The Southwest Community Concert Band, directed by Ray Forlenza, presents two events – a Pops Concert and a Master Class for tuba and euphonium players.
The free Pops Concert will be held Sunday March 3, 2013 at 2PM at the First Church of the Nazarene, 12725 South Bell Rd., Lemont, Illinois 60439. During intermission, beverages and snacks can be purchased at the church’s Clay Cup.
The featured guest is Northern Illinois University Director and Yamaha Tuba Artist Dr. Thomas Bough. Dr. Bough will be soloing on “Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms”. Tuba and euphonium Master Class participants will perform “Them Basses.” Selections also include music from “West Side Story,” Broadway shows and “Lord of the Rings,” John Williams’ “The Cowboys,” David Holsinger’s “Scootin’ on Hardrock,” and many other enjoyable tunes.
Dr. Bough’s Master Class is on Tuesday February 26th at 6 – 8:30PM at the church. The agenda includes: Breathing Gym, Twelve-Key Fluency, Low-Range Development, Lip Slurs and Scale Fluency. This class is open for tuba and euphonium players 7th grade through adult. The class participants will perform “Them Basses” at the concert. This is optional. On-line registration fee is $15.00. Walk in fee is $25.00. Visit www.swcommunityband.com/tuba.html for more info.
