San Diego State University Band & Orchestra Continues 2019 California Tour in Fresno on March 13 Tour includes performances across California; band to perform David Maslanka’s Symphony No. 4; orchestra to perform Theofanidis’s Rainbow Body and Tahata Garden, featuring saxophone soloist, Dr. Todd Rewoldt
Fresno, CA. - The San Diego State University Band and Symphony Orchestra will perform in Fresno, California at Fresno City College on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. as part of its 2019 California tour. Fresno City College Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Elisha Wilson, will host the ensembles and also perform on the collaborative concert.
The San Diego State Band and Orchestra, conducted by Shannon Kitelinger and Michael Gerdes, are comprised of the most outstanding student musicians at San Diego State University and are renowned for their outstanding, collaborative performances and innovative programming, including new works for the ensembles as well as traditional works that are staples in the symphonic repertoire. This tour’s program features the SDSU Symphony Orchestra performing Christopher Theofanidis’s Rainbow Body, Vivian Fung’s Graffiti Mashup, Marquez’s Conga del Fuego, and Joe Water’s Tahata Garden, featuring Dr. Todd Rewoldt on alto saxophone. The SDSU Band will perform David Maslanka’s monumental Symphony No. 4. Also on the concert, the Wind Symphony will feature a WORLD PREMIERE performance of Sanger native and SDSU music education major, Charles MeKealian’s, Perseverance of a Civilization.
“Our tour is unique because you’ll get to hear our top two instrumental ensembles, the SDSU Symphony Orchestra and SDSU Wind Symphony (Band),” states Director of Bands, Dr. Shannon Kitelinger. “I don’t know any other university in the nation that tours with both their band and orchestra in this way, showcasing both of these outstanding ensembles and providing a glimpse of the truly all-encompassing music education available to students at San Diego State University.”
The concert is free for all in attendance.
The SDSU Band and Orchestra have many Fresno natives participating in the ensembles. ties with Fresno area schools. Dr. Kitelinger retuns to Fresno the following week (March 23), on an invitation from Fresno City College Director of Bands Elisha Wilson, to serve as a guest adjudicator at the FCC Band Festival, along with Fresno State Director of Bands, Gary P. Gilroy.
Visit the Band and Orchestra website for more information on the ensembles (ensembles.sdsu.edu).
For further details on the tour, visit the TOUR website (music.sdsu.edu/TOUR)
Images, video, and interviews with Shannon Kitelinger and Michael Gerdes (ensemble conductors) available upon request.
TOUR DATES/PERFORMANCE Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m. Ventura High School Ventura, California
Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m. Fresno City College Fresno, California
Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m. James Logan High School Union City, California
Saturday, March 16, 7:00 p.m. Oceanside High School Oceanside, California
About San Diego State University Wind Symphony The SDSU Wind Symphony is the premiere wind group at San Diego State University. Membership is selected through audition from the most outstanding musicians attending the university. The ensemble embraces the wind band movement through promoting the repertoire of the past as well as the music of today. Members are given the opportunity to develop their performance abilities as well as exposure to teachings techniques that will help to prepare them as teachers in classroom, ensemble, and/or studio situations. The Wind Symphony has been a featured ensemble at: The College Band Director’s National Association (CBDNA) Regional and National Conferences, California All-State Music Education Conference (CASMEC), Southern California School Band and Orchestra Director’s Association (SCSBOA), California Music Educator’s Association - Southern Border Section (CMEA-SBS) conference, and more!
About the San Diego State University Symphony Orchestra As the top orchestral ensemble at the university, membership in the orchestra is through audition and is open to all qualified students regardless of major. The Symphony Orchestra performs repertoire that is representative of many musical style periods and historic contexts. The program offerings are carefully balanced to provide performers and audience members alike with a wide and varied selection of quality musical works. Standard orchestral literature is the foundation, providing the experience necessary for students pursuing a career in music.
About San Diego State University San Diego State University is a public research university in San Diego, California. It is the largest and oldest higher education institution in San Diego County. Founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, it is the third-oldest university in the 23-member California State University. The Music Department offers one of the most comprehensive music degrees on the west coast and performance opportunities for across the university in a wide range of ensembles.
Contact: Shannon Kitelinger SDSU Director of Bands [email protected]