2018-19 SEASONClem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

SUMMER SERIES 2019Three Outdoor Concerts: Moon, Findlay Township & the Masonic Lodge in SewickleyAmerica, the Beautiful..................................................arr. Claude T. Smith An American Tribute....................................................arr. John Edmondson

The Girl I Left Behind Me • When Johnny Comes Marching Home • Shenandoah • American Patro • Americal Armed Forces, Pride of America..................................arr. Clark & Gilpin Band of Brothers..........................................................Michael Kamen / arr. Jerry BrubakerBanners on Parade………………………………………arr. Stephen Bulla

You’re A Grand Old Flag • Stars & Stripes Forever • Yankee Doodle Boy Cartoon Carnival…………………………………………arr. Jack Bullock

Merrily We Roll Along • Flintstones • Jetsons • Animaniacs • This is It! • The Merry Go Round Broke Down Chansons D'Amour………………………………………arr. Clem Rolin

She • C’est Si Bon • I Love Paris • La Vie en Rose • Under Paris Skies • April in ParisGlenn Miller in Concert………………………………….arr. Paul Murtha

In the Mood • Tuxedo Junction • A String of Pearls • Little Brown Jug • Pennsylvania 5-6-5000 The Homefront; Musical Memories from WWII............arr. James Christensen

It’s Been a Long, Long Time • Thanks for the Memories • Bell Bottom Trousers • The White Cliffs of Dover • I’ll Be Seeing You • Don’t Sit Under the Apple TreeThe Longest Day..........................................................Paul Anka National Emblem…………………………………………Edwin Eugene Bagley / arr. Loras SchisselNobles of the Mystic Shrine…………………………......John Philip Sousa / ed. Frederick Fennell Pie in the Face Polka....................................................Henry Mancini /arr. Johnnie Vinson Stardust.........................................................................Hoagy Carmichael / arr. John PastinStars and Stripes Forever………………………………..John Philip Sousa / arr. Brion & SchisselThis is My Country………………………………………..Jacobs & Raye / arr. Jerry Brubaker

MAY 5, 2019 “Portraits”West Allegheny HSThe Purple Pageant………………………………………Karl King / ed. John Paynter Transcendent Journey……………………………………Rossano GalanteLux Aurumque……………………………………………..Eric WhitacreEl Relicario…………………………………………………Jose Padilla / arr. Robert Longfield Finlandia……………………………………………………Jean Sibelius / arr. Lucien CaillietCountry Gardens…………………………………………..Percy Grainger / arr. Sousa

ed. Brion & SchisselStardust…………………………………………………….Hoagy Carmichael / arr. John Pastin

Gene Laus, Trumpet SoloistChansons D’Amour……………………………………….arr. Clem Rolin

She • C’est Si Bon • I Love Paris • La Vie en Rose • Under Paris Skies • April in ParisLincoln Portrait…………………………………………….Aaron Copland

Dr. Ken Gargaro, NarratorKing Cotton…………………………………………………John Philip Sousa

MARCH 3, 2019 “Winter’s Wonders” CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHERMontour HS

DECEMBER 9, 2018 “Happy Holidays to You”West Allegheny HSA Christmas Celebration…………………………………..arr. Kenny Bierschenk

Farandole • What Child is This • I Saw Three Ships • Bring a TorchThe Holly and the Ivy………………………………………arr. Tom WallaceA Holiday Celebration……………………………………..Larry MacTaggart

Over the River Through Woods • Good Christians All Rejoice • Wassail Song • Joy to the WorldO Christmas Tree………………………………………….arr. Jeff SimmonsCarol of the Bells…………………………………………..arr. Kevin ClarkBritish Carol Suite………………………………………….arr. Ralph Martino

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, We Wish You A Merry ChristmasHappy Holiday/White Christmas………………………….Irving Berlin / arr. Ted RickettsTheme from Schindler’s List………………………………John Williams / arr. Calvin Custer

Jamie Kasper, Flute & Sara Snyder, Clarinet - SoloistsFor Unto Us a Child is Born……………………………….G.F. Handel / arr. Clem RolinJoy to the Season………………………………………….Sean O’Laughlin

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing! • Pat-a-pan, • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Joy to the World!Go Tell It on the Mountain………………………………...arr. Jay DawsonSleigh Ride………………………………………………….Leroy Anderson

OCTOBER 14, 2018 “Harmony of Colors!”South Fayette HSFather of Victory (La Père de la Victoire)……………….Luis Ganne / arr. Charles RobertsDer Freischütz Overture……………………………..……Carl Maria von Weber / arr. Moses-Tobani/rev.KentDusk…………………………………………………………Steven BryantStreet Tango ……………………………………………….Astor Piazzolla / arr. Robert LongfieldEchoes of the Big Bands………………………………….arr. Dave Ward

John Pastin, ConductorFestival Fanfare……………………………………………Jerry BrubakerLa Bohème, A Symphonic Portrait……………………….Giacomo Puccini /arr. Jay DawsonPie in the Face Polka (from “The Great Race”)…………Henry Mancin i/ arr. Johnnie Vinson

featuring the Clarinet SectionSuperman Suite for Concert Band………………………..John Williams / arr. Bob Lowden

Main Theme • The Planet Krypton • March of the Villains • Can You Read My Mind • FinaleThe Thunderer………………………………………………John Philip Sousa / arr. Brion & Schissel

Combined performance of ‘Superman’ and ‘Thunderer’ with the South Fayette HS Wind EnsembleEryn Carranza-Wood, Director

Respect……………………………………………………..Aretha Franklin / arr. Clem RolinChuck Jacks, Trombone Soloist & South Fayette alum

2017-18 SEASONClem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

SUMMER SERIES 2018Four Outdoor Concerts: Moon, Crafton, Bach, Beethoven & Brunch, and Collier TownshipAmerica, the Beautiful…………………………….…….Samuel Augustus Ward/arr. Carmen DragonAn American Heritage…………………………….........Ryan NowlinArmed Forces Salute……………………………………arr. Bob LowdenAshokan Farewell..............................……………...…Jay Ungar/arr. Chad Toporski

Bond----James Bond…………………………...………arr. Stephen BullaJames Bond Theme • Goldfinger • Nobody Does It Better • Skyfall • Live & Let Die

But Beautiful……..………………………………………James Van Huesen/arr. Sammy Nestico Coat of Arms……………………………...…….........…George KennyDoughboy Salute…………………………..…...............Kenny Bierschenk

It's a Long, Long Way to Tipperary • When Jesus Wept • K-K-K-Katy • Last Post • Over There Easter Song…………………………….................……Annie Herring/arr. Kit KeiperGolden Friendships........................……………………Henry Fillmore/ed. Robert FosterThe Greatest Showman................…………....………arr. Paul Murtha

The Greatest Show • A Million Dreams • Never Enough • This is Me • From Now OnHands Across the Sea.................................…………John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselThe Invincible Eagle……………………………......…..John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselJolly Robbers Overture.......................................….…Franz von Suppe/arr. J.S. ZamecnikNew Orleans Medley…………..……………….......…..arr. John PastinRakes of Mallow............................................…………Leroy AndersonThe Rifle Regiment...........….………………………...…John Philip Sousa/ed. Frederick FennellSinatra! ……………….…......................................……arr. Stephen Bulla

Come Fly With Me • Witchcraft• That's Life • Fly Me to the MoonStars and Stripes Forever .......................................…John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselTripute to Count Basie ……………….……….............. arr. John Moss

All of Me • Corner Pocket • Lil' Darlin' • April in ParisWest Side Story/Mambo …………..….....…Leonard Bernstein/ arr. W.J. Duthoit & Michael Sweeney

MAY 6, 2018 “Spring’s Promises!”West Allegheny HSMen of Ohio……………………………………………….Henry Fillmore/ed. Robert Foster Toccata Marziale………………………………………….Ralph Vaughan Williams Dear Stephanie, ………………………………………….Jeremy Leidhecker

Brian Knarr, Guest AccompanistEaster Song……………………………………………….Annie Herring/ arr. Kit Keiper

Kit Keiper, Conductor Eternal Father, Strong to Save………………………….Claude T. Smith

John Pastin, Conductor Proud Heritage…………………………………………….William Latham Jolly Robbers Overture…………………………………...Franz von Suppe/ arr. J.S. Zamecnik the echo never fades……………………………………...David Gillingham

Brian Knarr, Guest AccompanistBut Beautiful………………………………………………..James van Heusen/ arr. Sammy Nestico Bond…James Bond………………………………………..arr. Stephen Bulla

James Bond Theme • Goldfinger • Nobody Does It Better • Skyfall • Live and Let DieThe Rifle Regiment March…………………………………John Philip Sousa/ ed. Frederick Fennell

