Events in May–October 2024
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A celebration of Polish Culture & Polish Constitution Day with the Lowiczanie Polish Folk ensemble of San Francisco A celebration of Polish Culture & Polish Constitution Day with the Lowiczanie Polish Folk ensemble of San Francisco
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May 5, 2024Commencing at 1 P.M. Dr. Germán Gonzalez, conductor at the Golden Gate Park BandShell
Lowiczanie Polish Folk Ensemble of San Francisco,
Celebrating the Polish Culture in the Bay Area
And the 233rd anniversary of the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791
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National Anthems of Poland and the USA
Performers of St. Albert Polish-American Mission
Songs and Dances from Przeworsk region
presented by Łowiczanie. Choreography: Edward Hoffman
Clarinet Polka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . trad./arr. David Bennett
Sarabande and Polka . . . . . . . . . . . M. Arnold/arr. J. Paynter
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Songs and Dances from Slask region
presented by Sokoly. Choreography: Gosia Wojciechowska / Kasha Hudack
Keynote Speech
John Henry Fullen, President, SF-Krakow Sister City Association
Polka and Fugue from Schwanda, The Bagpiper . . . . . . . . . J. Weinberger./arr. G. Bainum
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Dances and Songs from region of Opoczno
presented by Łowiczanie. Choreography: Mary Kay Stuvland
Krakowiak and dances from Podhale, Tatry mountain
presented by Orliki. Choreography: Krystyna Chciuk
Singers of St. Albert Polish-American Mission
Polonaise Militaire . . . . . . . . . . . F. Chopin/arr. L.P. Laurendeau
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Krakowiak
presented by Orliki. Choreography: Piotr Irby
Songs and Dances from Spisz region, Tatry Mountains
presented by Łowiczanie Choreography: Mary Kay Stuvland, Maria Wnek, Tadek Zdybal
Three Klesmaer Miniatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philip Sparke
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Not a ‘Pops’ concert, a ‘Moms’ Concert – on Mother’s Day in honor of Mothers everywhere. Not a ‘Pops’ concert, a ‘Moms’ Concert – on Mother’s Day in honor of Mothers everywhere.
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May 12, 2024Not a ‘Pops’ concert, a ‘Moms’ Concert
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Commencing at 1 P.M.
Dr. Germán Gonzalez, conductor
at the Golden Gate Park BandShell
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“If at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to in the begining”
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Country Gardens . . . . . . . . P.A. Grainger/arr. T. Clark
The Italian in Algiers . . . Rossini/arr. T. Moses-Tobani
Belle of the Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leroy Anderson
Mother Goose March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John P. Sousa
Little English Girl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Delle Cese
First Suite in Eb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustav Holst
Thoroughly Modern Millie . . . Van Heusen/arr. G. Osser
Mother Hubbard March . . . . . . . . . . . . John P. Sousa
L’ Arlesienne Suite No. 2 . . . G. Bizet/arr. W.J. Duthoit
Mvt. 1. Andante sostenuto
Mvt. 4 Farandole
Valdres March . . . . . . . . . . . J. Hanssen/arr. G. Bainum
Highlights from Gypsy . . . . . . . . J. Styne/arr. P. Yoder
Pas Redoublé . . . . C. Saint-Saëns/arr. A. Frackenpohl
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A Cast of Characters A Cast of Characters
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May 19, 2024Watch or join the Cast of Characters in the Bay to Breakers, then make your way to the bandshell and experience a musical Cast of Characters.
La Forza del Destino Overture ... Verdi
March of the Belgian Paratroopers ... Leemans
George Gershwin Selections ... arr David Bennett
The Typewriter ... Leroy Anderson
Classic Rock 'N' Roll ... arr. Higgins
Bach Fugue a la Gigue... Bach/ Holst
Classical Gas ... Mason Williams
Pacific Island Fantasy ... Nestico
Billy The Kid Waltz ... Copland, arr. Lang
Radetzky March ... J. Strauss
Summer of 69 ... Ricketts
Stars and Stripes Forever ... Sousa
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Armenian Echos Armenian Echos
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May 26, 2024Armenian Echos
in partnership with the Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural and Educational Assoc.
