Presidents Day Concert
The Eastern Wind Symphony will be taking part in a special President’s Day Concert held at Kennedy Center. The concert will feature nationally recognized and acclaimed chorus professor André J. Thomas. André J. Thomas is an Owen F. Sellers Professor of Music, the Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Choral Music Education at The Florida State University. A previous faculty member at the University of Texas, Austin, Dr. Thomas received his degrees from Friends University (B.A.), Northwestern University (M. M.), and the University of Illinois (D.M.A). He is in demand as a choral adjudicator, clinician, and director of Honor/All-State Choirs throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. The concert will take place on February 20th, at 2:00 p.m. at Kennedy Center. The following repertoire will be performed:
Gloria John Rutter
Chorus, brass, percussion, organ
I Dream A World André Thomas
Chorus, piano, bass, reduced winds
Beautiful City André Thomas
Chorus, piano, bass, reduced winds
Do Lord, Remember Me André Thomas
*New work – Chorus, piano, bass, drums
- Intermission -
Celebration Overture Paul Creston
EWS Feature – Full Instrumentation
Song of Democracy Howard Hanson
Chorus, full wind ensemble
Elegy for a Young American Ronald LoPresti
EWS Feature – Full Instrumentation
I Hear America Singing André Thomas
Chorus, full wind ensemble