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Michael D. Chason
Director of Public Relations
ABAC 30 -- 2802 Moore Highway
Tifton, GA 31793-2601
Phone 229-391-5055
Fax 229-391-5051
mchason@abac.edu

 

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IMMEDIATE                                                                                                                                                                        March 26, 2009

 

SPRING BAND CONCERT AT ABAC APRIL 14

 

TIFTON--The Abraham Baldwin Concert Band under the direction of Woody Leonard will present its 2009 spring concert on April 14 at 7 p.m. in Howard Auditorium at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. 

A variety of selections will be performed, including two premiere productions.  Billy S. Martin will serve as the guest conductor on one number. The event is open to anyone who would like to attend at no charge.

The 80-member group will begin the night’s program with “The Star Spangled Banner” followed by Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Procession of Nobles.” “First Suite in F”, written by composer/arranger Thom Ritter George, is the next performance piece. This selection was dedicated to the United States Navy band in honor of its 50th anniversary.

Martin will conduct “Bugles and Drums March” by Edwin Franko Goldman.  Martin, a music educator for over 40 years, is the retired director of The Georgia Bridgemen at Lowndes High School and is currently director of bands for Lanier County High School. 

Harry King, president of the Abraham Baldwin Concert Band and director of the ABAC Gospel Choir, will be the featured soloist on the premiere performance of “Return of the Diver”.   Originally composed for jazz ensemble by Matt Harris, this concert band arrangement was written by Leonard and should be a crowd favorite. 

“El Relicario”, written by Spanish composer Jose Padilla, will conclude the program.  This Paso Doble incorporates a fiery tempo along with castanets and maracas. 

For more information, interested persons can Leonard at (229) 391-4944.

 

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