The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will present the final concert of their 2009-2010 season under the baton of music director Dan Judd, June 6, 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted.

This final concert of the Winds season is entitled Back Home in the U.S.A., and will feature important literature from American composers (after our concert of Russian Music). The program kicks off with David Holsinger's "American Faces", a tribute to the multi-faceted qualities of America. "The Symphonic Gershwin" includes some favorite tune of iconic composer George Gershwin. Percy Grainger's "Colonial Song" shares a wistful mood similar to a Mark Twain book or a Stephen Foster tune. Alto saxophone soloist Jayne Morrison will perform "Persuasion", a lovely Sammy Nestico piece for band and alto. Ms. Morrison has been a member of the Cascade Winds for many years, as well as a noted music educator in Central Oregon. "Americans We" march was dedicated by composer Henry Fillmore "to all of us." 

"American Salute" by Morton Gould is a band classic based on "When Johnny Comes Marching Home". And no program of American music would be complete without the music of Stephen Foster. "A Tribute to Stephen Foster" includes several of the over 125 songs he left us. "I Want To Live" is a great John Denver classic that singer Scott Carroll will perform with the Winds. Scott has appeared in numerous important musical and drama productions throughout Central Oregon, and is currently a freshman voice major at the University of Oregon.

John Philip Sousa's "Semper Fidelis" is named in honor of his beloved United States Marine Corps, and is the march that Sousa considered to be his best. From the compositions of prolific composer Frank Ticheli, "Blue Shades" alludes to the original American genre of the Blues. Featured in this major work is a particularly energetic clarinet solo by Cascade Winds member Ted Burton. Mr. Burton is band director at Mountain View High School, and a familiar performer/conductor on the Bend music scene.

This is the second season the Cascade Winds have been conducted by Dan Judd. After an extensive tenure as a music teacher in Washington State, including election into the Washington Music Educator's 'Hall of Fame', Judd is currently Director of Bands at Summit High School in Bend. A co-founder of the Northwest Wind Symphony, an award-winning community band in Western Washington, Mr. Judd has served as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the Northwest.

The Cascade Winds will be a featured performance group in the Centennial Celebration of the City of Redmond on the Fourth of July.

These concerts are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. For more information visit www.cascadewinds.org or call 593-1635. Summit High School is located at 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend.

April 23rd Friday at 7:00 PM

April 25th  Sunday at 2:30 PM

Location: Sisters Community Church, 1300 McKenzie Hwy, Sisters

The program includes: African American spirituals, musical theater numbers, Randall Thompson, Aaron Copland, folk songs and more.

Joining the Sisters Chorale, under the direction of Irene Liden, will be the Cascade Brass Quintet from Redmond, the Forefathers Barbershop ensemble and the Sisters High Desert Bell Choir, under the direction of Lola Knox.

CASCADE WINDS SYMPHONIC BAND: From Russia With Love

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The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will present the second concert of their 2009-2010 season, under the baton of music director Dan Judd, Sunday, March 7, 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted.

This second concert of the Winds, From Russia With Love, will feature important literature either about Russia, or from famous Russia composers. The program kicks off with Dmitri Shostakovich's "Festive Overture", displaying Shostakovich's finest pulsating, rhythmic drive. The Winds will continue with Tschesnokoff's beautiful "Salvation Is Created". Originally written for voices, the band arrangement explores dark colors that suit the piece well. "Russian Christmas Music" by American composer Alfred Reed is one of the most frequently performed pieces of concert band literature. Igor Stavinsky's "Circus Polka" is taken from what was originally a ballet for 50 ballerinas and 50 elephants!

Special guest soloist on this concert is trombonist Dr. Mark Babbitt, who will perform the famous "Concerto for Trombone and Band" by Rimsky-Korsakov. Dr. Babbitt maintains a very busy schedule which includes a large trombone studio at Central Washington University as well as constant performance with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.

The concert will close with the robust "Finale from Symphony No. 4" by Peter Ilyich Tchaikowsky. Every section of the band must display the highest level of virtuosity for this favored "war horse".

This is the second season the Cascade Winds have been conducted by Dan Judd. After an extensive tenure as a music teacher in Washington State, including election into the Washington Music Educator's 'Hall of Fame', Judd is currently Director of Bands at Summit High School in Bend. A co-founder of the Northwest Wind Symphony, an award-winning community band in Western Washington, Mr. Judd has served as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the Northwest.

These concerts are free, no tickets are needed, open to the public and suitable for all ages. For more information visit www.cascadewinds.org or call 593-1635. Summit High School is located at 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend.

