Denver Brass

     The Denver Brass celebrates Memorial Day with “The Sound of America,” May 22 & 23 at the acoustically magnificent Newman Center for the Performing Arts. Join family, friends, service veterans and community heroes to pay tribute to the ideals and spirit of the American tradition. Travel from sea to shining sea with America’s best-known composers: George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland & John Philip Sousa. Thrilling all-American sounds include jazz, classical and pop favorites as well as original Colorado sounds – Music from How the West Was Won, “On the Trail” from Grand Canyon Suite, and childhood memories of The Denver Brass - “When Life was Groovy!” The premier performance of Hymn to Freedom, by Denver Brass composer Andrew Wolfe, will resonate with an inspirational tribute to those whose valiant acts of patriotism and heroism made America the land of liberty, and The Denver Brass’ “Armed Forces Salute” will honor all those who have defended our freedom – be ready to stand and be recognized! The concert comes to a thrilling conclusion with Kaitlin Odil’s stirring arrangement of “America the Beautiful,” and America’s own march, “Stars and Stripes Forever.” There’s something for everyone, and a memorable Memorial Day Celebration is guaranteed!

     The Denver Brass also applauds those whose achievements and deeds win our respect and admiration on a daily basis… all of you! In support of 9 Cares Colorado Shares, please be a hero and bring canned goods to donate to those who do not have food on their tables. In return, we’ll take $5 off your ticket purchased at the door.

     Regardless of show or styles of music, The Denver Brass puts the emphasis on great sound and music that stirs the soul. Every show is carefully crafted to achieve lasting impact through the addition of inspiring and insightful commentary, great lighting, audience participation, and seamless concert flow. Shows in Gates Concert Hall at the Newman Center offer exceptional sight lines and world-class acoustics from every seat in the house.

     Let the Denver Brass lift your spirit and feed your soul. You don’t want to miss this show! Call 303-832-HORN(4676) or order on line at www.denverbrass.org.

Program to be chosen from:

Overture for a New Day	Andrew Wolfe (b. 1977)
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho	Traditional arr. Jack Fredericksen
Our Town	Aaron Copland (1900-1990) arr. Kenneth Singleton
“Cool Fugue” & “Somewhere” from West Side Story	Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) arr. Jeremy Van Hoy
Scenes from Porgy and Bess	George Gershwin (1898-1937) arr. Jeremy Van Hoy
Intermission
How the West Was Won	Alfred Newman (1900-1970)/Robert Hawkins trans. Kenneth Singleton
“On The Trail” from Grand Canyon Suite	Ferde Grofe (1892-1972) trans. Jeremy Van Hoy
When Life Was Groovy	arr. Jack Fredericksen (b. 1933)
Hymn to Freedom	Andrew Wolfe (b. 1977)
Armed Forces Salute	arr. Bob Lowden trans. Jeremy Van Hoy
America the Beautiful	Samuel Ward (1847-1903) arr. Kaitlin Odil
The Stars & Stripes Forever	John Philip Sousa (1854-1932) trans. Kenneth Singleton
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