The 46th concert season concludes with a diverse variety of music. It will feature Andrea Reinkemeyer's vibrant piece NaamJei, Puerto Rican trombonist Luis Fred performing Stevenson's Braziliano concerto, and Roberto Sierra's Latin-infused […]
This year we explore how various composition techniques and devices are used to create a musical piece. The programme includes R. Strauss’ Oboe Concerto with soloist David Zhu, Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker, Mozart’s Symphony No.41 'Jupiter', Bizet’s Carmen: Suite No.1, a new work by our Young Composer-in-Residence Grace Wellik and the full performance of James Stephenson's showcase Compose […]
Encore Wind Ensemble Dr. Peter Haberman, Conductor Overture to Candid - Leonard Bernstein Beneath the Crypt - Justin Gruber Charles B. Olson Contest Winner Lonesome Valley Folk Suite - James Stephenson October - Eric Whitacre Bamboo Shoots & City Streets Benjamin Barker
Regarding the “functioning” of an orchestra, Benjamin Britten ’s Guide to the Young Person ’s Orchestra is the most famous of the musical works that combine education and entertainment. But there are others. More recently, in Compose Yourself! , James Stephenson offers us a different presentation of the instrument families, more in tune with the generations of this new […]
Regarding the “functioning” of an orchestra, Benjamin Britten ’s Guide to the Young Person ’s Orchestra is the most famous of the musical works that combine education and entertainment. But there are others. More recently, in Compose Yourself! , James Stephenson offers us a different presentation of the instrument families, more in tune with the generations of this new […]
Spoiled by this local father-daughter treasure, Maddie’s style is emotional, sophisticated, and forward-thinking, while Jim is one of the more versatile composers living today. In the Martinů, La Revue de Cuisine, kitchen dishes and utensils come to life in a stunning Bohemian ballet. This celebratory concert will include a family style sit down dinner. Tickets required. […]
Gather with family and friends at the BSO's two homes for an evening of patriotic favorites and uplifting American classics to kick off SummerFest. Program: Stephen Schwartz, Wicked Samuel Augustus Ward, America the Beautiful James M. Stephenson, Fanfare for Democracy Various, Armed Forces Salute John Stafford Smith, Star-Spangled Banner Margaret Bonds, The Montgomery Variations Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, 1812 Overture John Philip […]