• Church news Jun 27, 2009
A combined choir will perform several patriotic numbers along with guest artists including Rob Newman; Jed Wayment; the "Taffetas" (a women's quartet comprised of Cherie Hamilton, Julene Thurston, Kim Christensen and Peggy Harris accompanied by Alan Hale); a brass ensemble playing a patriotic medley; and the traditional piano quartet comprised of Helen Bowcut, Ellen Judd, Mayna McGill and Jeff Rasmussen performing "The Stars es Forever" by John Philip Sousa and arranged by Mack Wilberg. The... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Municipal Band concert Tuesday10:17 am | (No comments posted.) Jun 26, 2009
Warrington; The Stars and Stripes Forever March - John Philip Sousa; The Star-Spangled Banner. Everyone is invited to attend the free concerts each Tuesday evening throughout the summer. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
North Iowa municipal bands plan summer concerts Jun 26, 2009
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, John Philip Sousa ... Semper Fidelis, John Philip Sousa. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Air Force ensemble mixes music, travel Jun 25, 2009
In addition, it has four Colonel George S. Howard Citations of Musical Excellence from the John Philip Sousa Foundation. In 1995, the band was named a World War II Commemorative Community for its support of activities recognizing the 50th anniversary of victory in World War II. The band also performed a major multimedia tribute celebrating the 150th anniversary of Omaha. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Celebrate Independence Day Weekend With Three Days of Gala Festivities and Great Food at the Newly Restored Craneway Pavilion at Historic Ford Point on the Richmond Waterfront Jun 24, 2009
Independence weekend at the Craneway starts off with a bang on Friday, July 3 at 7PM with free live music - including a line-up of gospel sets - leading up to a concert by the acclaimed Oakland East Bay Symphony at 8PM. The orchestra will perform a 90-minute program spotlighting great American composers including John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, Stephen Sondheim and Alan Menken, as well as a selection from Beethoven. Outside, on the Craneway's adjacent 20,000 square-foot, harborside patio,... (PR Newswire)
Hall High School announces award winners Jun 23, 2009
John Philip Sousa Award ; Chad Hamrick. Richard Fling Memorial Award (most improved) ; Rachel Miller. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Community Band to present first summer concert Jun 20, 2009
For the opening program, GCB will play marches by John Philip Sousa and Karl King, a medley of tunes from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The King And I, and a medley of well-known popular songs by Irving Berlin. The band also will play American Riversongs by Pierre LaPlante; Concord, a medley of revolutionary war songs by Clare Grundman; and the children s classic, Teddy Bears Picnic. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Jenna Miller: University of Puget Sound; UPS Music Scholarship, Peter and Barbara Hutton Scholarship, Greater Albany Education Association Scholarship, first-place state solo bass clarinetist, OSAA Activity Scholar, National Honor Society, John Philip Sousa Award, Richard Davis Kessler Memorial Award. Ryan Miller: Oregon State University. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Craneway Pavilion Announces July 3rd Independence Day Celebration Featuring the Oakland East Bay Symphony Jun 6, 2009
At 8 p.m. the Oakland East Bay Symphony will begin their ninety-minute set that will include Disney classics and a medley of works by American composer John Philip Sousa, among others (see set list, below) ... John Philip Sousa Marches (with the fireworks): Washington Post; Hands Across the Sea; El Capitan; King Cotton; Stars and Stripes Forever. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
La Crosse Concert Band series begins June 10 May 31, 2009
The 2009 La Crosse Concert Band season of free concerts in Riverside Park features Broadway, John Philip Sousa, classical music of Bugs Bunny and another concert hall gala at Viterbo University. The season of Wednesday night concerts will kick off June 10 with soprano Linda Zoerb singing selections from The Music Man and On Wisconsin: Land Of My Dreams, the state s official ballad. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Rochester hopping with entertainment May 24, 2009
Rochester Concert Band and Choir, Aug. 2: The group will perform John Philip Sousa s Semper Fidelis and A Young Person s Guide to John Williams, featuring themes from E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harry Potter and more. The Smithereens, Aug. 9: You may have fallen in love with them in college, but The Smithereens are still rockin live with hits A Girl Like You, Only a Memory and Blood and Roses. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Logan graduation set for June 2 May 23, 2009
