracy Cowden, Director, School of Music
Dr. Stacey Davis, Assistant Director, School of Music
Dr. Kasandra Keeling, Associate Director, School of Music
Prof. Ron Ellis, Director of Bands
Dr. John Zarco, Director of Instrumental Ensembles
Naomy Ybarra, Administrative Services Officer 1
Steven Hill, Administrative Associate
Joey Berrios, Senior Events Manager
Jared Davis, Marketing Coordinator
Mr. Rico Gomez, Music Program Coordinator, UTSA Bands
Prof. Sherry Rubins and Prof. Paul Millette, Percussion Area Faculty
Dr. Rachel Woolf and Dr. Oswaldo Zapata, Woodwind and Brass Area Coordinators
Prof. Troy Peters, Director of Orchestras
Dr. Yoojin Muhn, Director of Choral Activities
Dr. Jordan Boyd, Assistant Director of Choral Activities
UTSA School of Music Faculty
Jordan Rodriguez and Jared Worman, School of Music Librarians
UTSA Band Managers
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