Brass and Percussion Ensembles
Enjoy a night of music by the WSC brass and percussion ensembles.
The Wayne State College Brass and Percussion Ensembles present a fusion of diverse music styles on Monday, April 22. The 7:30 p.m. concert in Ramsey Theatre is free and open to the public. It will also be livestreamed.
The Brass Knuckles Quintet opens the concert with varied repertoire, including the intense Dixieland tune “That’s A Plenty” by Lew Pollack and a Canadian Brass arrangement of Giovanni Gabrieli’s “Canzona per Sonare.” The ensemble is directed by Dr. Melissa Derechailo.
The Trumpet Ensemble, directed by Michael Genslinger, follows with the regal “Dignity Fanfare” by G.E. Holmes, the satirical “Hail Poetry” from “The Pirates of Penzance” by Arthur Sullivan, and the patriotic “Finlandia” by Jean Sibelius. The Low Brass Choir, directed by Dr. Josh Calkin, performs early 20th century American hymns by Back and women composers.
The Percussion Ensemble, directed by Brad Weber, concludes the concert. Selections display the diversity of percussion instruments through the energy of “Pharoah’s Pursuit” by Brian Bailey, the Afro-Cuban rhythm of “Clave and Sons” by Eric Rath, and the striking beauty of “Prelude In E Minor” by Frederic Chopin. Eric Snyder, WSC alum and retired instrumental music director, serves as snare drum soloist and guest conductor.
For more information, contact the WSC Department of Music at 402-375-7359.