Classical Music Discoveries

The Orchestra of Southern Utah opens its 2009 Fall Recital Series with an evening of Popular Music.

Youth group Cellomania performs three well-known songs that been arranged for cello quartet by John Reed of the Hampton String Quartet: “Paint it Black” by the Rolling Stones, “Sweet Dreams Are Made of This” by The Eurithmics, and “Happy Together” by The Turtles. The group will also play “Mellow Cellos Tango” by Michael Kibbe, “Baby Elephant Walk” by Henry Mancini from the Paramount Picture Hatari and “The Lord of the Dance” by Ron Hardiman. This final number was arranged for quartet by Larry Moore and then adapted for cello ensemble by Nina Hansen. Cellomania is under the direction of Hansen and includes Dane Stults, Jamie James, Ali Diaz, Ethan Hansen, Heather Leavitt, Emily White, and Emily Smolka. The group performed in Disneyland last spring and is working towards performances in China.

Color Country Winds performs five pieces under the direction of Bonnie Smith Ries. “American Anthem” was written by Gene Scheer and arranged by Michael Brown. John William’s “Theme from Jurassic Park” by John Williams as arranged by Johnnie Vinson will be performed, as will excerpts from “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Freddie Mercury and Queen, arranged by Paul Murtha. Color County Winds will conclude their portion of the recital with the Brown arrangements of “Music for a Darkened Theatre” by Danny Elfman and “The Legend of Zorro” by James Horner. This community band performs for parades, art festivals and other events with administration by Debbie Nollan.

Fred Dunnell sings “Because” by Howard Teschemacher and Guy d’Hardelot and ”Pale Moon” by Jesse G.M. Glick and Frederic Knight Logan. He is accompanied by his daughter Teri Kenney on the piano.

Pianist Sara Rollins presents “Rhapsody” by Brahms. The high school senior is also active in the Canyon View High School choir and her piano teacher is Diane Decker.

“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg honors the 70th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz film with vocalist Christine Reed, accompanied by Jana Dettimanti.

Podcast hostess: Sandy Hedgecock
Recording/Sound: Ken Hedgecock

Photo of "Cellomania" is used by permission.

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