Winds of the Blue Ridge Presents

Riverdance! And more!

Brian Quakenbush, guest conductor

Hollins University Forest of Arden

July 14, 2012, 7:00 p.m.

Program

The Melody Shop Karl King arranged by Andrew Glover Armenian Dances I Alfred Reed Lest We Forget James Swearingen Satiric Dances Norman Dello Joio

I. Allegro pesante II. Adagio mesto III. Allegro spumante

Tuba Tiger Rag Harry DeCosta Arranged by Luther Henderson/David Marshall Riverdance Bill Whelan arranged by Carl Strommen

I. Wellspring Theme II. Women of Ireland III. The Heart’s Cry IV. Thunder And Lightening V. Riverdance Finale

The Stars and Stripes Forever John Philip Sousa edited by Keith Brion

This concert is dedicated to the memory of Seth Williamson, former member of and beloved announcer for Winds of the Blue Ridge.

Conductor’s Biography

Brian Quakenbush, originally of North Carolina, began his music studies at Elon

College, then transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was

active with the North Carolina Symphony, Brightleaf Music Camps at Duke University,

Durham Symphony and the Raleigh Symphony. While at UNC, he became a founding

member of the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra that performs music of

historical importance. With his wife, Jenny, he moved to Tennessee and received his

Bachelor of Science degree from East Tennessee University. He has held jobs at

Carroll County High School in Virginia; at Virginia High School in Bristol; and Heritage

High School in Lynchburg, where his bands twice received Honor Band status in

Virginia. Presently, Brian is the music chair and band director at Cave Spring High

School, and assistant at Cave Spring Middle School. Mr. Quakenbush was named

“Teacher of the Year” at Cave Spring High School his inaugural year and has been

named to the Marquis “Who’s Who in America,” and the “Who’s Who in Teaching” five

times and has received the President’s Citation for the Governor’s School for Visual and

Performing Arts six times. Mr. Quakenbush has worked as trumpet instructor with the

Roanoke Youth Symphony’s Summer Music Institute since 2009. He has been a guest

conductor with Virginia Tech’s Honor Bands since 2008. Mr. Quakenbush is the

trumpet player with Brass 5. He is a member of Virginia Music Educator National

Conference, National Band Association, alumni member of Phi Mu Alpha Music

Fraternity and National Educators Association. The Quakenbushes reside in the

Roanoke area and have three children, Jason, Samuel and Andrew.

Musicians

Flute Rachel Childers Diane Milan Gretchen Miller Megan Pasquarell Staci Hunt Ramsey Sally Sizer Piccolo Diane Milan Megan Pasquarell Eb Clarinet Bruce McGarvey Bb Clarinet Christopher Badgett Leigh Berkley Christine Cole Harry Farmer Mark Imperial Bob Langford John McClenon Bruce McGarvey Bill Morris Bass Clarinet Alex Lyons Ashlen Veatch Oboe Meredith McCree Janice Norvell Bassoon Danny Felty Gary Kraterfield Liz Valvano Alto Saxophone Tim Galyen Jeff Wood

Soprano & Tenor Saxophone Linda Pasquarell Baritone Saxophone Willis Greenstreet Trumpet Denise Aspell Kristen Chambers Albin Crutchfield Joe Hatcher Tim Shell Peyden Shelton French Horn Hilah Divers Abbi French Paul French Dawn Harbin Trombone Eric Akers Rick Murray Michelle Rex Allison Szuba Euphonium David Chittum, Jr. David Graves Charlotte Hill John Wiggins Tuba Robby Chernault Robert Chernault Will Divers Percussion Kelly Buck Dean Elliot Zubin Hathi Kerry Milan William Svec

Winds of the Blue Ridge Board:

Danny Felty, president William Morris, vice-president Gary Kraterfield, treasurer Shelbie Wahl, secretary

Tim Galyen Dawn Harbin Gretchen Miller Linda Pasquarell

Bill Svec

Special thanks to:

Tim Galyen and Northside High School Hollins University Music Department

Cave Spring High School Band Boosters and

Judy Felty for the program cover art work

Winds of the Blue Ridge Fall Concert: October 14, 2012 3 p.m. Northside High School

Guest conductor -Travis Cross

Winds of the Blue Ridge is a non-profit organization which depends on public financial support in order to provide free concerts.

Contributions are gratefully accepted by mail at:

Winds of the Blue Ridge P.O. Box 21354

Roanoke, VA 24018 www.windsoftheblueridge.org

Coming Music Events at Hollins University

Saturday, September 22, 7:00 pm, Talmadge Recital Hall Piano and Violin Recital

Hollins piano faculty member Melia Garber joins Paraguayan violinist Geronimo Ovenard in a recital of music by Beethoven, Foote, Viardot-Garcia and Turina.

Saturday, October 20, 2:00 pm, Beale Garden

Hollins University Concert Choir and Talmadge Singers The Hollins University Concert Choir and Talmadge Singers perform a traditional

Family Weekend celebration of music in the Beale Garden. (Rain location – duPont Chapel)

Saturday, October 20, 3:00 pm, Talmadge Recital Hall

Student Recital Join us as Hollins students present a recital of music for family and friends for Family Weekend.

Sunday, October 28, 3:00 pm, campus location TBD

Blue Streak with music faculty, Judith Cline, soprano Based in Cleveland, Blue Streak is nationally known for performances that are unique,

integrating the old and the new. The ensemble may open the concert with an exciting and original piece by Margaret Brouwer, followed by a classic by Bach and then play a piece that uses electronics and reverb! Their program is sure to please every listener and keep them on

the edge of their seats.

Saturday, November 3, 7:30 pm, Talmadge Recital Hall

Recital by Aurelian Braun ’13 Aurelian Braun ’13 will present a recital of works of flute assisted by

Leilani Dade ’14 on classical guitar.

Sunday, November 4, 3:00 pm, duPont Chapel

Valley Chamber Orchestra Fall Concert Hollins piano major, Naomi Fukado, will join the Valley Chamber Orchestra in the first

movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto in D Major, K. 451. Kevin and Brian Mattheson will

perform the Bruch Double Concerto for Violin and Viola, underwritten in part by the Virginia

Commission for the Arts. Other popular selections will complete this exciting and memorable

program.

Sunday, December 2, 3:00 pm, duPont Chapel World Music Ensemble

Students and special quests will present a lively afternoon of music from the Caribbean and Africa performed on steel drums and marimbas. Selections will range from traditional music to pop to seasonal. Take a musical trip to exotic places with the students of Hollins University

World Music Ensemble.

Sunday, December 9, 7:30 pm, duPont Chapel

White Gift Service This traditional Hollins event welcomes the holiday season with lessons and carols by the

Hollins University Concert Choir and Talmadge Singers.