MARCH 4, 2018 “March Gladness!”Montour HSGolden Friendships………………………………………….Henry Fillmore /ed. Robert Foster Prelude & Fugue (The "Spitfire")…………………………...William Walton/ arr. Paul Noble Fantasy on American Sailing Songs ………………………Clare Grundman

Hornet & Peacock • Lowlands •What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor? • Rio Grande Nimrod (from "Enigma Variations")………………………..Edward Elgar/ arr. Alfred Reed

Star Wars (Main Title)……………………………………… John Williams/Stephen Bulla For the New Day Arisen……………………………………..Steven Barton Russian March (Russischer Marsch, Op. 426) Johan Strauss II / trans. Chad Toporski

Chad Toporski, ConductorThe Chimes of Liberty………………………………………..Edwin Franko Goldman/arr. Loras Schissel West Side Story………………………………………………. Leonard Bernstein/ arr. W.J. Duthoit Sinatra!............................................................................... arr. Stephen Bulla

Come Fly With Me • Witchcraft • That’s Life • Fly Me to the Moon Nobles of the Mystic Shrine…………………………………..John Philip Sousa/ ed. Frederick Fennell

DECEMBER 10, 2017 “Joyous Memories!”West Allegheny HSA Festive Christmas…………………………………….….Kenny Bierschenk

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel • Pat-A-Pan • The First Noel • Here We Come A-Wassailing • Stille, Stille, Stille • Hark the Herald Angels Sing I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day………………………Warren Barker Die Fledermaus Overture…………………………………..Strauss, Jr./trans. Kennedy/ed. Reed Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer……………………… Marks/John TatgenhorstOverture to a Winter Celebration……………………….…James Stephenson

Il est Ne, le Divin Enfant • Pat-a-Pan • Good King Wenceslas All I Want for Christmas is You…………………………….arr. Larry KerchnerC'est Noel………………………………………………….…arr. Andre Jutras

He Is Born the Holy Child • Silent Night • Angels We Have Heard on HighMidnight Sleighride……………………………………….…arr. Tom Wallace Santa’s Journey……………………………………………..Roy Kaighin The Christmas Waltz(es)…………………………………...arr. Clem Rolin Sleigh Ride…………………………………………………...Leroy AndersonIn a Christmas Mood………………………………………..arr. John Wasson

A Holly Jolly Xmas • Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! • Frosty the Snow Man • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

OCTOBER 15, 2017 “Autumn’s Brilliance!”South Fayette HSCoat of Arms…………………………………………………George KennyOverture for Band……………………………………………Felix Mendelssohn / trans. by Herbert FredA Trumpeter's Lullaby……………………………………… Leroy Anderson / arr. Philip Lang

Gary McKeever, Trumpet SoloistFortress Variations………………………………………….Tim WatersIndian Summer………………………………………………Victor Young & Al Dubin / arr. Clem Rolin

In Memory of Bill Balas, WHSB Trombonist

Selections from the ‘Pirates of Penzance’………………..Arthur Sullivan / arr. Sousa /ed. BrionPour O King the Pirate’s Sherry • Pray observe the magnanimity • I am a Pirate King • Poor Wandering One

• Major General’s Song La Virgen de la Macarena………………………………….Rafael Mendez / arr. Charles Koff

Ryan Wolf, Trumpet SoloistAdagio of Spartacus & Phyrigia…………………………...Aram Khatchaturian / arr. George MoreauKomm Susser Tod………………………………………….J.S. Bach / arr. Alfred Reed

Eryn Carranza, ConductorMidway March ………………………………………………John Williams / trans. by Paul Lavender

SUMMER SERIES 2017Four Outdoor Concerts: Moon, Oakdale, Bach, Beethoven & Brunch & Kennedy TownshipAn American Fanfare……………………………………….Rick KirbyArmed Forces - The Pride of America…………………….arr. Larry Clark & Greg GilpinBroadway's Best………..……………………………………arr. Johnnie Vinson

The Phantom of the Opera • I Dreamed a Dream • The Old Gumbie Cat • Sun and MoonDanny Boy/Fields of Athenry……………………………....arr. Clem RolinDuke Ellington in Concert…………………………..………arr. Paul Murtha

Take the 'A' Train • Don't Get Around Much Anymore • Mood indigo • Caravan • It Don't Mean a ThingThe Eagles on Tour………………………………..............arr. Patrick Roszell

Heartache Tonight • Desperado • Hotel CaliforniaSelections from "The Great Race"…………………..……Henry Mancini/ arr. Bulla

He Shouldn't-A, Hadn't-A, Oughtn't-A, Swang on Me! • They're Off • Great Race March Grit and Grandeur……………………………….......……..Chad Toporski

for the 50th Anniversary of the West Hills Symphonic Band Conducted by the composerHe's Gone Away (Appalachian Folk Song)………….......Rick KirbyItalian Festival…………………………………..................arr. Glenn Osser Summertime in Venice • Love Theme from 'La Strada' • Anema E CoreLate in the Evening……………….……………….............Paul Simon/ arr. Clem RolinLet Freedom Ring……………..…………………………...arr. Kenny Bierschenk

Yankee Doodle • Chester • To the Colors • Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean • America, the Beautiful • You're a Grand Old Flag • My Country 'Tis of Thee (America)The Liberty Bell March….…………………………………John Philip Sousa/ arr. Brion & SchisselLight Cavalry Overture…………………….………………Franz von Suppe/ arr. Fillmore/ ed. FosterMalguena…………………………..…………….…………Ernesto Lecuona /arr. John CacavasRhosymedre……………….…………………………….…Ralph Vaughan Williams/ arr. Walter Beeler

Kevin McElheny, ConductorSeventy-Six Trombones (from 'The Music Man')…....…Meredith Willson / arr. Ted RickettsSobre las Olas (Over the Waves)………………………..Juventino Rosas / arr. Marc Oliver

2016-17 SEASONClem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

MAY 7, 2017 ‘Earth to Hearts---"It's SPRING!"West Allegheny HSPas Redouble …………………………………………….Camille Saint-Saens / trans. Arthur FrackenpohlHighlights from “Gypsy” …………………………………Jule Styne / arr. Paul Yoder

Everything's Coming Up Roses • Small World • You'll Never Get Away from Me • Together Wherever We Go.

Third Suite…………………………………………………Robert Jager1. March • 2. Waltz • 3. Rondo

Rhosymedre………………………………………………Ralph Vaughan Williams / arr. Walter Beeler

Kevin McElheny, Conductor

Entry of the Gladiators (Thunder and Blazes)…………Fucik / trans. L-P Laurendeauarr. J.S. Seredy/ ed. Van Ragsdale

Grit and Grandeur (Premiere)…………………………..Chad ToporskiConducted by the Composer

The Symphonic Gershwin……………………………….George Gershwin / arr. Warren BarkerAn American in Paris • Cuban Overture • Rhapsody in Blue

Bolero………………………………………………………Maurice Ravel / arr. Frank EricksonMy Kind of Towns………………………………………. arr. Sammy Nestico

New York, New York • I Left My Heart in San Francisco • Way Down Yonder in New Orleans • Kansas City • My Kind of Town (Chicago Is) • Hooray for Hollywood

The Center Ring (Circus March) ………………………Karl L. King / arr. Andrew Glover

MARCH 5, 2017 ‘GALA 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT”Montour HSA Copland Portrait……………………………….............Aaron Copland arr. Clare Grundman Contre Qui, Rose…………………………………………Morten Lauridsen/ arr. H. Robert Reynolds La Gazza Ladra…………………………………………..Gioachino Rossini/ arr. Lucien Cailliet Washington Greys……………………………….............C.S. Grafulla/ arr. Frederick Fennell Symphonic Scenario on "My Fair Lady"………………..Frederick Loewe/ arr. John Cacavas Esprit de Corps……………………………………………Robert Jager English Folk Song Suite………………………………... Ralph Vaughan Williams Rhapsody for Flute & Wind Symphony………………Stephen Bulla

Jamie Kasper, Soloist

Alba Sentimentale………………………………..............R. Fasoli/ arr. Leonard Falcone Danny Boy/Fields of Athenry…………………………….arr. Clem RolinDuke Ellington in Concert………………………………..arr. Paul Murtha

DECEMBER 11, 2016 ‘Our Gift UPLIFTS!”West Allegheny HSChristmas Remembrance………………………………..arr. Gary Gilroy

Deck the Halls • First Noel • Holly and the Ivy • I Saw Three Ships

Carol of the Bells………………………………………….Mykola Leontovich & Peter Wilhousky/ arr. Sean O'LaughlinGreensleeves………………………………………….......arr. Alfred Reed

