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2023 Spring Concert
May 1st at 6:30pm CSHS Auditorium
Program
Fanfare for a New Era
Pink Zebra
Don Ricardo
Musella arr. Rodriquez
Commissioned by the Spring High School Band, Spring, Texas, Mark Edenfied, conductor, and dedicated to Richard Crain for his selfless devotion to the students of the Spring ISD.
Bayou Breakdown
Brant Karrick
Bayou Breakdown began as an attempt to write a fugue in the style of Johann Sebastian Bach. The main melody is introduced in a four-part fugue scored for woodwinds, followed by a second statement of the fugue by the brass. A brief transition introduces a folk song-like lyrical theme based on a pentatonic scale. Another transition takes the piece to its most dissonant section, evoking a poorly played waltz. The main melody attempts to reappear but is swept away by a progression of descending chromatic chords. After a complete stop, the initial fugue returns featuring solos by the clarinet, tenor sax, alto saxophone, piccolo, trumpet, and tuba. After a few short trio statements of the main tune, the piece ends with a polyphonic flurry from the full band.
In writing Bayou Breakdown, I hoped to create a piece that would provide musical and technical challenges for performers yet could be immediately enjoyed by the listener, musician and non-musician alike. While the piece was written for my terrific students in the University of Toledo Wind Ensemble, it is dedicated to one of my most influential mentors, Frank Wickes, Director of Bands at Louisiana State University.
Arabian Dances
Brian Balmages
Explore Middle Eastern sounds with this work that combines authentic traditional melodies and rhythms with original music. After a haunting opening, authentic Middle Eastern percussion instruments create the groove that accompanies the folk song Ala Dal'ona. As the orchestration builds, original themes are intertwined before the percussion ensemble becomes the focus of the third section. The final melody, Tafta Hindi, develops until it morphs into an ostinato over a magnificent presentation of the original theme that is found throughout the work. A riveting ending brings this thrilling work to a dynamic close!
Inchon
Robert W. Smith
Honoring the "forgotten war," Robert W. Smith offers this significant work in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Korean conflict. It's beautifully scored to balance the delicate oriental melodies with the dramatic and frenzied passages that mirror the conflict. Colorfully orchestrated, with percussion simulating the sound of a helicopter landing and parts for piano and alto flute (with cues for C flute), it is a thoroughly stunning tonal collage.
- Program Note from publisher
The composer described the piece in the following words:
On September 15, 1950, the First Marine division under the command of Major General Oliver P. Smith, led the first major U.N. force strike in North Korean-occupied territory, with a surprise amphibious assault at Inchon. The First Marine Division Reconnaissance Company made the first helicopter landing on Hill 812 to relieve the ROK Eighth Division during the renewed fighting. In five days of textbook-style campaigning, the division closed in on Seoul. In house-to-house fighting, the Marines wrested the city from its communist captors by September 27.
Inchon was inspired by this historic event. From the quiet sound of the waves on the lonely Korean beach to the landing of the helicopter on Hill 812, Inchon explores this clashing of cultures through sound. Even the simple Korean prayer in the center of the piece is answered by the more powerful Western statement of the same melody. As quickly as the invasion begins, it ends as the helicopters fly into the distance, leaving the beach once again in solitude.
- Program Note from U.S. Marine Band concert program, 23 February 2020
Dedicated in loving memory of my father, Staff Sergeant Benjamin F. Smith, U.S. Army (Retired), a heroic veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts.
- Program Note from score
May 1st at 6:30pm CSHS Auditorium
Program
Fanfare for a New Era
Pink Zebra
Don Ricardo
Musella arr. Rodriquez
Commissioned by the Spring High School Band, Spring, Texas, Mark Edenfied, conductor, and dedicated to Richard Crain for his selfless devotion to the students of the Spring ISD.
