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UGA Wind Ensemble

DECONSTRUCTED Nicholas Enrico Williams conductor

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 at 7:30 p.m.

HODGSON CONCERT HALL UGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 230 RIVER RD, ATHENS, GA

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UGA Wind Ensemble

DECONSTRUCTED Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall UGA Performing Arts Center

University of Georgia Wind Ensemble Nicholas Enrico Williams, conductor Jeremy Smith, doctoral conducting associate Gregory Broughton, tenor Michael Chapa, saxophone

ENSEMBLE SERIES PROGRAM Celebration Fanfare

Joan Tower trans. Jack Stamp

Sinfonia No. 4, “Strands”

George Walker

trans. Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith, doctoral conducting associate | World Premiere Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble I. Recitative

Ingolf Dahl ed. Carl T. Rowles

II. Adagio III. Rondo alla Marcia Michael Chapa, saxophone | Concerto Competiton Winner

INTERMISSION The Seer

Erik Santos

I. Lonely Nocturne II. Circles III. Beale Street IV. Final Sonnet to Orpheus (by Rainer Maria Rilke) V. Not What Was VI. Call to Creation VII. Fire VIII. Moan IX. Island Gregory S. Broughton, tenor

PROGRAM NOTES

Celebration Fanfare (1993/1996) (5’) Joan Tower (b. 1938) trans. Jack Stamp

The music for the ballet Stepping Stones (1993) was commissioned by choreographer Kathryn Posin for the Milwaukee Ballet. Joan Tower’s rhythmically and harmonically muscular score was developed in close collaboration with Posin’s choreography. Tower commented: “As a composer, I’ve always thought of myself as a closet choreographer. Texture, space, speed, direction, all the words that apply to dance also apply to music.” Friend and fellow composer Jack Stamp suggested to Tower that the final movement, Celebration Fanfare, would transcribe well into an arrangement for wind band. The rising tones of the fanfare are fitting for the progressive stages of a woman’s development, which is the subject of the ballet.

Program note adapted from The Wind Repertory Project Joan Tower, born on September 6, 1938, in New Rochelle, N.Y., is a prominent American composer. Her early exposure to music in Bolivia, where she lived from age nine, played a pivotal role in shaping her rhythmic sensibilities. Under her father’s insistence, Tower received rigorous piano training, a foundation that greatly influenced her musical development.

Notably, her compositions, including “mineral works” like Black Topaz (1976) and Silver Ladders (1986), showcase her unique blend of musical expression and her connection to her mineralogist father.

Returning to the U.S., Tower studied music at Bennington College and later pursued her doctorate in composition at Columbia University, studying under Otto Luening, Jack Beeson, and Vladimir Ussachevsky. Since 1972, she has been a faculty member at Bard College, where she holds the position of Asher Edelman Professor of Music. Tower’s illustrious career includes notable roles as composer-in-residence with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s and at the Deer Valley Festival in Utah. She has received numerous accolades, including the Grawemeyer Award in Composition in 1990 and induction into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1998.

Hailed as “one of the most successful woman composers of all time,” her bold and energetic music, marked by striking imagery and innovative structural forms, has garnered widespread acclaim. Her orchestral work, Sequoia, and the five Fanfares for the Uncommon Woman are among her widely performed and appreciated compositions.

Sinfonia No. 4, “Strands” (2012/2024) (10’) George Walker (1922–2018) trans. Jeremy Smith | World Premiere

George Walker celebrated the year of his 90th birthday with the premiere of a brand new work, Sinfonia No. 4, “Strands”. The commission came from a consortium of orchestras, including the National, Cincinnati, New Jersey, and Pittsburgh symphony orchestras, with a grant from Meet the Composer, and was premiered by the New Jersey Symphony in March 2012 under the direction of Jacques Lacombe. The subtitle refers to the “strands” from two spirituals, “There is a Balm in Gilead” and “Roll, Jordan, Roll” that the composer wove into the fabric

PROGRAM NOTES of his composition. Walker’s use of these quotes is rather subtle and somewhat reminiscent of the way Charles Ives worked with church hymns in many of his works: the melodies are fragmented, transformed, and hinted at more than presented in full. Their “strands” are integrated into a rhythmically vibrant and colorfully orchestrated one movement work, projecting high energy and constant excitement. ~~~ Commenting on his piece, Walker

offered the following pointers: The Sinfonia begins with an introduction that consists of several sections before the principal theme is stated. This theme recurs several times. The quotation of the first spiritual provides a pensive relief from the proclamatory nature of the theme that precedes it. The briefer snippet of the second spiritual is affirmative. The following section consists of a melodic bass line over which fragmented interjections are superimposed.