Ron Steffanina, Conductor

God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman………………………….arr. Larry KerchnerThe Skater’s Waltz………………………………………..Emil Waldteufel/ arr. John Glenesk MortimChristmas Recollections………………………………….arr. John Edmondson

Frosty the Snow Man • Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town • I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus • Here Comes Santa Claus • HaveYourself a Merry Little Christmas

Fantasy on a Flemish Carol………………………………arr. Tom WallaceChristmas with Mozart…………………………………….arr. Julie Giroux Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Silent Night, Holy Night)…...arr. Patrick RoszellBring A Torch……………………………………………….arr. David Shipps It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year………………..arr. Chris Sharp

Sleigh Ride………………………………………………….Leroy Anderson Auld Lang Syne…………………………………………….Traditional/ arr. Clem Rolin

OCTOBER 16, 2016 ‘Autumn’s Full Embrace”West Allegheny HSHis Honor March…………………………………………...Henry Fillmore/ ed. Frederick Fennell Cajun Folk Songs…………………………………………..Frank Ticheli Down a Country Lane……………………………………..Aaron Copland/ trans. Merlin PattersonDartmoor 1912 from “War Horse”………………………..John Williams/ arr. Jay BocookSatiric Dances (for a Comedy by Aristophanes)………..Norman Dello Joio Hail to the Spirit of Liberty…………………………………John Philip Sousa/ ed. Loras John Schissel Variations on a Theme by Glinka…………………………Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/ ed. Clark McAlister

Bill Lewis, Oboe SoloistAutumn Leaves…………………………………………….Johnny Mercer/ arr. Alfred ReedFirebird Suite: Berceuse and Finale……………………...Igor Stravinsky /arr. Robert LongfieldHighlights from “The Music Man”…………………………Meredith Willson/ arr. Alfred Reed & Jay Bocook

2015-16 SEASONClem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

SUMMER SERIES 2016Three Outdoor Concerts: Oakdale; Collier Township and Kennedy Township60s Cop Show Themes……………………………………arr. Kenny Bierschenk America, the Beautiful……………………………………..Samuel A. Ward/ arr. Carmen Dragon An American Celebration………………………………….Larry NeeckAn American Fanfare………………………………………Rick KirbyAmerican Flourish………………………………………….Robert W. SmithArmed Forces Salute………………………………………Robert Lowden Barnum and Bailey's Favorites…………………………...Karl L. King/ arr. Glenn C. BainumColossus of Columbia……………………………………..Russell AlexanderDie Meistersinger Overture……………………………….Richard Wagner/ arr. Eric OsterlingThe Genius of Ray Charles……………………………….arr. Michael BrownGod of Our Fathers………………………………………..Thomas KnoxThe King and I……………………………………………...Richard Rodgers/ arr. Robert Russell BennettLeroy Anderson, A Symphonic Portrait………………….Leroy Anderson/ arr. James BarnesMad Major, The…………………………………………….Kenneth AlfordNessun Dorma from ‘Turandot’…………………………..Giacomo Puccini/ arr. Jay Bocook Second Waltz………………………………………………Dmitri Shostakovich/ arr. James CurnowA Slavic Farewell…………………………………………..Vasilij Agapkin/ arr. John BourgeoisSummer of '69 (Music of Woodstock)……………………arr. Ted RicketsWest Side Story Medley & Mambo………………...........Leonard Bernstein/ arr. Jay Bocook & Michael Sweeney

MAY 1, 2016 ‘Spring Luster’

West Allegheny HSGod of Our Fathers………………………………………..Thomas KnoxOverture from Funny Girl…………………………………Jule Styne/ arr. Robert Russell BennettAshokan Farewell…………………………………………Jay Ungar/ arr. Chad ToporskiFairest of the Fair………………………………………….John Philip SousaFantasy on a Theme by Sousa…………………………..Andrew Boysen, Jr.Highlights from Star Trek Into Darkness………………..Michael Giacchino/ arr. Michael BrownLeroy Anderson, A Symphonic Portrait………………….Leroy Anderson/ arr. BarnesNessun Dorma from Turandot………………………..….Giacomo Puccini/ arr. Jay Bocook Colossus of Columbia……………………………………..Russell Alexander

MARCH 31, 2016 ‘Concert at the Association of Concert Bands” ConventionSoldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, PittsburghPrelude, Siciliano and Rondo…………………………….Malcom Arnold/ trans. John Paynter Merry Wives of Windsor Overture……………………….Otto Nicolai/ trans. L.P. Laurendeau On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss…………………………...David Holsinger Persistence…………………………………………………Richard Saucedo Variations sur un air du Pays D’Oc………………………Cahuzac/ arr. Pegram

Janice Coppola, Clarinet Soloist Lerner and Loewe in Concert…………………………….Frederick Loewe/ arr. Warren Barker Jazz Fantasia on “Greensleeves”………………………..Eric RichardsNew Colonial March……………………………………….R. B. Hall

FEBRUARY 28, 2016 ‘The WHSB’s Greatest Hits’West Allegheny HSThe Southerner…………………………………………….Russell Alexander/ arr. Bainum Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo…………………………….Malcom Arnold/ trans. John Paynter Merry Wives of Windsor Overture……………………….Otto Nicolai/ trans. L.P. Laurendeau On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss…………………………..David Holsinger Lerner and Loewe in Concert…………………………….Frederick Loewe/ arr. Warren Barker Persistence…………………………………………………Richard Saucedo Second Waltz………………………………………………Dmitri Shosatkovich/ arr. James CurnowVariations sur un air du Pays D’Oc………………………Cahuzac/ arr. Pegram

Janice Coppola, Clarinet Soloist Tower of Power Selections……………………………….arr. Victor Lopez

What is Hip • You’re Still a Young Man • Down to the Nightclub

Days of Wine and Roses………………………………….Henry Mancini/ arr. John Krance

DECEMBER 13, 2015 ‘Yule LOVE It!’West Allegheny HSWith Good Will and Glad Tidings…………………………arr. William Owens

Ding Dong! Merrily on High • Silent Night • Jingle Bells • The Wassail Song • We Wish You a Merry ChristmasOn this Day (based on Personent Hodie from ‘Piae Cantiones’ (1582)…………arr. Tom WallaceCoventry Carol……………………………………………...arr. Richard SaucedoWe Three Kings…………………………………………….arr. Paul ClarkThe Eighth Candle…………………………………………Steve ReisteterJazz Fantasia on “Greensleeves”………………………..Eric RichardsFanfare on “Adeste Fidelis”……………………………....Jim ColonnaDing Dong! Merrily on High……………………………….arr. Leif Strand & Olo Helge/adapted by

Richard DawsonAncient Carol Variants (on “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”) ……….arr. Chris BernotasGood Swing Wenceslas……………………………………arr. Sammy NesticoIrving Berlin’s Christmas…………………………………..Irving Berlin/arr. Michael Brown

Happy Holiday • I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm • Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep • Snow • White ChristmasSleigh Ride………………………………………………….Leroy Anderson

OCTOBER 18, 2015 ‘Horns of Plenty’West Allegheny HSFootlifter March…………………………………………….Henry FillmoreCrown Imperial……………………………………………..William WaltonThe King and I, Selections………………………………..Richard Rodgers/ arr. Robert Russell Bennett

Whistle a Happy Tune • We Kiss in a Shadow • March of the Siamese Children • I Have Dreamed • Shall We Dance • Hello Young LoversPrelude to Act 1 of “La Traviata”…………………………Guiseppe Verdi/ arr. Jack Bullock American Overture for Band……………………………..Joseph Wilcox JenkinsAutumn in New York………………………………………Vernon Duke/ arr. John KrancePersistence…………………………………………………Richard SaucedoBand of Brothers…………………………………………..Michael Kamen/ arr. Jerry BrubakerMambo from “West Side Story”………………………….Leonard Bernstein/arr. Michael SweeneyBravura……………………………………………………..Charles E. Duble

2014-2015 SEASONClem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

SUMMER SERIES 2015Five Outdoor Concerts: Oakdale; Thornburg; Bach, Beethoven & Brunch @Mellon Park; Kennedy Township; and Crafton Park1940's Hit Parade………………………………………………………………………arr. Kenny Bierschenk

