THROWBACK THURSDAY
WITH SOLOIST TOBY MAR
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM THE AUDITORIUM OF
WELCOME
We spent some time thinking about what to call this year’s concert. While none of the repertoire titles quite fit, we were drawn to the idea that the music we’re performing is tried and true, and that we are performing it here in the Auditorium—in the OG, or original, building of St. George’s.
New things are exciting, but there’s something powerful about returning to tradition. Pieces like Florentiner March and Canadian Folk Song Suite are cornerstones of wind band repertoire. Their inclusion tonight reflects the enduring legacy of the St. George’s Music Program—music that has stood the test of time, much like the traditions we continue to uphold.
One such tradition is celebrating our graduating Senior Concert Band musicians. These young men have made incredible contributions to the music you will hear tonight, and their excellence will forever be a part of our program’s legacy.
But tonight is not only about our seniors—it’s a celebration of every student’s musical journey. From our Grade 8s who began their Senior School experience just months ago, to the Grade 9s who have grown tremendously under Mr. Murray’s guidance, to the Junior and Senior Jazz Ensembles who showcase style and improvisation, and finally to our Grades 10, 11, and 12 students who have come together as an outstanding Senior Concert Band—we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
It has truly been a wonderful year, and we are thrilled to welcome you to our #ThrowbackThursday edition of the 2025 Spring Concert. Thank you to all parents and students for your continued support—it means the world to us.
Before we begin, please note that the concert is being professionally recorded and photographed. We’ll be happy to share photos and a streaming link with you in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please silence your cell phones and refrain from taking photos or videos during the performance so everyone can enjoy the music uninterrupted.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Dean Markel | Rob Murray | Luke Vincent
CONCERT BAND JUNIOR
By: Benjamin Tucker
By: Frank Ticheli
Timothy Broege
INTERMEDIATE
CONCERT BAND
By: Naoya Wada
By: Larry Daehn
JUNIOR
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
By: Mike Dana
SAXOPHONES
Juno Kim (Alto)
Joe Zhang (Alto)
Markus Duhme (Tenor)
Alex Zhang (Tenor)
George Huang (Baritone)
TRUMPETS
Ayan Modi
Erwin Mok
Raehaan Siddoo
TROMBONES
Matthew Du
Leo Hao
Timothy Liu
William Park
RHYTHM SECTION
Rohan Varma-Robb (Bass)
Adam Cole (Drums & Percussion)
Kriday Shankar (Drums & Percussion)
Zack Zhou (Vibraphone & Percussion)
Ethan Wang (Piano)
Raymond Chen (Guitar)
Jayshaun Dhaliwal (Guitar)
LOS CHANGOS VOLANDO
By: Jay Chattaway
MUSIC
By: Fred Sturm
JAZZ ENSEMBLE SENIOR
By: Michelle Fernández
By: Arthur Herzog & Billie Holiday
Arranged
SAXOPHONES
Daniel Cao (Alto)
Larry Jin (Alto)
Curtis Lee (Alto)
Erwin Wang (Tenor)
Emmet Zicherman (Tenor)
Ken Zhao (Baritone)
TRUMPETS
Carl Hu Toby Mar
TROMBONES
Brendan Chan
Chen
Zhou
RHYTHM SECTION
Frank Feng (Bass)
Marek Cai (Drums & Percussion)
Alex Guo (Drums & Percussion)
Preston She (Piano)
Arranged by: Andrew Homzy
TRUMPET TOBY MAR SOLOIST
Toby is a lifer at St. George’s and was delighted to be appointed as a Rigg Scholar. He began his trumpet journey in the Grade 5 band where he fell in love with the big brass sound! His first trumpet teacher was Mark D’Angelo, and he currently studies with Marcus Goddard of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. At the senior school, Toby has been very fortunate to be under the guidance of his two concert band conductors, Dr. Dean Markel and Mr. Rob Murray. In 2023 and 2024, he was awarded Principal Trumpet of the National Youth Band of Canada. During the summer of 2024, he was selected for the International Verbier Festival Junior Orchestra. In the summer of 2025, Toby will join the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Toby is delighted to play his favourite concerto with his classmates tonight!
CONCERT BAND SENIOR
REPERTOIRE
CONCERTO FOR TRUMPET
Soloist: Toby Mar, trumpet
By: Alexander Arutiunian
Arranged by: Guy M. Duker
FLORENTINER MARCH By: Julius Fučik
Arranged by: M. L. Lake
Edited by: Frederick Fennell
OCTOBER By: Eric Whitacre
SUITE ON CANADIAN FOLK SONGS
By: Morley Calvert
THE GRADUATES
The following are the 2025 Graduates of the St. George’s Music Department. Many of these young men have played in St. George’s Bands since Grade 5. The success of the Music Department is due in large part to the hard work and dedication of these fine young men. We would like to thank them and wish them all the best in their promising futures. Graduates: may music always be in your hearts and minds.
Daniel Cao
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
We would like to acknowledge the support of:
• Head of School, Mr. David Young;
• Deputy Head of School, Ms. Kait Weston;
• Senior School Principal, Mr. Len Gurr;
• The Board of Directors;
• Graphic Designer, Mr. Bruce Elbeblawy;
• Mr. Jeffery Hunter & The Sodexo Team for their amazing catering
• Mr. Radu Beschea and the maintenance team;
• Head of Art, Ms. Santhe LeBlanc;
• Technical Coordinator, Mr. Scott Zechner;
• Recording Engineer, Mr. Georges Couling and Knuckleduster Music;
• Photographer, Mr. Kevin Hill, Twinlens Photography;
• And finally, the many private music teachers who do such valuable work with our students. This evening’s concert would not be possible without the support of these people.
We would also like to THANK YOU,
the family and friends of our students, for your unflagging encouragement of the boys who performed here tonight. The talent, musicality, passion, and dedication of these boys is a testament to your support.
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