Symphonic Band (2018)
Spirited Shades of Blue
The CU Symphonic Band welcomes the Monarch High School Wind Ensemble, conducted by Chuck Stephen, as special guests in its final concert of the fall semester, titled "Spirited Shades of Blue." The program features music containing jazz and/or blues elements, while offering a variety of spirited musical selections for all who attend.
Performance date and time:
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Program:
PROGRAM: Monarch High School Wind Ensemble program: Todd Stalter: "Ignition"; Steven Bryant: "Dusk"; Michael Sweeney: "Swamp Rabbit Stomp." CU Symphonic Band program: Steve Danyew: "Magnolia Star"; Aaron Perrine: "Pale Blue on Deep"; Frank Ticheli: "Blue Shades"; Michael Daugherty: "Niagara Falls"
Chuck Stephen, conductor of the Monarch High School Wind Ensemble, serves as director of bands and fine arts department chair at Monarch High School in Louisville, Colorado. Matthew Roeder, CU's associate director of bands, conducts the CU Symphonic Band. Matthew Dockendorf, CU assistant director of bands, guest conducts the CU Symphonic Band.