Little Brown Jug • Jersey Bounce • Sentimental Journey • American PatrolAmerica Triumphant ………………………………………………………...Keith Latey/arr. Andrew GloverAmerica, the Beautiful……………………………..………...Samuel Augustus Ward/arr. Carmen DragonAmerican Flourishes……………………………………………………………..……………Robert W. SmithAn American Celebration………………………………………………………………………….Larry NeeckAn American Fanfare…………………………………………………………………..…………….Rick KirbyArmed Forces Salute………………………………………………………………………arr. Robert LowdenArmed Forces – Pride of America………………..………………..…………arr. Larry Clark & Greg GilpinBallet Music from ‘Prince Igor’ (Polovetzian Dances) ……………Alexander Borodin/arr. David BennettBand of Gold……………………………………………………………………………………..George KennyThe Big Cage (Circus Galop)………………………………………………………….…………..Karl L. KingBrunch (A Medley of Food & Drink)………..….…………………………………………….arr. Kevin ClarkCaderna March…………………………………………………………D’Arcangelo/ed. Col. Arnald GabrielConcerto for Winds ………………………………………………………………J. S. Bach / arr. Clem RolinFairest of the Fair…………………………………………………...John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselFanfare & Flourishes……………………………………………………………………………James Curnow

Fidelio Overture………………………………………………..Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Clifford BarnesImperial March………………………………………………………………………………………Karl L. KingMan of La Mancha, Selections for Band…………………………………..Mitch Leigh/arr. Frank EricksonNessun Dorma from ‘Turandot…………………………………………...Giacomo Puccini/arr. Jay BocookOn a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss……………………………………………………………….David HolsingerOn an American Spiritual…………………………………………………………………….. David HolsingerPrelude, Siciliano & Rondo………………………………………………..Malcom Arnold/arr. John PaynterSecond Suite in F, 1. March……………………………………………..Gustav Holst / ed. Colin MatthewsSelections from Kiss Me Kate………………………………………………….Cole Porter / arr. John Moss Another Op’nin’, Another Show • Why Can’t You Behave • Brush Up Your Shakespeare • Too Darn Hot • So In LoveSound of Music……………………………………………..Richard Rodgers / arr. Robert Russell Bennett

The Sound of Music • How Can Love Survive (stage) • The Lonely Goatherd • My Favorite Things • Sixteen, Going on Seventeen • So Long, Farewell • Do, Re, Mi • Edelweiss • An Ordinary Couple (stage) • No Way To Stop It (stage) • Maria • Climb Every Mountain

Stars & Stripes Forever………………….………………………..John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & Schissel

Stevie Wonder in Concert…………………………………………………………………….arr. Paul MurthaSir Duke • You Are the Sunshine of My Life • I Wish • Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours

Traffic Jam…………………………………………………………………………Artie Shaw/arr. Kevin ClarkJanice Coppola, Clarinet Soloist

TV Land Goes West……………………………………………………………………arr. Kenny Bierschenk

MAY 3, 2015 ‘Spring Bouquets’West Allegheny HSSecond Suite in F…………………………………Gustav Holst / ed. Colin MatthewsOn a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss…………………..David HolsingerSelections from ‘Kiss Me Kate’…………………..Cole Porter / arr. John Moss

Another Op’nin’, Another Show • Why Can’t You Behave • Brush Up Your Shakespeare • Too Darn Hot • So In Love

Concerto for Winds………………………………..J. S. Bach / arr. Clem RolinFidelio Overture……………………………………Ludwig van Beethoven / arr. Clifford BarnesStrategic Air Command…………………………...Clifton Williams Alleluia! Laudamus Te…………………………….Alfred Reed1940’s Hit Parade………………………………….arr. Kenny Bierschenk

Little Brown Jug • Jersey Bounce • Sentimental Journey • American Patrol

The Sound of Music – Selections………………..Richard Rodgers / arr. Robert Russell BennettThe Sound of Music • How Can Love Survive (stage) • The Lonely Goatherd • My Favorite Things • Sixteen, Going on Seventeen • So Long, Farewell • Do, Re, Mi • Edelweiss • An Ordinary Couple (stage) • No Way To Stop It (stage) • Maria • Climb Every Mountain

The Big Cage (Circus Galop)…………………….Karl L. King

MARCH 1, 2015 ‘Labors of Love’West Allegheny HSBrighton Beach……………………………………William LathamPrelude, Siciliano & Rondo………………………Malcom Arnold/arr. John PaynterLa Forza Del Destino……………………………..Giuseppi Verdi/arr. M.L. Lake & H.R. Kent Rest…………………………………………………Frank Ticheli

Man of La Mancha, Selections for Band………. Mitch Leigh/arr. Frank EricksonMolly on the Shore………………………………..Percy Grainger/edited by Mark RogersFlower Duet – Lakme……………………………..Leo Delibes/arr. Kevin Clark

Janice Coppola & Sara Snyder, Clarinet Duet

Mystery on Mena Mountain………………………Julie GirouxAlyson Collins, Conductor

Traffic Jam………………………………………….Artie Shaw/arr. Kevin ClarkJanice Coppola, Clarinet Soloist

Sabre and Spurs…………………………………..John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & Schissel

DECEMBER 7, 2014 ‘Christmas Exultations’West Allegheny HSJingle Bells Fantasy…………………………….............. J. Pierpont/arr. John WassonMessiah Overture…………………………………………G. F. Handel/arr. Clair W. JohnsonAway in a Manger…………………………………………arr. Tom WallaceSelections from “The Muppet Christmas Carol”……….Goodman & Williams/arr. Chad Toporski

Chad Toporski, Conductor

Nativity Carol………………………………………………John Rutter/arr. Monty MusgraveThe Joy of Christmas……………………………………..arr. Kenny Bierschenk Holiday Overture…………………………………………..Kenneth SoperA Carol Triptych……………………………………………Pierre La Plante

Silent Night • We Three Kings • Sing We Now of Christmas

Hark, the Herald Angels Swing…………………………..arr. Chris Sharp Walking in the Air from Raymond Briggs’ “The Snowman”……Howard Blake/arr. Kit Keiper

Kit Keiper, Conductor

A Most Wonderful Christmas……………………………..arr. Robert Sheldon Winter Wonderland • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • It’sthe Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Sleigh Ride………………………………………………….Leroy AndersonAuld Lang Syne…………………………………………….arr. Clem Rolin

OCTOBER 12, 2014 ‘Destinations’West Allegheny HSManatee Lyric Overture……………………………………Robert SheldonRaymond Overture…………………………………………Ambroise Thomas/arr. SafranekOpening Night on Broadway………………………………arr. Michael Brown

Springtime for Hitler from ‘The Producers’ • The Avenue Q Theme from ‘Avenue Q’ • Always Look on the Bright Side of Life from ‘Spamalot’ • For Good from ‘Wicked’ • Circle of Life from ‘The Lion King’

Gathering of the Ranks at Hebron………………………..David HolsingerTribute to Cinema: A Love Theme for the Movies………Kyle Simpson

Premiere Performance • Kyle Simpson, Guest Soloist & Composer

Caderna March……………………………………………...A. D’Arcangelo/ed. Col. Arnald GabrielThe Pathfinder of Panama…………………………………John Philip Sousa/ ed. Frank ByrneOverture to ‘Candide’……………………………………….Leonard Bernstein/arr. Walter BeelerSleep………………………………………………………….Eric Whitacre

A Tribute to Harry James…………………………………...arr. Sammy NesticoCiribiribin • The Mole • You Made Me Love You • Trumpet Blues and CantabileKyle Simpson, Guest Trumpet Soloist

Doughboy Salute (The Marching Songs of WW I)……….arr. Kenny BierschenkTom Snyder, Narrator

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati………………………………………arr. Kenny Bierschenk

2013-2014 SEASON Clem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

SUMMER SERIES 2014Five Outdoor Concerts: Moon Township; Oakdale; Bach, Beethoven & Brunch @Mellon Park; Collier Township; and North Fayette Township Community Days @Donaldson Park

136th USA Field Artillery March........................................................Henry FillmoreAn American Spectacular ................................................................arr. Chris SharpA Musical Journey Through America’s HistoryGod Save the Queen • The Girl I Left Behind Me • Chester • Hail, Columbia • Columbia, Gem of the Ocean • Shenandoah • When Johnny Comes Marching Home • The Battle Cry of Freedom • Over There • The Caisson Song • America, the Beautiful

America, the Beautiful...............................Samuel Augustus Ward/Carmen Dragon Armed Forces Salute...................................................................arr. Robert LowdenCaptain America March........................................Alan Silvestri/arr. Michael BrownCircus Days.................................................................Karl L. King/arr. Loras SchisselDawn…………………………………………….Frankie Valli/arr. Bill LewisImpressions of Manhattan ................................................................arr. Kevin ClarkDenny Kurzawski, Clarinet & Alto Saxophone Soloist

