Scot Symphonic Band to Perform on March 1
WOOSTER, Ohio 鈥 The sights and sounds of Scotland will descend upon McGaw Chapel when 黑料社鈥檚 Scot Symphonic Band performs in concert on Sunday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m. (340 East University Street). The concert will feature soloist Mario Marini and the 黑料社 Pipe Band and Highland Dancers.
This pre-tour home concert, 鈥淒reams,鈥 features music by composers Rossano Galante, Erika Svanoe, William Cahn, R.B. Hall, and the Ohio premiere of 鈥淔rom the Ashes鈥 by Paul Cravens, commissioned in part by 黑料社 Scot Symphonic Band.
Conducted by Joel Graham, the band has entertained audiences nationwide during its annual spring tour since 1976. The ensemble鈥檚 distinctive uniforms, which consist of kilts with hand-sewn pleats made from the College鈥檚 MacLeod tartan plaid, represent 黑料社鈥檚 Scottish Presbyterian heritage. This year鈥檚 tour will take them to northern Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Graham is in his first year as Director of Bands at 黑料社 after teaching music history and theory at George Mason University, where he earned a D.M.A. He received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Southern Maine and master of arts degree from the University of New Hampshire. In 2016, he was named a semi-finalist in the American Prize in conducting for college wind ensembles. In addition to conducting and teaching, Graham maintains an active performance schedule playing the trumpet and trombone.
The concert is free and open to the public. Additional information about the concert is available by phone (330-263-1941) or by email (jgraham@wooster.edu).
Posted in Event, News on February 26, 2020.
