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Slava! (1977/1978) Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)

transcribed for band by Clare Grundman

One Life Beautiful (2010) Julie Giroux (b. 1961)

“Blue Bells of Scotland” (c. 1899) Arthur Pryor (1870–1942)

arranged by Tim Higgins
Mr. Martin Gelwasser, trombone

Danzón No. 2 (1998/2009) Arturo Márquez (b. 1950)

transcribed by Oliver Nickel

Hay Burner (1968) Sammy Nestico (1924–2021)

Dark Nights, City Lights (1990) Eddie Carr (b. 1965)

Fly Me To The Moon (1954) Bart Howard (1915-2004)

arranged by Sammy Nestico
 OUR S O LO I ST
Mr. Martin Gelwasser is a trombonist
and teacher based in Eastern Iowa. He
started performing with the Waterloo-
Cedar Falls Symphony in Fall of 2022 and
formally joined the orchestra as Second
Trombone in Spring of 2023. In addition to
his position in the WCFS, Martin has also
performed with Orchestra Iowa, the Quad
City Symphony, the Lacrosse Symphony,
the Dubuque Symphony, and the Southeast
Iowa Symphony. Since 2023, Martin has
been on faculty at St. Ambrose University
and Culver-Stockton College. Martin
maintains a bustling private studio through
Music4Life in North Liberty, and the Quad
City Symphony Private Lesson Program in
Davenport. In 2017 Martin completed a Master’s degree in Orchestral
Studies from The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt
University where he studied with Jay Friedman and Reed Capshaw.
Prior, he completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Trombone Performance at
the Cleveland Institute of Music. Martin currently resides in Iowa City
with his fiancé and three cats, Marie, Colby-Jack, and Squid. When he
isn’t driving around to his various teaching posts and gigs or practicing,
he enjoys reading fiction, watching movies, and baking."

PROG R A M N OTE S
In 1977, Mstislav Rostropovich (“Slava” to his friends) asked Leonard
Bernstein to help him celebrate his inaugural concert as the National
Symphony Orchestra’s music director by composing an exciting new
overture. Slava! A Political Overture for Orchestra (1977) was the
result; accordingly, the world premiere took place on October 11, 1977
with Rostropovich conducting the National Symphony Orchestra in
Washington, DC. Some of the thematic material for Slava came from
one of Bernstein’s less-successful Broadway shows, 1600 Pennsylvania
Avenue. Bernstein reworked two of the numbers from the earlier work,
thereby honoring not only Rostropovich, but also the city of
Washington and President Carter, who attended the premiere. The first
theme is a vaudevillian ‘razz-ma-tazz’ that mocks political campaign
frivolities. The second theme is introduced by a duet between soprano
saxophone and electric guitar; the uniqueness of the electric guitar was
retained in the band transcription and is prominent throughout the
second theme. After development and restatement of each theme, in
opposite order, they coalesce with “a quotation from the ‘Coronation
Scene’ of Mussorgsky’s Boris Goudonov, where the chorus sings the
Russian word ‘slava!’ meaning ‘glory!’” [Note by Trent A. Hollinger]

The title, One Life Beautiful, itself is a double-entendre which in one

sense is referring to the person [Heather Cramer Reu] this work is
dedicated to as in “one life” that was beautifully lived. The other sense is
a direct observation concluding that having only one life is what makes
life so sacred, tragic and so very precious. This is an impressionistic
work musically describing that condition. Shakespeare’s “sweet sorrow”,
the frailty and strength of life, the meaning of what it is to truly live
One Life Beautiful. [Note by Julie Giroux]

Arthur Pryor was born in Missouri and began his musical training
early; his father, Samuel Pryor, started teaching Arthur piano and
cornet when his son was just six years old. Pryor studied many other
instruments at home, and at age eleven, he was billed as the “boy
wonder from Missouri” when he soloed on valve trombone with the
Pryor Band, led by his father. Pryor joined The Sousa Band in 1893 on
slide trombone and performed an incredible 10,000 solos during his
twelve years as a member of John Philip Sousa’s ensemble.
Pryor was widely regarded as one of the greatest trombone virtuosos,
due to his impeccable technique and exquisite sound. He composed some
300 works, including enduring solos such as the Blue Bells of
Scotland. Intended to showcase his impressive talents on a technically-
limited instrument, many of Pryor’s solo compositions were written
during a time when there were very few substantial solo pieces for the
trombone. [Note by U. S. Marine Band]

In the twenty plus years since its premiere, Danzón has enjoyed
immense success, not only in Mexico, where some have even called it a
“second national anthem” for the country, but internationally as well.
That is hardly surprising, since Arturo Márquez’s piece presents some
irresistible Mexican dances, of the kind one would normally hear at a
dance hall, played by an orquesta típica or a charanga band, in the full
colors of a large symphony orchestra. The Danzón, of Cuban origin, is
in the Latin world what the waltz is in Europe: a stately couple dance
that is considered the main event at any ball; it starts slowly and allows
for some close bodily contact between the performers, but eventually
speeds up and can get quite fiery towards the end. Aaron Copland had
earlier been inspired by the danzón in his Danzón Cubano (1942).
Márquez has now made it into one of his signature genres; to date, he
has completed no fewer than eight danzones (the others are all scored
for smaller ensembles). The work has found increasing popularity since
Nichel’s transcription has brought it new life in 2009. [Note by Peter
Laki]

This Fall, the Culver-Stockton Jazz Ensemble immersed itself in the

music of two icons of big band jazz, The Count Basie Orchestra and its
long- time arranger/composer Sammy Nestico. William "Count" Basie
formed his orchestra in 1935 in Kansas City and performed until his
death in 1984. The CBO gave rise to the careers of jazz greats Lester
Young, Billie Holiday, Frank Foster, Frank Wess, Thad Jones, Freddie
Green, Snooky Young, and Joe Williams. Their high energy, hard
driving playing has become regarded as the quintessential swing style.
Even today, The Orchestra continues to perform, tour the world, and
win GRAMMY awards under the direction of trumpeter Scotty
Barnhart.