Jerusalem.................................................................................Parry/arr. Clem RolinLerner and Loewe in Concert...........................Frederick Loewe/arr. Warren BarkerGet Me to the Church On Time • Thank Heaven for Little Girls •The Night They Invented Champagne • If Ever I Would Leave You • I Could Have Danced All Night

Let Freedom Ring!...................................................................arr. Kenny BierschenkYankee Doodle • Chester • Semper Fidelis • To the Colors • Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean • America, the Beautiful • You’re a Grand Old Flag • America

The Longest Day........................................................................................Paul AnkaMancini Spectacular...........................................Henry Mancini/arr. Warren BarkerManhattan Beach.......................................................John Philip Sousa/ed. FennellMarch Lorraine...................................................................Louis Ganne/ed. FennellMary Poppins (Selections) ...................................Sherman & Sherman/arr. RickettsFeed the Birds • A Spoonful of Sugar • Chim Chim Cher-ee • Step in Time • Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Nabucco Overture............................................................Giuseppe Verdi/arr. RuschNessun Dorma from ‘Turandot’ ............................Giacomo Puccini/arr. Jay BocookPinball Wizard.............................................................Peter Townshend/arr. RoszellPolonaise from 'Eugene Onegin' ....................................Tchaikovsky/arr. Clem RolinRiders for the Flag ......................................................John Philip Sousa/ed. FennellSongs of Aloha...................................................................................arr. Ralph FordHawaiian Wedding Song • Hawaiin War Chant • Aloha 'Oe

Stars & Stripes Forever...........................John Philip Sousa/adapt. Brion & SchisselYou Can't Stop the Beat from 'Hairspray'....................... Marc Shaiman/arr. Ricketts

MAY 4, 2014 ‘The Heart of Spring’West Allegheny HSRiders for the Flag……………………………….. John Philip Sousa/ ed. Frederick FennellPolonaise from ‘Eugene Onegin’………………...P.I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Clem RolinLerner and Loewe in Concert…………………….Frederick Loewe/ arr. Warren BarkerGet Me to the Church On Time • Thank Heaven for Little Girls • The Night They Invented Champagne • If Ever I Would Leave You • I Could Have Danced All Night

On An American Spiritual………………………...David HolsingerRound ‘n Round……………………………………Wayne Robinson

Ted Nevin, Conductor

The Pines of the Appian Way from “Pines of Rome”…..Ottorino Respighi/arr. d’Elia/ ed. Leidzen136th U.S.A. Field Artillery March………………..Henry Fillmore/ed. Robert FosterSymphonic Dance #3 “Fiesta”……………………Clifton WilliamsAve Maria…………………………………………..Franz Biebl/adapted by Robert CameronImpressions of Manhattan: A Cosmopolitan Medley for Clarinet……arr. Kevin Clark

Denny Kurzawski, Clarinet & Alto Sax Soloist

Commando March………………………………...Samuel Barber/ ed. Collinsworth

DECEMBER 8, 2013 ‘That Christmas Feeling’West Allegheny HSA Christmas Festival………………………………………Leroy AndersonWaltz of the Flowers………………………………………P.I. Tchaikovsky/trans. Mayhew LakeA Vaughn Williams Christmas…………………………...Vaughn Williams/setting by Douglas Wagner

Forest Green • Wassail Song • Sussex Carol

Celtic Carol (What Child is This?)……………………….arr. Robert W. SmithDeck the Halls……………………………………………..arr. Arthur Harris/trans. William H. Silvester Minor Alterations 2: Carols from the Dark Side………..David Lovrien Christmas on Broadway………………………………….arr. John Higgins

It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas from “Here’s Love”Pine Cones and Holly Berries from “Here’s Love”Toyland from “Babes in Toyland”March of the Toys from “Babes in Toyland”My Favorite Things from “Sound of Music”We Need A Little Christmas from “Mame”God Bless Us Everyone from “A Christmas Carol”

In the Bleak Midwinter……………………………………Gustav Holst/arr. Robert W. SmithTwelve Days of Christmas……………………………….arr. Kenny BierschenkHome for Christmas……………………………………...arr. John Higgins

Home for the Holidays • Winter Wonderland • Over the River • I’ll Be Home for Christmas

Christmas & Sousa Forever……………………………..Sousa/arr. Julie GirouxSleigh Ride………………………………………………...Leroy Anderson

OCTOBER 20, 2013 ‘Fervent Colors’West Allegheny HSEmblem of Freedom……………………………………...Karl L. King/arr. Andrew GloverSuite of Old American Dances…………………………..Robert Russell Bennett

1. Cake Walk • 3. Western One-Step

Second American Folk Rhapsody………………………Clare GrundmanIntermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana………………….Pietro Mascagni/arr. Harry PhillipsHighlights from Carousel…………………………………Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul YoderFestive Overture…………………………………………..Dmitri Shostakovich/trans. Donald HunsbergerJubilant Flourishes………………………………………..Travis Weller Czech Suite in D Major…………………………………...Antonin Dvorak/trans. Chad Toporski

Chad Toporski, Conductor

Star Wars - The Marches………………………………..John WilliamsStar Wars (Main Theme) • Parade of the Ewoks • The Imperial March • The Throne Room (and End Title)

Alp-o Sprach Zarathustra (A 2001 Swiss Oddity)……..arr. Kevin Clark& Morgengruss……………………………………………Franz Schuessele/arr. Kevin Clar

Kevin Clark, Alp Horn

Under the Double Eagle…………………………………Josef Franz Wagner/arr. Andrew Glover

2012-2013 SEASON Clem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

SUMMER SERIES 2013Five Outdoor Concerts: Oakdale; Hopewell Twp.; Crafton Park; Bach, Beethoven & Brunch @Mellon Park; & North Fayette Twp. Community Days @Donaldson ParkAn American Spectacular ……………………………….arr. Chris SharpArmed Forces Salute……………………………………...arr. Robert LowdenBenny Goodman: The King of Swing……………………arr. Paul Murtha

Janice Coppola – Clarinet Soloist

Big Four March……………………………………………..Karl L. King/arr. James SwearingenBlue Danube………………………………………………..Johann Strauss, II/.arr. Clem RolinThe Circus Bee March……………………………………..Henry Fillmore/ed. Loras John SchisselCivil War Echoes…………………………………………...Kenny BierschenkDanse Bacchanale…………………………………………Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Jay BocookEaster Monday on the White House Lawn……………...John Philip Sousa/ed. Mark RogersEl Capitan…………………………………………………..John Philip Sousa/ed. Brion & SchisselGolden Age of Broadway (Musicals of Rodgers & Hammerstein)….arr. John Moss

Bali Ha’I (South Pacific) • Oklahoma (Oklahoma) • Getting to Know You (The King and I) • The Carousel Waltz (Carousel) • Climb Ev’ry Mountain (The Sound of Music)

Hitsville, U.S.A……………………………………………..arr. John WassonStop! In the Name of Love • I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) • My Girl • I Heard it Through the Grapevine • Got To Be There • The Way You Do the Things You Do • Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand) • Superstition • Living for the City • Someday We’ll Be Together • Baby I Need Your Lovin’

Jubilant Flourishes………………………………………..Travis WellerLegends of Jazz (Miles Davis – Thelonius Monk – Duke Ellington)……arr. Stephen Bulla

Boplicity • ‘Round Midnight • In a Mellow Tone

Let Freedom Ring!.........................................................arr. Kenny BierschenkYankee Doodle • Chester • Semper Fidelis • To the Colors • Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean • America, the Beautiful • You’rea Grand Old Flag • America

Lohengrin (excerpts from the opera)…………………...Richard Wagner/arr. by Eric OsterlingNational Emblem………………………………………….E. E. Bagley/ed. Loras SchisselNessun Dorma from ‘Turandot’………………………….Giacomo Puccini/arr. Jay BocookRoman Festive March…………………………………… Walter Iacobucci

Kit Keiper, Conductor

Skyfall……………………………………………………....arr. Jay Bocook

Stars & Stripes Forever…………………………………..John Philip Sousa/adapt. Brion & SchisselSymphonic Dances from “Fiddler on the Roof”………..Jerry Bock/arr. Ira Hearshen

Janice Coppola – Clarinet Soloist

Tennessee Salute………………………………………...arr. Jay DawsonYour Cheatin’ Heart • Wabash Cannonball • Chattanooga Choo Choo • The Tennessee Waltz • Rocky Top

Torch of Liberty March……………………………………Karl L. King/arr. SwearingenTribute to Irving Berlin………………………………........arr. Warren Barker

There’s No Business Like Show Business • Say it With Music • Steppn’ Out With My Baby • Alexander’s Ragtime Band • A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody • This is the Army, Mr. Jones • Blue Skies • Doin’ What Comes Naturally • You’re Just in Love • Easter Parade • Always • When the Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabam’ • White Christmas • God Bless America

Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch………………………………arr. Michael BrownThey’re Playing My Song • What I Did for Love • The Entertainer • The Way We Were • One Steve Baldanzi, Conductor

United Nations March…………………………………….Karl L. King/arr. Swearingen

MAY 19, 2013 ‘Expressions’David E. Williams MS/Montour SDLohengrin (excerpts from the opera)………………...Richard Wagner/arr. by Eric Osterling

Finale from Act One • Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral • Prelude to Act Three.

