The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" Concert
The U.S. Army Concert Band
Wed / Dec 17 / 7:30 pm
Location
McCormick Place W375AB
Program
Sailing with Whales / Rossano Galante
National Anthem / Francis Scott Key/John Stafford Smith; arr. Smith and Kirby
El Camino Real / Alfred Reed
Homeward Bound / John Philip Sousa
Sweet Chariot / Carlos Simon
Dr. Emily Threinen, Conducting
Director of Bands, University of Minnesota
Barnum and Tesla’s Tandem Bicycle from “Steampunk Suite” / Erika Svanoe
Dr. Nicholas Enrico Williams, Conducting
Director of Bands, University of Georgia
Sacrifice / Julie Giroux
World Premiere
Just a Closer Walk with Thee / Traditional; arr. Nimmer
Dr. Doreen Ketchens, Clarinet
Armed Forces Salute / Various; arr. Murtha/Corry
Finale, Symphony #1 / Vasily Kalinnikov; arr. Bainum
The Stars and Stripes Forever / John Philip Sousa
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The U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own" Concert
McCormick Place W375AB
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McCormick Place W375AB
Wednesday / Dec 17 / 7:30 pm
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