Bayou Breakdown
Brant Karrick
Bayou Breakdown began as an attempt to write a fugue in the style of Johann Sebastian Bach. The main melody is introduced in a four-part fugue scored for woodwinds, followed by a second statement of the fugue by the brass. A brief transition introduces a folk song-like lyrical theme based on a pentatonic scale. Another transition takes the piece to its most dissonant section, evoking a poorly played waltz. The main melody attempts to reappear but is swept away by a progression of descending chromatic chords. After a complete stop, the initial fugue returns featuring solos by the clarinet, tenor sax, alto saxophone, piccolo, trumpet, and tuba. After a few short trio statements of the main tune, the piece ends with a polyphonic flurry from the full band.
In writing Bayou Breakdown, I hoped to create a piece that would provide musical and technical challenges for performers yet could be immediately enjoyed by the listener, musician and non-musician alike. While the piece was written for my terrific students in the University of Toledo Wind Ensemble, it is dedicated to one of my most influential mentors, Frank Wickes, Director of Bands at Louisiana State University.
Arabian Dances
Brian Balmages
Explore Middle Eastern sounds with this work that combines authentic traditional melodies and rhythms with original music. After a haunting opening, authentic Middle Eastern percussion instruments create the groove that accompanies the folk song Ala Dal'ona. As the orchestration builds, original themes are intertwined before the percussion ensemble becomes the focus of the third section. The final melody, Tafta Hindi, develops until it morphs into an ostinato over a magnificent presentation of the original theme that is found throughout the work. A riveting ending brings this thrilling work to a dynamic close!
Inchon
Robert W. Smith
Honoring the "forgotten war," Robert W. Smith offers this significant work in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Korean conflict. It's beautifully scored to balance the delicate oriental melodies with the dramatic and frenzied passages that mirror the conflict. Colorfully orchestrated, with percussion simulating the sound of a helicopter landing and parts for piano and alto flute (with cues for C flute), it is a thoroughly stunning tonal collage.
- Program Note from publisher
The composer described the piece in the following words:
On September 15, 1950, the First Marine division under the command of Major General Oliver P. Smith, led the first major U.N. force strike in North Korean-occupied territory, with a surprise amphibious assault at Inchon. The First Marine Division Reconnaissance Company made the first helicopter landing on Hill 812 to relieve the ROK Eighth Division during the renewed fighting. In five days of textbook-style campaigning, the division closed in on Seoul. In house-to-house fighting, the Marines wrested the city from its communist captors by September 27.
Inchon was inspired by this historic event. From the quiet sound of the waves on the lonely Korean beach to the landing of the helicopter on Hill 812, Inchon explores this clashing of cultures through sound. Even the simple Korean prayer in the center of the piece is answered by the more powerful Western statement of the same melody. As quickly as the invasion begins, it ends as the helicopters fly into the distance, leaving the beach once again in solitude.
- Program Note from U.S. Marine Band concert program, 23 February 2020
Dedicated in loving memory of my father, Staff Sergeant Benjamin F. Smith, U.S. Army (Retired), a heroic veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts.