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Sunday, May 26, 2024
Commencing at 1 P.M.
Dr. Germán Gonzalez, conductor
at the Golden Gate Park BandShell
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The Golden Gate Park Band and
Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural & Educational Association
Celebrates the 106th Anniversary
of Armenia’s Independence
Program Coordinator: Lena Manugian
Dance Director: Flora Bagdasaryan
Armenian Echos
National Anthems of Armenia and the United States
“Dele Yaman” by Gomidas
Performed by Danielle Zaroukian
Keynote speaker: Mr. Khatchig Tazian
Armenian National Committee Representative
Armenian Dances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Khachaturian/arr. R. Satz
Colors of Artsakh Dance
Hamazkayin “Araz” Children’s Dance Group
Concerto for Trumpet and Band . . A. Arutiunian/transc. G. Duker
Mark Nemoyten, soloist
Jug Dance
"Araz" Dance group, Liora Kigel
Line Dance
“Yerevan” Dance Ensemble
Folk Dance
“Araz” Youth Dance Group
Nreni (Pomegranate)
"Yerevan" Dance Ensemble
“Spring” Dance
“Araz” Youth Dance Group
Enzel Dance
"Yerevan" Dance Ensemble
Closing Remarks by Ruth Alahydoian
Hamazkayin SF “Nigol Aghpalian” Board Member
2 Dances from “Gayne Ballet” . . . A. Khachaturian/arr. E. Leidzen
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Trumpet Palooza ! Trumpet Palooza !
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June 2, 2024Trumpet Palooza !
A concert featuring our amazing trumpet section!
Rose Variations ... Robert Russell Bennett
Eric Wayne, soloist
Faroe Island Dance ... Percy Granger
Concerto for Cornet, Flugelhorn and Trumpet ... Warren Barker
Mark Nemoyten, soloist
Ode for Trumpet ... Alfred Reed
Tom Bertetta, soloist
Pavanne from American Symphonette ... Morton Gould
Concert Etude, Opus 49 ... Goedicke, arr Marian
Alia Kuhnert, soloist
Old Wine in New Bottles/ Wragglle Taggle Gipsies ... Gordon Jacobs
En Aranjuez Con Tu Amor ... Juaquin Rodrigo
Michelle Latimer, soloist
Trumpeter's Lullaby ... Leroy Anderson
Dr German Gonzalez, soloist
Cousins ... Herbert L. Clark
Eric Wayne (cornet) & Daven Tjaarda-Hernandez (trombone) , soloists
Bugler's Holiday ... Leroy Anderson
featuring Tom Bertetta, Alia Khunert, and Michelle Latimer
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A Festival of Favorites A Festival of Favorites
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June 9, 2024This concert is part of the two day Golden Gate Park Band Festival
June 8 & 9 from 11:00 am t0 5:00 pm.
A Festival of Favorites
Folk Dances ... Dmitri Shostakovich arr. H. R. Reynolds
Jazz Pizzacato ... Leroy Anderson
Dance of the Jesters by Tchaikovsky/ Ray Cramer
On A Hymnsong of Philip Bliss ... David Holsinger
The Beatles: Echoes Of An Era ... Lennon/McCartney arr J. Higgins
Best Of Broadway Marches ... James Christensen
Oye Negra ... Camacho
Dazzling Drums ... Paul Yoder
Jitterbug ... R. Buckley
San Francisco... B. Kaper
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Juneteenth and Father's Day Juneteenth and Father's Day
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June 16, 2024Juneteenth and Father's Day - Featuring Music of African American Composers and Artists.