Other awards will include the American Legion awards, DAR award, Ann E. Larsen Award, Gertrude Parker Award, Robert E. Inks Award, Max Pannebaker Track Award, Citizenship Award, John Philip Sousa Award, Accent Award and the Robert D. Jesse Lion Heart Award. The processional and recessional will be presented by the Logan Concert Band under the direction of Jennifer Abernathy. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Dance review: San Francisco Ballet School May 23, 2009
The high spirits peaked in Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes," that campy closer set to John Philip Sousa marches. Jordan Hammond held the stage with authority as the baton-twirling first regiment captain, while Dylan Ward (hired by Boston Ballet II) tossed off terrific double tours leading the third regiment men. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Primley, Grabemeyer, Sarao lead Class of 2009 May 20, 2009
Top eight honors/awards: Chieftain Marching Band drum major, John Philip Sousa band award, Hugh O'Brian youth leadership award. College plans: I will be attending Eastern Michigan University to pursue a degree in clinical laboratory sciences. (Dowagiac News, MI)
U.S. Air Force Band soars at The Centre May 20, 2009
After the intermission, the show became even more powerful, but also showcased a much lighter side of the band, opening with a piece from John Philip Sousa that was surprisingly non-militaristic. A light-hearted Sandpaper Ballet followed, featuring three members rubbing sandpaper blocks together, which sounded like an old soft-shoe tap dance performance. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Danvers High School Spring Concerts schedule May 14, 2009
They will perform band favorites, including a medley of film music by John Williams and John Philip Sousa s Stars and Stripes Forever march. The Jazz Ensemble and student chamber groups will also perform. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Award-winning seniors May 14, 2009
Senior Amber Masters made Chetek High School history by being the first student to be honored with both the Frederic Chopin Piano Award and the John Philip Sousa Award. Senior band member Jake Latcham received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Mom's greatest gift -- to you! May 9, 2009
(Instead, she had a very nice party with John Philip Sousa spinning on the record player. . (CNN)
Concert band performs on May 25 May 7, 2009
The concert will feature a wide variety of music chosen for Memorial Day, with a number of works by John Philip Sousa. Donations will be accepted at the concert, and will be used to award scholarships to area middle school and high school band members who want to attend summer band camps. (Lebanon Express, OR)
LETTERS: NCT, May 1, 2009 May 1, 2009
"Wake up, people! You, too, should be proud to be a domestic right-wing extremist (patriot), and you probably are.Bill HastyEscondidoRiver contamination spreadsResponse to Hugh Foley : This will be my last statement on the subject, as I don't want to get into a verbal argument with anyone. I have owned my property here for 25 years. Over that time, on more than one occasion, Harbor Beach has been closed due to contamination. Those in the know said it came from the river. Ocean water moves and... (North County Times)
Fort Meade Band And VFW Presented Evening Of Patriotism Apr 28, 2009
The middle school band then performed Manhattan Beach which is a John Philip Sousa piece. Community volunteers Stefani Sellers and Sharon Nooe provided Taps on their trumpets which was followed by a moment of silence. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
New $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium formally opens Apr 17, 2009
Ruth famously hit a three-run homer as the Yankees beat Boston 4-1 in the first game at the old ballpark after John Philip Sousa led the Seventh Regiment Band during the opening ceremonies. In tribute, the West Point Marching Band will play Sousa's "Washington Post March" and "Stars and Stripes Forever" before Thursday's game. (FindLaw News)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Northwest Nazarene University Concert Band from Nampa performs at 7 p.m. at Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene, 1231 Washington St. N. The 40-piece touring ensemble, directed by Eric Adamson, features sacred and secular compositions, including "All Creatures of Our God and King" by Stephen Bulla, "Rejouissance" (a setting of Martin Luther's "A Mighty Fortress is our God"), "October" by Eric Whitacre, J.S. Bach's "Komm' Susser Tod," and the "Washington Post March" by John Philip Sousa. Free... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Opening flop Apr 17, 2009
Fans were entertained at the start of hourlong pregame ceremonies by the West Point Marching Band, which played the Washington Post March and Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa, who led the Seventh Regiment Band before the first game at the old stadium. John Fogerty followed by playing Centerfield, and former Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams strummed an acoustic guitar version of Take Me Out to the Ball Game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
New Yankee Stadium formally opens Apr 16, 2009