- Program Note from score
Flute Horn
Georgia Bills & Aidyn Alexander #
Syriah Bousquet # Bella Durica #
Kaylin Dalton Bert Loveless #
Cam Haggett # Jack Matthews* #
Christian Hernandez
Anna Murphy
Laine Pennylegion Trumpet
Brianna Schaad # Julie Danco #
Jillian Holt* #
Thomas Loschner # &
Thomas Rhodes* #
Clarinet Rusty Tanner
Sofia Downie Sarah Schallon
Jared Hollins # & Ryan Scott
Hailey Lipscomb # Samantha Simkins
Timber Lucius Mary Smith
Andrew Sprouse Nate Sykes
Nathan Sprouse * # &
Bass Clarinet
Austin Price
Alto Saxophone Trombone
Elijah Bills # Shanyu Vadapalli
Gisele Crouse # Noah Svirsky #
Solomon Evans Daniel Han # &
Mateo Hanson
Tenor Sax Chase Hunter
Jesse Pace # Jeremy Hudson* #
Devin Perdue* Jorden Newman #
Drew Quakenbush #
Bari Sax
Tyler Cooper #
Tuba
Baritone Christian Estrada #
David Drake # Connor George #
Heather Perdue Isiah Swanson # &
Jack Purnell*#
Percussion
Nathan Bulla Senior *
Bella Cavicchio #
Steven Grubb TRI-M #
Nicky Ostrander # &
Noah Pickelsimer All-District &
Kenneth Walters #
Georgia Bills & Aidyn Alexander #
Syriah Bousquet # Bella Durica #
Kaylin Dalton Bert Loveless #
Cam Haggett # Jack Matthews* #
Christian Hernandez
Anna Murphy
Laine Pennylegion Trumpet
Brianna Schaad # Julie Danco #
Jillian Holt* #
Thomas Loschner # &
Thomas Rhodes* #
Clarinet Rusty Tanner
Sofia Downie Sarah Schallon
Jared Hollins # & Ryan Scott
Hailey Lipscomb # Samantha Simkins
Timber Lucius Mary Smith
Andrew Sprouse Nate Sykes
Nathan Sprouse * # &
Bass Clarinet
Austin Price
Alto Saxophone Trombone
Elijah Bills # Shanyu Vadapalli
Gisele Crouse # Noah Svirsky #
Solomon Evans Daniel Han # &
Mateo Hanson
Tenor Sax Chase Hunter
Jesse Pace # Jeremy Hudson* #
Devin Perdue* Jorden Newman #
Drew Quakenbush #
Bari Sax
Tyler Cooper #
Tuba
Baritone Christian Estrada #
David Drake # Connor George #
Heather Perdue Isiah Swanson # &
Jack Purnell*#
Percussion
Nathan Bulla Senior *
Bella Cavicchio #
Steven Grubb TRI-M #
Nicky Ostrander # &
Noah Pickelsimer All-District &
Kenneth Walters #
2023 Concert Assessment - Grade V
March 3rd, 2023
Program
Valley Forge King arr. Swearingen
Elegy for a Young American LoPresti
Spitfire! Gary Gilroy
March 3rd, 2023
Program
Valley Forge King arr. Swearingen
Elegy for a Young American LoPresti
Spitfire! Gary Gilroy
Students participating in the Virginia Tech Honor Band 2023!
2022 Winter Concert
December 12th at 7pm CSHS Auditorium
Program
Chanukah is Here
Arr. Calvin Custer
A Celebration of Folk Music from the Hebrew People
Rest
Samuel Hazo
O Holy Night
Adolphe Charles Adams Arr. Calvin Custer
Ave Maria
Biebl arr. Cameron
Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson
December 12th at 7pm CSHS Auditorium
Program
Chanukah is Here
Arr. Calvin Custer
A Celebration of Folk Music from the Hebrew People
Rest
Samuel Hazo
O Holy Night
Adolphe Charles Adams Arr. Calvin Custer
Ave Maria
Biebl arr. Cameron
Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson
2022 Fall Concert
November 7th at 7pm CSHS Auditorium
November 7th at 7pm CSHS Auditorium
Program
Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo
Malcolm Arnold
Carmina Burana
Movements.
1. Fortune, Variable as the moon
2. I Lament Fortunes blows
3. Behold the Spring
13. Fortune, Empress of the World
Carl Orff Arr. John Krance
Amazing Grace
Walker, Newton Arr. Frank Ticheli
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Handel arr. Rickets
Skyfall
Adkins, Epworth Arr. Jay Bocook
Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo
Malcolm Arnold
Carmina Burana
Movements.
1. Fortune, Variable as the moon
2. I Lament Fortunes blows
3. Behold the Spring
13. Fortune, Empress of the World
Carl Orff Arr. John Krance
Amazing Grace
Walker, Newton Arr. Frank Ticheli
Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
Handel arr. Rickets
Skyfall
Adkins, Epworth Arr. Jay Bocook
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2021-2022 Cave Spring HS/MS Holiday Tour Video produced for our local elementary school students.
