Fall Concert

16 October, 2019 | 7:00 PM | Tucson High Auditorium

100 years of orchestra!

Our performance will feature performances by all four of our orchestras, and the world premiere of Century One Tusonic, by Richard Meyer, written to commemorate the 100th year of orchestras at Tucson High. Don't miss it! Doors open at 6:40. Full program below.

Tickets

Tickets are $5. All proceeds collected will benefit the orchestra program.

Two complimentary tickets will be sent home with each student during the week of the concert. If you would like to purchase additional tickets, you may do so on concert night.

Program

Concert Orchestra

Sailor's Song, Mark Williams

A Beethoven Lullaby, Brian Balmages

Gap of Dunloe, Chris Thomas

Chamber Orchestra

Variations Upon the Sailors' Hornpipe, Virginia Croft

Mystic Fawn, Larry Clark

Hunter's Moon, Doug Spata

Sinfonia Orchestra

Synergy, Deborah Baker Monday

She Will Hang the Night With Stars, William Hofeldt

Rise of the Olympians, Brian Balmages

Symphony Orchestra

Rhythmic Variations on Two Ancient Hymns, Howard Hanson

Minuet (from Petite Suite), Claude Debussy, arr. Robert D. McCashin

Century One Tusonic*, Richard Meyer

*World premiere. Dedicated to the Tucson High Orchestras in celebration of their 100th year.

Students

  • Call time is 6:00 pm - you are expected to be in your seat, dressed, with instrument and music at this time
  • You will receive full credit for the event by arriving on time (early), wearing your full uniform, and remaining in the audience until the conclusion of the performance
  • Email Mr. Miners (miners@tucsonhighorchestra.com) at least two weeks ahead of the event if there is a conflict with the above bullet point