Cascade Horizon Band presents a winter concert featuring selections from Chicago, Sousa favorites and more. Sunday, January 31, 2:00 p.m., Sisters HS. FREE, no tickets required. Info: 541-382-2712

A Baroque Festival: Performed by Piano and Flute Students of Central Oregon Saturday, February 6, throughout the day, Wille Hall, COCC Campus Center, NW College Way - Free Admission to Four Recitals: 9:00 am • 10:30 am • 12 noon • 1:00 pm Join the Oregon Music Teachers Association for a day of music featuring local piano and flute students performing music by a variety of Baroque composers. Students range in age from 8 to 16. Admission is free to this event; no tickets are necessary. Sponsored by Oregon Music Teachers Association. For more information call Jean Shrader at 541-923-3028.

Central Oregon Symphony: Featuring Young Artist Competition Winners
Under the direction of Michael Gesme: Saturday, February 20, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, February 21, 2:00 p.m.; Monday, February 22, 7:30 p.m. All concerts are at Bend HS. FREE, tickets required, Call: 541-317-3941 Featuring Symphony No. 1, Ludwig van Beethoven; Violin Concerto No. 2, Franz Joseph Haydn; Violin Concerto No. 1, Max Bruch; Concerto for Flute, Jacques Ibert; Afro-American Symphony, W.G. Still

Cascade Winds Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dan Judd,  presents “From Russia, With Love”: Sunday, March 7, 2:00 p.m., Summit HS Auditorium, FREE. Music either by Russian composers such as Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Tschesnokoff  & Tchaikowsky or pieces titled in the Russian vein such as “Russian Christmas Music.” No tickets are required. Bring the whole family. Info: 541-593-1635]]> http://www.cascadewinds.org/news/2010/01/31/upcoming_music_5.php http://www.cascadewinds.org/news/2010/01/31/upcoming_music_5.php Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:38:53 -0800

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The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will open their 2009-2010 season, under the baton of music director Dan Judd, December 6, 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted.

The Cascade Winds season includes a variety of band standards, show tunes, orchestra transcriptions and marches that demonstrate the excitement and richness of great wind band literature. The December program opens with Jack Stamp's very energetic "Gavorkna Fanfare". Gordon Jacob's epic transcription of "William Byrd Suite" will follow. This band standard is based upon compositions Byrd penned nearly 400 years ago, but they remain fresh and interesting to this day. "Merry Music for Wind Band" will provide a complete change of pace. This effervescing frolic features alto sax and baritone horn solos of a burlesque nature. The first half of the concert will conclude with selections from "West Side Story", Leonard Bernstein's landmark musical. Highlights include "Maria", "I Feel Pretty", "Tonight", and "America".

Bernstein's "Overture To Candide" will open the second half of the concert. Then Malcolm Arnold's "Four Scottish Dances" will transport the concert audience to the misty land of the highlands. This classic work features beautiful melodies, especially for oboe and harp. Castanets, tambourines, maracas and other percussive fireworks will next highlight the Spanish "El Relicario". The concert will conclude with Ron Nelson's lively "Rocky Point Holiday", and features virtuosic playing by the entire band.

The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band is comprised of gifted musicians from many walks of life. Their common thread is a love of wind band music and the desire to perform it at the highest possible level. All players volunteer their time and talent, and pay tuition to play. Their efforts to present band concerts of quality are a true treasure to our community.

These concerts are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. Donations are gladly accepted. For more information visit www.cascadewinds.org or call 593-1635. Summit High School is located at 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend.

This is message is going out to everyone who has played or would like to play with the Cascade Winds Symphonic Band. The Winds strive for quality, consistency and balance. To that end the Director, Dan Judd, needs to know well in advance what players are interested in performing this term so that he can best achieve that balance and select music to complement those players.

Therefore, please read and respond, if you are interested in playing with the Winds, to the message below. PLEASE NOTE that you need to reply with your intent to play NO LATER THAN 12 days before the first rehearsal (first rehearsal is on Sept. 22, so make sure you let us know that you want to play before Sept. 10). Feel free to pass this e-mail on to potential players with whom you are acquainted

Thank you for your prompt attention,

Jan Tuckerman, President, Cascade Winds Symphonic Band.
jtuckerman@chamberscable.com

Are you interested in performing with the Cascade Winds Symphonic Band? Great! We are a community band, performing under the auspices of Central Oregon Community College. Our goal is to present the most challenging and entertaining wind band literature in a fashion that will thrill our community, challenge our players, and promote the band movement in general.

Membership in the Cascade Winds is based upon:

• 1) Application to the band President at least 12 days prior to the first rehearsal of the term. [September 10, 2009 for fall term]
• 2) Individual confirmation that attendance requirements for rehearsal & performance will be met according to band policy. [See rehearsal and concert dates below] It is expected that you attend all rehearsals. Anticipated absence must be approved in advance (before rehearsals begin) by the Director.
• 3) Director confirmation that individual membership is consistent with group instrumentation and balance needs and performance standards.

