31 Jan 2004
Students from Dallas High Schools to Perform Selections for Wind Band
DALLAS—The Dallas Independent School District All City Band and the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Wind Ensemble will perform a free concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora.
DISD students from various high schools, conducted by district band directors, will perform wind band selections including: March Militaire Francaise, Manhattan Beach, Galop, March from the Second Suite, Night Flight to Madrid, Cheerio, Pentland Hills and Fandango.
The students and the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra will join the Wind Ensemble in performing the Overture "1812" under the direction of Col. Arnald D. Gabriel. Former conductor of the United States Air Force Band in Washington, D.C.
"Having the opportunity to witness a great conductor such as Col. Gabriel is not only an inspiration to students and directors, but to the general audience as well," said John Hammerle, director of Fine Arts and Performing Arts for the school district.