PCC, UA Wind Ensembles in Joint Concert Nov. 29
November 1, 2012
- What: Pima Community College Wind Ensemble with University of Arizona Wind Ensemble
- Where: PCC Center for the Arts Proscenium Theatre, West Campus, 2202 West Anklam Road, just west of downtown and Interstate 10 on St. Mary's Road, which turns into Anklam Road.
- When: Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets: $6 with discounts available
- Box office: 520-206-6986, www.pima.edu/cfa. Box office hours are Tuesdays-Fridays, noon to 5 p.m. and one hour prior to performance.
Tucson, AZ -- Pima Community College Music presents the PCC Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Mark Nelson, in a joint concert with the UA Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Gregg Hanson.
The program features the PCC Wind Ensemble in the first half performing “Flourish for Wind Ensemble” and “Folk Song Suite” by Ralph Vaughan Williams; “Prelude,” “Siciliano,” and “Rondo” by Malcolm Arnold; and “Amazing Grace” arranged by Frank Ticheli. The UA Wind Ensemble takes the stage in the second half for “Four Scottish Dances” by Malcolm Arnold and “Suite of Old American Dances” by Robert Russell Bennett. The finale combines both ensembles for “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson (a PCC Wind Ensemble tradition).
CONTACT:
Carol Carder, marketing/pr
2202 W. Anklam, Tucson, AZ 86709
520-206-3062
ccarder@pima.edu
Mark Nelson, performing arts chair
520-206-6826
mark.nelson@pima.edu