March from “Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Carl Maria von Weber”………..Paul Hindemithtranscribed by Keith Wilson

The King of Love My Shepherd Is ………………Irish hymn tune/arr. Dan Forrest/trans. TurnerThe Squealer March………………………………Will HuffSymphonic Dances from “Fiddler on the Roof”..Jerry Bock/arr. Ira Hearshen

Tradition • Wedding Dance #1 • Perchik & Hodel Dance • Chava Sequence • To Life • Dance

Scenes from “The Louvre” ………………………Norman Dello JoioI. The Portals • II. Children’s Gallery • III. The Kings of France • IV. The Nativity Paintings • V. Finale

Big Four March…………………………………….Karl L. King/arr. James SwearingenLegends of Jazz (Miles Davis – Thelonius Monk – Duke Ellington)…………..arr. Stephen Bulla

Boplicity • ‘Round Midnight • In a Mellow Tone

Civil War Echoes………………………………….Kenny Bierschenk

MARCH 24, 2013 ‘Awakenings’West Allegheny HSFlorentiner March………………………………....Julius Fucik/arr. Mayhew L. Lake/ed. FennellWelsh Folk Suite…………………………………..Albert Oliver Davis

1. Jenny Jones • 2. All Through the Night • 3. Men of Harlech

Merry Wives of Windsor Overture……………….O. Nicolai/arr. L.P. LaurendeauConcerto on Cinema Paradiso…………………..E. & A. Morricone/arr. Kevin Clark

Kevin Clark - Piano Soloist

America…………………………………………….arr. John CacavasDanse Bacchanale………………………………..Camille Saint-Saens/arr. Jay BocookCole Porter Medley………………………………..arr. Kevin Clark

Kevin Clark - Piano Soloist

Easter Monday on the White House Lawn…….John Philip Sousa/ed. Mark RogersEighteenth Variation from Rhapsodie on a Theme of Paganini….Rachmaninoff/arr. Alfred ReedBenny Goodman: The King of Swing………….arr. Paul Murtha

Janice Coppola – Clarinet Soloist

The Circus Bee March……………………………Henry Fillmore/ed. Loras John Schissel

DECEMBER 9, 2012 ‘A Gala Christmas Concert’

West Allegheny HSSymphonic Prelude on Adeste Fidelis…………………Claude T. Smith Ukranian Bell Carol………………………………………arr. Richard SaucedoThe Nutcracker Suite, 1. Ouverture……………………Tschaikowsky/arr. Mayhew LakeBabes in Toyland………………………………………...George Burns/arr. Leland ForsbladThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year…………………Pola & Wyle/arr. John MossMinor Alterations…………………………………………David LovrienA Festive Christmas……………………………………..Kenny Bierschenk

Kenny Bierschenk, Guest Composer/Conductor

An English Christmas……………………………………Clare GrundmanI Saw Three Ships • Wassail Song • What Child Is This?

Christmas Fugue on ‘We Wish You A Merry Christmas’…….Robert B. BrownA Legend of Kings (A Christmas Fantasy)……………Charles Spinney

March of the Kings • We Three Kings • Good King Wenceslas

In a Christmas Mood……………………………………..arr. John WassonA Holly Jolly Xmas • Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow! • Frosty the Snow Man • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Sleigh Ride………………………………………………..Leroy Anderson

OCTOBER 28, 2012 ‘Autumn Colors’West Allegheny HSMarche Militaire Francais…………………………………Camille Saint-Saens/trans. Mark HindsleyGod of Our Fathers……………………………………….Claude T. Smith (Hymn by George Warren)

Gary McKeever, Conductor

Allied Honor………………………………………………...Karl King/arr. James SwearingenMeditation from “Thais”……………………………………Jules Massenet/arr. A.A. Harding

Jamie Kasper, Flute Soloist

Finale from Symphony #5………………………………...Shostakovich, Dmitri/arr. Charles RighterAmerican Folk Rhapsody No. 1………………………….Clare GrundmanTribute to Artie Shaw……………………………………...transcribed by Jeff Hest

What is This Thing Called Love • Begin the BeguineJanice Coppola, Clarinet Soloist

O Nata Lux…………………………………………………Guy Forbes/arr. Preston HazzardTribute to Irving Berlin…………………………………….arr. Warren Barker

There’s No Business Like Show Business • Say it With Music • Steppn’ Out With My Baby • Alexander’s Ragtime Band • A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody • This is the Army, Mr. Jones • Blue Skies • Doin’ What Comes Naturally • You’re Just in Love • Easter Parade • Always • When the Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves for Alabam’ • White Christmas • God Bless America

Fairest of the Fair…………………………………………John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & Schissel

2011-2012 SEASON Clem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

SUMMER SERIES 2012Six Outdoor Concerts: Hopewell Twp., Findlay Twp., Collier Twp., South Fayette, Crafton, & North Fayette Twp.American Civil War Fantasy……………………………..Jerry BilikAn American Spectacular……………………………….. Chris SharpAn Irish Rhapsody……………………………………….. Clare GrundmanArmed Forces Salute……………………………………. arr. LowdenAshokan Farewell…………………………………………Ungar/arr. CusterBeauty and the Beast……………………………………. Menken/arr. Custer

The Belle of the Ball………………………………………Leroy AndersonBig Bands in Concert……………………………………. arr. LowdenCamelot…………………………………………………….Loewe/arr. Paul YoderDuty, Honor, Country……………………………………..Walters, HaroldGettysburg…………………………………………………Edelman/arr. MossHis Honor…………………………………………………..Fillmore/arr. FennellKlaxon………………………………………………………Fillmore/arr. FennellLet Freedom Ring…………………………………………arr. Kenny BierschenkThe Magnificent Seven…………………………………...Bernstein/arr. PhillippeMancini Spectacular………………………………………Mancini/arr. BarkerNational Emblem…………………………………………..E. E. BagleyNeal Hefti Portrait………………………………………….Hefti/arr. LowdenNessun Dorma…………………………………………….Puccini/arr. BocookOf a Distant Star…………………………………………..Ed HuckebyPoet & Peasant Overture…………………………………von Suppe/trans. SafranekSemper Fidelis…………………………………………….Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselSinatra!..........................................................................arr. BullaStars & Stripes Forever………………………………….. Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselA Tribute to Charles Strouse……………………………..arr. RickettsThe Viking March………………………………………….King/arr. GloverWho's that Masked Man?..............................................arr. Jay Bocook

MAY 13, 2012West Allegheny HSAmerican Salute……………………………………......... Morton GouldConcerto No. 2 in Bb Major………………………………Beethoven/trans. by Charles T. Yeago

Guest Soloist: Kevin Clark, Piano

Like a Lover………………………………………………..Sergio Mendes/arr. Kevin ClarkGuest Soloist: Kevin Clark, Piano

T-Bone Concerto: II. Medium…………………………….Johan de MeijBrad Snyder, Bass Trombone

Semper Fidelis……………………………………………..John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselAmerican Barndance………………………………………Richard SaucedoPorgy and Bess Selections……………………………….George Gershwin/arr. Robert Russell BennettSummertime • A Woman is a Sometime Thing • I Got Plenty of Nothin' • Bess, You is My Woman • It Ain't Necessarily So • Picnic Parade • Oh Lord, I'm on My Way

Belle of the Ball……………………………………………Leroy AndersonMancini Spectacular………………………………………Henry Mancini/arr. Warren BarkerMoon River • Baby Elephant Walk • Charade • Dear Heart • Peter Gunn

National Emblem………………………………………….Edwin Eugene Bagley

MARCH 25, 2012West Allegheny HSThe Klaxon March……………………………………...…Henry Fillmore/ed. Frederick FennellSelections from ‘Les Miserables’………………………..Claude-Michel Schonberg/arr. Warren BarkerAt the End of the Day • I Dreamed A Dream • Master of the House • On My Own • Do You Hear the People Sing

An Irish Rhapsody………………………………………...Clare GrundmanThe Moreen (The Minstrel Boy) • I Know Where I’m Going • Shepherd’s Lamb Reel • Cockles and Mussels • The Rakes of Mallow • Kathleen O’More

