Drake Bands

Prof. Robert Meunier

2006-03-14T21:09:00.000-08:00

One final post for the evening, reminding us all to learn our parts OR ELSE!

Some Photos From Tour

2006-03-14T20:53:00.000-08:00

Phot Credits to: Carrie Williams, Allison Francis, Molly Scott, and Marcus Cavanaugh.

Second Set

2006-03-14T20:18:00.000-08:00

You can find the recordings for the Wind Symphony's next set of pieces here. These are also m4a files and require iTunes to listen to.

In order to access these songs, follow these steps: click on the link above. Click (once, with the left button) on the track you desire. If you have iTunes installed and are using Windows, a box should open with the option to "Open With." If you have iTunes installed, the tracks should open in iTunes automatically. Follow any onscreen instructions, and voila! Music for your enjoyment! If you use a Mac, right click instead of left click (if you are the type of Mac user that has two buttons). Let me know if there are any problems, and while I am not as familiar with Macs, I would be pleased to help solve any problems you may encounter.

Please remember these files are for educational use only. After you have listened to them, please delete them from your computers. Thank you very much!

If you have any questions or concerns, again please feel free to contact Andy Hamilton at ach004 (at) drake (dot) edu. Thanks!

Recordings

2006-03-14T20:02:00.000-08:00

Hello! If you are interested in recordings of the Wind Symphony's performance on March 11, please visit this link and click on the tracks desired. The files are saved as m4a files, so it requires a download of iTunes, which can be downloaded for free here. The recordings for our next set will be posted later tonight.

If you have any questions or concerns with these links and/or problems with getting the recordings, please don't hesitate to contact Andy Hamilton at ach004 (at) drake (dot) edu. Thanks!

Wind Symphony Tour Itinerary 2006

2006-02-28T12:21:00.000-08:00

Wednesday 3/8
6:45 a.m. Load at Fine Arts Center
7:15 Depart FAC
9:15 Arrive Iowa City West High School
10:01 – 10:54 Concert I
10:59 – 11:54 Concert II
12:30 p.m. Depart Iowa City High (Lunch en route)
1:30 Depart Iowa City
5:15 Arrive Holiday Inn Oakbrook (Evening on own)

Thursday 3/9
7:15 a.m. Load Busses
7:30 Depart Hotel for Palatine
8:30 Arrive William Fremd High School (Palatine, IL)
9:20 – 10:10 Concert I
10:15 –11:05 Concert II (lunch to follow)
12:15 p.m. Depart for Hotel
1:00 Arrive Hotel
1:30 Bus Departure for Downtown Chicago (Bus returns to hotel)
6:00 Bus leaves Hotel for Downtown Chicago pick-up
6:45 Depart pick-up area
7:30 Arrive Northwestern University for concert
9:30 Depart Northwestern for Hotel
10:30 Arrive Hotel

Friday 3/10
6:15 a.m. Load Busses
6:30 Depart Hotel
7:15 Arrive Maine West High School (Des Plaines)
8:00 – 9:00 Concert
9:30 Depart Maine West
10:30 Arrive McHenry High School
11:00 – 12:00 Concert
12:30 p.m. Depart McHenry for Des Moines (Lunch en route)
6:15 Arrive FAC Drake University (End of Bus Service)

Saturday 3/11
6:30 p.m. Percussion/Staff set-up (Sheslow)
7:15 Call
8:00 Concert

Wind Symphony Press Release

2006-02-28T12:15:00.000-08:00

THE DRAKE UNIVERSITY WIND SYMPHONY

Drake’s premier wind band is comprised of the finest wind and percussion students at the university and dedicated to performing the highest quality literature for band, ranging from chamber wind works to the contemporary band repertoire. Since its inception in 1998, the Wind Symphony has quickly developed a national reputation for musical excellence. The ensemble has given invited performances for the North Central Division of the College Band Director’s National Association, North American Saxophone Alliance, Iowa Bandmasters Association, South Central Iowa Bandmasters Association, and toured extensively throughout the Midwest. It has released four compact discs, including Angels and Demons (2001), Homage (2003) and Impressions (2005) through Mark Custom Recording. These have received accolades from composers and critics alike, including Band World’s Ira Novoselsky, who cited Angels and Demons as: “…an excellent and imaginative recording that will definitely hold your interest.” Both Homage and Impressions have been honored by inclusion on the Mark Master Recording Series, a distinction reserved for recordings of the highest quality. Recordings by the Wind Symphony have received high praise from noted band composers including Jan Van der Roost, Joseph Spaniola, Roger Cichy, Timothy Mahr and Barry Kopetz. The Wind Symphony has also produced promotional recordings for both Daehn Publications and C. Alan Publications. Concerts by the Wind Symphony are aired regularly as a part of WOI Radio’s University Concert Series.

