HONORING THE
Performed Sunday, November 6, 2005 -- 8pm
Hofmann Theatre
Dean Lesher Regional Center For The Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
This was an exciting, Sold-Out performance. It featured works by Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Rachmaninoff, Gliere and others. Included were selections with Russian folk ensembles of musicians and dancers, with arrangements specially prepared for performance with the Contra Costa Wind Symphony by Joe Smiell. Victor Lizun, Consul General of the Russian Federation, and his wife were in attendance.
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Holiday Music at Rossmoor
(Residents and Guests)
Performed Sunday, December 11, 7pm
Del Valle Clubhouse, Rossmoor
HOLIDAY CONCERT
Performed Monday, December 12, 2005 -- 7:30pm
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
49 Knox Dr., Lafayette
Our annual holiday performance included seasonal favorites and a sing-along!
Featured were harpist Jennifer Ellis and vocalist Keith Barlow.
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Performed Tuesday, April 18, 2006 -- 8pm
Hofmann Theatre
Dean Lesher Regional Center For The Arts
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek
In celebration of the Wind Symphony's 25th season and in recognition of the centennial of San Francisco's 1906 Earthquake, Cincinnati Pops composer and arranger Steven Reineke was commissioned by CCWS to write a major symphony. Mr. Reineke was present to conduct its World Premiere on the date of the centennial.
Also on the program was Wings, a significant new piano concerto by Belgian composer Piet Swerts, performed by Keenan Boswell. Commentary was provided by James Dalessandro, author of the recent novel 1906.
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To read the Contra Costa Times review of the performance click here.
Flag Day at Rossmoor
(Residents and Guests)
Performed Sunday, June 11, 2006 -- 1pm
Del Valle Clubhouse, Rossmoor