On Friday, April 15, the Lawrence University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble came together in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel to present a program entitled “Vignettes.” Conductors Matthew Arau ‘97 and Andrew Mast chose each piece in the program with the intention of telling a story. The Lawrence University Symphonic Band, conducted by Arau, began the…
Symphonic band creates a “Fiesta!” in the chapel
On Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. in the Lawrence Memorial Chapel, the Lawrence University Symphonic Band displayed their talents in their concert titled “Fiesta!” Conducted by Associate Professor of Music Education and Associate Director of Bands Matthew Ramón Arau ’97, the band performed several pieces that contained a wide array of musical ideas, all…
Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert centers around powerful pieces
Epic. That was the theme of the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert on Saturday, Jan. 25, and the audience was not let down. Under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Andrew Mast, the concert featured both ensembles, Professor Emeritus Robert Levy, Associate Professor of Music Mark Urness, and composers Theresa Martin and Andrew…