News & Views Thursday, November 21, 2024

From the Concert Hall to the Marching Field Wednesday, August 21, 2024

recommended by Ken Tilger and Austin Swack, Band Education Specialists

An American In Paris Part 1 by George Gershwin/arr. Dave Henning, Medium
Competitive bands will love this powerful and epic treatment of Gershwin’s masterpiece “An American in Paris.”

An American In Paris Part 2 by George Gershwin/arr. Dave Henning, Medium Easy
Part 2 of Gershwin’s iconic “An American In Paris” starts somber before quicly building into a frantic pace. The chart crescendo’s to a majestic finish that will have the judges and audience on their feet!

Bolero by Maurice Ravel/arr. Allen Gray, Medium Easy
This classical gem from Maurice Ravel translates into a marching band arrangement that starts out soft with a beautiful elegant flute solo followed by a trumpet and mellophone duet. The arrangement keeps building every measure with the full band entering on the main theme followed by a truly epic crescendo to finish off this tune with a powerful statement.

Nessun Dorma (from Turandot) by Giacomo Puccini/arr. Chris Sharp & Carl Major, Medium Easy
This gorgeous classical masterpiece by Puccini from “Turandot” makes a truly epic vehicle for marching bands to both stir the crowd and blow down the pressbox!

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About the Authors:
A former band director, Ken taught grades 5-12 band and music appreciation in both public and parochial schools in Central Ohio, and has been at Stanton’s since 2004. His iPod ranges from jazz and funk to classic and alternative rock, and symphonies. His interests include reading, history, traditional amusement parks, outdoor activities (especially hiking), and watching hockey.

Austin Swack joined the Stanton’s team after a decade of teaching band in Texas public schools, where his ensembles were consistently recognized for superior performance. He is equally at home with beginner and advanced students and has extensive experience programming for ensembles at all ability levels. Additionally, he is a versatile arranger as well as an experienced clinician and adjudicator. In his free time, Austin enjoys running, cycling, and cheering on the Blue Jackets!

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