Wind Ensemble Carries Audience Away
By Ferda Mehmet, student intern of CHASS College Computing
 On
May 22nd at 8pm, The Department of Music was proud
to present its quarterly performance of the UCR
Wind Ensemble in the University Theatre. This harmonious
event, performed by students enrolled in Concert
Band/Wind Ensemble Music 165, was a culmination
of all work done in class. The evening performance
featured an original composition for winds conducted
by music graduate student Robert Presler entitled
Solemn Prelude for Wind Ensemble. The performance
also featured Morton Gould’s American
Salute and Frank Ticheli’s Blue Shades.
Although most of the students in the ensemble were
not majoring in Music, their hours of dedicated
work led to an evening of enriching music.
UCR Director of Bands and Conductor, Bill Helms, who has over 20 years of live performances to his credit at UCR said, “The ensemble has a great deal to offer, and our students have utilized the Music Department’s support to further their musical talents and skills.” Working together in rehearsal, the student ensemble prepared the music for performance. Parents, friends, faculty, and the general Riverside Community were delighted by the inspiring efforts of the students in the UCR Wind Ensemble. |