Lift Every Voice and Sing ... Johnson
The Entertainer ... Scott Joplin, arr Frankenpohl
Folk Suite for Band ... William Grant Still
Satchmo! - a Tribute to Louis Armstrong ... arr. Barker
Halycon Hearts ... Katahj Copley
Red Tails ... Ayatey Shabazz
Queen of Soul - a Tribute to Aretha Franklin ... arr Murtha
Three Negro Dances ... Florence Price Henderson
Ellington Portrait ... arr. Werle
Selections from Porgy and Bess ... Gershwin
The Genius of Ray Charles ... arr. Brown
William Grant-Still
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Songs and Dances Songs and Dances
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June 23, 2024Songs and Dances
Dr German Gonzalez, conductor
Perpetuum Mobile ... Johann Strauss Jr, arr Reed
English Dances ... Malcom Arnold
Yankee Doodle ... Morton Gould
Four Dances from West Side Story ... Leonard Bernstein/ arr Polster
Yagi-Bushi ... Awai
Pineapple Poll ... Sir Arthur Sullivan
Wrong Note Rag ... Leonard Bernstein
Dancing Tambourine ... Polla, arr. Yoder
American in Paris ... George Gershwin, arr. Krance
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PRIDE: A Musical Celebration PRIDE: A Musical Celebration
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June 30, 2024PRIDE: A Musical Celebration
Featuring works of LGBTQ+ Composers.
Commando March ... Samuel Barber
A Musical Toast ... Bernstein
American Folk Rhapsody #2 ... Clare Grundman
March Militaire Francaise ... Camille Saint-Saens
Down A Country Lane ... Aaron Copland
Overture to Candide ... Leonard Bernstein
A Longford Legend ... Robert Sheldon
Over the Rainbow ... H. Arlen/ arr. Barker
Pas Redouble ... Camille Saint-Saens
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A Red, White & Band A Red, White & Band
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July 4, 2024A Red, White & Band Independence Day Celebration of American Music
Come early for a special activity for kids; making origami "crackers" that will be part of our Grand Finale!
Conducted by Dr German Gonzalez
Strike Up The Band ... Gershwin, arr. Barker
Simple Gifts ... Ticheli
American Overture ... J.W. Jenkins
National Emblem March ... E.E. Bagley
American Patrol ... Meacham
Chester ... William Schuman
Salute to American Jazz ... Sammy Nestico
Fourth of July ... Morton Gould
In Praise of Freedom ... Warren Barker
Stars and Stripes Forever ... Sousa
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Treasures of the Band World Treasures of the Band World
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July 7, 2024Treasures of the Band World
Conducted by Dr. German Gonzalez
Original Suite ... Gordon Jacobs
Spoon River ... Percy Grainger
Variations on America ... Charles Ives
The Blues ... Sammy Nestico
Shenandoah ... Frank Ticheli
Suite of Old American Dances ... Robert Russell Bennett,
Chant and Jubilo ... Francis MacBeth
Gershwin ... George Gershwin/ arr. Barker
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Disney Magic: Band Fantastic Disney Magic: Band Fantastic
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July 14, 2024Disney Magic: Band Fantastic!
Featuring guest conductor Dr Robert Halseth
Including music from:
Encanto, Frozen, Moana, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Toy Story 2,
The Incredibles, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Up and much more!
Our annual Disney/ Pixar concert has become one of our most popular musical treats of kids of all ages.
Come early for the best seats and enjoy a great family day in Golden Gate Park.
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SOMETHING OLD,NEW, BORROWED & BLUE SOMETHING OLD,NEW, BORROWED & BLUE
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July 21, 2024SOMETHING OLD,NEW, BORROWED & BLUE
Conducted by Dr German Gonzalez
A Festival Prelude ... Alfred Reed
The Syncopated Clock ... Leroy Anderson
Jamaican Rhumba ... Arthur Benjamin
Broadway One-Step ... Karl L King
The Carnival of Venice ... H.L. Clarke
Dr. Kris Palmer. piccolo soloist
Who's Who in Navy Blue ... Sousa
Wedding Dance ... Jacques Press, arr Fennell
Three Ayres from Gloucester ... High M. Stuart
Circus Band ... Charles Ives
April in Paris ... Vernon Duke, arr. Richard Maltby
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Tune Town: Music for Kids of All Ages Tune Town: Music for Kids of All Ages
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July 28, 2024Tune Town: Music for Kids of All Ages
Guest Conductor Dr Robert Halseth
A fun family program for the kid in all of us including ...