Members of the Drake University Wind Symphony are, in alphabetical order:

Piccolo
Carrie Williams

Flute
Katherine Blomgren
Lindsay Jones
Marisa Kelegian*
Allison Otto

Oboe
Amanda Hardy*
Shalina Money
Molly Scott
English Horn
Molly Scott

Clarinet
Jennifer Barker
Amy Benes
Brandon Borseth*
Xiaohu Jiang
Amanda Nunn
Katie Owen
Kim Steinke
James Vacca
Calla Whipp

Bassoon
Jane Fiegen
Courtney Sommer*

Bass Clarinet
Heather Blue*
Laura Carson
Crystal Mutchler

Contrabass Clarinet
Heather Blue

Alto Saxophone
David Bohl
Eric Neeley*
Mark Strand

Tenor Saxophone
Matt Gunsaulus

Baritone Saxophone
Stephanie Kilker

Trumpet
Justin Brookens
C. J. Howard
Audrey Husted*
David Krcil
Lindsay Mayer
Aaron Phillips
Andy Poppen

Horn
Miranda Bane
Marcus Cavanaugh
Allison Francis
Andrew Hamilton
Laura Krossner*
Kate Wiseman

Trombone
Andrew Bobka
Brad Cook*
Matt Crummy
Hans Erickson

Bass Trombone
Matt Holland
Alan Cox*

Euphonium
Andrew Coleman
Craig Nelson*

Tuba
Joe Wenzel*
Aaron White

Percussion
Mark Grimm
Cole Meyers
Branden Oliver
Brian Ruggle
Tyson Wernli*
Alina Wiatrolik

Piano
Kim Stienke*
Marcus Cavanaugh

String Bass
Kyle Baas

*denotes principal players

Tour Locations 2006

2006-02-28T12:14:00.000-08:00

3/8
Iowa City West High School
2901 Melrose Ave. Iowa City, IA 52246
Robb Medd 319-688-1050 medd.rob@iccsd.k12.ia.us
9:15 – 12:00

Holiday Inn Oakbrook Terrace (Hotel throughout stay)
17W350 22nd Street
Oakbrook IL
630-833-3600

3/9
William Fremd High School
100 S. Quentin Rd. Palantine. IL 60067-7018
Matt Moore 847-755-2802 mmoore@d211.org
8:30 – 12:00

3/10
Maine West High School
1755 S. Wolf Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60018
Bernie Gertsmayer 847-803-5872 bgerstmayr@maine207.org
7:15 – 9:30

McHenry High School
4724 W. Crystal Lake Rd. McHenry, IL 60050
Brian N. Weidner 815-385-7077 weidnerbrian@dist156.org
10:30 – 12:30

In case of emergency call Robert Meunier 515-229-1582

Concert Band Pictures

2006-02-27T23:07:00.000-08:00

Photo Credits: Andy Hamilton

Concert Band Concert

2006-02-27T22:39:00.000-08:00

The Drake University Concert Band, Sean Flanigan conducting, performed their first concert of the spring on Saturday, February 25th. Works performed included "Cenotaph" by Jack Stamp, "held still in quick of grace..." by Jack Stamp, "Variations on 'America'" by Charles Ives, "Shenandoah" by Frank Ticheli, and "Critical Speed" by Greg Danner.

Itinerary Coming Soon

2006-02-27T22:36:00.000-08:00

The Wind Symphony will be going on tour to Chicago in two weeks. Check back for a post about our itinerary!

Wind Symphony CD

2005-11-29T11:02:00.000-08:00

The 2004-2005 Wind Symphony CD is in!

If you were a member of the Wind Symphony last year, stop by the band office and pick up your free copy. If you were not in Wind Symphony last year, stop by the band office and pick up your copy for $15.00.

Remember: they make a great holiday gift for friends, family, and loved ones!

Marching Band Pictures

2005-11-03T21:23:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures from our most recent game. Enjoy!

