Symphonic Band
The Bethany College Symphonic Band, brings together talented wind, brass, and percussion players from around the college to perform wind ensemble and symphonic band music from a repertory that spans the sixteenth through the twenty-first centuries. It is not required to be a music major to play with this group, although an audition is required.
Symphonic Band rehearses MWF 3:00 to 4:20 p.m.
For more information, contact director Jared Chase
2011 Fall Repertoire
2010-2011 Repertoire
October 5th, 2010
Chorale and Alleluia by Howard Hanson
Ye Bank and Bras O’ Bonnie Doon by Percy Grainger
Pageant by Vincent Persichetti
Old Home Days by Charles Ives/Elkus
Colorado Peaks by Dana Wilson
Folk Dances by Dmitri Shostakovich
November 16th, 2010
Slava! by Bernstein/ arr. Grundman
Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring by J.S. Bach/Leidzen
Elsa’s Procession to the Cathedral by Wagner/Callient
Sonata for Trombone Quartet by Gabrieli
First Suite in Eb by Gustav Holst
Marbled Midnight Mile by Steven Bryant
Armenian Dances by Alfred Reed
March 17th, 2011
Flourish for Wind Band by Ralph Vaughan Williams
Suite Francaise by Darius Milhaud
Puzta: Four Gipsy Dances by Jan Van der Roost
April 18th, 2011 – Messiah Festival
Flourish for Wind Band by Vaughan Williams
Suite Francaise by Darius Milhaud
Come Sweet Death by J.S.Bach/Reed
Introduction and Capriccio by John Barnes Chance
Puszta: Four Gipsy Dances by Jan Van der Roost
Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli
May 10th, 2011
Fanfare from ‘La Peri’ by Paul Dukas
Highlights from “The Music Man” by Meredith Wilson/Reed
Ya Got Trouble from The Music Man by Meredith Wilson/Westgate
-featuring Allan Lindfors (Mayor of Marquette)
Dances from West Side Story Leonard Bernstein
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Harold Arlen/Barker
Music and pictures from Magnificent Seven, Dances with Wolves, and the Cowboys!
Jazz
Ensemble
This 20-piece big-band performs many styles of jazz. The Ensemble and gives several performances each semester, featuring faculty and student soloists and combos; the group is also in constant demand for informal gigs in the Lindsborg area. The band performs the very best in jazz, rock and popular music within a concert framework.
The Jazz Ensemble rehearses Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. |
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For more information, contact director Jared Chase.
Bethany Brass
Bethany Brass is a medium-sized brass ensemble which performs a substantial amount of early music, liturgical settings, classical transcriptions and twentieth century original works. The group performs frequent run-out concerts and church services throughout the Midwest and embarks on more lengthy tours during interterm on alternate years. Bethany Brass performs two full length concerts per year. Audition is required. There are also other small brass chamber groups which include trombone choir, brass quintet, and trombone/euphonium quartets.
The Bethany Brass rehearses Monday and Friday from 4:30 to 5:20 p.m.
For more information, contact director Jared Chase.
String
Quartet
There are many varieties of chamber
music available at Bethany College. The Bethany
College String Quartet is the premiere string
ensemble. Auditions are held the first week
of classes each fall. This ensemble is the
most highly visible string ensemble and some
travel on weekends is required. Repertoire
will cover standard quartet literature, church
music and even gig music. The possibility
of earning money is a major incentive as well!
Chamber groups are expected to rehearse on
their own in preparation for a weekly coaching
session by one of our faculty.
Chamber Orchestra
The chamber orchestra consists mainly of strings but is occasionally augmented by winds. This ensemble explores repertoire spanning several centuries and is expected to perform twice each year. Many opportunities for solo playing exist in this ensemble. If you are interested please contact Richard Koshgarian.
Saxophone Quartet
The Saxophone Quartet is directed by Dr. David J. Higbee. This group plays at many functions throughout the year. Its repertoire is drawn from Classic saxophone literature to swing and pop music of today. Recently they performed at the Region 6 Convention of the World Saxophone Congress.
Instrumental
Chamber Ensembles
A variety of small instrumental chamber ensembles are organized each semester. These ensembles allow students to enjoy music making in a different way - developing playing and listening skills, and performing diverse styles of music composition. Experiencing music making in a small group is a special experience, but one that takes commitment.
The chamber ensembles are open to music majors and non-majors alike.
The chamber ensembles consist of weekly rehearsals/coachings with the expectations of outside practicing/rehearsals, and arranged campus and possible off-campus performances.
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