Thunder and Blazes ( Entry of the Gladiators) ... Fucik/ arr Laurendeau
Children's March ... Edwin Frank Goldman
Music from The Wizard of Oz ... Arlen/ Barnes
Olympic Fanfare and Theme ... John Williams, arr. Curnow
Country Gardens ... Percy Grainger
Selections from The Wiz ... Charlie Smalls, arr. Lowden
Barnum and Bailey's Favorite ... Karl L. King
The Teddy Bear's Picnic ... John W. Bratton, arr. Yoder
The Sound of Music ... Richard Rogers, arr. Robert Russell Bennett
Selections from Moana ... Lin-Manuel Miranda, arr. Bocook
Music of Disneyland ... arr. Brubaker
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Concert in honor of Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams & First Responders Concert in honor of Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams & First Responders
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August 4, 2024A concert in honor of Neighborhood Emergency Response Teams and First Responders
Dr German Gonzalez leads an eclectic program of favorites, and the revival of a piece commissioned for the band in 1936 by the Federal Music Project. *
Strike Up The Band ... George Gershwin, arr Yoder
Gypsy Baron Suite ... Johann Strauss, arr. Beeler
In the Miller Mood ... arr. Barker
On the Trail ... Ferde Grofe, arr Leidzen
I Left My Heart in San Francisco ... Cross & Cory, arr Reed
D.H.S. March ... Buckley
Clarinet Candy ... Leroy Anderson
*Courageous San Francisco ... F.P. Search, arr. Fuller
Neighborhood Emergency Response Team
San Francisco Fire Department
2310 Folsom Street
San Francisco CA 94110
Tel: 415-970-2022 / Fax: 415-970-2020
The goal of the NERT program is to help the residents of San Francisco to be self-sufficient in a major disaster situation by developing multifunctional teams, cross-trained in basic emergency skills. Through this program, individuals will learn hands-on disaster skills that will help them as members of an emergency response team, preparing them to respond to a personal emergency or as an adjunct to the SFFD response.
The training consists of six class sessions that are approximately 3 hours each. The NERT Training is free to the public. Instructors are all SF Fire Fighters.
- Session 1: Earthquake Awareness, Preparedness, and Hazard Mitigation
- Session 2: Basic Disaster Skills
- Session 3: Disaster Medicine
- Session 4: Light Search and Rescue
- Session 5: Team Organization and Management
- Session 6: Skills Development and Application
To learn more about NERT, visit their website at https://sf-fire.org/nert
To contact the NERT Office, email sffdnert@sfgov.org or call (415) 970-2022
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Kilts, Ceilidhs, Castles, & Haggis - Music & Dance of Scotland Kilts, Ceilidhs, Castles, & Haggis - Music & Dance of Scotland
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August 11, 2024Music of Scotland
With the Dunsmuir Scottish Dancers.
Folk music and dances of Scotland
Dr German Gonzalez conducts:
Scotland The Brave ... Richardson
A West Highland fanfare ... Travis J. Weller
Four Scottish Dances .. Malcom Arnold
Ye Banks and Braes ... Percy Grainger
A Scottish Rhapsody ... Clare Grundman
Bond ... James Bond ... arr. Stephen Bulla
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St Stephen’s Day Celebration of Hungarian Culture St Stephen’s Day Celebration of Hungarian Culture
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August 18, 2024St Stephen’s Day Celebration of Hungarian Culture
Dr German Gonzalez Conducts
With guest soprano Diana Pray and performers from the Hungarian Heritage Foundation
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Annual Program in Solidarity with Ukraine Annual Program in Solidarity with Ukraine
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August 25, 2024Our annual program in Solidarity with Ukraine
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Big Band Dance Party Big Band Dance Party
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September 1, 2024Big Band Day Dance Party !
GGPB transforms into a 17 piece Jazz Big Band with guest vocalist Tiffany Unarce Barry, Guitarist and singer Mark Burgess, and pianist Dee Spencer.
Program:
Blues in Hoss Flat
Hay Burner
Let the Good Times Roll
Summertime
Sway
Days of Wine and Roses
Shake Rattle and Roll
The Way You Look Tonight
Taint What You Do
New York, New York
Jump Jive Wail
Georgia On My Mind
In the Mood
Straighten Up and Fly Right
A Tisket, A Tasket
I Cant Stop Loving You
Kansas City
Happy
Birdland
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Winds of Work: a Labor Day Celebration Winds of Work: a Labor Day Celebration
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September 2, 2024Winds of Work: a Labor Day Celebration honoring working people everywhere.
