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Show 6 WEDNESDAY, THE SUN NOVEMBER 17, 1999 Feature Bands, Flute Choir present combined concert By Jane and in tune," she said. "It is neat to be able to give these students Clark Managing Editor june tlurkf' hoHn.nl com such unique training." The final performance of the evening was by the jazz ensemble. They performed External Combustion, a medium shuffle tune featuring John Graf and Nate McNamee. Their second number was a slow swing chart entitled Duke It Out. It featured Casey Kirkham, McNamee, Graf, and Jeff Caldwell. Next was a beautiful ballad for Nearly 100 musicians combined their talents last Thursday night as the Dixie College Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and Flute Choir presented their fall concert. After rehearsing for over two months, the groups performed their first concert of the school year on Nov. at 8 p.m. ill the Dixie College Cox Audiiormm. The hands aie under the direction of Gary Caldwell, and the flute choir is under the direction of Latina Whitehead. The night began as the symphonic band took the stage. Their first number was "Gavorkna Fanfare." This was a powerful song designed for a full wind band. The groups next selection was "Ross Roy." This was a predictable flugelhom performed by Adam Flinton. It was entitled Close Enough for Love. The jazz band fourth piece was One For Woody, a fast swing Photo by Russell Gearhart featurin8 Graf- Jeff Caldwell, and Kirs Willard The Dixie College Flute Choir, under the direction of Launa Whitehead, performs Floris Suite during the combined sym- The jazz combo also performed piece. phonic band, jazz band, and flute choir concert last Tuesday in the Cox Auditorium. two numbers, Blue Bossa and "Canzona" by Mennin followed this. Have You Met Miss Jones?, It was a commanding and powerful piece; This band played three movements: Chaconne, which featured Hinton, Kirkham, Amy Ward, Jeremy its themes were developed and expanded through the use Intermezzo, and March. Harris, Accalia Hancey, McNamee, Josh Marshall, Jeff of unusual chords. The bands final number for the evening was "Esprit de Willard, and Kristen Engebretsen. Caldwell, "Canzona was my favorite piece because it was very Corps." Full of energy and drama, this composition had The said Baker. next freshman Jill performance for the three groups will be challenging," both solemn and lighter moments. Christmas concert on Dec. 3. The bands will comtheir The next selection was "Grand March." 'This was my favorite piece. I liked it because it was bine with the 23rd Army Band and will be at 7:30 p.m. in for Military Band" followed this. "First Suite in said sophomore Alisha challenging and the Cox Auditorium. The bands and flute choir will each Tolman, president of the their own concert in the spring. have symphonic band. The symphonic band is open to all students who have Caldwell said he couldhad band experience. The group meets on Tuesdays and nt have been happier with from Thursdays p.m. Students who are interested his groups performance. band or the flute choir must audition. in jazz "I thought the concert went well, and everyone did a good job. I think this is the best band weve ever had at Dixie College," said 1999-200- 0 Caldwell. "These students all play well, are enthused, Director Gary Caldwell and work hard in class." Bennion, Melissa Josh Ayala, Jill Baker, George Bawden, Matt Bennet, The flute choir took Laurie Bowler, Aaron Brickey, Kurt Bone, Bennion, Alyson Bodily, Stephanie the stage next. This Buhanon , Jeff Caldwell , Shea Cameron, Eric Cook, Alex Cornwall , ensemble was made up of Catherine Croft, B.J. Cox, James Douglass, Kristi Felt, Kimball Forbes, Russell and its nine musicians, Gearhart, Dustin Gough, Jared Gough, Rachel Gough, John Graf, Sharese instrumentation included the flute, piccolo, and base Hall, Accalia Hancey, Jeremy Harris, Janette Harrison, Kathleen Harrison, Hinton , flute. Cory Hatch, Diane Henke , Caithny Higgins, Mary Hilton, Adam - easy-goin- g d&fjp 'Umkmm Dixie College Symphonic Band All Dixie College Salt City Candles 20 Football T-Sh- 8c 8c irts Soccer Sweatshirts 30 Reg. Price off Reg. Price Dixie College 7:45 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon.-Thur7:45 a.m - 5 p.m. Fri. Closed Sat & Sun s. Good for 111099.-11249- 9 k The group performed Floris Suite. Whitehead said she chose this number because it was written specially for flute choirs. This piece featured five movements: Trillium, Babys Breath Toddle, Lily Pond, Snow Drops, and Calla. 'The first movement of this piece was my favorite. It was so pretty," said freshman Melissa Summerhays. Whitehead said she was pleased with the flute choirs number. 'They are a select group of caliber musicians who have a desire to play better Taralyn Hilton, Shonna Hinton, Mindy Howard, Melinda Hughes, Brady Huntington, Michelle Huntsman, Heather Humphries, Scott Jacobsen, Tiffany Kelly, Casey Kirkham, Mellissa Lott, Joshua Marshall, Lucas Marshall, Martin, Karen Monnett, Starla Nelson, Cameron Nichols, Paul Nuffer, Cindy JakiLyn Richins Adam Scott, Sullivan, , Tim Melissa Lynn Sawyer, Greg Saxon, Nate Savage, Jessica Schmutz, Scott, Sonia Seger, Michelle Spencer, Chris Stewart, Cecil Ward, Summerhays, Ruth Thompson, Alisha Tolman, Amy James White, Dacia Wilcox, Kira Willard, and Kellen Wilson Dixie College Flute Choir 1999-200- 0 Director: Launa Whitehead Sharese Hall, Kathleen Harrison, Shonna Hinton, Alysia Humphries, Heather Humphries, Jessica Schmutz, Melissa Summerhays, Ruth Thompson, and Dacia Wilcox Also a member of the jazz band |