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2020-2021 CSHS Concert Band Spring Project
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2020-2021 CSHS Concert Band Fall Project
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2020-2021 CSHS Concert Band Winter Project
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WINTER BAND CONCERT 2019
DECEMBER 16TH AT 7PM AT HIDDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
SIlent Night Gruber arr. Derrick
DECEMBER 16TH AT 7PM AT HIDDEN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
SIlent Night Gruber arr. Derrick
Winter Concert 2019
Carol of the Bells
Arr. Hoey, transcribed by Hodges
Snow Day Celebration Alan Stein
Greensleeves
Traditional Arr. Reed
Grown-up Christmas List
Foster and Thompson-Jenner Arr. Brown
Christmas at the Movies
The Nightmare Before Christmas – Somewhere in My Memory – The Polar Express
Arr. Moss
Carol of the Bells
Arr. Hoey, transcribed by Hodges
Snow Day Celebration Alan Stein
Greensleeves
Traditional Arr. Reed
Grown-up Christmas List
Foster and Thompson-Jenner Arr. Brown
Christmas at the Movies
The Nightmare Before Christmas – Somewhere in My Memory – The Polar Express
Arr. Moss
2022 Spring Concert
Flight of the Thunderbird
Richard Saucedo
Songs of Old Kentucky Brant Karrick
Pirates of the Caribbean (Symphonic Suite)
Music by Brant Karrick arr. By John Wasson
Medley includes: The Medallion Calls, The Black Pearl, To the Pirate’s Cave, One Last Shot, He’s a Pirate
Dreamsong Richard Saucedo
(For Piano Solo and Band)
Jack Horton, Piano soloist
Legends and Heroes Pierre LaPlante
Foundry
John Mackey
Flight of the Thunderbird
Richard Saucedo
Songs of Old Kentucky Brant Karrick
- John Riley (Wayfaring Stranger)
- Barn Dance (Sourwood Mountain, Frog Went a-Courtin’, Loving Hannah)
Pirates of the Caribbean (Symphonic Suite)
Music by Brant Karrick arr. By John Wasson
Medley includes: The Medallion Calls, The Black Pearl, To the Pirate’s Cave, One Last Shot, He’s a Pirate
Dreamsong Richard Saucedo
(For Piano Solo and Band)
Jack Horton, Piano soloist
Legends and Heroes Pierre LaPlante
- Patrick on the Railroad
- Sweet Betsy
- Little David, Play On!
Foundry
John Mackey
Concert and Symphonic Bands
This is the cornerstone of our band program. The majority of teaching fundamentals and performance practices occur in these classes.
Concert Band and Symphonic band was set up originally as Concert band being the lower band, and Symphonic band being the higher level. This setup has changes in the past few years to incorporate students who want to participate but due to scheduling concerns could not enter the correct ensemble. The lines blurred and we witnessed many students decide not to participate either thinking the music was WAY too difficult or much too easy. The remedy was to combine both classes.
We began six years ago by combining both groups for concert performances. Both groups, even though they have different names, work on the same music literature. We practice and prepare in both classes allowing students to enroll without drawback of getting the “wrong” class. We have been successful by challenging the students on multiple levels and seeing growth in not only ensemble performance but individual musicianship as well.
It is with the highest attention that the students receive the formal training that was started at the middle school and to foster progress on into college and beyond.
The concerts that are provided are a fall concert, a holiday’s concert, performance for Concert Assessment and lastly the spring concert and graduation.
These ensembles are the cornerstone of our Cave Spring program with students also successfully participating in Roanoke Children’s Choir, Winds of the Blue Ridge, Roanoke Valley Community Band as well as area church and civic organizations.
We have students participating in District and State ensembles and collegiate honor bands from Virginia Tech, Radford, Liberty, VCU, JMU, Roanoke College, and Shenandoah Conservatory.