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MORIAH COLLEGE BANDINTERNATIONAL TOUR 2011Beth Tfiloh Dahan Day School PerformanceSaturday, December 3, 2011 • 7 PMMusic ProgrammeA Gershwin Portrait – Gershwin arr HigginsGershwin was an American composer and pianist. [1] Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular andclassical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are theorchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), as well as the opera, Porgyand Bess (1935).He wrote most of his vocal and theatrical works, including more than a dozen Broadwayshows, in collaboration with his elder brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin.George Gershwin composed music for bothBroadway and the classical concert hall, as well as popular songs that brought his work to an even wider public.His compositions have been used in numerous films and on television, and many became jazz standardsrecorded in numerous variations. Countless singers and musicians have recorded Gershwin songs. This piece isa collection of some of the favourites.A Klezmer Karnival – SparkeThis is a collection of some well known tunes from Eastern Europe. Feel free to clap or even sing along with theBand.African Symphony – McCoy arr.IwaiA popular piece with the Band for its varied percussion and rhythmic interest.Blue Skies (Clarinet Ensemble) - BerlinA favourite Jazz piece made famous by Ella Fitzgerald showcasing members of our Clarinet Section.Celebration of Life – Hultgren (commissioned by Moriah College)Commissioned by Moriah College in 1991 this piece is described by the Composer, Ralph Hultgren, as astatement of existence and being. He describes being Jewish as having a belief, a foundation to life and spiritwhich is essential to existence. In this music he shares the very essence and joy of life , a celebration, aCelebration of Life.Concertino – Weber arr. Reed (Clarinet Solo)We are always on the lookout for pieces that feature our instrumentalists. Most pieces written for instrumentalfeatures are written for orchestra as opposed to Wind Ensembles. We were fortunate in finding this piece as itsuited the competency of 2 of our 1 st Clarinets Aaron Meyer and Marcus Rose.Declaration Overture – SmithClaude T Smith was a prolific composer of band literature. He wrote this piece for his wife. The work waspremiered by the North Central bandmasters Honors Band at their 25 th Anniversary concert in 1975. TheOverture is based on variations of the opening melody.Lassus Trombone – Fillmore arr. Schissel (Trombone feature)Lassus Trombone was a great favourite of the famous composer of marches John Phillip Soussa who mistakenlythought that the Composer was a black man because of its infectious “jazzy” rhythms. This piece features our 3trombonists Anton, David and Dion using some very strange coloured mouthpieces.

Les Miserables – Schonberg arr. VinsonThis music was composed by Schönberg.Set in early 19th-century France, the plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemptionand revolution.The musical opened at the Barbican Centre in London, England on 8 October 1985. It is the longest-runningmusical in the world. It is also the third longest-running show in Broadway history. In January 2010, it playedits ten-thousandth performance in London, at Queen's Theatre in London's West End. The Score is full ofmusical hits such as "I Dreamed a Dream" “Master of the House” and the show's most famous song, "BringHim Home". Sit back and enjoy a medley from Les Miserables.October – Whitacre (Oboe feature)Composed by Eric Whitacre, he writes, October is my favorite month. Something about the crisp autumn airand the subtle change in light always make me a little sentimental, and as I started to sketch I felt that samequiet beauty in the writing. The simple, pastoral melodies and subsequent harmonies are inspired by the greatEnglish Romantics (Vaughan Williams, Elgar) and I felt that this style was also perfectly suited to capture thenatural and pastoral soul of the season. I'm quite happy with the end result, especially because I feel there justisn't enough lush, beautiful music written for winds. October was premiered on May 14th, 2000, and isdedicated to Brian Anderson, the man who brought it all together.Shema – Tzfadia arr. KearinThis is a modern Israeli piece made famous by Sarit Hadad. An arrangement has been written especially for ourTour Band by Justin Kearin. The performance features Sarit Michael our lead Oboist.Someone to Watch Over Me – Gershwin arr. KearinFeatures our Tour Jazz Band playing an old Ella Fitzgerald favourite by George Gershwin. This jazzarrangement features our lead Oboist Sarit Michael.The Eighth Candle – ReisteterThis piece is a collection prayers and dances for the festival of HanukahPilatus Mountain of Dragons – ReinekeThis is a programmatic Tone Poem. It tells the story of Mount Pilatus shrouded in darkness and mystery andasleep at night. As dawn breaks adventurers climb the mountain in search of dragons to slay. As they stumbleacross the dragon lair they awaken the mighty dragon who will now do battle with the intruders. All but one ofthe invaders are mortally wounded leaving the pitiful human to beg for mercy. Demonstrating great compassionthe dragon produces a magical stone in order to heal the intruders. In doing so the dragon has placedcompassion and tolerance in the hearts and minds of man leading to a happy and peaceful co existence.