A similar section recurs, combining with the opening phrase of the second spiritual played by the piano during the course of the work. The bass material appears briefly in the coda.

Program note by Peter Laki (National Symphony Orchestra) George Walker, a distinguished composer, pianist, and educator, left an indelible mark on American classical music, culminating in his historic Pulitzer Prize for Music win. Born in Washington, D.C., on June 27, 1922, to Jamaican parents, Walker’s musical journey began with piano lessons at five, leading him to the Oberlin School of Music, where he graduated with honors in 1941. Becoming the first Black graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music in 1945, Walker’s career unfolded with notable performances and studies in the U.S. and France, solidifying his reputation as a groundbreaking figure in the classical music realm.

In 1996, Walker made history as the first Black composer to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Music, a testament to his innovative and influential contributions to the classical music landscape.

His remarkable career extended beyond accolades, encompassing professorships, honorary degrees, and the Aaron Copland Award from ASCAP in 2012. A member of the American Classical Music Hall of Fame, Walker continued to inspire even after his passing on August 23, 2018, at the age of 96 in Montclair, New Jersey. His legacy endures through his groundbreaking compositions and progressive role in advancing diversity in classical music.

Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (1959) (20’10’’) Ingolf Dahl (1912 - 1970) ed. Carl T. Rowles

Ingolf Dahl’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble, initially composed for Sigurd Rascher in 1949 and subsequently revised four years later, stands as a significant and expansive musical creation. Despite its stature, the composition is infrequently performed due to the formidable challenges presented by the solo saxophone part and intricate accompaniment. The scoring, tailored for a “wind orchestra,” suggests a one-on-a-part performance approach.

Structurally, the concerto deviates from the norm, adopting a binary form. While the concerto maintains a certain tonal traditionality, Dahl’s rhythmic treatment diverges from convention, showcasing influences from jazz and the compositions of Igor Stravinsky, with whom Dahl collaborated during this period. The initial section comprises the first two slow movements

PROGRAM NOTES seamlessly connected without a pause and infused with both melancholic and passionate expressions. The second section unfolds as a complex rondo finale. Nearing the conclusion, a brief saxophone cadenza pays homage to classical tradition, leading into a brilliant prestissimo coda based on the rondo theme.

Program note adapted from The Wind Repertory Project Born in Hamburg, Germany, to Swedish parents, Ingolf Dahl embarked on his formal musical education at the Cologne Hochschule für Musik under Philipp Jarnach from 1930 to 1932.

Fleeing Nazi oppression, he sought refuge in Switzerland, continuing studies at the University of Zürich with Volkmar Andreae and Walter Frey. Dahl’s diverse career began as a conductor and coach at the Zürich Stadttheater.

After becoming a U.S. citizen in 1943, Dahl joined the faculty of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles in 1945, where he taught until his death. Dahl’s significant contributions earned him numerous honors, including Guggenheim Fellowships, Huntington Hartford Fellowships, the USC Excellence in Teaching Award, and the ASCAP Stravinsky Award.

His diverse repertoire is preserved on recordings across various labels, including Boston Records, Capstone, Centaur, Chandos, CRI, Crystal, Klavier, Nimbus, and Summit.

The Seer (2019) (24’00’’) Erik Santos (b. 1964)

A “Seer” is one who, through supernatural insight, can see what the future holds, and see through to unseen truths.

Who is the seer? What does the seer see? “…I’m sitting here in the center of my house this quiet morning. Through the windows, in the outer corners of my eyes, I can see the full moon setting on my left and the new sun rising on my right. Both gloriously happening now, however, I can only see one or the other if I turn my head. Can’t see both simultaneously. I sit here trying to sum it all up, and see it all at once, but I can’t. There’s a lesson here somewhere in between. The difference between sleeping dreams and waking dreams is difficult to explain…“ This musical mandala weaves together many disparate strands of creative inspiration -- i.e., the work of Langston Hughes and Rainer Maria Rilke, Nina Simone, Howlin’ Wolf, Killing Joke, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Rod Serling, Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, the stories of Parsifal and Ulysses. As much as possible, I let the subconscious lead, as my conscious mind struggled to render dream dictation into a linear language that might resonate with another. In this liminal state, in between both and neither, the answers lie.

