SDSU Symphony Orchestra & Wind Symphony - Spring Tour Performance

1570 East Colorado Boulevard,Pasadena CA 91106

22 March, 2023

Description

Musical selections to include: "American Salute" by Morton Gould, "Concertango" by Luis Serrano Alarcon, "A Lullaby for John" by Joel Puckett (World Premiere), "Three Latin American Dances" by Gabriela Lena Frank (World Premiere) performed by SDSU Wind Symphony, directed by Michael Gerdes "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky/Ravel, performed by SDSU Symphony Orchestra, directed by Shannon Kitelinger About San Diego State University Wind Symphony - The SDSU Wind Symphony is the premiere wind group at San Diego State University. Membership is selected through audition from the most outstanding musicians attending the university. The ensemble embraces the wind band movement through promoting the repertoire of the past as well as the music of today. Members are given the opportunity to develop their performance abilities as well as exposure to teaching techniques that will help to prepare them as teachers in classroom, ensemble, and/or studio situations. The Wind Symphony has been a featured ensemble at: The College Band Director’s National Association (CBDNA) Regional and National Conferences, California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC), Southern California School Band and Orchestra Director’s Association (SCSBOA), California Music Educator’s Association - Southern Border Section (CMEA-SBS) conference, and more! About the San Diego State University Symphony Orchestra - As the top orchestral ensemble at the university, membership in the orchestra is through audition and is open to all qualified students regardless of major. The Symphony Orchestra performs repertoire that is representative of many musical style periods and historic contexts. The program offerings are carefully balanced to provide performers and audience members alike with a wide and varied selection of quality musical works. Standard orchestral literature is the foundation, providing the experience necessary for students pursuing a career in music. About San Diego State University - San Diego State University is a public research university in San Diego, California. It is the largest and oldest higher education institution in San Diego County. Founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, it is the third-oldest university in the 23-member California State University. The Music Department offers one of the most comprehensive music degrees on the west coast and performance opportunities for across the university in a wide range of ensembles.