Band membership will be distributed via e-mail one week prior to the first rehearsal.  Only those players listed will be included in the first rehearsal.

To apply for membership in this dynamic group, contact band president Jan Tuckerman. jtuckerman@chamberscable.com [593-1635]

REHEASAL & CONCERT DATES:
Rehearsals: Tuesday evenings, Summit HS, 7:00-9:30 p.m. starting September 22

EXCEPTIONS: Thursday, October 8 instead of October 6, NO rehearsal November 24,
FINAL rehearsal, Saturday, December 5, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Concert: Sunday, December 6, 2:00 p.m. Summit High School.

Oregon State University Band & Summit High School Band
Thursday, May 28, 7:30 p.m.
Summit HS Auditorium
FREE: No tickets needed

Big Band Jazz Ensemble
With drummer Carleton Jackson
Friday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.
Pinckney Center, COCC campus
Tickets: $10/$8 seniors & students
Call 389-9524
www.coccbigband.com

Cascade Chorale presents the Best of Broadway
With the Teen Music Theater Ensemble
Friday & Saturday, May 29 & 30, 7:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th Street, Bend
Tickets: $8/$6 seniors & students
Call 383-7401 for tickets and information
www.cascadechorale.org

Cascade Winds Symphonic Band
Sunday, May 31, 2:00 p.m.
Summit High School Auditorium
FREE: No tickets needed
www.cascadewinds.org

Young Artist Scholarship Winners perform
Sunriver Music Festival
Friday, June 5, 7:00 p.m., Tower Theatre
Sunday, June 7, 4:00 p.m., Holy Trinity on Cottonwood in Sunriver
FREE: No tickets needed

SOUND FOURTH!
Annual July 4th celebration with the Cascade Horizon Senior Band & the Festival Chorus
Saturday, July 4, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at Bend High School
BBQ to follow at the First Presbyterian Church
FREE

The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will present the third and final concert of their 2008-2009 season May 31, 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted.

Under the baton of new music director Dan Judd, the Cascade Winds are having an exciting season of renewed enthusiasm and ever increasing audience numbers. After an extensive tenure as a music teacher in Washington State, including election into the Washington Music Educator's 'Hall of Fame', Judd is currently Director of Bands at Summit High School in Bend. A co-founder of the Northwest Wind Symphony, an award-winning community band in Western Washington, Judd has served as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the Northwest.

This third concert of the Winds season includes a variety of band standards, solo features, orchestra transcriptions and marches that demonstrate the excitement and richness of great wind band literature. The program kicks off with razz-ma-tazz, side-slipping modulations and sliding trombones in Leonard Bernstein's "SLAVA!" The program will continue with Gustav Holst's band classic "Second Suite for Military Band in F Major", featuring strong sectional play and solos within the band from piccolo to tuba. Cascade Winds tubist Aaron Moore will perform "Tuba Tiger Rag" with the help of the singers and players in the band. The very famous Johann Strauss "Radetzky March" will conclude the first half.

Sam Hazo's soaring "Sky Is Waiting" opens the second half with a tribute to the evolution of aviation.  Johan de Meij's fascinating "Symphony No. 1-The Lord of the Rings" brings to life several of the important characters and episodes of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic work. This monumental piece will call for the best from the Cascade Winds, as they aurally introduce you to Gandalf, Shadowfax, the Elvenwood and, of course, those lovable Hobbits. "The Stars and Stripes Forever" will bring the concert and the season to a rousing close.

These concerts are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. Donations are gladly accepted. For more information visit www.cascadewinds.org or call 593-1635. Summit High School is located at 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend.

REHEARSALS: First rehearsal for Spring Term is TUESDAY, March 31, 7:00 p.m. at Summit HS. For various scheduling conflict reasons, rehearsals for this term have been moved from Thursday to Tuesday. All rehearsals will be at Summit HS. Please be in place, warmed up and ready to play at 7:00 p.m. Especially this first rehearsal, you should be there early enough to get the music from your section leader.

REGISTRATION: Please be prepared to register at break at this FIRST rehearsal. The cost of a one-credit class at COCC has remained the same, a total of $66.75. [Plus, if you have NEVER taken a class of any kind at COCC there is a one-time-never-pay-again fee of $25 for new students.] Please bring a check (or cash is okay, too) for the correct amount made out to COCC. Some scholarship funds will be available. Please let me know (in confidence of course) if you need a scholarship application.