He won't get a chance to match Babe Ruth, who famously hit a three-run homer as the Yankees beat Boston 4-1 in the first game at the old ballpark after John Philip Sousa led the Seventh Regiment Band during the opening ceremonies. In tribute, the West Point Marching Band will play Sousa's "Washington Post March" and "Stars and Stripes Forever" before Thursday's game. (Anchorage Daily News)
Middle school music students chosen for New England honor band Apr 4, 2009
Eighth graders Tory-Lynn Bell and Benjamin Lostocco will be participating in the music festival event, hosted by the John Philip Sousa Foundation on April 23-25 at the Bromfield School, Harvard, Mass. The two were recommended for the honor by Kellogg Band Director Ken Bell, who admitted that - yes, Tori-Lynn is his daughter. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
North Iowa Concert Band to present concert Tuesday Apr 2, 2009
The Gliding Girl by John Philip Sousa, edited by Loras John Schissel ... The concert will include music by such well-known composers such as Gustav Holst, George Gershwin and John Philip Sousa. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Taxes help Iowa band play on Mar 30, 2009
King crossed paths with two other famous composers and band conductors: John Philip Sousa, known as "the march king," and Meredith Willson, author of the musical The Music Man, who was born 95 miles from here in Mason City. To give bands a reliable source of income, King and other band leaders lobbied the Iowa Legislature to allow property taxes to underwrite band costs. (USA Today -- News)
Dallas Brass aims for art, entertainment, education Mar 29, 2009
He said the La Crosse show will be like a musical, featuring music by composers such as Aaron Copland, John Williams, John Philip Sousa, Henry Mancini, Samuel Barber and Louis Prima ( Sing, Sing, Sing ). Levine said he narrates the show and takes the audience on a journey through the American history of music. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'Banjo Boy' cast album CD released Mar 22, 2009
He travels to San Francisco where he falls in love with a Chinese girl and has a memorable meeting with his musical hero John Philip Sousa. He forms a banjo band, The Banjo Boys, that helps Mason City, Iowa (Meredith Willson s hometown, the original River City ) win the Iowa High School Band Contest. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
PHS band awarded Sweepstakes award Mar 21, 2009
The Paragould Pride Band attended the Region 8 Concert Assessment March 13, where they played two grade four pieces (music graded by level of difficulty) titled Havendance by David Holsinger and He s Gone Away by Fred J. Allen, and a march titled The Thunder March by John Philip Sousa. Paragould was one of only six groups to get unanimous superior ratings in Ensemble. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Musical about Willson will be aired March 20 on KCMR Mar 12, 2009
His adventures upon running away from home include meeting a young Louis Armstrong, tracking down an elderly John Philip Sousa in San Francisco and falling in love. In the story, Willson forms a group called The Banjo Boys and returns home to Mason City to help with the Iowa High School Band contest. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
CARMEN CARMELA HAND DOWNS, 99, (14) Mar 8, 2009
Mrs. Downs was a walking, talking part of our nation s history, included among the many highlights of her life experiences were: lunching with Amelia Earhart, playing for John Philip Sousa, caring for the father of General Pershing, knowing the Buffalo soldiers at Camp Little. In Nogales, she continually found ways to give back to the community. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Conductor wannabes raise record $31,000 Mar 3, 2009
Bertrand, the top vote-getter, will conduct John Philip Sousa s Liberty Bell March to open Saturday s concert ... ClassWarrior wrote on Mar 3, 2009 5:31 AM:" John Philip Sousas Liberty Bell March?That's too easy! Make him do Bela Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra! ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Concert features guest conductor, rising stars Mar 1, 2009
The two winners in the conductor wannabe contest, which will be announced Monday, will lead the orchestra in the concert opener, John Philip Sousa s Liberty Bell March. Lantz said he has chosen Brahms first symphony as the only piece on the second half of the program. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Big band bash swings at Plymouth Whitemarsh Feb 8, 2009
Tonia Kaufman of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School was the host conductor and led the band in the "Star Spangled Banner" and the "Salute to PMEA March." Guest conductor Adam Brennan of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania led the band in "Early Light" by Carolyn Bremer, "Lincolnshire Posy" by Percy Grainger, "La Mezquita de Cordoba" by Julie Giroux and "Bullets and Bayonets" by John Philip Sousa. He also conducted his own composition titled "Dream," its first performance since the world premiere. (Ambler Gazette, PA)