Born in Pittsburgh in 1924, Sammy Nestico served in WWII,

received his degree from Duquesne University, then returned to the
military as the chief arranger for the US Air Force Band. He led the
Glenn Miller Army Air Corps Dance band, the forerunner of the
acclaimed Airmen of Note. He was the chief arranger for the Marine
Corps Band under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. His civilian career
included stints writing for Quincy Jones, Barbra Streisand, Phil
Collins, Michael Bublé, and Natalie Cole. He wrote nine full albums for
the Count Basie Orchestra, a collaboration which earned four
GRAMMY awards. He has also contributed to albums for Sarah
Vaughan and Frank Sinatra. Because most of his 600 compositions
have been played frequently by school bands for decades, he has
become a foundational influence in jazz education.
 WIND ENSEMBLE PERSONNEL
Dr. Trent A. Hollinger, conductor
F LUTE /P ICCOLO
Amy Hollinger Canton, MO Educator
Zoey Kiser* Macon, MO Art Ed., Speech/Theatre Ed. (BSE)
Faith Myers Clarksville, MO Music Education (BME)
C LARINET
Eireland Cady* (Bb, Eb) Canton, MO Music Education (BME)
Alan Nichols (Bb, Bass) Quincy, IL Radiologist, retired
Baylee Northington* Macon, MO Theatre (BFA)
Ivy Johnson (Bass) Bowling Green, MO Music Education (BME)

S AXOPHONE
Deja Adams (tenor) St. Louis, MO Music Education (BME)
Samuel Wells (bari) Wright City, MO History Education (BA)
Wyatt Houseworth* Bowling Green, MO Music Education (BME)
(alto, soprano)

B ASSOON
Haylie Silva Arnold, MO Criminal Justice (BS)
T RUMPET /F LUGALHORN
Jared Christian Plainville, IL Music Education (BME)
Brandi Compton Potosi, MO Music Education (BME)
Cameron Jehling St. Louis, MO Sport Management (BS)
Jacob Kreps Geneseo, IL English Education (BS)
Blayde Meany Maywood, MO Music Technology (BS)
F RENCH H ORN
Sabastion Pearson LaBelle, MO Arts Management (BFA), Music (BA)
Micah Peterson Madison Lake, MN Arts Management (BFA)
T ROMBONE
Alexandria Hedgecock* New London, IA Music (BA), Graphic Design (BFA)
Layne McAfee Kahoka, MO Music Education (BME)
T UBA
Emily Coatsworth* Mexico, MO Psychology (BS)
P IANO
Eddie Carr Quincy, IL Culver-Stockton Music Faculty
P ERCUSSION
Rustin Barth Petaluma, CA Music Technology (BS)
Sylas Giltner Hannibal, MO Psychology (BS)
Jacob Jehling St. Louis, MO Communications,Public Relations (BS)
Faith Myers Clarksville, MO Music Education (BME)
Seth Sparks Palmyra, MO Legal Studies & Psychology (BS)
*indicates principal/co-principal
 JAZZ ENSEMBLE PERSONNEL
Mr. Eddie Carr, conductor

Saxophone Trombone
Wyatt Houseworth (alto) Alexandria Hedgecock
Eireland Cady (alto) Isaiah Jones
Baylee Northington (tenor)
Deja Adams (tenor) Rhythm
James Stutheit (bari) Rustin Barth (guitar)
Samuel Wells (bari) Layne McAfee (bass)
Faith Myer (drums)
Trumpet
Cody Bliven Violin
Jared Christian Alice Talcott
Brandi Compton
Blayde Meany Vocals
Alice Talcott
Eireland Cady

UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 7 at 2:00pm Gallery Opening Mabee Art Gallery
Dec. 13 at 3 & 7pm One-Acts Mabee Little Theater
Dec. 15 at 3 & 7pm One-Acts Mabee Little Theater
Dec. 17 at 7:00pm Christmas Concert Alexander Campbell Auditorium
Feb. 13-15 at 7:30pm Theater Production Mabee Little Theater
Feb. 16 at 3:00pm Theater Production Mabee Little Theater
Feb. 27 at 6:30pm Gallery Opening Mabee Art Gallery
Mar. 23 at 3:00pm Choir Concert Merillat Recital Hall
Mar. 29 at 7:30pm Wind Ensemble Alexander Campbell Auditorium
Apr. 4-5 at 7:00pm Musical Alexander Campbell Auditorium
Apr. 6 at 3:00pm Musical Alexander Campbell Auditorium
Apr. 8 at 7:30pm Pops Concert Alexander Campbell Auditorium
May 7 at 8:08pm Camerata 808 Merillat Recital Hall
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