Dr German Gonzalez leads our annual Labor Day concert.
Bring a picnic and enjoy a program of joyful American classics, plus Beatles favorites including:
January February March ... Don Gillis
Bayou Breakdown ... Brant Karrick
God Bless America ... Irving Berlin
Montego Bay ... Traditional/ Sammy Nestico
Music of the Beatles ... arr. Michael Sweeney
On the Mall ... Edwin F. Goldman
Old Home Days ... Charles Ives
Black Horse Troop ... Sousa
This Land Is Your Land ... Woody Guthrie, arr. George Kenny
Horse and Buggy ... Leroy Anderson
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Viva Mexico! Viva Mexico!
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September 8, 2024Viva Mexico!
Celebrating Mexican Heritage in the U.S.
with exciting guests Ballet Folklorico de Carlos Moreno.
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Celebrating the Mexican Heritage in the U.S.
Featuring Ballet Folklorico Mexicano
de Caros Moreno
Zacatecas March . . . . . . . . . . G. Codina/arr. L.P. Laurendeau
Mexican Hat Dance . . . . . . F.A. Partichela/arr. L. Folgelberg
Nayarit
Jarabe Nayarita / La Majagua / Nayarita final
Hidalgo
La Tres Huastecas / El Querreque / El Caballito
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Caros Moreno
Huapango . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.P. Mancoyo/arr. L. Osmon
La Bamba de Vera Cruz . . . . . T. Tucci/trans. D. Hunsberger
Baja California
No Te Rajes Tijuana / La Loba / El Patito
Jalisco
El Gavilan / La Madrugada / Jarabe Tapatio
Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Caros Moreno
Juarez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Rafael Mendez
Cielito Lindo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Naohiro Iwai
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The Emerald Isle The Emerald Isle
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September 15, 2024The Emerald Isle
in partnership with the United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco.
The Band will play Irish favorites including:
Molly on the Shore, Irish Tune from County Derry and Shepherd's Hey ... Percy Granger
The Girl I left Behind and The Irish Washerwoman ... Leroy Anderson
Irish Salute, (a medley of Irish folk tunes) ... arr. Frank Cofield
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Celebrating the Flair of Spanish Flamenco Celebrating the Flair of Spanish Flamenco
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September 22, 2024Celebrating the Flair of Spanish Flamenco featuring guest performers from Toque Tercero Flamenco lead by Damien Alvarez.
Music Director Dr German Gonzalez will lead the band in exciting music with a Spanish Flair alternating with our guest performers.
Amparita Roca ... Jaime Texidor
La Feria selections ... Paul Lacome
Andalucia ... Lecuona, arr Yoder
Malagueña ... Lecuona, arr Nestico
El Relicario ... J. Padilla, arr. Lang
Aragonaise ... Massanet, arr.Laurendaeu
Españi Cañi ... P. Marquina, arr. R. Cray
Man of La Mancha ... M. Leig, arr. F. Erickson
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Season Finale - Sounds from the Screen: Music of Film and TV Season Finale - Sounds from the Screen: Music of Film and TV
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October 6, 2024Season Closer -Sounds from the Screen: Music of Film and TV
Maestro Dr German Gonzalez leads the band in this spectacular 2024 Season Finale.
Raiders March and music from Star Wars ... John Williams
Colonel Bogey March (Bridge over the River Kwai) ... Alford
Star Wars Saga ... John Williams
The Clowns ... Nino Rota, arr Mortimer
Themes from Zorba the Greek ... Theodorakis, arr. Whitcomb
Funeral March of the Marionet ( Alfred Hitchcock theme) ... Gounod, arr. Lake
March to the Scaffold from Symphonie Fantastique ... Hector Berlioz, arr. Leidzen
Two Gymnopodies ( The Royal Tenenbaums and My Dinner with Andre) ... Satie, arr. Reed
Starts and Stripes Forever ... Sousa
Surprise contest winner guest conductor
When You Wish Upon a Star ... Harline, arr Nestico
Selections from West Side Story ... Bernstein, arr Duthoit