BRASS BAND OF BATTLE CREEK PRESENTS RoyaltyMusical FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST WYCLIFFE GORDON & VOCALIST EDYE EVANS HYDE 7:30PM @ W.K. KELLOGG AUDITORIUM MAY 19 Brass Band of Battle Creek, tickets available at www.bbbc.net or call 269.789.2222 BBBC Spring Royalty Program_REV.indd 1 5/8/18 10:47 AM BBBC Program (Spring Concert) 5.8.18 2,000 two sides, 32 pages - 28 Interior pages (1C-Black only) 4 Cover pages (4C) COVER: 100# coated text HOUSE GLOSS White Gloss Text TEXT: 80# Coated text HOUSE GLOSS White Gloss Text Final Trim Size 5.5"w x 8.5"h. Saddle Bound. COVER: Fold Saddle bind size. Proof to GreenStreet. Carton pack. Samples to GreenStreet Delivered at Noon on 5/17 WKK Auditorium back door Benjamin Roosevelt Benjaminapplauds Roosevelt Theapplauds Brass Band of TheBattle Brass Creek Band of Battle Creek Benjamin Roosevelt, MBA Vice President – Investments 3566 Capital Ave SW Ste 200 Battle Creek, MI 49015 Benjamin Roosevelt, MBA Office: (269) 979-4147 Vice President – Investments [email protected] 3566 Capital Ave SW Ste 200 www.benjaminroosevelt.com Battle Creek, MI 49015 Office: (269) 979-4147 [email protected] Investment and Insurancewww.benjaminroosevelt.com Products: u NOT FDIC Insured u NO Bank Guarantee u MAY Lose Value Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2011, 2013, 2016 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. Investment and Insurance Products: u NOT FDIC Insured u NO Bank Guarantee u MAY Lose Value 74127-v4 A1697 Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a 0117-00690 registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. © 2011, 2013, 2016 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. 74127-v4 A1697 0117-00690 2 BBBC Spring Royalty Program_REV.indd 2 5/8/18 10:47 AM Michael J. Garasi Resident Conductor Possessing extraordinary stage charisma and ease of connection with audiences, an intuitive and instinctive understanding and passion for music, and having broad- scope experience directing ensembles of all genres and levels, Michael J. Garasi is one of the most engaging, and exciting professional conductors of our day. Mr. Garasi is the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the professional, Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra in Central Florida. Acclaimed as one of the most formidable and reputable conductors in the world of Brass Bands, Mr. Garasi is known for his dynamic presence and leadership, both in preparation and performance. Charismatic, trend-setting, progressive and creative, Mr. Garasi was the musical director of the Brass Band of Central Florida for nine years, leading them to win both major titles in US brass banding, two tours to England, recording four albums and leading the ensemble to a new level of national and international prominence. Mr. Garasi became the first American brass band conductor ever to be nominated by England’s 4 Bars Rest.com for the “Newcomer of the Year” Award in 2004 and the “Conductor of the Year” award in 2006. Mr. Garasi also won the “Best New Arrangement” Award in the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships in 2004 and 2005. In 2007, Mr. Garasi became the first American conductor to adjudicate at the most prestigious entertainment competition for brass bands in the world, the Brass in Concert Competition at the Sage in Gateshead, England. Because of this international success, Mr. Garasi was invited to England twice to conduct the world famous Grimethorpe Colliery Band on numerous concerts and at the Brass in Concert Competition in 2008. Still active in the world of Brass Bands, Mr. Garasi was recently invited to adjudicate at the North American Brass Band Championships in 2013, and is presently on the NABBA Board of Directors. Mr. Garasi studied at the Eastman School of Music and holds a bachelor and master degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music. In addition to his formal degrees, Mr. Garasi has studied advanced conducting with Kenneth Kiesler, Michael Jinbo, and Joseph Kreines. Mr. Garasi is married to published music and curriculum writer and editor, Cherry T. Garasi. Michael and Cherry reside in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 3 BBBC Spring Royalty Program_REV.indd 3 5/8/18 10:47 AM Wycliffe Gordon Trombonist Musical ambassador and interpreter of America’s music, Wycliffe Gordon experiences an impressive career touring the world performing hard-swinging, straight-ahead jazz receiving great acclaim from audiences and critics alike. His unmatched modern mastery of the plunger mute and his exceptional technique and signature sound, has solidified Gordon a place in musical history known as one of the top trombonists of his generation. The Critics seem to agree. Jazz Journalists Association named him “Trombonist of the Year” for the 10th time in 2017, and Downbeat Critics Poll named Wycliffe “Best Trombone” for four years, (2016, 2014, 2013 & 2012). Most recently, Wycliffe received the coveted “Louie Award” presented by the Louis Armstrong Museum, for his dedication and commitment to the