Brass band salutes rivers, patriotism (McMurray Almanac)
The McMurray Almanac reported on the River City Brass Band’s Celebrate Pittsburgh music commissioning project, a Regional grant recipient.
The River City Brass Band will send out a crisp salute to the “good old” USA during its “Anthem for America.” Performances will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, at Bethel Park High School and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Byham Theater in Pittsburgh.
The string sounds of American Anthem, by composer/lyricist Gene Scheer, show his scope and versatility. In 1999, Scheer’s American Anthem premiered at the Smithsonian Institution’s unveiling ceremony for the restored Star-Spangled Banner flag.
Paul Lovatt-Cooper’s Where Eagles Sing will also be highlighted.
John Philip Sousa’s march, Semper Fidelis, is also on the program, best known as the official march of the Unites State Marine Corps. This is just a snippet of the stirring sounds to be heard on this concert.
Violin virtuoso Mikylah McTeer will also share her talent during various showpieces.
The RCBB will also present the commissioned work, “Black and Gold Overture” in celebration of Pittsburgh 250 by Pittsburgh composer David Stock.Stock, who has commissioned several works throughout his career, is also the professor of Music and Composer-in-Residence at Duquesne University.
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