History

(Česky) Dechový orchestr Suffolk Youth Wind Orchestra, který vznikl na podzim roku 1990, má více než 30 členů ve věku od 11 do 21 let. Repertoár kapely je stylově široký, od nejnáročnějších skladeb symfonického dechového orchestru až po jazz, big band a show music. Kromě vystupování na prestižních místech v Suffolku, včetně Snape Maltings Concert Hall na Suffolk Agricultural Show, se v minulosti uskutečnila každoroční koncertní turné do Holandska, Rakouska, Belgie, Francie, Německa, Slovinska a Španělska.

Výběr z programu:

Chanson De Matin – Edward Elgar, arr. Rob Wiffin
Lustspiel Overture – Keler Bela arr. Frank Winterbottom
Sarabande & Gavotte – Edvard Grieg arr. Victor Lopez
Highlights from ‘Phantom of the Opera’ – Andrew Lloyd Webber, arr. Jonnie Vinson
Sunburst – Eric Osterling
Prelude for an Occasion – Edward Gregson
English Suite – Clare Grundman
Emerald Awakening – Michael Sweeney

Programme:

For he shall give his angels – F. Mendelssohn

Blessed are the men who fear him – F. Mendelssohn

Prayer for Peace – F. Schubert

Like as the hart – W. D. Howells

The Edmonton Winds Orchestra was founded 45 years ago with a mission to “Perform the best of the wind band literature”. It has become one of the Edmonton community’s most important resources in music education and a strong Canadian ambassador abroad. The orchestra has built a strong reputation and expanded its standards of excellence in performance, musicianship and empowerment of the aspirations of young music students. It has had the opportunity to perform at music conferences and festivals throughout Alberta, as well as in the United States, France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland. The spotlight often shines on soloists from the ensemble members and the Canadian music community. The mission also includes performing and recording works by Canadian composers to bring wider exposure to these composers. A highlight for the orchestra was a performance at WASBE in San Jose in 2015, featuring Jens Lindeman (trumpet) in “Dreaming of the Masters” by Edmonton composer Allan Gilliland, whose new work will be included in our 2022 program.

Now in its fourth decade, the award-winning Portland Symphonic Girlchoir is recognized for its adventurous programming, unparalleled choral music education, commissioning of new works, artistic excellence and inspiring concerts. In four progressive ensembles, Girlchoir singers experience the challenge of mastering complex and exciting music, make lifelong friends in a unique, rewarding performance experience featuring the compelling sound of young voices. Led by nationally recognized choral leaders Founding Artistic & Executive Director Roberta Q. Jackson and Co-Conductor/Vocal Coach Debra D. Burgess, our challenging, eclectic programming with diverse repertoire and commitment to the tradition of commissioning new works sets us apart in the Portland music community and beyond. Classic choral training, music literacy skill, live performance, and focus on collaboration set the stage for a lifetime of empowerment and strong voices onstage and off, inside and out. Community, national, and international performance opportunities motivate, build confidence, encourage adaptability, and offer cultural exposure. In honor of commissioning and innovative programming, a Chorus America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming in 2003 and again in 2015 cemented PSG’s status as a first-rate choral experience. PSG has released 11 CDs and commissioned 44 new works for treble voices for which the singers and co-conductors share the challenge and joy of bring new works to life.

Over 2,000 young women, in collaboration with Co-Conductors Roberta Q. Jackson and Debra D. Burgess, have come together as a community to create the distinct voice of the Portland Symphonic Girlchoir. We are, beyond any doubt, “like no other!”

(Česky) Portlandský dívčí symfonický sbor (Portland Symphonic Girlchoir) působí na hudební scéně již čtvrtou dekádu.

Pod vedením zakládající umělecké a výkonné ředitelky Roberty Q. Jacksonové a spoludirigentky a hlasové koučky Debry D. Burgessové se sbor věnuje pestrému repertoáru. Od ostatních sborů jej odlišuje i skutečnost, že se věnují interpretaci nových děl tvořených právě pro jejich těleso. Portland Syphonic Girl Choir získal ocenění od prestižní sborové organizace Chorus America a jejich hlasové mistrovství je zaznamenáno i na 11 CD.

Na koncertě zazní výběr známých amerických spirituálů.