With the theme of “Around the World with Music,” the Hill Country Community Band will present musical selections from many parts of the globe, including the continents of Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa. The first of a series of two, this concert will present a “trip around the world” with music that evokes the sights and sounds of faraway places!
The concert will take place at p.m. on Saturday, April 9 at the First Baptist Church in Wimberley. The band is directed by Dr. Manuel Arambula.
Selections include “In a Persian Market,” by Albert Ketelbey, which brings to mind a time and place of camel drivers, snake charmers and a princess in the old market place. In “El Camino Real,” which was commissioned by and dedicated to the 581st Air Force Band and its Commander, the music is built on a series of chord progressions common to Spanish flamenco guitarists, with its brilliant and fiery style. From Africa, “Army of the Nile” celebrates one of the first Allied victories of World War II.
In other selections, “Overture de Argentina,” presents the musical heritage of Latin America, and the beautiful “Moravian Dance” features the clarinet section as the work builds in its texture, intensity, and tempo.
The HCCB meets for rehearsals in the First Baptist Church of Wimberley on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 p.m. If you play an instrument and would like to be part of the fun of making music again, come and listen and join in!
For more information about playing and volunteering with the Hill Country Community Band or making a monetary donation, visit the HCCB website at www.hillcountrycommunityband.org and follow on Facebook for current band news and future concert dates.
