The featured soloist will be Christopher Hill, principal clarinetist of the South Dakota Symphony, whose virtuoso performances have been described by the press as "ethereal." He will play Rossini's Introduction, Theme & Variations.
A New Jersey native, Mr. Hill is a graduate of Hunterdon Central High School, attended Trenton State and holds both Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Temple University. He has played with many New Jersey musical groups including the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band, Hunterdon Symphony and the Somerset Wind Ensemble. In addition to his position as principal clarinet with the South Dakota Symphony, he has performed with the Rome Festival Orchestra at the Basilica of San Clemente in Italy, the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Binghamton Symphony, Omaha Symphony, and on the national tour of Carousel and world tour of Evita.
"I'm excited to return to New Jersey and to have an opportunity to perform with the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band," says Hill. "I played with the RVSB at its start in the 1980's and have watched it develop into one of the finest wind ensembles in the State."
The RVSB will also present a free master class by Mr. Hill for clarinetists and other interested musicians, open to both amateurs and professionals, on Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30 PM at Hillsborough High. Call 908/359-3136 for more information.
Concerts and other programs by the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band are made possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and administered by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission through the State/County Partnership Local Arts Program. Funding has also been made possible in part by a grant from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC& HC) and Forbes Inc. through the SCC&HC Mini-Grant Program. The Band also is supported by contributions from local business, private citizens, corporate donations and foundations.
Program
|
Star Spangled Banner |
John Stafford Smith/Schissel |
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The Sinfonians |
Williams |
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The Invincible Eagle |
Sousa |
|
An Outdoor Overture |
Copland |
|
Down a Country Lane |
Copland |
|
Valdres March |
Hanssen |
|
Introduction, Theme and Variations |
Rossini/Hermann |
|
Immer Kleiner |
Schreiner |
|
March of the Steel Men |
Belsterling |
|
Intermission |
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|
Sea Songs |
Vaughn Williams |
|
The Light Eternal |
Swearingen |
|
Little Town of Bethlehem |
Arr. Silvester |
|
A Christmas Festival |
Anderson |
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Sleigh Ride |
Anderson |
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The Liberty Bell March |
Sousa |
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Stars and Stripes Forever |
Sousa |
Directions to Hillsborough High School:
Amwell Road intersects US Route 206 approx. 6 miles south of
Somerville, NJ. From Route 206, proceed west
on Amwell Road to the first traffic light. Turn left on Raider
Boulevard and pass in front of the high school
into the parking lot to the left of the building.