The University of Massachusetts Concert Band performed Sunday at a concert in memory of George Parks. The concert was directed by Thomas P. Hannum with assistance from associate director Michael J. Klesch. The band performed the following songs:
1. Fanfare for the Third Planet – Richard L. Saucedo
2. Be Thou My Vision – John Rutter (trans. Michael J. Klesch)
3. Motion – Brian Balmages
4. Danny Boy – Frederic Weatherly (arr. Michael J. Klesch) featuring a tuba solo by John Bottomley
5. Rim Shot – Austin Spika & Donald J. Young featuring a snare drum solo by Alex King
(intermission)
6. Elements (Petite Symphony) with four motions: Air, Water, Earth and Fire – Brian Balmages
7. Greensleeves – Alfred Reed
8. Bugler’s Holiday – Leroy Anderson (arr. Michael Edwards) featuring a trumpet trio of Allison Cockshaw, Steve Felix and Dan Fleury.