Winter Concert Series

Out of This World

Saturday, March 25th

2:00 PM

Eisenhower Hall Theatre

Join the U.S. Army’s oldest musical ensemble, the West Point Band, for a journey through the stars with this space-inspired program featuring music by Gustav Holst, John Williams, and Jennifer Higdon. In honor of Women's History Month, this program also pays homage to women in service, featuring West Point Band flutist Katrina Owens on the first movement of Mike Mower's Concerto for Flute and Wind Orchestra.

Program

Capt. Alexandra Borza, Deputy Commander and Conductor
Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Drewes

The Free Lance | John Philip Sousa

American Salute | Morton Gould

Selections from “The Planets” | Gustav Holst, arr. Smith and Pay

1. Mars

2. Jupiter

Dr. Thomas Gamboa, guest conductor

Star Wars: Cantina Band | John Williams, arr. Wolpe

What a Wonderful World | Bob Thiele, arr. Richard

Sgt. Maj. MaryKay Messenger, vocalist

Concerto for Flute and Wind Orchestra | Mike Mower

Mvt. 1

Staff Sgt. Katrina Owens, Flute

Hymn for the Innocent | Julie Giroux

Fanfare Ritmico | Jennifer Higdon

Armed Forces Medley

Sgt. Major MarkyKay Messenger & Staff Sgt. Francisco Aisporna, vocalists

Rolling Thunder | Henry Fillmore