Lincoln Portrait…………………………………………….Aaron Copland/trans. Walter BeelerBob Karlovits, Guest Narrator

The Viking March………………………………………….Karl L. King/arr. Andrew Glover

Procession of the Nobles from ‘Mlada’………………….Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Eric LeidzenAmazing Grace……………………………………………Frank TicheliNeal Hefti Portriat…………………………………………Neal Hefti/arr. Bob LowdenCute • Li’l Darlin’ • Sunday Morning

DECEMBER 18, 2011West Allegheny HSA Christmas Celebration................................................ Kenny BierschenkChristmas Variants (Based on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)...........................Elliot Del BorgoHow the Grinch Stole Christmas.....................................Albert Hague/arr. Larry ClarkCarol of the Night (Based on Silent Night).................................Richard SaucedoI Wonder as I Wander.............................Appalachian Folk Carol/ arr.Tom WallaceA Fireside Christmas.................................................arr. Sammy NesticoCarols of the Season..........................................arr. Gary ParksFeliz Navidad...............................................Jose Felicano/arr.Tom WallaceDashing Through the Snow (Based on Jingle Bells).....................J. Pierpont/arr. Richard SaucedoFor Unto Us a Child is Born from “The Messiah”........................... G.F. Handel/arr. Clem RolinGo Tell It on the Mountain................................African-American Spiritual/ arr. Jay DawsonSleigh Ride......................................................Leroy Anderson

OCTOBER 30, 2011West Allegheny HSAces of the Air…………………………………….Karl L. King/arr. James SwearingenFirst Suite in Eb for Military Band.......................................................Gustav HolstTraumerei, No. 7 of Kinderscenen, Op. 15............Robert Schumann/arr. Robert LongfieldA Tribute to Charles Strouse.......................................................arr. Ted RickettsValdres...................................................Johannes Hanssen/arr. Glenn C. BainumThe Keystone...........................................................................Robert W. SmithTriumphant Fanfare...............................................................Richard SaucedoSelections from ‘Chicago’..........................................John Kander/arr. Ted RickettsPique Dame Overture..........................................Franz von Suppe/trans. Kenneth SingletonSt. Louis Blues...............................................W.C. Handy/arr. Henderson/adapt. BrownKing Cotton.....................................................John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & Schissel

2010-2011 SEASON Clem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

SUMMER SERIESTuesday, June 7, 2011 7 PM HopewellFriday, June 17, 2011 7 PM OakdaleSaturday, June 18, 2011 4 PM BridgevilleFriday, August 5, 2011 7 PM North Fayette

Abide With Me……………………………………………………..arr. Jay DawsonAmerica Exultant………………………………………Henry Fillmore/arr. Andrew GloverAmerica, The Beautiful………………………………Samuel A. Ward/arr. Carmen DragonAmerican Flourish…………………………………………………Robert W. Smith

Anthem for Winds and Percussion……………………………………Claude T. Smith Armed Forces Salute…………………………………………………arr. Robert LowdenBirdland…………………………………………………Josef Zawinul/arr. Bob LowdenBlue and the Gray…………………………………………………Clare GrundmanFree Lance…………………………………………………John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselA Frontier Fought and a City Found……………………………………Travis WellerHoagy Carmichael, An American Classic ……………………Carmichael/arr. KesslerHollywood Milestones…………………………………………………arr. John HigginsJesus Christ Superstar…………………………………………………Andrew Lloyd WebberLet Freedom Ring…………………………………………………arr. Kenny Bierschenk Nessun Dorma from “Turandot” ……………………Giacomo Puccini/arr. Jay BocookNew Colonial………………………………………………………………….R. B. HallOverture Jubiloso…………………………………………………..……Frank Erickson Pan American Spanish March…………………………………Karl L. King/arr. GloverPop and Rock Legends: Chicago…………………………………..arr. John WassonPride of the Wolverines……………………………….John Philip Sousa/ed. Frederick FennellPurple Pageant March……………………………………Karl L. King/ed. John PaynterRough Riders…………………………………………………Karl L. KingRussian Sailors’ Dance from “The Red Poppy”……Reinhold Gliere/trans. Eric W.G. LeidzenSelections from “Rent” ……………………………Jonathan Larson/arr. Jay BocookStar Spangled Spectacular………………………George M. Cohan/arr. John CacavasStars and Stripes Forever………………………John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselTime to Say Goodbye……………………………….Francesco Sartori/arr. Jerry BrubakerWashington Post …………………………………John Philip Sousa/arr. Brion & SchisselWith Quiet Courage…………………………………………………Larry DaehnZampa Overture………………………………………….L.J.F. Herold/arr. V.F. Safranek

MAY 15, 2011West Allegheny HSPride of the Wolverines John Philip Sousa/ed. Frederick FennellZampa Overture L.J.F. Herold/arr. V.F. Safranek Symphonic Scenario: South Pacific Richard Rodgers

Arranged for orchestra by Robert Russell BennettAdapted for concert band by R. Mark Rogers

Dites-moi • A Cock-eyed Optimist • Some Enchanted Evening • Bloody Mary • There is Nothing Like a Dame • Bali Ha’I • I’m GonnaWash That Man Right Outa My Hair • A Wonderful Guy • Younger Than Springtime • Happy Talk • Honey Bun • This Nearly Was Mine• Final Scene

Nessun Dorma from “Turandot” Giacomo Puccini/arr. Jay Bocook Russian Sailors’ Dance from “The Red Poppy” Reinhold Gliere/trans. Eric W.G. LeidzenOverture Jubiloso Frank Erickson March from “1941” John Williams/arr. Paul Lavender Selections from “Rent” Jonathan Larson/arr. Jay BocookRent • Without You • Seasons of Love • Finale B

A Frontier Fought and a City Found Travis WellerStar Spangled Spectacular George M. Cohan/arr. John CacavasMary’s A Grand Old Name • Give My Regards to Broadway • Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway • Yankee Doodle Dandy • You’re A Grand Old Flag

America, The Beautiful Samuel A. Ward/arr. Carmen Dragon

MARCH 27, 2011West Allegheny HS

Colonel Bogey Kenneth AlfordMannin Veen Haydn Wood Hoagy Carmichael: An American ClassicLazy River • Star Dust • Heart and Soul • Skylark • Georgia on My Mind

Toccata for Band Frank EricksonIan Hughes, Conductor Orpheus Overture Jacques Offenbach/arr. M.L. LakeAmerica Exultant Henry Fillmore/arr. Andrew GloverAn Original Suite Gordon Jacob1. March (center underneath)2. Intermezzo

3. Finale Concord Claire GrundmanPop and Rock Legends: Chicago arr. Scott WassonMake Me Smile • Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? • Saturday in the Park • 25 or 6 to 4

DECEMBER 12, 2010West Allegheny HSA Festive Christmas Kenny BierschenkGreensleeves Traditional/arr. Alfred ReedFaeries (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies) Peter I. Tchaikovsky/arr. Chip Davis

Band arr. by Robert Longfield Happy Xmas (War Is Over) John Lennon & Yoko Ono/arr. Tom WallaceMerry Christmas Darling Richard Carpenter & Frank Pooler/arr. McDonaldChristmas Recollections arr. John Edmondson Frosty the Snow Man • Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town • I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus • Here Comes Santa Claus • Have YourselfA Merry Little Christmas

Fanfare and Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Chip Davis/adapted by Robert LongfieldO Magnum Mysterium Morten Lauridsen/trans. Robert W. Reynolds The Bells of Christmas Bob Krogstad/arr. Ted RickettsDing Dong! Merrily on High! • The Bell Carol • Silver Bells • I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day • Silver Bells

Irving Berlin’s Christmas Irving Berlin/arr. Michael BrownHappy Holiday • I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm • Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep • Snow • White Christmas Sleigh Ride Leroy Anderson

OCTOBER 31, 2010 West Allegheny HSAmericans We……………………….……..Henry Fillmore/ed. Frederick FennellDanse Macabre……………………………...Camille Saint-Saens/arr. L.P. LaurendeauAn American Fanfare……………………….Rick KirbyAn American Elegy…………………………Frank TicheliCombined West Allegheny HS Wind Ensemble and WHSBT.J. Fox, ConductorSweet Land of Liberty………………………arr. James SochinskiSelections from Wicked………………………..Stephen Schwartz/arr. Jay BocookHosts of Freedom …………………………...Karl L. King/arr. John PaynterAir and Variations, sur un air du pays d’oc….Cahuzac/scored by Wayne PegramJanice Coppola, Clarinet SoloistMore Than You Know……………………….Vincent Youmans/arr. Kevin ClarkJanice Coppola, Clarinet Soloist

