Tarleton Bands
Tarleton State Bands
October 5, 2010
The October 5, 2010 is the first concert for the Wind Ensemble under the direction of new Director of Bands, Dr. Anthony Pursell. Selections included:
Machu Picchu, Satoshi Yagisawa
Abracadabra, Frank Ticheli, Jordan Grelle, Student Conductor
The Thunderer, John Philip Sousa, Dr. F. Dominic Dottavio, University President, Guest Conductor
Sasparilla, John Mackey
Chorale & Shaker Dance, John Zdechlik
Concert Preparations
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| Explaning that conducting is like playing basketball. Not sure if Dr. Pursell is qualified to relate to basketball. |
Discussion of the left hand. Nice form! |
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| Learning how to prepare the band for the downbeat. | Flying solo! |
Concert Photos
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Before the first note! |
Ready for Machu Picchu |
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Student Guest Conductor, |
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Thanking Jordan for his service to the Wind Ensemble and as Guest Conductor |
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Tarleton President, Dr. Dominic Dottavio leading the Wind Ensemble in John Philip Sousa's The Thunderer |
Flying solo on the concert & giving cues! |
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Presenting Dr. Dottavio with a small token of our appreciation and his own conducting baton |
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Professor Greg Ball pays a special visit during John Mackey's Sasparilla |
After receiving a plaque from the Wind Ensemble for his role as Interim Director of Bands in 2009-2010, Professor Ball shows his appreciation |
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Final Bows |
John Clements (Tuba), Kindra Stapleton (Flute), Dr. Dottavio, Jordan Grelle (Alto & Guest Conductor) and Kaylee Lawrence (Percussion) at the Post-Concert Reception |
Wind Ensemble publicity poster created by Music Student, Ruben Castenuela