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Rehearsal Schedule, 10/31-11/4

2005-10-28T11:53:00.000-07:00

Monday
Sectionals: Dance Movements
4:00-4:45: Woodwinds
4:45-5:30: Brass

Wednesday
Full Rehearsal
4:00-4:40: Chester
4:40-5:30: Be Thou My Vision

Thursday
Full Rehearsal
Dance Movements: all

Directions to Waukee Stadium

2005-10-07T11:51:00.000-07:00

Drake University's Homecoming game is this weekend! Here are directions for interested students and/or families who are interested in attending.

Directions: From 1-235 W take the I-35N/I-80 E exit toward University Avenue, go west on University Ave and follow to stadium.

Remember: be AT FAC IN YOUR UNIFORM by 11:30 am on Saturday morning.

We look forward to seeing you at the game!

Wind Symphony Roster Fall 2005

2005-09-30T12:44:00.000-07:00

WIND SYMPHONY ROSTER

* denotes principal player

Piccolo
Carrie Williams

Flute
Katherine Blomgren
Lindsay Jones
Marisa Kelegian*
Allison Otto

Oboe
Amanda Hardy*
Shalina Money
Molly Scott

Clarinet
Clarinet results will be posted on Monday following callback auditions.

Basson
Andrew Kehrberg*
Jane Fiegan
Coutney Sommer

Bass Clarinet
Heather Blue*
Laura Carson

Alto Saxophone
David Bohl
Eric Neeley*
Mark Strand

Tenor Sax
Matt Gunsaulus

Baritone Sax
Erin Keen

Trumpet
Justin Brookens
C.J. Howard
Audrey Husted*
David Krcil
Aaron Phillips
Andy Poppen

Horn
Miranda Bane
Marcus Cavanaugh
Andrew Hamilton
Laura Krossner*
Kate Wiseman

Trombone
Brad Cook*
Alan Cox*
Matt Crummy
Hans Erickson

Bass Trombone
Matt Holland

Euphonium
Andrew Coleman*
Craig Nelson

Tuba
Joseph Wenzel*
Aaron White

Percussion
Mark Grimm
Justin Guldalian*
Branden Oliver
Brian Ruggle
Tyson Wernli
Alina Wiatrolik

Piano
Kim Steinke

Harp
Megan Heckadon

String Bass
Kyle Baas

Concert Band Roster-Fall 2005

2005-09-30T12:33:00.000-07:00

CONCERT BAND ROSTER

* denotes principal player

Flute
Julia Bruckner
Christine Kirner
Cherie Knight
Brooke Lurvey*
Michelle Reinke
Sarah Wildgen

Oboe
Allison Bechtum*
Juliann Leifeld
Aliana Reicher-Eberhardt

Clarinet
Clarinet Section will be posted separately following callback auditions.

Bassoon
Megan Heckadon
Katie Spitler
Bekah Tuttle*
Stephen Wise

Bass Clarinet
Brittany Schwartz

Alto Saxophone
Cody Gough*
Cait Hicok
Stephanie Kilker
Tiffany Mauch
Jordan Seaberg

Tenor Saxophone
Teri Deardorff
Sean Doebler
Adam Haugerud
Ally Murphy*

Baritone Saxophone
Ashley Householder*
Megan Rodgers

Trumpet
Christine Anderson
Jon Botts
Cameron Custis
Danielle Hermanson
Lindsay Mayer*
Tyler Hoelscher
Tiff Hokel
Joseph Smith

Horn
Sarah Cutschall
Allison Francis*
Brendan Rutherford
Sarah Schwid

Trombone
Mike Nelson*
David Rubin
Michael Schill
Ben Urick

Bass Trombone
Pam Schwartz*

Euphonium
Grant Andersen*
Kiran Mehendale

Tuba
Kevin Hanson*

Piano
Philip King

Percussion
Jordan Cain
David Edgeton
Craig Erickson
Brianne Hefty
Cole Meyers
Caleb Pearson*
Nick Tolzien
Joseph Whetstone

Amy Walter-See Mr. Flanigan on Monday, October 3.

Audition Results

2005-09-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

Audition Results are in and have been posted on the band bulletin board. They will also be posted here.

First Post

2005-08-27T17:48:00.000-07:00

This is a test to ensure that this blog works. This will become a repository for information on Drake University's Band Department.