2008 Outdoor Series
May 24, 2008
4:00 p.m.
Clintonwood Park, Clarkston, MI
"Great American Band Invitational"
Directed by YCB assistant conductor Dr. James Wagner.
The Clarkston Community Band has invited YCB to perform in
joint concert with them--each band playing separately, follwed by
various combined band numbers. Come hear what happens when these two
community bands join forces in a delightful park setting.
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May 26, 2008
11:00 a.m.
Grounds of Yankee Air Force Museum,
Willow Run Airport
"Remembering Our Heros"
Dr. James Wagner, conducting
Sponsored by Jim and Millie Irwin
Program: America the Beautiful, Armed Forces
Salute, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Black Jack
March, Block M March, Colonel Bogey March, Fiddle
Faddle, Purple Carnival, Stars and Stripes Forever, Star
Spangled Salute to George M. Cohan, Themes Like Old
Times, Victory at Sea, Waltzing Cat.
June 1, 2008
8:00 a.m.
North Main Street, Ann Arbor
The YCB Pep Band plays for the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run
July 2, 2008--Rained out!
8:00 p.m.
Lakeshore Apartments, Ypsilanti
"Patriotic/Americana Music for the Holiday"
Prefireworks concert: America the Beautiful, Big Cage, Block M,
Carnival of Venice (John Zissis, soloist), two arias sung by David
Vaughn with the Band, Finlandia, Hairspray, Miss Trombone and Teddy
Trombone (featuring the trombone section), Star Spangled Banner, Themes
Like Old Times
Fireworks show: selected favorite American marches.
7:30 p.m.
Riverside Park, Ypsilanti.
Presented under the auspices of the Depot Town CDC, with
financial support from the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation
Commission
"Stars and Stripes Forever" with a tribute to Leroy Anderson
Leroy Anderson selections: Belle of the Ball, Blue Tango,
Seventy-Six Trombones (arr. Anderson), Sleigh Ride, Syncopated Clock,
Waltzing Cat (featuring Tasha, the dog); Other favorites:
Big Cage, Carnival of Venice (John Zissis, soloist), Fiddler on
the
Roof, High School Musical, Miss Trombone (Pat Padilla, conducting, and
featuring the trombone
section), and, of course, the Star Spangled
Banner and Stars and Stripes Forever
.
August 1, 2, 3, 8, 9
7:30 weeknights, 2:30 on Sunday
Harland High School, Hartland Players production of "West Side Story"
Numerous members of YCB will be performing in the pit orchestra for this show
August 7, 2008--Mostly rained out!
7:00 p.m.
Wilson Park, Milan
"Family Fare" with a tribute to Leroy Anderson
Recognition of family members within YCB. Guest soloists: Father/son Greg and Scott Hulbert, marimbas, with "Fandango."
Leroy Anderson selections: Belle of the Ball, Blue
Tango, Bugler’s Holiday, Clarinet Candy, Fiddle Faddle, Sandpaper Ballet, Syncopated Clock,
Trumpeter's Lullaby (John Zissis, soloist), Typewriter; Other
favorites: Colonel Bogey, Finlandia.
August 14, 2008
3:00 p.m.
UA (Plumbers and Pipefitters) Commencement
Convocation Center Eastern Michigan University
Ceremonial Music, with pre-event concert.
Program: Hairspray, National Emblem, Seventy Six Trombones, Star Spangled Salute to George M. Cohen, Valdres.
August 16, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Ypsilanti Heritage Festival
South end of Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
Chrissy Houle and Conner Potter will twirl; David
Vaughn will sing two arias.
Program: Black Jack March, High School
Musical, Purple Carnival, Sandpaper Ballet, Teddy Trombone,
Trumpeter's Lullaby (John Zissia, soloist), The Typewriter; Verdi and Mozart arias.
2008-2009 Indoor Series
Washtenaw Community College
Morris Lawrence Building
Towsley Auditorium
October 23, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Towsley Auditorium, Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College
"Favorites of the Past 10 Years"
Sponsored by Don and Barbara Chaffin and Walton and Charlene Hancock
Jerry Robbins celebrates 10 years as conductor of the YCB with a repeat
of favorites performed during the previous decade.
Program: Free Lance March, Serenade, Chorus Line, Les Miserables, (Holst) First Suite
in Eb, Hounds of Spring, On a Hymnsong by Philip Bliss, Light Cavalry Overture, Dam
Busters March; also Lustspiel Overture
December 11, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Pease Auditorium, Eastern Michigan University
"Happy Holidays"
The Ypsilanti Community Choir and the Ypsilanti Community Band join
forces to produce for the community a rousing musical celebration of
the holiday season.
Announcer: Roger Sutton
Program: Finale to the Saint-Saens Organ
Symphony, Dr. James Wagner, soloist; Christmas Festival, How the Grinch
Stole Christmas, Stars and Stripes for Christmas, 13 Days of Christmas,
Tidings, others to be announced.
February 26, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Towsley Auditorium, Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College
"YCB Turns 30". Guest conductors will include former conductors
Dr. Lynn Cooper (1979-1985) and Paul Stanifer (1986). Former
assistant conductor Jon Margerum-Leys will perform a sax solo with band.
The Ypsilanti Community Band hosts a 30th anniversary concert with a
program of new and old music recently added to its library.
Program: March Differente, Eine Kleine Yiddishe Ragmusic,
South Pacific, Journey Through Orion, Die Meistersinger, Pines of Rome,
Shall We Gather at the River, American Folk Rhapsody #2, O Magnum
Mysterium, Radetsky March
March 15, 2009
Afternoon, time to be announced
Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College
"Ensemble Concert"
Ensembles from the Band will perform in the Fourth Annual Ensemble Concert--everything from classics to jazz!
April 23, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Towsley Auditorium, Morris Lawrence Building, Washtenaw Community College
"Acquisitions II"
Thanks in large part to generous donors, the YCB has added numerous
titles to its musical holdings. Come hear what your funds have
provided!
Program: Overture to Die Fledermaus, American Folk
Rhapsody #3, Orpheus in the Underwelt, Muppet Show Theme, Parade of the
Wooden Soldiers, William Tell Overture, Mexican Waltz-Over the Waves,
Overture to Marriage of Figaro.
2009 Outdoor Series
To be announced.