music of Louis Armstrong. Wycliffe received the International Trombone Association Award in 2017, which recognizes the highest level of creative and artistic achievement. In 2015, Wycliffe was presented the Satchmo award from the Sarasota Jazz Club, received the Louis Armstrong Memorial Prize presented by the Swing Jazz Culture Foundation, and was named Artist of the Year (2015) by the Augusta Arts Council. He is also a past recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Vanguard Award, among others. In addition to an extremely successful solo career, Gordon tours regularly leading his quintet known as Wycliffe Gordon and His International All-Stars, headlining at legendary jazz venues and performing arts centers throughout the world. This year they will represent the US on a US State Department tour to Sri Lanka where they will premiere a new piece written especially for the occasion by Wycliffe for the people of Sri Lanka’s 70th anniversary. Wycliffe has an extensive catalog of original compositions that span the various timbres of jazz and chamber music and is commissioned frequently. Musicians and ensembles of every caliber perform his music throughout the world and his arrangement of the theme song to NPR’s “All Things Considered” is heard daily across the globe. His show “Jazz a la Carte” was named one of the five best moments in jazz by the Wall Street Journal. Gordon is a former veteran member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and has been a featured guest artist on Billy Taylor's "Jazz at the Kennedy Center" Series. Edye Evans Hyde Vocalist 2011 West Michigan Jazz Society Musician of the Year Edye Evans Hyde has been singing jazz, blues and pop music for over 30 years in West Michigan, Los Angeles, Asia and Europe. Over the years, Edye shared the stage with world-renowned blues singer Linda Hopkins, pop singer Michael Bolton, vocalist Maria Muldaur, actress Connie Stevens, the late Ray Charles, and Cuban trumpet player Mark Adams, CD Sales Arturo Sandoval. Edye performed in the BBBC Spring 2017 Frank & Ella presentation. Denise Gray Edye’s theatrical performances include principle roles in Dream Girls, Pres and Marge Kool Ain’t Misbehavin', Smokey Joe’s Café, Little Shop of Horrors, Blues for an Alabama Sky, Intimate Roger and Sue Lewis Apparel, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, Ragtime, and Having Our Say. Russell and Lou Ann Mawby Edye also appears with The Grand Rapids Symphony as a narrator for the Symphony Lollipops and sang with The West Shore Symphony performing songs from her acclaimed albums Girl Andy Elms, House Manager Talk and Lady with A Song. She recently released her newest album, Magic In His Eyes. Deborah Gray 4 BBBC Spring Royalty Program_REV.indd 4 5/8/18 10:47 AM Brass Band of Bat tle Creek Board of Directors Board Chair Paul Beardslee Jeff Andert Kelly Feneley Chris Christ Ben Roosevelt Jim Dyer T R Shaw Kate Worster Founding Directors Bill Gray & Jim Gray Business Office Manager Shannon Aikins YBB Director of Education and Outreach Jeremy Root Check out the BBBC, order tickets at www.bbbc.net. Find BBBC Cds on iTunes. In Appreciation The Brass Band of Battle Creek extends its sincere gratitude to the people of Battle Creek and the following organizations and individuals who have provided support thus enabling us to provide 29 years of service to our community. W. K. Kellogg Foundation Trustee Donor Advised Fund Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs National Endowment for the Arts Battle Creek Community Foundation Mark Adams, CD Sales Battle Creek Symphony The Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Denise Gray Joe Schwarz Binda Foundation Pres and Marge Kool Lara Serra, Ticket Manager Marshall Public Schools Roger and Sue Lewis Steve Serra, Technical Director George and Marijke Guerin Russell and Lou Ann Mawby Jeremy Root, Stage Manager Meijer Andy Elms, House Manager John Harper Women Who Care Deborah Gray Bronson Healthcare Joan E. Higgins Rick and Linda Tsoumas Marshall Community Foundation Peter Christ 5 BBBC Spring Royalty Program_REV.indd 5 5/8/18 9:32 PM BBBC CD NOW ON SALE! Music from the BBBC 2016 Spring concert $20 at the CD table in the lobby! Women Who Care proudly supports the BBBC & the YBB. Join us today to see how you can support your local arts community. Donna Bidleman-Vanderveer 269.965.6383 Linda Kenyon 269.979.3279 Jean Krohn 269.964.7284 Alonna Ruger 269.968.4190 Patti Stetler 269.963.3105 PEDIATRIC CARE EXPERTS cerealcitypeds.com | 269-969-8723 6 BBBC Spring Royalty Program_REV.indd 6 5/8/18 10:47 AM BBBC CD NOW ON SALE! PEDIATRIC CARE Brass Band of Battle Creek EXPERTS Youth Programs Young People's Concerts Free concerts for over 2000 Battle Creek area elementary school students every year! Youth Brass Festival A new twist on our ever popular Youth Brass Band Day celebrating its 6th Anniversary in 2018! Youth Brass Band A unique experience to study and perform with the BBBC! cerealcitypeds.com | 269-969-8723 For more information about our programs, visit www.bbbc.net and click the Education tab.