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Concert

An Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue Holiday!

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King of Glory Lutheran Church
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Free and open to the public
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About this concert

Help us ring in the holiday season with a family-friendly concert featuring classic Christmas carols, movie favorites, and more. Rebekah Daniel joins as guest conductor. Keep an eye out — there may even be a visit from Santa Claus!

— Dr. Tyler Austin, CBWE Music Director & Conductor

Program

  1. Festive Overture

    Dmitri Shostakovich · arr. Donald Hunsberger · 6:15

    Dr. Rebekah Daniel, Guest Conductor

  2. The Nightmare Before Christmas

    Danny Elfman · arr. Michael Brown · 8:50

    This medley of tunes from the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas contains Overture, Sally's Song, This is Halloween, Oogie Boogie's Song, and End Credits.

  3. A Trumpeter's Lullaby

    Leroy Anderson · arr. Philip J. Lang · 3:10

    Christian Van Deven, Trumpet Soloist

  4. A Home Alone Christmas

    John Williams · arr. Paul Lavender · 8:20

    The themes from the first two Home Alone movies are included in this delightful showcase for the holidays. This medley includes the fun and heartwarming Christmas Star; Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas; My Christmas Tree; Plaza Hotel; Setting the Trap and Somewhere in My Memory. - Program Note adapted from publisher

  5. Hanukkah Festival Overture

    Lucas Richman · arr. W. Mark Harrell · 6:00

    A rousing piece based on the traditional tunes that mark the celebration of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, this work has been performed by over 300 orchestras since 1994. - Program Note from publisher

    — Intermission —

  6. Ocean Blue

    Adrien Sims · 3:20

    Experience panoramic snapshots of marine life within the ocean through the cinematic lines of Ocean Blue, by Adrian B. Sims. Oceanic melodies weave throughout deep harmonic structures to create a complex musical work that happens to be extremely playable. - Program Note excerpted from publisher

  7. Greensleeves

    Alfred Reed · 5:25

    Dr. Rebekah Daniel, Guest Conductor

  8. Metal Bell Carol

    Brian Balmages · 3:30

    Raffle Winner, Guest Conductor

  9. Cathedral Mountain

    Rossano Galante · 5:15

    Inspired by the Cathedral Mountains in Texas, this composition captures the epic beauty of this breathtaking mountain range. The work begins with a lyrical theme stated by the horns, depicting the morning light caressing the mountainside. As the sun is fully risen, a full, modulated statement of this theme is lushly presented in the trumpets, accompanied by swirling winds. After a brisk transition, the main theme is stated by upper winds at a much quicker tempo, capturing the energy of the sunlit landscapes. The development of this main theme is represented by the horns. The piece transitions to a slower, lush lyrical section that ebbs and flows and incorporates dynamic moments with full ensemble. The composition then moves to an energetic, brisk, rhythmic faction that evolves to a third theme. This frenzied theme brings the listener to a recapitulation of the opening melody utilizing full ensemble at a grand tempo, culminating to a thrilling conclusion. - Program Note from score Commissioned by the Abilene Wylie Band Boosters in honor of the hard work and dedication of the members of the Wylie "Pure Gold" Band. - Program Note from score