CONCERT: Sunday, May 31, all at 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School. We had a great turnout for our March concert but we are still just doing the one concert this May. Check now to make sure you will be able to play the May concert as well as consistently attend rehearsals from March 31 through May 26 with a final rehearsal on Saturday, May 30, 7:00-9:00 p.m. It isn't fair to the group to commit to playing and then not come to rehearsals on a regular basis. If you have any questions about rehearsal absences, please contact Dan: dan.judd@bend.k12.or.us

We will be performing works including Slava, Malaguena, 2nd Suite in F by Holst, Radetzky March, Sky Is Waiting by Hazo, Lord of the Rings, Funiculi, Funicula and that seldom played tune, Stars & Stripes Forever.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to e-mail me.

Jan Tuckerman
Librarian

The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band will present the second concert of their 2008-2009 season, under the baton of new music director Dan Judd, March 8, 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is free of charge, open to the public and suitable for all ages.

This second concert of the Winds season includes a variety of band standards, solo features, orchestra transcriptions and marches that demonstrate the excitement and richness of great wind band literature. The program kicks off with Joseph Willcox Jenkins “American Overture for Band”.  The overture’s famous soaring French horn call signals the beginning of a terrific concert experience. “Nobles of the Mystic Shrine” was composed by John Philip Sousa to honor his fellow Shriners (he once conducted a Shriner Band of 6,200 performers in this march!)  A trio of Cascade Wind trumpeters will present Leroy Anderson’s very famous “Bugler’s Holiday”. Jerry Bilik’s “American Civil War Fantasy” will lead the listener through the music depictions of that time in our country’s history when brother rose up against brother. As we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, remember his immortal words “the government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.”

Flute soloist Stefanie Janin will perform Chaminade’s very beautiful “Concertino”. This lovely romantic work is recognized as one of the great standards for flute literature. “Awayday” by Adam Gorb is a rambunctious frolic as you ‘do the town and see a show.’ Tubist Aaron Moore will perform “Tuba Tiger Rag” with the help of the singers and players in the band. A wonderful transcription of music from Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic opera “Pineapple Poll” will close out the concert.

After an extensive tenure as a music teacher in Washington State, including election into the Washington Music Educator’s ‘Hall of Fame’, Dan Judd is currently Director of Bands at Summit High School in Bend. A co-founder of the Northwest Wind Symphony, an award-winning community band in Western Washington, Judd has served as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the Northwest.

These concerts are free, open to the public and suitable for all ages. No tickets are required. For more information visit www.cascadewinds.org or call 593-1635. Summit High School is located at 2855 NW Clearwater Drive, Bend.

WINTER TERM: Rehearsals start Thursday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. at Summit HS band room. Please be there early enough to be seated, warmed up and ready to play at 7:00 pm. We will do registration at the break [see below].

CONCERT: Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School. We are doing just one concert each term this year with the goal of building up audience numbers. Check now to make sure you will be able to play the concert as well as consistently attend rehearsals from January 8 through March 5. There may also be a extra final rehearsal on March 7. It isn't fair to the group to commit to playing and then not come to rehearsals on a regular basis. If you have any questions about rehearsal absences, please talk to Dan.

REGISTRATION: The cost of a one-credit class at COCC has remained the same, a total of $66.75. Plus, if you have NEVER taken a class of any kind at COCC there is a one-time-never-pay-again fee of $25 for new students. Some scholarship funds should be available. Please let me know (in confidence of course) if availability of scholarship funds affects your ability to participate. Our fundraising efforts are on-going with our long-term goal to raise enough funds to pay musicians tuition. We are not there quite yet, however.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to e-mail me.

Thanks for your attention and hope to see many, many of you on January 8.

Jan Tuckerman [on behalf of Dan Judd and the Cascade Winds Board]
Librarian
jan@cascadewinds.org

CASCADE BRASS: Friday, December 5, 7:00 pm., FREE, First United Methodist Church, Bend
Monday, December 8, 7:00 p.m. FREE, Zion Lutheran, Redmond:
With Michelle Van Handel - Info: 923-7466

CASCADE WINDS SYMPHONIC BAND: Sunday, December 7, 2:00 pm.
Summit High School Auditorium, FREE: No tickets required: Information: 593-1635 or www.cascadewinds.org

CASCADE CHORALE: 4th Annual Holiday Magic
Friday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. , Sunday, December 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Tower Theatre: All tickets:  $18, www.towertheatre.org, 317-0070
With Heather Salvesen and COCC Jazz Band.
A benefit for CORIL: Central Oregon Resources for Independent Living

CORELLI BY CANDLELIGHT:
Sunday, December 14, 7:00, Grace First Lutheran Church, Bend
Monday, December 15, 7:00, Historic Redmond Church, Redmond
Tuesday, December 16, 7:00, Sisters Community Church, Sisters
Check the paper for ticket contact information

CENTRAL OREGON MASTERSINGERS: Handel's Messiah
Saturday, December 20, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, December 21, 2:30 p.m.
Bend High School, Tickets: $10 at www.co-mastersingers.com
or Visit Bend (Visitor Center), 917 NW Harriman