The Auburn University Department of Music and the Auburn University Bands are proud to present the Auburn University Symphonic Band in an evening of quality literature for symphonic band. This concert will take place on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 7:30 p.m., at the Opelika Performing Arts Center at Opelika High School.
The Symphonic Band is pleased to feature two faculty soloists at Thursday night’s concert: Dr. Ann Knipschild on oboe and Dr. William Shaffer on horn. Both soloists are members of the Auburn University Department of Music Faculty.
Featured works and composers include Jericho Rhapsody by Morton Gould, Caccia and Chorale by Clifton Williams, and Fantasy Variations On a Theme by Niccolo Paganini by James Barnes, which features every section in the ensemble.
The Auburn University Symphonic Band is the premier wind and percussion ensemble of the Auburn University Music Department. Students have to successfully pass an audition every semester to be eligible for membership. The ensemble is conducted by Dr. Richard Good, Director of Bands and Professor of Music. All concerts are free of charge and open to the public.