REVIEW OF RECENT CONCERTS: Click on concert date for additional information February 21, 2016 - Winter Concert: February Celebrations - "A Tribute to U.S. Presidents & Black History" featuring Dr. Robert Lee (narrator), "Sachmo" trumpeter Bruce Knepper, Rachel Jordan, clarinetist and winner of the 2016 KPB College Solo Competition. Celebrating area activities for the summer season and features the Kokomo Jackrabbits mascot, a trumpet trio featuring 3 Howard County Band Directors, vocalist Sally Duke and the Retired Rum-Runners Dixieland Band An evening of music from the British Isles ranging from Vaughn Williams to the Beatles. Featuring Todd McCready, Euphonium Soloist. Showcasing the Multi-Cultural Youth Rhythm Workshop Ensemble directed by Art Reiner (beginning at 7:15) and Noah Connolly, the KPB High School Student Soloist Competition Winner. on English Horn Celebraings the “4th of July” with this patriotic program featuring the Albert E. Shockey Marine Corps League Color Guard and the Kokomo Park Singers. The program recognized our military veterans, and provides a musical tribute to our nation and its people. Anderson University's Director of Jazz Ensembles John Huntoon leading the KPB Swing Orchestra, a hybrid group of the region’s finest jazz musicians with vocalists Gary Wallyn, Cherresa Lawson and special guest vocalist Erin Benedict. Outstanding high school musicians performing alongside seasoned professionals in a program led by celebrated guest conductor Brayer Teague. Featuring Sergeant Kyle Kemps, USMC, Clarinet Soloist. JULY 20, 2016 - “Now ! That’s Entertainment" From the Broadway stage to Dixieland Jazz, this concert taps into the music that has pleased audiences for generations. Featuring flutist Trudy Whitford. THIS CONCERT IS DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF KPB PERCUSSIONIST KARL GILBERT Beginning at 7PM, children may explore various instruments at the “Instrument Petting Zoo.” JULY 27, 2016 - “Indiana Bicentennial Celebration” This season grand finale extravaganza features the Kokomo Men of Note Barbershop Chorus, vocalist Gary Wallyn, the Retired Rum Runners Dixie Band and Purdue’s Golden Girl. Feb. 22, 2015 - Winter Concert - "Songs in the Key of Blue" Jay Gephart, Conductor and Artistic Director Clara Loisch, flute (College Solo Competition Winner) Sally Duke, vocalist Barbara Hobbs, Piano on "Rhapsody in Blue" 2PM, Kokomo High School Auditorium featuring the KPB French Horn Section and the Retired Rum-Runners Dixieland Band Charlotte Kunz, Piccolo Soloist Stephen Pratt (Indiana University), Guest Conductor; Youth Multicultural Rhythm Ensemble; Jamie Edwards, Flute-KPB High School Solo Competition Winner Major William Browne (Culver Academies), Conductor Albert E. Shockey Detachment of the Marine Corps League Featuring the KOKOMO PARK SINGERS A Salute to Indiana Jazz "Mo" Trout,conductor (Director of Jazz, Purdue) Vocalists Gary Wallyn and Cherresa Lawson Matt Conaway, Guest Composer/Conductor William Schmidt, Tuba Soloist Neil Broeker, Alto Sax Soloist The F.R.O.G.S. (Double Male Vocal Quartet) and the Retired Rum-Runners Dixieland Band *INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO FOR THE KIDS BEGINS AT 7PM Jennifer Kirkman, Bassoon Soloist Kokomo Men of Note Barbershop Chorus William Browne, Conductor Cecily Terhune, Alto Saxophone (College Solo Competition Winner) Stacy Maugans, Alto Saxophone Sally Duke, Vocalist Sponsored by Community First Bank of Indiana June 18th, 2014 – “Family Movie Night," Ishbah Cox, Guest Conductor Assistant Band Director, Purdue University Dan Healton, Clarinet For kids: Instrument petting zoo beginning at 7PM Instruments provided by Sound of Music June 25th, 2014 – “Spotlight on Youth,” Roby George, Guest Conductor - Director of Bands, Indiana State University Heather Wright, Bassoon Youth Rhythm Workshop Ensemble (beginning at 7:15) July 2nd, 2014 – "Patriotic Extravaganza," Major William Browne, Conductor - Director of Music, Culver Academies Bruce Knepper, Trumpet Albert E. Shockey detachment of the Marine Corps League July 9, 2014 – Big Band Night, Larry McWilliams, Guest Conductor Director - Ball State University Jazz Ensembles (retired) Cherresa Lawson and Gary Wallyn, vocalists Duo: John Huntoon, trombone & Keith Whitford, cornet July 23rd, 2014 – “Broadway Night,” John Huntoon, Guest Conductor Jazz Band Director and Asst. Band Director, Anderson University Vocalists Diana Huntoon, Gary Wallyn and friends July 30th, 2014 – “International Night,” Dr. Robert Grechesky, Guest Conductor Director of Bands, Butler University Trudy Whitford, Flute Kokomo Men of Note Barbershop Chorus |
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