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Concert: Conservatory Big Band

Event
2021 -2022 Instructional Year - 2022 Spring|#MUSC 0158 2122 SC

May 16, 2022
Muttart Hall
All ages, Mixed
Big Band

Description

Enjoy an evening of fun and energetic music of Audrey Ochoa’s Ska Big Band project! Featuring the MacEwan Conservatory Big Band under the direction of Dan Davis.

Monday, May 16, 2022
Doors open at 7:00pm
Show starts at 7:30 pm

$15 General Admission.
No refunds.
Muttart Hall, Alberta College Campus 10050 MacDonald Drive

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The Program

  • Ms. Garvey Ms. Garvey!!, Jason Marshall
  • Boogie Stop Shuffle, Charles Mingus, arr. Andrew Homzy
  • Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me, Bob Russell and Duke Ellington, arr. Steve Wright
  • Stella by Starlight, Victor Young and Ned Washington, arr. Geoff Li
  • Speak Low, Ogden Nash and Kurt Weill, arr. George Stone
  • Pete Wheeler, Jacob Mann
INTERMISSION
  • Lon Chaney, Western Time Ska Orchestra, arr. Audrey Ochoa
  • Timebomb, J.K. & the Relays, arr. Lauren McKinley
  • Burn It Up, J.K. & the Relays, arr. Audrey Ochoa
  • Peanut Vendor, Stan Kenton, arr. Audrey Ochoa
  • Guns of Navarone, Western Standard Time Orchestra, Audrey Ochoa
  • Because of Whom, Audrey Ochoa, arr. Lauren McKinley
  • Snap Crackle Flop, Audrey Ochoa, arr. Lauren McKinley


About the Program

This year the Conservatory Big Band has been focusing on new works for Jazz Orchestra, especially those created by Edmonton based artists. In the first half, we’ll play new pieces by Geoff Li, Jacob Mann and “Miss Garvey, Miss Garvey!!” from “Emergence” by Roy Hargrove’s big band.

In the 2nd half, we’ll play Audrey Ochoa’s Ska Big Band project. We don’t have a dance floor at the conservatory, but these tunes will have you hopping in your seat. This will feature some of Audrey’s own compositions from “Trombone and Other Delights,” tunes from the Calgary based Ska band J.K. and the Relays, and the theme from the film series “The Guns of Navarone.”

Masks

Masks are still highly encouraged for this concert.
Although the government mandate for masking has ended, for the safety and comfort of our performers and patrons, we have decided to request patrons to wear a mask for this concert.

About the Conservatory Big Band

This is a full year program for musicians to play together. This year's focus is on current big band composition, especially by local jazz artists and composers. The secondary focus will be on the essential repertoire of big band, such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus.

If you are interested in auditioning for the 2022/23 year starting, email conservatory@macewan.ca

Summer Jazz Programs

You may also be interested in the upcoming summer classes with Dan Davis.

Jazz Listening. Explore 6 jazz records by examining the music structure, historical context and reviews by jazz critics.

Jazz Combo: Get together and play jazz standards every week. Practice soloing and improvisation.

Activity meeting dates

May 16, 2022
Mon7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Instructor

Dan Davis

More Information

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Featuring the Conservatory Big Band
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