Westchester Symphonic Winds (2/9/25) Sunday 12:30pm arrival
This wind ensemble concert, led by Curt Ebersole, conductor/music director, will take the audience on the adventure of a lifetime, beginning with Romantic opera and ending with music of the American bayou. Guest artists for this concert include adventurers from West Point, Long Island, and Brooklyn. Taking the stage as the featured soloist is Carami Hilaire, who hails from Brooklyn and is just as comfortable singing operatic leads as she is with sultry jazz. Our guest conductor is Lt. Col. Daniel Toven, commander of the West Point Band; he brings a wealth of experience to this exciting program. Apprentice conductor, Barton Green, a member of the WSW clarinet section, serves as the band’s principal arranger, and now takes his turn on the podium. Program includes: GLINKA, arr. Karrick - Overture to Russlan and Ludilla HORNE - Deep River TAYLOR - And the Joy We Share, Lt. Col. Daniel Toven, guest conductor ALDRIDGE - On Parade TICHELI - Blue Shades CHANCE - Variations on a Korean Folk Song, Barton Green, apprentice conductor ADLER/BIZET, arr. Green - What Lola Wants/Habanera, Carami Hilaire, soprano BERNSTEIN, arr. Green - Glitter and Be Gay, Carami Hilaire, soprano KARRICK - Bayou Breakdown
