Wind symphony, community band combining for concert

The wind symphony, directed by Adam Lambert, features 45 students who were chosen during auditions at the beginning of the academic year.

A number of classical pieces will be performed during the concert.

The wind symphony plans to perform "Shenandoah," arranged by Frank Ticheli, "Armenian Dances" by Alfred Reed, "Fanfare and Flourishes" by James Curnow, "Prelude and Fugue in Bb" by J.S. Bach, and "Radetzky March" by Johann Strauss.

"The group is the strongest it's ever been and the program for this upcoming concert is outstanding," Lambert said.

The community band, under the direction of Michael Stephens, has 24 members who have diverse backgrounds and occupations.

One of the pieces scheduled to be performed by the community band is Claude T. Smith's "Emperata Overture." Smith was a music educator in Nebraska and Missouri four decades ago.

Other numbers to be performed by the group include the spiritual compilation "Deep River Suite," the "Cantique and Faranade," and the "Colonel Bogey March" from the 1957 movie "Bridge on the River Kwai."

The two bands are expecting a big crowd for the concert, not only because audiences of each group will be there, but also because finalists of CSC's homecoming royalty competition will be announced prior to its conclusion. The 51 candidates vying for king or queen, and their guests, have been directed to attend.

"We are excited about sharing this concert with the Community Symphonic Band and the homecoming royalty festivities," Lambert said. "It will be a very exciting night."