Erik Santos

PROGRAM NOTES

Erik Santos is a versatile American composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and educator. Dr. Santos earned his Bachelor of Music degree in voice from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and he holds MM and DMA degrees in composition from the University of Michigan. He has garnered commissions, prizes, fellowships, and various accolades for his

concert music. Notable recognitions include the Charles Ives Scholarship and Fellowship from The American Academy of Arts and Letters, as well as recognition from BMI, the MacDowell Colony, Bozeman Symphony, and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.

Erik Santos has been an active participant in the Michigan local original music scene for many years, contributing to the vibrant and dynamic musical landscape of the region. Currently, he serves as the director of the Electronic Music Studio and holds the position of associate professor of composition and performing arts & technology at the University of Michigan.

ARTISTIC TEAM BIOGRAPHIES NICHOLAS ENRICO WILLIAMS is a Professor of Music and serves as the Director of Bands at the University of Georgia, where he coordinates one of the country’s largest and most comprehensive university band programs, conducts the University of Georgia Wind Ensemble, and oversees the graduate wind band conducting area. Prior to his time in Athens, he was the Director of Wind Bands at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (Melbourne, Australia). Before venturing to Australia, Dr. Williams flourished for sixteen years as the Assistant Director of Wind Studies, the Conductor of the Wind Ensemble, Brass Band, and Concert Band, as well as the Director of Athletic Bands at the University of North Texas. For a decade, he was the Conductor of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Symphony and continues to be a frequent guest conductor of the Dallas Winds (formerly Dallas Wind Symphony), one of America’s few professional civic wind bands. Professor Williams earned the Bachelor of Music (music education), MM (performance-conducting), and DMA (conducting) degrees from the University of North Texas.

As an advocate of chamber music, Professor Williams was the founder and conductor of the East Plano Brass and was the principal guest conductor for the Harmoniemusik chamber ensemble. In the wind band world, he has been a guest conductor with the United States Navy Band; World Youth Wind Symphony at the Interlochen Arts Camp; United States Army Field Band; Royal Australian Defence Force Bands; United States Air Force Band; Dallas Winds; Lone Star Wind Orchestra; at the annual Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois; the College Band Directors National Association national and regional conferences; the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention; and the Texas Music Educators Association Annual Clinic/Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Williams is active in Australia, Canada, Europe, Southeast Asia, and the United States as a conductor, clinician, adjudicator, consultant, and arranger; his arrangements and transcriptions for wind band, percussion ensembles, drum corps, and school pageantry ensembles are performed by outstanding organizations throughout the world. A member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs), he is a sought-after recording session producer, associate producer, editor, and conductor, having been involved with numerous CDs and DVDs on the

ARTISTIC TEAM BIOGRAPHIES Klavier, Mark Records, and GIA labels, as well as UNT projects, including the 2019 worldwide release of “FIESTAS” by the University of North Texas Wind Ensemble. In addition to his work in the recording arts, he has written several conductor study guides published in the multivolume series of Teaching Music Through Performance in Band. He is a primary consultant of Women of Influence in Contemporary Music and is an honorary member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for women. His professional affiliations include the Georgia Music Educators Association, Australian Band and Orchestra Directors Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, College Band Directors National Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Phi Beta Mu, an international bandmasters fraternity.

JEREMY SMITH is a third-year Doctoral Conducting Associate at the University of Georgia and is in the conducting studio of Dr. Nicholas Williams, with additional mentorship by Dr. Jaclyn Hartenberger. Jeremy is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a proud product of the DeKalb County School District, where he graduated from Southwest DeKalb High School. He attended Florida A&M University and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Music Education. Jeremy later received his Master’s in Music Education from Norfolk State University while serving as a graduate assistant with the band program. In this capacity, he co-conducted the symphonic wind ensemble, assisted with the marching band, and aided in the recruitment efforts for the band program. Most recently, Jeremy completed his Education Specialist degree (EdS) in Music Education from Piedmont College (Demorest, GA).

Jeremy started his teaching career as an elementary band director in the DeKalb County School District. He later served as the Orchestra and Assistant Band Director at Stephenson Middle School and served as the Assistant Band Director at Stephenson High School for three years.

As Assistant Band Director at Stephenson High School, he assisted with the wind ensemble, conducted the symphonic band and trumpet choir, served as the primary drill writer for the marching band, and taught the beginning band class.

Jeremy is a member of the College Band Directors Association (CBDNA), National Association for Music Educators (NAFME), the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, and Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity.