Kevin Clark, AccompanistOctober……………………………………...Eric WhitacreMichael Lockman, ConductorThe Heart of Madness………………………Mark LortzStars and Stripes Forever……………………John Philip Sousa

2009-2010 SEASON Clem Rolin, Music Director & Principal Conductor Tom Snyder, Associate Conductor

SUMMER SERIES JUNE 15, 2010 Hopewell Township Community ParkJUNE 18, 2010 Oakdale Town CenterAUGUST 6, 2010 North Fayette Township Community DaysAUGUST 20, 2010 Moon Park ARL Ampitheatre

ABBA on Broadway……………………………arr. Michael BrownArmed Forces Salute……………………....……arr. Robert LowdenAs Summer Was Just Beginning………..………Larry DaehnBallet Music from ‘Prince Igor’ (Polovetzian Dances)……Alexander Borodin/arr. David BennettThe Battle Cry of Freedom…………….……….George Frederick Root/arr. Jay BocookBig Bands in Concert……………………………arr. Robert LowdenThe Boys of the Old Brigade……….…………..W. Paris Chalmers/ed. Claude T. SmithEmblem of Unity…………..……………………J.J. Richards/ed. James SwearingenFlourish for Wind Band……………...…………Ralph Vaughan WilliamsGabriel’s Oboe…………………………………Ennio Morricone/arr. Robert LongfieldRichard Shyan, Oboe SoloistGettysburg (from the motion picture, ‘Gettysburg’)….…..Randy Edelman/arr. John MossGreat Waldo Pepper March………….…………Henry ManciniHands Across the Sea…………………………..John Philip SousaHighlights from ‘Jersey Boys’………………….arr. Michael BrownMoorside March (from ‘A Moorside Suite’)…...Gustav Holst/arr. Gordon JacobMy Fair Lady…………………………..……….Frederick Loewe/arr. John CacavasOn a Hymnsong of Lowell Mason……………...David HolsingerRienzi, Excerpts from the Opera………………..Richard Wagner/arr. Eric OsterlingSelections from ‘Phantom of the Opera’……….Andrew Lloyd Weber/arr. Warren BarkerStar Trek Through the Years…………………..arr. John MossThunderer………………………………………John Philip SousaTribute to Count Basie…………………….…..arr. John MossWhere the Black Hawk Soars………………....Robert W. SmithAlan Cugini, Conductor

APRIL 17, 2010 Burgettstown Area HS APRIL 18, 2010 St. Andrew Lutheran Church Moorside March from 'A Moorside Suite'...... Gustav Holst/arr. Gordon Jacob Morning, Noon and Night in Vienna Overture ……..F. von Suppe /arr. Theodore Moses-Tobant Dave Brubeck: A Portrait in Time …...Dave Brubeck / arr. Robert W. Smith

The Boys of the Old Brigade March .……W. Paris Chambers / Ed. Claude T. Smith The Thunderer …..John Philip Sousa / arr. Brion & Schissel Symphony on Themes of John Philip Sousa …….Ira Hearshen / Mvt. 2: After The Thunderer Star Trek Through the Years....... arr. John Moss Where the Black Hawk Soars ........Robert W. Smith Alan Cugini, Guest Conductor Director of Bands, Burgettstown HS Selections from Phantom of the Opera ……Andrew Lloyd Webber / arr. Warren Barker

MARCH 7, 2010 Robert Morris University Emblem of Unity .......J.J. Richards/ed. Swearingen Hounds of Spring .......Alfred Reed In Memoriam .......Mark Camphouse ............Dedicated to the memory of Jim Arvanitas Gershwin! .......George Gershwin/arr. Barker Ballet Music from Prince Igor (Polovetzian Dances) ........Borodin, Alexander/arr. Bennett On a Southern Hymnsong .......David Holsinger Medley from Miss Saigon ........Claude-Michel Schonberg/arr. Barker Ye Banks and Braes .......O'Bonnie Doon Percy Aldredge Grainger Hands Across the Sea ........John Philip Sousa

DECEMBER 13, 2009 Moon Area MS Salvation Is Created..........Tschesnokoff/arr. Houseknecht Christmas Declaration..........arr. Robert W. Smith Valse des Fleurs from 'The Nutcracker Suite' ........Tchaikowsky/ arr. Lake Die Fledermaus Overture .........Johann Strauss, Jr./ trans. Kennedy / ed. Alfred Reed Good Swing Wenceslas……. arr. Sammy Nestico A Christmas Festival .......Leroy Anderson Happy Holidays/White Christmas .......Irving Berlin/arr. Ricketts Ukranian Bell Carol .......arr. Richard Saucedo Three Noels .......Clare Grundman Three English Anthems ........arr. Clem Rolin Hallelujah Chorus from 'The Messiah' ........Handel/arr. Clair Johnson The Choir of the Coraopolis United Methodist Church Alastair Stout, Director The Chancel Choir of the Presbyterian Church of Coraopolis Laura Smith, Director The Choir of the St. Columbkille RC Church of Imperial Robin Schillo, Director Sleigh Ride .......Leroy Anderson

NOVEMBER 1, 2009 David E. Williams MS A Festival Prelude.........Alfred Reed Fingal's Cave Overture........Felix Mendelssohn/arr. Seredy Selections from Bye, Bye Birdie .......Charles Strouse/arr. John Cacavas Gabriel's Oboe .......Ennio Morricone/arr. Longfield Richard Shyan, Oboe Soloist Block M .......Jerry Bilik Amparito Roca .......Jaime Texidor American Visions ........Travis J. Weller Serenata .......Leroy Anderson My Kind of Towns .........arr. Sammy Nestico Old Comrades.........Carl Teike/arr. John Bourgeois

2008-2009 SEASON Anthony DiIanni, Music Director & Principal Conductor Clem Rolin, Associate Conductor

APRIL 26, 2009Chartiers Valley Intermediate SchoolStar Spangled Banner....................................................................F.S. KeyThe Gallant Seventh March............................................John Philip SousaMarch and Procession of Bacchus............ ..Delibes/OsterlingThe Freelance March.....................................................SousaTriumphant Voyage (Tribute to Columbus)..........Aldo DiIanniVictory at Sea............................................... Rodgers/BennettTijuana Brass in Concert...............................arr. Ted RickettsSpanish Flea • Whipped Cream• The Lonely Bull • Tijuana TaxiChorale and Shaker Dance...............................John ZdechlikTom Snyder, ConductingCamelot..............................................Lerner and Lowe/YoderSecond Suite in F................................................Gustav HolstLa Boheme: Symphonic Portrait

MARCH 22, 2009Robert Morris UniversityStar Spangled Banner.................................... F. S. KeyThe Gallant Seventh March.............John Philip SousaMarch and Procession of Bacchus....Delibes/OsterlingA Slavic Farewell............................Agapkin/BourgeoisRain.....................................................arr. Jack BullockRaindrops Keep Fallin' On My HeadCome Rain or Come ShineSingin' In the RainTriumphant Voyage (Tribute to Columbus)Aldo DiIanniVictory At Sea.................................... Rodgers/BennettTijuana Brass In Concert.................... arr. Ted RickettsSpanish FleaWhipped CreamThe Lonely BullTijuana TaxiChorale and Shaker Dance.................... John ZdechlikTom Snyder, ConductingCamelot................................... Lerner and Lowe/YoderSuite #2 in F..............................................Gustav HolstLa Boheme: Symphonic Portrait...Puccini/Jay DawsonIreland.................................................... Warren Barker

DECEMBER 14, 2008West Allegheny High School

Star Spangled Banner.................................... F. S. KeyGolden Friendships March....................Henry FillmoreMarch and Procession of Bacchus....Delibes/OsterlingAve Maria............................................ Schubert/TicheliDonna Diana Overture. Emil Von Reznicek/orch. RolinRadetsky March...................................... Strauss/ReedPerfect Storm........................................ arr. Ralph FordFeliz Navidad........................................ Feliciano/MossAnd the Mountains Echoed: Gloria.....Robert LongfieldA Christmas Festival............................Leroy AndersonThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year. .arr. John MossSleigh Ride.......................................... Leroy AndersonTom Snyder, Guest ConductorFor Unto Us A Child Is Born..................... Handel/RolinHallelujah Chorus................................Handel/JohnsonWHSB with ChorusLaura Smith, Choral DirectorFeaturing members of the following choirs:St. Columbkille Catholic Church Choir Robin Schillo, DirectorCalvary United Methodist Church Brian Burns, DirectorPresbyterian Church of Coraopolis Laura Smith, DirectorChristmas Sing-a-long......................... Leroy AndersonLet There Be Peace On Earth..........Jackson/Huckeby