It鈥檚 time to shake up the rhythm of your life with an up-tempo musical event. Trinity Western University鈥檚 School of the Arts, Media + Culture (SAMC) presents a program of energetic pieces in I Got Rhythm, performed by the Concert Band + Orchestra on Nov. 21 in 91原创 and Nov. 22 in Abbotsford.
A special highlight will be Cathrie Yuen鈥檚 performance with the Concert Band of Brazilian composer Ney Rosauro鈥檚 Concerto for Marimba and Wind Ensemble.
Yuen is a talented percussionist who is performing in her last concert with SAMC before graduating, and Concert Band Director Allan Thorpe wanted to feature her skills on the marimba.
鈥淭he spirited rhythms of this piece,鈥� said Thorpe, 鈥渁nd the virtuosity that it demands of Cathrie will make it a delight for our audience to listen to.鈥�
The program, sponsored by Long & McQuade, also features a number of other upbeat compositions, such as the Concert Band鈥檚 rendition of Gershwin鈥檚 classic I Got Rhythm and its lively syncopations, as well as Robert Russell Bennett鈥檚 Suite of Old American Dances, composed in the style of Scott Joplin鈥檚 ragtime music.
Another highlight of the night will be the Orchestra鈥檚 performance of Haydn鈥檚 Drum Roll Symphony, with senior student Tyler Dumoulin providing the dramatic rolls on timpani.
Enjoy I Got Rhythm on Friday, Nov. 21 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 20097 72 Ave. and at Peace Lutheran Church, 2029 Ware St. in Abbotsford on Saturday, Nov. 22.
Both concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with admission by donation ($10 suggested). Arrive early for a good seat.
For more details, visit www.twu.ca/samc or phone 604-513-2173. For advertising and sponsorship opportunities with SAMC Music, email samc@twu.ca.
Events at a glance:
I Got Rhythm
91原创
Friday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Shepherd of the Valley
Lutheran Church
20097 72 Ave.
Abbotsford
Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church
2029 Ware St.