GREGORY S. BROUGHTON, tenor, is an Associate Professor of Music at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia. He has been with UGA since his initial appointment in 1988. He is a member of the UGA Teaching Academy, a UGA Senior Teaching Fellow and a recipient of the UGA Sarah Moss Fellowship. He was awarded the General Sandy Beaver Teaching Professorship in 2011. He received both the Doctor of Musical Arts and the Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Michigan. He earned the Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Tennessee where his concentration was in voice and choral music education.

Broughton’s performance career has included concert, oratorio and operatic engagements in the United States. He has performed world premieres of works by such composers as Adolphus Hailstork, David Baker, Stephen Newby, Roger Vogel, Alan Shockley and Ja Jahannes. He has toured the United States, Brazil and Spain as a featured artist with the American Spiritual Ensemble.

ARTISTIC TEAM BIOGRAPHIES At the Hodgson School of Music Broughton’s duties include graduate and undergraduate applied voice instruction. He is also the director of the UGA African American Choral Ensemble whose mission is the performance and preservation of works composed and/or arranged by African American composers.

Currently, Broughton is in demand as a private vocal and choral coach and clinician. He has former students performing in professional venues throughout the US and abroad in major opera houses, on Broadway, regional and local musical theater, movies and television.

A significant number of his former students are highly successful music educators from elementary through collegiate level teaching.

A Dallas, Texas native, MICHAEL CHAPA (he/him) is an eclectic and passionate artist and educator who has been recognized for his expertise in chamber music and his conception of interdisciplinary programs. Michael is the soprano saxophonist of the saxophone quartet Mixed Media, winner of the Gold Medal at the 2022 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. From October 2020 to August 2021, Michael traveled to Paris, France to study contemporary music and interdisciplinary collaboration at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Boulogne-Billancourt with saxophonist Jean-Michel Goury. Being awarded the 2020-2021 Harriet Hale Woolley Scholarship, he lived at the Fondation des États-Unis as a resident musician. As a part of the Cycle d’Orientation Professionnelle degree program, he collaborated with several visual artists, dancers, and art organizations on art shows and installations throughout Paris. The largest installation featured the entire interior of a Cité Universitaire housing facility. In collaboration with artist Madison Vander Ark, the buildingscale installation “Pariétal: à travers les toiles” involved video projections, painted veils, altered walkways, multiple speakers, several sculptures, and live saxophone improvisation.

Fostering a strong passion for education, Michael has worked in several public schools during his undergraduate degree as a music education major. He specializes in concert and marching band education and has assisted with the Marching Illini at the University of Illinois. Michael now works with the UGA Redcoat Band and other athletic ensembles as an Athletic Bands Teaching Assistant through the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. He is in his third year of the DMA degree in saxophone performance at the University of Georgia under the tutelage of Dr. Connie Frigo and Dr. Brandon Quarles. Previous mentors include Jean-Michel Goury at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Boulogne-Billancourt (Cycle d’Orientation Professionnelle), Debra Richtmeyer at the University of Illinois (MM and Artist Diploma) and Dr. Nathan Nabb at Stephen F. Austin State University (Bachelor of Music in Education).

UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Nicholas Enrico Williams, Conductor Jeremy Smith, Doctoral Conducting Associate FLUTE Emily Elmore Heesoo Jeong David Ma Madeline Shell Shana Stone

TRUMPET Marco Cubillas Michael Mank Jack Rozza Will Tomaszewski James Vaughn

OBOE Emma Gordon Kristi Kiene Michelle Moeller Amanda Withrow

HORN Jordan Chase Jacob Evarts Joseph Johnson Jake Wadsworth Sam Wells

CLARINET Lily Kate Akins Ryan Hanling Riley Hartman Bailey Hume Emily Johnston Duncan Jourdan Jeffrey Li Daniel Park Jaden Skelton Taylor Spires BASSOON Dillon Causby Hsin Cheng Daniel Johnson SAXOPHONE Joe Himmelberg Carter Naughton Brennan Sweet Christopher Victor

PIANO Daijing Ren PERCUSSION Nico Alvarez Camden Briggs Rubianne Fraelle Carrington Lauck Jackson Riffle Meme Walton HARP Evelyn Raphael

TROMBONE David Cain Trey Heaton Dalton Hooper Jonas Ventresca EUPHONIUM Tianxiang Gu Jackson Hund TUBA Robert Boone Matthew Motley STRING BASS Michael Farrick Leonardo Lopes

*Members of the University of Georgia Wind Ensemble are listed alphabetically to acknowledge each performer’s unique contribution to our shared artistic endeavors.

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