Next week, on Monday, the UWyo Symphonic Band will be hosting a concert. During this concert, we will be playing pieces with meaning. All of the pieces we will be playing have strong societal relevance and meaning. Our pieces will include The Nine (excerpt of our practice playthrough below), City Trees, A Mother of a Revolution!, and Haven's Conviction.
The Nine is "written in honor of the Little Rock Central Nine and the 60th anniversary of the integration of the Little Rock school system" (JW Pepper).
City Trees was "commissioned by the Lesbian and Gay Band Association in 2012 to commemorate 30 years of music, visibility, and pride" (JW Pepper).
A Mother of a Revolution! is "a celebration of the bravery of trans women, and in particular, Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson. Marsha is credited with being one of the instigators of the famous Stonewall uprising of June 28, 1969 - a pivotal event in the gay rights movement of the 20th century" (JW Pepper).
Haven's Conviction was "written during the Covid-19 pandemic [and] is inspired by the perseverance of students facing overwhelming obstacles" (Ted Brown Music).
If you can make it, this concert is sure to spark emotions in your heart. We have worked tirelessly over the last 8 weeks to give the best possible performance. The concert starts at 7:30 PM, and I hope to see you there!
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