The Waynesburg University Symphonic Band will perform its first concert of the spring semester Wednesday, March 1, at 5:15 p.m. in Roberts Chapel. This concert is free and all are encouraged to attend.
For this first concert, the band will play a selection of compositions from the standard wind repertoire. Most notably are two pieces: “Symphonic Dance No. 3 ‘Fiesta’” by Clifton Williams and “Irish Tune from County Derry” by Percy Aldridge Grainger. Each piece represents opposite ends of the musical spectrum. The “Irish Tune” is a lyrical masterpiece based on the famous melody “O Danny Boy,” and “Fiesta” is a lively celebration of Latin America.
Among these compositions, the Symphonic Band will also perform works by John Philip Sousa, Robert W. Smith, Samuel R. Hazo and Rossano Galante.