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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.